Tampa Bay 2025

HOTELS

Rates do not include taxes and hotel fees. Room blocks will open September 3rd.

Marriott Water Street
$334/Night
505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Embassy Suites Downtown
$314/Night
513 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Hilton Downtown
$304/Night
211 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
$259/Night
200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Hyatt Place Downtown
$309/Night
325 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

TRAVEL PARTNER

Make your travel planning a breeze by booking through our partner:

TRAVEL REQUEST FORM
savannah.leneker@worldstrides.com | Phone: 951-966-8877

Savannah Leneker
WorldStrides/Specialty Travel Programs

CONVENTION
SCHEDULE

- Schedule is subject to change -

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9AM-5PM Educational Tours
10AM-6PM Student/Teacher Activities

Thursday, February 27, 2025
9AM-5PM Educational Tours
10AM-6PM Student/Teacher Activities

Friday, February 28, 2025
9AM-5PM Educational Tours
10AM-6PM Student/Teacher Activities
5PM-7PM Amazing Race
3PM-7PM Check-In

Saturday, March 1, 2025
8AM-5PM Check-In
10AM-6PM Crazy 8's
7PM-8PM Opening Ceremony

Sunday, March 2, 2025
10AM-5PM Contests
10AM-4PM Sessions/Workshops
10AM-4PM Expo Marketplace
7PM-9PM Excellence Awards

Monday, March 3, 2025
10AM-5PM Contests
9AM-4PM Sessions/Workshops
10AM-4PM Expo Marketplace
12PM-4PM College Fair
7PM-9PM Student Socials
7PM-9PM Teacher Mixer

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
9AM Closing Ceremony

2025 STN NATIONAL CONVENTION
MARCH 1-4, 2025
TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER
333 S FRANKLIN STREET
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA 33602

REGISTRATION

Student registration includes one contest. Students may only enter
one (1) Crazy 8’s team (optional at an additional fee) and one (1) general contest. A 3% fee added for all credit card transactions.

STUDENTS, TEACHERS & CHAPERONES
$175/PERSON

CRAZY 8'S TEAM CONTEST

No cap on the number of categories a school can enter

Team sizes are unlimited. Price includes a reserved edit table with electric, however, schools
may edit on their own. New this year: All entries must be uploaded at the
Edit Room Upload Station. No off-site uploads will be permitted.

$200/TEAM ENTRY

AIRPORTS

TPA
Tampa International
20 Miles

MCO
Orlando International
85 Miles

GROUND TRAVEL

Airport Charters
Martz Bus (727) 399-6198
EGAN Transportation (770) 712-7563

Around Town
TECO Streetcar System
Pirate Water Taxi