Weekend-long Ocean Conservation and Water Sport Convention promises to entertain and educate; raising awareness through fun in the name of conserving our world’s oceans!
“Fin”girls and boys of all ages will revel in Shark-Con, their chance to experience something akin to “Shark Week: LIVE!” Panels and presentations from shark experts around the globe and up-close encounters with marine and terrestrial animals are only the beginning. Opportunities to check out some cutting edge technology (Roboshark™!!!), special aquatic adventures around the bay, a gallery of award winning photography, and over 100 vendors, create an amazing event to kick-off the summer! The festivities take place daily May 3-4, 2013 at the Tampa Bay Convention Center and satellite locations around Tampa Bay. All proceeds benefit marine research, conservation, and education.
Exhibits
- Mote Marine Laboratory provides Up-Close Marine Life Encounters
- Amazing Animals’ Bamboo Shark Touch-Tank will be on-site, along with rescued snakes, lizards, & more
- Hydrodome ™- Robodolphins™ and Roboshark ™ make friends with everyone they eat…(oops) meet!
- Memorabilia from the movie Jaws will make YOUR jaw drop!
- University of Tampa will share their research with sharks, their equipment, and what they’ve learned
World Renowned Speakers
- Eugenie Clark: Senior Research Scientist and Founding Director, Mote Marine Laboratory
- Dean W Fessler Jr.: Researcher, explorer, and Shark Research Institute Expedition Leader
- Jim Abernethy: Photographer, filmmaker, author, and pioneer of shark encounters without a cage
- Sylvia Earle: Oceanographer / Explorer in Residence National Geographic: Former chief scientist NOAA
- Brian Skerry: Photographer (National Geographic Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Smithsonian, and more.)
- Wyland: world famous marine life artist, and conservationist
- Ryan Johnson: Marine scientist featured on National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, and more.
Immersive Add-On Experiences Around the Greater Tampa Bay Area
- Tampa Theater :See Jaws, Great White, and Last Shark, on the big screen!
- Tampa Bay: Sailing Clinic
- Venice Beach: Shark Tooth Dive Day Trip
- Tampa Bay: Stand-Up Paddle boarding with SHARKSSUP Paddleboard Tours
All Shark-Con proceeds benefit marine research, conservation, and education through
Vendor Booths are $325 for the show. They are 10X10 and include curtains on 3 sides, a standard table, and 2 chairs. Vendors will also be listed on the website with a link to your business. Please contact me at spencer@shark-con.com to arrange for a booth.
Sponsorship opportunities are available from $1000 to $15,000. Some of the things included are name/logo in all paid media, banners displayed during the show, opportunity to address audience before speakers and introduce speakers, premier exhibitor spots, tickets, ability to pass out material on exhibition floor and at entrances / exits, social media posts before and during event, and more. Please contact me at spencer@shark-con.com or at 941-539-0833 to arrange a sponsorship.
For Accomodations please click on the link below for special pricing for attendees.
https://www.starwoodmeeting.
The show is for all ages on May 3-4, 2014 at the Tampa Bay Convention Center
