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Travel Information
Airport
We recommend flying into the Tampa International Airport (TPA).
TPA is located about 10 miles from the SOF Week Campus.
You can find more information about the Tampa International Airport below.
AirportHotel Information
We’ve worked hard to increase the inventory across 50 hotels for both Per Diem and Regular rate rooms as close to the venue as possible.
If you qualify for per diem rooms, please click here.
Hotel Block Availability Timeline
- 12 SEPT 2025 | Tier One: Global SOF Founding, Sustaining, Strategic, Patron Partners
- 6 OCT 2025 | Tier Two: Global SOF Small Business Partners, Non-partners with large stands, country pavilions, and tiered sponsors
- 1 DEC 2025 | Tier Three: All other exhibitors and sponsors
- 9 JAN 2026: Hotel Reservation link sent to all corporate partners to book individual rooms
- 30 JAN 2026: Sub-block Guarantee Due
- FEB 2026 | Tier Four: Hotel Reservations and Registration Opens (Date TBD)
- 9 MAR 2026: Sub-block Rooming lists Due
Please note: The ONLY official room booking agency associated with SOF Week is Connections Housing. Avoid and ignore any other booking offers or solicitations targeting SOF Week attendees.
For more information, please contact sof@connectionshousing.com.
1. Stay Informed: Keep a close eye on your emails for updates and announcements regarding available rooms. Please make sure that any email communication from Connections is not in your spam folder!
2. Act Quickly: Once the email announcement declares the rooms are live, head straight to this dedicated lodging webpage.
3. Book Promptly: Don’t wait! Secure your accommodations before they’re snapped up. These rooms are in high demand and will disappear fast!
4. Check Back: If at first you do not succeed, check back because we will continually add rooms to the hotel blocks as they become available.
Questions about housing please email: sof@connectionshousing.com
Transportation and Parking
Transportation
For transportation to/ from the airport and around town, we recommend using rideshares like Uber or Lyft.
Shuttles will be available from select hotels; more information will be available soon.
Renting a Car?
The airport has all major rental options. We do not recommend renting a car unless your hotel offers parking.
Parking
There are multiple parking garages located in close proximity to the SOF Week Campus.
However, we do expect nearby parking to fill up early each day. Please review all other transportation options before deciding to drive/ park.
We highly recommend utilizing the parking garages in Ybor and taking advantage of Tampa’s FREE Historical TECO Streetcar.
Campus Map
Event Locations
513 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on the Embassy Suites, please click HERE.
510 Water St. Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on the JW Marriott, please click HERE.
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on The Tampa Convention Center, please click HERE.
505 Water St. Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on the Tampa Marriott Water Street, please click HERE.
Bus & Water Taxi Routes to The Outpost:
Multiple transportation options are available to access the SOF Week Outpost. Shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes, and the schedule is subject to change due to traffic and weather concerns.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
WATER TAXI SCHEDULE:
Tuesday: 9:25 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:25 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:25 AM – 4:30 PM
*Only Exhibitors are able to use the shuttles from 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Hotel Block Availability Timeline
- 12 SEPT 2025 | Tier One: Global SOF Founding, Sustaining, Strategic, Patron Partners
- 6 OCT 2025 | Tier Two: Global SOF Small Business Partners, Non-partners with large stands, country pavilions, and tiered sponsors
- 1 DEC 2025 | Tier Three: All other exhibitors and sponsors
- 9 JAN 2026: Hotel Reservation link sent to all corporate partners to book individual rooms
- 30 JAN 2026: Sub-block Guarantee Due
- FEB 2026 | Tier Four: Hotel Reservations and Registration Opens (Date TBD)
- 9 MAR 2026: Sub-block Rooming lists Due
Please note: The ONLY official room booking agency associated with SOF Week is Connections Housing. Avoid and ignore any other booking offers or solicitations targeting SOF Week attendees.
For more information, please contact sof@connectionshousing.com.
Visa Information
If you require a visa to travel to SOF Week 2026, you may request an official visa support letter when you register for the event. For general visa requirements and eligibility, we recommend reviewing the U.S. visitor visa guidelines here U.S. visitor visa eligibility guidelines.
Hotel Block Availability Timeline
- 12 SEPT 2025 | Tier One: Global SOF Founding, Sustaining, Strategic, Patron Partners
- 6 OCT 2025 | Tier Two: Global SOF Small Business Partners, Non-partners with large stands, country pavilions, and tiered sponsors
- 1 DEC 2025 | Tier Three: All other exhibitors and sponsors
- 9 JAN 2026: Hotel Reservation link sent to all corporate partners to book individual rooms
- 30 JAN 2026: Sub-block Guarantee Due
- FEB 2026 | Tier Four: Hotel Reservations and Registration Opens (Date TBD)
- 9 MAR 2026: Sub-block Rooming lists Due
Please note: The ONLY official room booking agency associated with SOF Week is Connections Housing. Avoid and ignore any other booking offers or solicitations targeting SOF Week attendees.
For more information, please contact sof@connectionshousing.com.
Questions?
Please contact SOFweeksecurity@us.wearemci.com.