Gatherings, Summits, and Live Programming

The Military Influencer Conference (MIC) is a premier gathering for the military-connected community, bringing together veterans, service members, military spouses, entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, and organizations. Through networking, professional development, storytelling, and collaboration, MIC creates opportunities to build meaningful connections and strengthen the veteran and military community.

Military Influencer Conference 2026

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Florida

10:00 am est

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23-26

SEP

Veteran Excellence Live: Transition Summit 2026

SEP

3:00 pm est

Online / Virtual Event

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A virtual gathering where veterans, entrepreneurs, leaders, and advocates connect, share resources, and create opportunities for career growth, business ownership, leadership, and life after military service.

9-10

Oct

3 Always Beside You Gala 2026

The Always Beside You Gala, hosted by Southern Cross Service Dogs, is an evening dedicated to supporting disabled veterans through highly trained service dogs. The event features a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, live program, dog demonstrations, live auction, and celebration. All proceeds support the training and placement of service dogs with veterans at no cost to them.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, Florida

5:45 pm-10:00pm

nov

7 Beneath the Surface: SEA WAVES' 1st Annual Military Eating Disorder Awareness Gala

Beneath the Surface is SEA WAVES’ first annual Military Eating Disorder Awareness Gala, bringing the community together to shine a light on the often-hidden crisis of eating disorders among service members and veterans. The event aims to raise $75,000 to support recovery, hope, and healing within the military community

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