# Event Details - **Event Name**: ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Where Big Ideas Meet the Future of Disruptive InnovationAbout this EventThe ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026 in St. Petersburg, FL brings together leading investors, technologists, founders, and ecosystem builders for a day exploring the future of disruptive innovation.Hosted by spARK Labs by ARK Invest at the ARK Innovation Center, the Summit convenes voices from across ARK Invest’s five innovation platforms, including artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, multi-omics, and blockchain, while showcasing the work being built at spARK Labs.Held during SOF Week and following the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Conference, the Summit extends the conversation at a time when global innovation leaders are already convening in the region. This creates a unique opportunity for meaningful connection, collaboration, and idea exchange.The Summit will feature insights and discussions with globally recognized leaders, including:Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO & CIO, ARK InvestBrian Cornell, Chair & Former CEO, Target CorporationBrett Winton, Chief Futurist, ARK InvestAndy Tang, Partner, Draper Associates …and more to be announced.Tickets are limited to 200 attendees. Secure your spot today!Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMArrival & Networking Info: Coffee and networking reception. 🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMARK Convergence Panel: The State of Disruptive Innovation Info: Members of the ARK Invest Research team will explore the latest breakthroughs and emerging trends across ARK’s five innovation platforms, including artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, multi-omics, and blockchain.🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AMIntermission🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMPublic Private Partnership Panel Info: Special Operations leaders, innovators, and investors will discuss what’s possible in support of national strategic goals and initiatives. 🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PMNetworking Lunch & Tours of spARK Labs 🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMInvestor Panel: Capital, Conviction & the Future of Innovation Info: A dynamic panel with investors discussing the evolving capital landscape for frontier technology and innovation. 🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PMIntermission🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PMspARK Labs Innovation Showcase Info: Five companies from spARK Labs by ARK Invest will take the stage to present their innovations.🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PMIntermission🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:30 PMHeadline Interview: The Future of InnovationInfo: Cathie Wood will sit down with a leading industry voice for a forward-looking conversation on what’s next in innovation.🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PMHappy Hour & Networking Reception - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-petersburg/ark-big-ideas-summit-2026/100001986550574244 - **Event Categories**: Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: St. Petersburg - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Ark Innovation Center | 2nd Floor Innovation Foundation Hall - **lat**: 27.7590668 - **long**: -82.6387381 - **full address**: Ark Innovation Center | 2nd Floor Innovation Foundation Hall, 1101 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fc0b824598e92a6bf6805584958295196debd236a5436746ff442c1da925945b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1776528268 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026 takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Ark Innovation Center | 2nd Floor Innovation Foundation Hall, 1101 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026? - **A:** ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026 is organized by spARK Labs by ARK Invest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. Petersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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