Attendee, Sponsor & Exhibitor Hub

Second Annual IAHSS Florida Summit

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Check-in 7:00–8:00 AM · Program 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

—days until the Florida Summit
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
513 S Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602

Everything in one place

Summit Quick Links

Registration, sponsorship, agenda, parking, hotel and exhibitor resources for the November event.

Registration Required

Everyone attending must be registered.

Registrations will be checked at the event. Day-of registration will include an additional charge, so advance registration is strongly encouraged.

Complete registration

Hotel Reservations

Official Summit Room Block

$239 plus tax

Rooms are available for the night of November 11, 2026. Availability is limited and rooms are being added to the block based on need and hotel availability.

If the discounted rate is unavailable, contact the chapter before booking so additional rooms can potentially be requested.

Book the Summit Room Block

Questions about the room block? Email info@iahss-cfc.org.

What to Expect

A Full Day of Connection

BreakfastLunch IncludedNetworkingExhibit HallIndustry EducationFBI SpeakerKeynote SpeakerFlorida Chapter Leaders

Plan Your Arrival

Day-of Parking Guide

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
513 S. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602

Several parking options are within walking distance. Public garages are generally less expensive than hotel valet, although special-event pricing may apply.

Hotel Valet Parking

$25 event parking · $55 per night

At the hotel entrance. The most convenient option, with covered and secured parking and in-and-out privileges listed by Hilton.

Oversized vehicles: $60 plus tax.

Directions to the hotel

Tampa Convention Center Parking Garage

141 E. Brorein Street

$3/hour; $18 daily maximum on non-event days. Special-event rates range from $5 to $50. Long-term parking is not permitted.

Directions to the garage

Pam Iorio Parking Garage

301 Channelside Drive

$3/hour; $18 daily maximum on non-event days. Event rates range from $5 to $50. Near the convention center, Water Street and Amalie Arena. Confirm overnight arrangements and applicable event rates before parking.

Directions to the garage

Fort Brooke Parking Garage

107 N. Franklin Street

$3/hour; $18 daily maximum on non-event days. Event rates range from $5 to $50. Approximately a 7-minute walk from the convention center. Confirm overnight parking rules if staying at the hotel.

Directions to the garage

Parking information supplied by the event organizer. Rates may change, and event pricing may apply during conventions, concerts and arena events. Confirm current rules, hours and multiday arrangements before parking overnight. Follow posted signs and payment instructions. Check City of Tampa parking information for updates.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Partner With the 2026 Florida Summit

Sponsorship opportunities and registered exhibitor logistics are organized on dedicated pages so attendee information stays simple.

Prospective Sponsors

Review Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship opportunities, benefits and pricing, then sign up online.

View Sponsorship Opportunities

Registered Sponsors & Exhibitors

Already registered? Access booth setup information, hotel power and Wi-Fi requests, shipping, storage and raffle details.

Open Vendor Resources

Current Schedule

Summit Agenda

Check-in, registration, breakfast and the exhibit hall begin at 7:00 AM. The program runs from 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM and includes leadership updates, expert presentations, networking, lunch and a keynote session. Lunch is served at noon.

Preview of the Second Annual IAHSS Florida Summit agenda

Program Highlights

Featured Sessions

C-Suite Collaboration & Hospital Police Departments

Panel discussion moderated by David Goodman.

Security Training Programs

Mark Denham, Regional Security Director and Interim VP of Security, Memorial Hermann Health System.

I.C.E. Operations Inside Health Care

Eric Sean Clay, FMOL Health.

Keeping Your Children Safe Online

Special Agent Steven Thames, FBI Tampa Field Office.

Hurricane Preparedness & Resiliency

Tampa General Hospital public safety leadership.

Proactive Workplace Violence Prevention

Keynote by Todd Miller, sponsored by Motorola.