Central Florida & Tampa Bay Wave Networking Event

Thu June 19, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tampa Bay Wave, 501 E Kennedy Blvd, Suite 650, Tampa, FL 33602

Join the British American Business Council of Central Florida (BABCCF) and Tampa Bay Wave for a curated evening of cross-border connection and entrepreneurial insight — right in the heart of one of the U.S.’s fastest-growing innovation hubs.

Whether you're a UK startup looking to land in the U.S., a Tampa-based business with global ambition, or an investor exploring transatlantic partnerships, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and grow.

🌟 What to expect

🤝 Strategic Networking
Meet and mingle with founders, investors, and business leaders forging links between the UK and Florida.

🍸 A Taste of Britain
Enjoy light British-inspired refreshments and a hosted bar as we bring a touch of the UK to downtown Tampa.

📈 Growth-Focused Insight
Learn why Tampa Bay Wave has become Florida’s #1 accelerator, and how it supports British companies launching and scaling in the U.S.

⚡ Why you need to be in that room

  • Reliable insight. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Tampa Bay Wave is accelerating some of the region’s most innovative startups — and why British companies are taking notice.

  • Strategic connections. Network with founders, investors, and business leaders at the intersection of UK innovation and Florida growth.

  • Actionable opportunities. Discover how your organisation can plug into Tampa’s thriving tech and innovation ecosystem, and what support exists for UK–US expansion.

✈️ Event logistics

  • Venue: Tampa Bay Wave, 501 E Kennedy Blvd, Suite 650, Tampa, FL 33602

  • Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025

  • Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  • Tickets: $20 BABCCF members | $30 general admission

  • Capacity: 60 attendees — an intimate, curated room to enable high-quality conversation

🔥 What happens after you click “Reserve”

  • ✅ Instant email confirmation and calendar invite

  • ✅ Event reminder sent 48 hours prior with practical details

  • ✅ On the day: easy check-in, light refreshments, and access to Tampa’s most connected startup hub

🚨 Scarcity Alert

This is a limited-capacity, one-off collaboration between BABCCF and Tampa Bay Wave. If you’re looking to explore the UK–Tampa opportunity corridor, this is the room to be in.

(Member pricing appears automatically when you’re logged in. Not a member yet? Grab the non-member ticket and we’ll credit the $10 difference if you join within 30 days.)