Upcoming Events

Connect with us at one of our upcoming events. Unlock the secrets to finding the perfect Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution by speaking with us in person. Our expert advice will help you identify the key features to look for in a comprehensive VPN, ensuring the highest security and most flexibility.

ChannelPro DEFEND: Orlando
February 17 – 18, 2026

Ready to reach your next million in cybersecurity revenue? ChannelPro DEFEND is the two-day security event you can’t afford to miss. Built for MSPs, MSSPs, and other IT channel partners, this in-person experience features business-building strategies and threat landscape intel you won’t find anywhere else.

NEW in 2026! Our Day 1 DEFEND Cybersecurity Workshop provides a fully curated journey through four focused tracks: Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity Response, Business Growth, and Cutting-Edge Tools.

These interactive courses, designed by industry experts and successful MSPs, deliver the secrets to building an IT business that lasts. Plus, you’ll connect with the channel’s top vendors, see exclusive product demos, meet new referral partners, and have a ton of fun.

Join your fellow IT providers from throughout the region to network. It’s also a golden opportunity to meet the industry’s most innovative vendors, discover new cybersecurity tools, and strike deals that fuel growth.

Visit the event website: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2026-channelpro-defend-orlando/

German-American Chamber of Commerce
New Year’s Reception
February 19, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
Tampa, Florida

Ring in the New Year with the German-American Business Community!

We are excited to invite our valued members, esteemed corporate leaders, and business partners to a special formal networking event as we celebrate our achievements and set our sights on new opportunities in 2026.

This is your chance to connect with fellow professionals from across the region in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Strengthen existing relationships, forge new partnerships, and invigorate your network as we embrace the new year together.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off 2026 with energy and momentum. We can't wait to welcome you for a memorable start to the year in beautiful Florida!

Let's celebrate success and look forward to a bright future!

Visit the event website: https://gaccsouth.glueup.com/event/tampa-bay-2026-kick-off-164447/

NCP live at RSA Conference
March 23 – 26, 2026
Moscone Center, San Francisco
Booth #3230

Join us at RSAC 2026 to be inspired by the community driving cybersecurity into the future. This year's conference theme is “The Power of Community,” where “ideas become breakthroughs when shared, challenges become opportunities when tackled together”.

At NCP, we have the depth and experience to profoundly understand that progress never happens in a silo and that breakthroughs are built through connection. Visit us at Booth #3230 where our technical experts will be on hand to discuss with you how the most flexible VPN software in the industry can transform your network as a crucial component of your Zero Trust strategy.

Book a meeting with an NCP expert:
sales(at)ncp-e.com

Visit the event website: https://www.rsaconference.com/

USF International Business Forum
April 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
USF Marshall Student Center

Hosted by USF World, Muma College of Business, and the Office of University Community Partnerships

We’re excited to announce the Third Annual USF International Business Forum.

This signature event showcases the University of South Florida’s commitment to global engagement and its role in strengthening the region’s international business ecosystem.

The theme, Global-Driven Growth in the Tampa Bay Region, is especially timely. Tampa was recently ranked the #1 U.S. city for foreign companies to do business by the Financial Times and Nikkei, underscoring the region’s growing global influence. The Forum will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators for expert panels, thought-provoking conversations, interactive educational exhibits, and meaningful relationship building.

Forum highlights include:

  • Key insights from Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly followed by Fireside Chat with Michael Simas, President and CEO of the Florida Council of 100
  • A signature panel on Foreign Direct Investment: Global Companies, Local Growth
  • Luncheon remarks by Patrik Hansson, Chief Revenue Officer of AquaFence followed by Fireside Chat with Jennifer Crabtree, President of Tampa Medical & Research District and SVP at Tampa General Hospital
  • An interactive Expo highlighting resources that drive global business success in Tampa Bay

Visit the event website: https://www.usf.edu/world/events/2026-ibf/index.aspx