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Sykes Hall of Fame

The Sykes Hall of Fame Business Speaker Series, hosted by the Board of Fellows and Sykes College of Business, was created to augment the learning of all Sykes College of Business students, specifically undergraduate students. The series provides students with a vibrant experience that adds to their portfolio of learning business leadership at the college. Guest speakers who participate in this event are nationally known business leaders and entrepreneurs who have an excellent reputation and story to tell. They share their personal experiences with several hundred students and provide an opportunity for these students to gain firsthand insight into the realities, challenges and perseverance that are required to become a highly notable leader in the business community. Type of Event: Sykes College of Business. Board of Fellows/Counselors. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dominique Madley. Contact Email: dmadley@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3782. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Falk Theatre and Reception in Vaughn Center Crescent Club. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

C.R.E.A.T.E. Business Idea Competition

All you need is an idea. C.R.E.A.T.E. is the University of Tampa's business idea competition, and it is open to every student in every major and every college. You do not need a business plan. You do not need a prototype, a logo, a website or a co-founder. You do not need a single dollar in sales — this year, we don't want them. C.R.E.A.T.E. is for ideas only. That's the point: everyone starts at the same line. Type of Event: Student Event. Entrepreneurship Center. Centers and Institutes. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: bweber@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: 8132573702. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Board Room. For more info visit spartancollective.peoplegrove.com.

Innovate UTampa: Turning Opportunity into Action

Spotting an opportunity is only half the work. The real test is what you do next. This session explores how founders turn a first idea into forward motion: validating it, refining the pitch and moving before the moment passes. Hear from entrepreneurs who’ve built real ventures out of opportunities others missed. Learn how to turn recognition into action, and action into a pitch worth hearing. Type of Event: Student Event. Entrepreneurship Center. Centers and Institutes. Sykes College of Business. Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: bweber@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Pitch Room. For more info visit spartancollective.peoplegrove.com.

Innovate UTampa: Turning Opportunity into Action

Spotting an opportunity is only half the work. The real test is what you do next. This session explores how founders turn a first idea into forward motion: validating it, refining the pitch and moving before the moment passes. Hear from entrepreneurs who’ve built real ventures out of opportunities others missed. Learn how to turn recognition into action, and action into a pitch worth hearing. Type of Event: Student Event. Entrepreneurship Center. Centers and Institutes. Sykes College of Business. Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: bweber@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Pitch Room. For more info visit spartancollective.peoplegrove.com.

Fall 2026 Leadership Speaker Series

Centers and Institutes The Leadership Speaker Series is dedicated to bringing outstanding leaders from the private, government and nonprofit sectors to campus to discuss business topics and corporate strategies with students, faculty, alumni and members of the community. Leaders candidly share their experiences, discuss challenges that have impacted their leadership development and provide advice to aspiring leaders. Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dominique Madley. Contact Email: dmadley@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3782. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Vaughn Center Crescent Club. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Pitch Sykes

Got a Business Idea? (Or Even Just a Question?) Pitch Sykes is open to any University of Tampa student working through a business idea — even if it's still just a thought, a question or a "who do I even talk to about this" moment. You don't need slides, a plan or a polished pitch. Just show up ready to talk it through. You'll get five minutes to share where you're at and ten minutes of feedback from entrepreneurs who've built and run their own companies. Spots are limited, and our entrepreneur volunteers set aside their time to work with you directly, so sign-ups are a commitment: no cancellations. Reserve your spot through Spartan Collective. You'll get an email confirming your time slot, and slots fill quickly. Type of Event: Student Event. Entrepreneurship Center. Centers and Institutes. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: No. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: bweber@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Board Room. For more info visit spartancollective.peoplegrove.com.

Pitch Sykes

Got a Business Idea? (Or Even Just a Question?) Pitch Sykes is open to any University of Tampa student working through a business idea — even if it's still just a thought, a question or a "who do I even talk to about this" moment. You don't need slides, a plan or a polished pitch. Just show up ready to talk it through. You'll get five minutes to share where you're at and ten minutes of feedback from entrepreneurs who've built and run their own companies. Spots are limited, and our entrepreneur volunteers set aside their time to work with you directly, so sign-ups are a commitment: no cancellations. Reserve your spot through Spartan Collective. You'll get an email confirming your time slot, and slots fill quickly. Type of Event: Student Event. Entrepreneurship Center. Centers and Institutes. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: No. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: bweber@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702. Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Board Room. For more info visit spartancollective.peoplegrove.com.