Flights
The Summit is conveniently located near two international airports.
Summit Destination
Summit Venue & Hotel
We welcome you to Tampa, Florida for the 15th annual Black, Brown & College Bound Summit at the Tampa Convention Center. We are pleased to have the beautiful Embassy Suites as our host hotel and we encourage you to reserve your rooms before they sell out.
Tampa Convention Center
Located in the heart of Downtown Tampa, the Tampa Convention Center offers sparkling waterfront views of the Garrison Channel which connects to the Hillsborough River, 600,000 square feet of transformable spaces, and state of the art amenities—all under the Florida sun.
The facility has four-levels of space comprised of an exhibition hall, ballroom, spacious pre-function areas and several breakout rooms. Cafes and waterfront gathering areas, including The Sail waterfront restaurant and bar and boat docks —and visitors can see what makes the Tampa Convention Center one of the premier conference facilities in the Southeast.
Embassy Suites
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Tampa, Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center welcomes you to a newly renovated, vibrant, and contemporary guest experience. Connected via sky-bridge to the Tampa Convention Center, our all-suite hotel is within easy walking distance to attractions such as the Florida Aquarium, Sparkman Wharf (formerly Channelside Bay Plaza), and the Tampa Riverwalk.
Enjoy a warm welcome in our modern atrium and relax in one of our newly renovated two-room suites, featuring a separate living room with sofa bed, private bedroom, two HDTVs, and a wet bar with refrigerator and microwave. Start your day with a free made-to-order breakfast and for those in a hurry, visit our lobby Starbucks.