Conference

UPDATE: WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING OUR CONFERENCE FOR 2027! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

Who May Attend?

Any conference registrant may attend the Saturday sessions. The Friday evening reception and Saturday dinner are for SOPHIA members and invited guests.

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Accomodations

Holiday Inn Express 2580 Gulf to Bay Blvd | Clearwater, FL 33765

Special SOPHIA Conference Rates

Reservation Link—> Select your room

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For Call-in Reservations: 727-797-6300 ext. 1

Block Name: SPC – SOPHIA

Block Code: HIA

Last Day to Reserve / Cut-off: March 26, 2026

(Numerous other hotels, motels, and private homes (Airbnb, etc.) are available in Clearwater and the surrounding areas.

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE – 2027 AGENDA TO BE DETERMINED

ATTIRE: The weather in Florida in April is suitable for the beach, not for wearing business suits! So, please dress comfortably and casually!

ABOUT CLEARWATER: Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Clearwater is the seat of Pinellas County, home to the spring training of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, and locale of Clearwater Beach, known for its glorious blue waters and powder white sand, and a multiple winner of “Best Beach in America” awards. There are many scenic and lively towns nearby, including Dunedin, St. Petersburg, and Tarpon Springs, which is one of the most unique cities in the United States. Its historic Sponge Docks – with an array of sponge fishing boats along the Anclote River, and rows of restaurants and gift shops – much resemble a Greek island.

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Registration

By purchasing a conference admission, you understand that SOPHIA and the venue are two separate, independent entities, and you agree that you will hold SOPHIA harmless if you violate the law or any venue policy, and/or any damages you may incur as a result of the venue’s acts or omissions.