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Think Bold Festival 2026 | April 8 - 11, 2026

BOLD STATE OF MIND

Think Bold Festival & Conference 2026 returns to the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront with a transformative theme. Seats are limited. Partnerships are exclusive. Don’t wait be part of the movement.

Partners

ABOUT

Powerful keynotes,

A.I. tech labs,

business bootcamps

and more

Think Bold Festival & Conference is more than an event it’s a movement. Designed to inspire innovation, spark entrepreneurship, and reimagine the future of work, Think Bold brings together bold minds from business, tech, culture, and community.

Over the last three years, Think Bold has transformed Jacksonville into a national hub for fresh ideas and fearless leadership. Past speakers include Fawn Weaver, Dapper Dan, Earn Your Leisure, Lil Duval, and Pinky Cole Hayes. We’ve partnered with leading organizations like VyStar, Bank of America, Ameris Bank, JTA, and Wealth Watchers.

Tickets

TBFC 2026 tickets and badges

Ticket

General Admission

$49.00

Your entry point into the Bold State of Mind.

  • Access to all Main Stages & Speaker Sessions featuring cultural icons, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Ticket

Young Professional

$59.00

For the next generation of leaders.

  • Everything in General Admission.

Ticket, Badge

Sponsor a Student

$99.00

Empower the future.

  • Provide a student with full-day access to the conference.

Ticket, Badge

VIP Admission

$100.00

Step into the inner circle.

  • Everything in General Admission.

Ticket, Badge

Platinum Badge

$199.00

Where business & culture collide.

  • Everything in VIP.

Ticket, Badge

Seat at the Table

$1,499.00

The ultimate Bold experience for you & your crew.

  • Exclusive VIP Networking Event with Bold Bites & Cocktails.

SPEAKERS

TBFC 2026 lineup

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Hyatt Regency

HOTEL STAY

Welcome to Hyatt! Host for the Think Bold Conference and Festival! Book now and get a discounted rate for your stay.

Discounted  group rate- all reservations must be made prior to the Cut-off Date on March 10th, 2026.

EVENTS

Attend events connected to the Think Bold Network

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Think Bold Honors

TBD

TBD

Jacksonville, FL, USA

April 2, 2026

2:00 PM

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Bold Business Bootcamp

TBD

TBD

Jacksonville, FL, USA

April 8, 2026

4:30 PM

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Real Estate Brunch and Panels

TBD

TBD

Jacksonville, FL, USA

April 9, 2026

12:00 PM

SPEAKERS

Past Keynote speakers

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Office of the Mayor

Dear Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Jacksonville for the 2025

Think Bold Festival & Conference an event that has become a comerstone for bold ideas, transformative leadership, and groundbreaking innovation. Whether you have visited previously or are joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you in our vibrant city.

Jacksonville is a city built on big ideas and forward-thinking leadership. We are a community that embraces innovation, fosters entrepreneurship, and invests in the workforce of the future. From cutting-edge industries to a thriving small business ecosystem, Jacksonville is committed to creating an environment where ideas flourish, collaboration thrives, and possibilities are limitless.

This festival embodies the very essence of what makes Jacksonville special-our willingness to dream big, challenge the status quo, and take bold steps toward the future. Over the next few days, I encourage you to engage deeply, share your expertise, and explore new opportunities for growth and partnership. As you experience all that Think Bold has to offer, I also invite you to immerse yourself in Jacksonville's rich culture, dynamic arts scene, and renowned hospitality.

Your presence here is a testament to the power of bold thinking and the impact of collective innovation. I am confident that the connections you make and the ideas you generate will help shape the future of industries, communities, and lives. Thank you for being part of this transformative event-your work and vision inspire us all.

On behalf of the City of Jacksonville, welcome and enjoy the 2025 Think Bold Festival & Conference!

Sincerely,

Donna Deegan

Mayor

TBFC

Explore Think Bold

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Hotel Booking

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Decoded

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Mixers

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Rewind

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Vendors

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Think Bold App

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Partnership

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Events

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Awards

TBFC

Think Bold Partners

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