February 5th, 2026 - Wyndham Grand, Clearwater Beach, Florida
Countdown to TigerCon 2026
Limited seats available: Register Now!
Meet Our Speakers
Stu Sjouwerman
CEO of ReadingMinds.ai, an innovative AI platform helping businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. A seasoned entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful tech companies (including KnowBe4) with decades of experience in IT, innovation, and scalable growth.
Tom Cummins
With decades of entrepreneurial experience and a portfolio of 15+ thriving enterprises, he is dedicated to building enduring companies, cultivating high-performing teams, and driving sustainable success across every venture.
Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D.
With over 40 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Perri has served in numerous leadership roles and most recently has served as a college superintendent and president for close to 20 years in both Los Angeles and San Diego Counties. She now serves as the President of Hubbard College of Administration of Tampa Bay.
Emmett Osborn
A seasoned entrepreneur and international business consultant with over four decades of experience, specializing in building high-performing teams, proven sales strategies, and executive leadership systems— trusted by global giants like IBM, Xerox, Panasonic, and Sony.
David Brier
An award-winning branding expert and author, renowned for transforming startups, global companies, and even cities through powerful brand strategy and design.
Cindy Bamforth
A partner at Bowles Law with extensive expertise in employment law, she advises companies on compliance, risk prevention, and workplace strategy, drawing on decades of experience managing corporate legal affairs and guiding businesses toward stable, compliant growth.
Benjamin Nagengast
An entrepreneur since age 13, he is the CEO of Point Summit, an innovative multi-location entertainment company, and serves as the Board Chair of
Hubbard College of Administration of Tampa Bay.
Manuel Suarez
CEO of Attention Grabbing Media, and a visionary marketing strategist who built a 9-figure international brand and generated massive reach and revenue through innovative, no-ad digital marketing strategies.
Three Conferences In One!
Whether you’re building your career, scaling your business, or looking for new ways to drive measurable success, TigerCon will equip you with actionable strategies, lasting connections, and the energy to take your next step with confidence.
You asked—we listened. This year’s TigerCon is designed to deliver a full day of accelerated, high-impact learning tailored to the most pressing needs of today’s business world.
Attendees can choose from three dynamic tracks, each packed with practical strategies and proven tools:
Track 1:
HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES
Gain insight into essential hiring tools, learn methods to reduce workplace stress, maximize personnel efficiency, and stay compliant with the latest labor laws.
Track 2:
SALES & MARKETING
SALES & MARKETING
Explore the foundations of effective branding, discover the essentials of building a winning marketing plan, and sharpen your ability to convert interest into sales—including high-energy techniques that show you how to “sell like your life depends on it.”
Track 3:
LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS
LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS
Learn concrete tools to organize your company for success, develop policies that create sustainable growth, and harness the power of AI to drive productivity and efficiency.
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Starting at $249
$249 Early Bird Special - by December 1st, 2025 $299 Pre-Registration - by January 1st, 2026 $349 Last Chance - by February 1st, 2026 $399 Week Of Event - after February 1st, 2026
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Conference Access on Thursday February 5th, 2026
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Complimentary Continental Breakfast
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Complimentary Parking
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Swag Bag Upon Arrival
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General Seating
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HCA Leadership & Impact Awards Banquet, with Dinner
Extend Your TigerCon Experience:
Exclusive Post-Conference Workshops
Exclusive Post-Conference Workshops
This year, TigerCon attendees have the rare opportunity to go beyond the conference and dive into intensive one-day workshops designed to skyrocket your brand and sales performance.
Limited seating. Exclusive to TigerCon attendees. Don’t just attend the conference—take home the skills, strategies, and confidence to multiply your business growth immediately.
Friday: Branding Secrets Unlocked with David Brier*
Friday, February 6th, 2026
This year, TigerCon attendees have the rare opportunity to go beyond the conference and dive into intensive one-day workshops designed to skyrocket your brand and sales performance.
Experience live brand audits: David will dissect real businesses on the spot, revealing the hidden opportunities in your branding.
Learn the two, million-dollar moves every successful sale requires—master them and
watch your revenue multiply.
Walk away with more than insight: You’ll receive a signed copy of Brand Intervention and a blueprint competitors hope you’ll never discover.
It’s like having Gordon Ramsay critique your marketing—except David doesn’t just tear it apart, he rebuilds it into something extraordinary.
* Must purchase TigerCon conference ticket to attend workshop
Saturday: Sales Mastery with Emmett Osborn*
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
One small adjustment in your sales presentation can equal a giant leap in income—and in this exclusive workshop, you’ll see exactly how.
Discover the hidden reasons your sales pitch isn’t converting—and how to fix them.
Master the sequence of actions that stack momentum and create unlimited demand for your product or service.
Watch your own product or service sold live for double your current price—then walk
away with a customized sales approach tailored to your business.
This isn’t theory—it’s a hands-on transformation designed to arm you and your sales team with tools you’ll use forever.
* Must purchase TigerCon conference ticket to attend workshop
Leadership & Impact Awards Banquet:
Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Impact. Inspiring the Future.
Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Impact. Inspiring the Future.
Each year, to round out TigerCon, a celebration banquet is held in the evening: the Leadership & Impact Awards Banquet. This banquet is held to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations who exemplify the principles of ethical leadership, innovation, and community betterment. Presented by the Hubbard College of Administration Tampa Bay in partnership with Mastertech, this distinguished evening unites future leaders, business professionals, educators, and community organizations who are actively shaping the future of enterprise and education.
A Night of Recognition and Inspiration
Guests will enjoy an evening featuring keynote speakers, fine dining, and the presentation of awards that celebrate achievement, integrity, and advancement in business and society. From entrepreneurs and executives to educators and students, this event highlights those who have demonstrated measurable success using administrative know-how and leadership tools that create real-world impact, using the Hubbard College of Administration Management System.
Award Categories Include:
Leadership Excellence Award
Honoring exceptional leaders who exemplify vision and integrity.
Impact Award
Recognizing individuals or organizations making measurable contributions to their communities.
Mastertech Achievement Award
Celebrating mastery in applying administrative technology to achieve organizational success.
Philanthropy & Advancement Award
Acknowledging those who advance education and opportunity through giving and mentorship.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring decades of consistent application and measurable success through the use of the HCA Management System. This award recognizes individuals whose steadfast leadership, ethical administration, and enduring commitment to organizational excellence have not only driven expansion and prosperity, but have also served as a model for others to follow.
All guests attending TigerCon may join us for the Leadership & Impact Awards Banquet —a night dedicated to celebrating exceptional leaders and changemakers shaping our communities and industries.
Conference Agenda & Schedules
7:30 AM – Registration Opens
Continental Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Presentation: The HCA Management System
Benjamin Nagengast
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Break and Networking
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Interactive Specialty Tracks:
Track 1 – Human Resources
Essential Hiring Tools
featuring Emmett Osborn
Track 2 – Sales and Marketing
Establishing a Brand that Communicates and Converts
featuring David Brier
Track 3 – Leadership and Operations
Organizing for Success: Using the Admin Scale and Company Policy to get from Phase 1 to Phase 2
featuring Tom Cummins
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Interactive Specialty Tracks:
Track 1 – Human Resources
Reducing Stress and Maximizing Efficiency: Hatting New Staff and Training Existing Staff in the HCA Management System
featuring Emmett Osborn
Track 2 – Sales and Marketing
Marketing Essentials: Creating a Successful Marketing Plan and Feedback Loop
featuring Manuel Suarez
Track 3 – Leadership and Operations
How to Build a Successful Org Board and How to
Disseminate Company Policy
featuring Tom Cummins
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break and Networking
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Interactive Specialty Tracks:
Track 1 – Human Resources
Staying Legal: Understanding and Adhering to Department of Labor and Workplace Regulations
featuring Cindy Bamforth
Track 2 – Sales and Marketing
Converting Interest into Sales: How to Sell Like Your Life Depends On It
featuring Emmett Osborn
Track 3 – Leadership and Operations
Using AI to Maximize Productivity
featuring Stu Sjouwerman
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Break and Networking
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Presentation: HCA Tampa Bay Degree Programs
Benjamin Nagengast
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Cocktail Hour and Networking
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Annual Leadership and Impact Awards Banquet
Dr. Gerri Perri
Post Conference Agenda
Friday, February 6th, 2026
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Workshop:
Branding Secrets Unlocked
by David Brier*
Branding Secrets Unlocked
by David Brier*
Location:
Hubbard College of Administration
of Tampa Bay
Hubbard College of Administration
of Tampa Bay
630 Chestnut Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Clearwater, FL 33756
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop – Part 1
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshop – Part 2
*Workship tickets sold separately; restricted to TigerCon ticketholders.
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
Hubbard College of Administration
of Tampa Bay
Hubbard College of Administration
of Tampa Bay
630 Chestnut Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Clearwater, FL 33756
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Refreshments served
Open to all.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshop:
SALES MASTERY
by Emmett Osborn*
SALES MASTERY
by Emmett Osborn*
Location:
Hubbard College of Administration
of Tampa Bay
Hubbard College of Administration
of Tampa Bay
630 Chestnut Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Clearwater, FL 33756
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshop
*Workship tickets sold separately; restricted to TigerCon ticketholders.
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Location & Venue
See you there!
Wyndham Grand, Clearwater Beach
100 Coronado Dr
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Venue Parking
Complimentary valet parking is provided at the Wyndham Grand for all conference attendees. Simply pull up to the hotel entrance, present your TigerCon ticket to the valet staff, and your parking for the day will be covered. Please note that valet gratuities are optional and left to your discretion.
What is TigerCon?
TigerCon is more than just another business conference—it’s where proven management technology meets real-world application.
Designed for professionals who use or want to use the Hubbard College of Administration (HCA) Management System, TigerCon delivers a unique blend of education, inspiration, and connection. You’ll hear from industry leaders across multiple sectors who have applied this system to achieve remarkable growth, stability, and expansion.
You will hear from industry leaders as they tell their story and share insights as to how they’ve approached challenges in the work place, to take them where they are today. Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, or key member of the team you will want to attend TigerCon, as once you are empowered with the right tools, you will be able to elevate your business and your career.At TigerCon, you’ll gain access to:
Workable Technology
Practical HCA Management System tools that you can apply immediately to strengthen your organization.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with entrepreneurs, executives, HR professionals, managers, and innovators who are eager to share insights and collaborate.
Cutting-Edge Tools
Explore new computerized applications designed to streamline operations and bring efficiency to the workplace.
In addition to the breakout routes, TigerCon features keynote speakers who bring firsthand experience of scaling businesses to remarkable levels of success. They’ll share the critical steps they used to generate millions in revenue, the tools that helped them build resilient organizations, and the lessons learned in overcoming the universal challenges of growth, expansion, and day-to-day operations.
TigerCon is where business professionals come to accelerate learning, expand their network, and leave equipped with strategies they can apply immediately to achieve lasting results.
Frequently Asked Questions
TigerCon is the premier business conference for professionals looking to elevate their performance and results through the proven Hubbard College of Administration (HCA) Management System.
Anyone who is interested in learning and implementing the HCA Management System. Whether a business owner, entrepreneur, mid-level manager, or a valuable member of the team, TigerCon provides the compass towards business success, across any industry.
The Wyndham Grand is located on Clearwater Beach, 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767. The Wyndham Grand is approximately 35 minutes from the Tampa International Airport, 25 minutes from the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, and 8 minutes from downtown Clearwater.
While we do not have any special package rates with the Wyndham Grand, they do offer different accommodations, which can be booked here: https://www.wyndhamgrandclearwater.com/accommodations
Other nearby hotels:
.01 Miles
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach, 727-373-1234
301 S. Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
.02 Miles
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, 727-461-3222
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
.03 Miles
The Hiatus
Clearwater Beach, 727-441-1110
385 S. Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Clearwater or Clearwater Beach offer a variety of accommodation options, above are just a few.
Complimentary valet parking is provided at the Wyndham Grand for all conference attendees. Simply pull up to the hotel entrance, present your TigerCon ticket to the valet staff, and your parking for the day will be covered. Please note that valet gratuities are optional and left to your discretion.
As you enter the hotel, simply head to your right and follow the signs for the conference. They will guide you directly to registration.
Once you have purchased your ticket to TigerCon, you will receive an email confirmation. This can be printed off, or shown on your phone when you come for the conference to check in at registration.
A complimentary continental breakfast including coffee and tea will be provided for all attendees. For lunch, a variety of dining options are available within walking distance, including:
The Ocean Hai restaurant offering Asian-fusion cuisine (located in the Wyndham Grand). https://www.wyndhamgrandclearwater.com/dining
.01 Mile: Badfins Food+Brew (tacos, classic pub fare)
.02 Miles: Crabby’s Dockside Clearwater (fish-centric fare)
.02 Marina Market Food Hall (includes southern dockside cookin’, pizza and more)
.03 Miles: Crabby’s Bar & Grill
That evening, guests will enjoy a plated dinner during the Leadership and Impact Banquet.
There are 3 sponsorship opportunities Silver, Gold and Platinum. There is limited availability for sponsorships. For more information, please click here.
Yes there are discounts for people purchasing 5 or more tickets. Please contact tickets@tigerconference.org for details.
The dress code is business professional, including the evening banquet.
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