City

City

The City of Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County and the third most populous city in Florida. It is located on the west coast of Florida, approximately 200 miles northwest of Miami, 180 southwest of Jacksonville, and 20 miles northeast of St. Petersburg. Tampa’s economy is founded on a diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, construction, finance, health care, government, technology, and the port of Tampa.

Local Attractions:

American Victory

The American Victory Mariners Memorial & Museum Ship is a unique and innovative maritime attraction aboard the World War II era merchant ship SS American Victory. Located near downtown Tampa and adjacent to the Florida Aquarium, the memorial creates a world-class museum depicting life aboard Victory and other classes of merchant ships during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.

Busch Gardens & Adventure Island

Busch Gardens is a 335 acre African theme, family entertainment park. Adventure Island (next to Busch Gardens & Adventure Island Busch Gardens) features 36 acres of water recreation areas.

Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium is a three-story, glass domed aquarium featuring exhibits related to Florida’s ecosystem and aquatic habitats.

Henry B. Plant Museum

The Henry B. Plant Museum displays furnishings and gilded art original to the former Tampa Bay Hotel; exhibits trace the history of the hotel and the Tampa area.

Lowry Park Zoo

The Lowry Park Zoo is home to more than 350 exotic animal species from around the world.

Museum of Science & Industry

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is a science and technology center containing more than 200,000 square feet of exhibits and hands-on displays.

Tampa Bay History Center

The Tampa Bay History Center displays artifacts, memorabilia, maps, military uniforms and photographs depicting life in the Tampa Bay region from past to present.

Tampa Museum of Art

The Tampa Museum of Art provides art-related experiences for visitors of all ages.

Tampa Theatre

Tampa Theatre is open year-round and features an acclaimed Film Series of cinema from around the world.

Ybor City

Ybor City is one of only three National Historic Landmark Districts located in the State of Florida. Ybor City attracts large numbers of visitors due to the wide variety of shops, restaurants, clubs, and galleries.

Schedule at a Glance

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Tuesday, September 17

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Registration
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor Move-In

Wednesday, September 18

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Marriott (Closed 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Vendor Move-In
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – IWFA Accreditation Courses
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Mandatory Contestant Meeting
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Wednesday Keynote Speaker to be Announced (Joint Session)
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Competition Welcome Ceremony/Parade
5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Preliminary Heat 1
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Party
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. - Vehicle Wrap Demonstration on the Show Floor

Thursday, September 19

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Marriott (Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Mandatory Contestant Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – IWFC Educational Seminars
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Preliminary Heats
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
3:20 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Preliminary Heat 2
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Paint Protection Film Demonstration on the Show Floor

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Party
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Silent Charity Auction (Final bids due by 6:45 p.m.)

Friday, September 20

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. – Announce Finalists International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive and Architectural Divisions
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. - IWFC Dealer Roundtable for Auto Glass
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. - IWFC Dealer Roundtable for Architectural Glass
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Finals

11:50 a.m. -1:30 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Finals
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Paint Protection Film Demonstration on the Show Floor
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor Tear-Down
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Gala Awards Reception and Ceremony

Schedule tentative and subject to change.
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International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (IWFC) 2013 is set to be held September 18-20, 2013 in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Convention Center and the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina.

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