Power Pass
Unlock Your New Advantage
Ideas. Connections. Opportunities. All in one pass.
The Connect Marketplace Power Pass gives you access to the industry's top networking events, education, and trade show—so you can meet the people, discover the destinations, and find the ideas shaping what's next.
The Best Conversations Aren't Always Scheduled.
The Connect Marketplace Power Pass unlocks the experiences that keep professionals coming back year after year. Learn from industry experts, meet new partners, explore innovative destinations, and build relationships that last well beyond Tampa Bay.
✅ 15+ hours of industry-forward education
✅ 10+ hours of curated networking
✅ Access to the full trade show floor
✅ Hundreds of vetted buyers and suppliers
✅ Three days packed with inspiration and opportunitys
Walk away with new connections, fresh ideas, and a stronger network than when you arrived.
Your All-Access Experience
Explore, learn, network, and celebrate with access to the experiences that keep Connect Marketplace buzzing from start to finish.
Explore our Trade Show Floor
Discover new destinations and suppliers, experience interactive activations, and spark conversations that lead to your next great partnership.
Attend Industry-Leading Education
Earn 15+ CMP credit hours in expert-led sessions covering the trends shaping the industry. Plus, Power Pass holders enjoy exclusive education during Marketplace appointment hours.
Entrance to Unmatched Networking Events
From casual conversations to can't-miss receptions, connect with hundreds of vetted buyers, suppliers, and industry leaders throughout the event.
Experience the Closing Night Concert
Wrap up your Connect experience with exclusive access to our Closing Night Concert featuring Two Friends—because great business deserves a great finale.
Every Hour Is an Opportunity
Think appointment hours are downtime? Think again. Appointment hours are now filled with dedicated education sessions designed to keep you inspired, connected, and one step ahead.
Want to level up even more? Complete your MPAC certification right on site and leave with more than just new connections.
Earn 15+ CMP Credit Hours
Education at Connect Marketplace is designed to move the industry forward—and your career right along with it. Join expert-led sessions covering the conversations shaping meetings, events, hospitality, sports tourism, experiential marketing, accessibility, sponsorships, AI, and more, while earning 15+ CMP credit hours throughout the event.
As a Power Pass holder, you'll also have access to dedicated sessions during appointment hours, so you never have to choose between making connections and building your expertise.
Complete Your MPAC Certification Onsite
Take your event AV knowledge to the next level without adding another trip to your calendar. Connect Marketplace attendees can complete the Meeting Professional Audiovisual Certificate (MPAC) onsite through sessions integrated directly into the event schedule.
Required MPAC Session Times:
- Monday, August 24 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 25 | 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Your Next Connection Is Here
From qualified buyers to forward-thinking suppliers, you'll be in the room with the people driving meetings and events forward. Expand your network, swap ideas, and make the kinds of connections that keep paying off long after Connect Marketplace.
Buyers
Connect with 900+ actively sourcing planners—most managing $250K+ budgets and generating hundreds to thousands of room nights per event.
Suppliers
Connect with 1,800+ solution-ready suppliers including CVBs, hotels, and full-service partners, equipped to power events from 500 to 10,000+ attendees.
Your Schedule. Your Pass.
Your schedule shouldn't keep you from the experience. Whether you're joining us for one day, two days, or all three, there's a Power Pass designed to help you make the most of your time.
3-Day Buyers Power Pass
Whether you want to expand your network, learn from industry thought leaders, or source vendors for your next event, you'll find solutions at Connect Marketplace. Our 3-Day Buyer Power Pass gives you all the benefits of the full Connect Marketplace experience, without the commitment of one-on-one appointments.
Your 3-Day Buyer Power Pass includes:
✅ 3-Day access to our dynamic marketplace
✅ Entrance to Connect Marketplace networking events
✅14+ hours of educational content (up to 14 CMP credit hours)
$350.00
*Available only to meeting planners & buyers.
2-Day Buyers Power Pass
Whether you want to expand your network, learn from industry thought leaders, or source vendors for your next event, you'll find solutions at Connect Marketplace. Our 2-Day Buyer Power Pass gives you all the benefits of the full Connect Marketplace experience, without the commitment of one-on-one appointments.
Your 3-Day Buyer Power Pass includes:
✅ 2-Day access to our dynamic marketplace
✅ Entrance to Connect Marketplace networking events
✅ Access to our Industry-leading education
$250.00
*Available only to meeting planners & buyers.
1-Day Buyers Power Pass
Whether you want to expand your network, learn from industry thought leaders, or source vendors for your next event, you'll find solutions at Connect Marketplace. Our 1-Day Buyer Power Pass gives you all the benefits of the full Connect Marketplace experience, without the commitment of one-on-one appointments.
Your 1-Day Buyer Power Pass includes:
✅ 1-Day access to our dynamic marketplace
✅ Entrance to Connect Marketplace networking events
✅14+ hours of educational content (up to 14 CMP credit hours)
$150.00
*Available only to meeting planners & buyers.
Where Your Network Is Built
Regiception: Grab Your Badge, Fuel Your Day
Start your Marketplace experience by meeting new faces before the show floor opens.
Discover the Bay Opening Reception
Turn Casual conversations into meaningful connections at Marketplace's biggest welcome event hosted by Visit Tampa Bay.
Annual Connect 5K Run & Walk
Swap business cards for running shoes and grow your network on the move.
Closing Reception & Concert
Grab a drink and get ready to party with Two Friends as we celebrate a week of new connections, fresh ideas, and business well done.