2018 Synapse Summit

“It’s exciting to see tech coming together the way it is at Synapse!”

– Kasra Moshkani, GM of Uber – Southeast

3250

ATTENDEES

307

SPEAKERS

257

EXHIBITORS

57

BREAKOUTS

Florida’s Entire Innovation Ecosystem Under One Roof

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World Class Speakers

The 2018 Summit brought together thought leaders from all levels of the innovation ecosystem. Over 300 speakers delivered 2 full days of sessions designed to give every single attendee an information packed schedule.

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148 Total Session

11 Keynotes

64 Innovation Showcases

16 Expert Insights

57 Breakout Sessions

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148 Total Sessions

11 Keynotes

64 Innovation Showcases

16 Expert Insights

57 Breakout Sessions

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Innovation Ecosystems Connected

The Innovation Summit brought the enitre innovation ecosystem in Central Florida under one roof.

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2018 GALLERY

What People Are Saying

“The great thing about Synapse is that you have a place where they’re bringing everyone together and you can find the people that can elevate your business… so come to Synapse!” -Dirk Ahlborn, CEO Hyperloop

“This Innovation Summit is really bringing everyone together and we are able to put a face to the names of all the amazing companies and thought leaders we are lucky to have in Tampa.” – Alanna Drasin, Haneke Design

“Usually the best connections are made at the bar after an event. At Synapse, those connections happen during the event.” – Robert Blacklidge, Founder – courseAlign

“It was a fantastic two days that I think will pay big dividends throughout the year and the years to come.” – Lance Raab, Investor

“Synapse exceeded our expectations. In our case, and I’m sure many others, you achieved your objective of ‘scaling serendipity’!” – Tal Land, Talbot & Associates Healthcare Consulting

“Thanks for all your hard work pulling this together for the community!“ – Kimberly Wander, Owner – Elevated Events

“Supporting the Synapse Innovation Summit is our latest effort to allow ourselves to not only be an accounting and advisory firm, but disruptors in our own right.” – Chris Rux, Managing Partner – Cherry Bekaert

“We got a lot of great connections for our company, Monikl, from exhibiting at synapse. We met both potential investors as well as potential clients. It was a lot of fun, and we hope to be back next year!” – Zachary Senz Kamler, CEO – Monikl