Tampa Convention Center
333 S Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602
1 show hosted
About this venue
The Tampa Convention Center, situated at 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, hosts IBEX 2026. The center is located in the heart of downtown Tampa, within walking distance of many hotels, restaurants, and attractions, and is adjacent to the Tampa Riverwalk, a 2.4-mile pedestrian path along the Hillsborough River. It is prominently situated along the waterfront in the heart of downtown Tampa. IBEX uses multiple exhibit floors, and services include a baggage/coat check on the 1st floor (Room 124).
Parking
Parking is available at the Tampa Convention Center and in the surrounding area. Numerous downtown garages and on-street options are within a few blocks, with rates varying by facility and event. Reservable nearby lots (via SpotHero) include the Franklin St. Lot about 0.2 miles away and the Tampa Bay History Center Valet Garage at 801 Water St. about 0.3 miles away. Several nearby hotels also offer on-site or valet parking. It is wise to arrive early to navigate downtown traffic and parking.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA), about 5 miles from the Tampa Convention Center; other nearby airports include St. Petersburg–Clearwater (PIE), about 14.5 miles away. The venue has easy access from major thoroughfares like I-275 and I-4, making arrival straightforward for those driving. Rideshare and taxis are readily available downtown. IBEX also runs Tides Rides, a complimentary golf-cart shuttle connecting the convention center with official IBEX hotels during show days.
Nearby hotels
IBEX offers special room rates at partner hotels within walking distance, bookable through its official housing partner, OnPeak. Downtown hotels near the Tampa Convention Center include:
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center — closest, about 0.15 mi.
- Tampa Marriott Water Street — about one block / 0.27 mi, overlooking Tampa Bay.
- The Westin Tampa Waterside (Harbour Island) — about 0.47 mi.
- Hilton Tampa Downtown (211 N Tampa St) — about 0.53 mi.
- Hyatt House Tampa Downtown (325 N Florida Ave) — about 0.3 mi.
- Hotel Tampa Riverwalk and JW Marriott Tampa Water Street — a short walk downtown.
Additional airport-area hotels (Westshore district) are roughly 3–5 miles from the venue.