08/04/2026
⚓ From Spanish galleons to pirate legends — Tampa Bay's waters have been carrying stories for centuries.
Long before it was a postcard-perfect skyline, Tampa Bay was a crossroads for Timucua and Seminole communities, Spanish explorers charting the Gulf, and (according to local lore) more than a few pirates who used its winding inlets to hide from the law. Today, those same waters tell a new story — and you're invited to be part of it.
Join us at the NEXT Exchange and set sail aboard the Pirate Water Taxi for a one-of-a-kind tour of the bay that shaped a city. Trade the conference room for open water, and connect with fellow attendees while cruising past the landmarks that make Tampa what it is today.
🏴☠️ Register now — https://ow.ly/Gaf750ZwgJf