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Event Guide
#IIF2026 • October 26-28
#IIF2026 • October 26-28
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7:00 AM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Army Town Hall
Senior Army installation leaders discuss emerging policy priorities and the evolving role of defense communities.
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Navy & Marine Corps Town Hall
Navy and Marine Corps installation commanders address community partnerships and readiness challenges.
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Air & Space Force Town Hall
Air Force and Space Force leaders share installation modernization priorities and community engagement opportunities.
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Air & Space Force Community Council
Members-only session for Air and Space Force community leaders.
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Army Community Council
Members-only session for Army community leaders.
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Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard Community Council
Members-only session for sea service community leaders.
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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch (on your own)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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Senior installation leaders and community champions kick off IIF 2026 with a broad-scope look at the challenges and opportunities defining the future of military installation infrastructure. Details to be announced.
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Networking Break
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Networking Break
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Networking Break
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
General Session
Session details to be announced
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4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Networking Break
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception
Tampa Convention Center
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7:30 AM
Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
General Session
Session details to be announced
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9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
General Session
Session details to be announced
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2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Networking Break
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Networking Break
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Great American Defense Communities Celebration
Tampa Convention Center
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8:00 AM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
General Session - Breakfast Working Group
Main Ballroom · Tampa Convention Center
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9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Networking Break
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
Session details to be announced
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11:30 AM
Forum Ends
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Tampa Convention Center — Host Venue
Address333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
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NoteDiscounted rates available within the official IIF block through October 2, 2026. Hotel destination fees waived for block reservations.
Walking
Directions
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center5 min walk · 0.2 mi Go
Tampa Marriott Water Street4 min walk · 0.1 mi Go
The Westin Tampa Waterside6 min walk · 0.3 mi Go
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street4 min walk · 0.1 mi Go
Getting There
AirportTampa International Airport (TPA) — approx. 20 min
ParkingConvention Center parking garage on-site. Street parking and nearby garages available.
TransitHART bus and streetcar accessible. Rideshare drop-off at Franklin St entrance.
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Welcome to the IIF 2026 Event Guide. Session details, speakers, and locations will be updated here as they are confirmed. Check back for the latest updates leading up to October 26.
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