Events

The Great American Franchise Expo is the #1 trade show for those seeking to own a franchise. Attendance is free for all who register online. Our educational seminar topics include franchise law, how to grow absentee businesses, and franchise financing. By uniting the biggest voices in the industry, The Great American Franchise Expo allows its patrons to experience the essence of franchising. Visitors get access to free coaching, insightful expositions and expert guidance from industry heavyweights on the ins and outs of starting their own franchise. It doesn’t matter if you are a budding entrepreneur or an established franchisee, this convention opens doors to an elite sector of the industry. For more info and to register for free admission: www.franexpousa.com

For event details: The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is a non-profit professional organization providing education on gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgery. This is their annual meeting.

For more information: web.cvent.com Registration required. EXHIBITORLIVE is the industry event of the year, bringing our network together to share knowledge, connect with peers and learn what’s new in face-to-face marketing. Our audience of trade show and corporate event marketers spend hours attending educational sessions and shopping the exhibit hall for solutions to their toughest challenges and new ideas to maximize the success of their marketing programs.

The Future Career Academy, is to prepare and connect graduating seniors with great jobs and training opportunities in their communities. The program began as a partnership between Hillsborough County Public Schools and the business community in 2015 to bring greater awareness and access to students with the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of careers.

End-of-Season cheerleading competition that will attract young athletes (ages 10–18) from all over the United States. Anticipated 70%+ out-of-state participation for this annual event. Group expects around 4,000 people per event day. For event details: www.varsity.com

PURPOSE OF MEETING: The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is a community of health care professionals who are dedicated to advancing patient care for diverse populations through the understanding, prevention and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum and anus. COMPETITION: Definite for Tampa HISTORY: San Antonio, Phoenix, Ft. Lauderdale, Boston, LA, Tampa 2022

For event details: Shriners International supports Shriners Children's, a one-of-a-kind international health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs. Since 1922, Shriners Children’s has significantly improved the lives of more than 1,000,000 children. This is the Shriners International Annual Session and Meeting.

For event details: metroconventions.com Florida's largest anime convention, METROCON boasts a number of exciting stage shows, unique vendors, exciting panelists, and interactive events throughout the weekend, including the world famous Anime Human Chess Match, where characters from your favorite anime and video games will battle it out for the fate of the world! Tickets may be purchased online or onsite. All onsite ticket sales are CASHLESS. Please visit metroconventions.com for tickets & pricing.

This is a national convention for members of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Masonic Order). The convention consists of two segments: Imperial Council Session (men/Nobles), and the Imperial Court Session (ladies/Daughters). Email hotel reservation questions to housing@visittampabay.com or by fax at (812) 218-3369. For conference registration questions, please direct inquiries to www.aeaonms.org or (877) 395-0150. There will be various off-site events that will take place during this convention. All ticket sales for these events will be near registration.