ITI quick facts

  • What is it: ITI (International technology Innovation Day) a professional event, not open to the public all guest must be pre approved. The event is focused on Technology & Innovation Areas that specifically interest Special Operations Forces.

  • Where is it : Tampa Fire and Police Training Center (TFPCT), 116 S 34th Street, Tampa, Florida (approximately 3.5 miles from the Tampa Convention Center). 

  • When is it: May, the day before SOFWEEK starts

  • Who is it for: Technology demo day for USSOCOM, allied partners and OGA.

  • Why ITI: ITI Demo Day was created to increase U.S. and partner nation SOF access to Israeli and other International Industries with battlefield-proven solutions that address universal operational needs.

  • General note: Zota Group has an agreement with Tampa PD, Tampa municipality and USSOCOM Legal team to host a technology demo day event.

ITI average numbers:

  • Over two hundred attendees pre-registered.

  • Additional thirty-five to fifty (35-50) walk-ups, who were registered upon arrival. 

  • Fifteen to twenty two (15-22) presenting companies - we are diligent in limiting the number of innovative companies to maintain a focused event with capabilities relevant to the special operations community. 

  • More than 85% of relevant and focused Govt/Military/Law Enforcement attendance: Multiple Program Managers and Unit End Users from USSOCOM, RDT&E offices and twelve (12) other nations (AUS, BEL, CAN, DEU, FRA, GBR, ISR, NLD, NOR, NZL, SGP, SWE). 

  • Encouraging collaboration: Focused industry guests for possible collaboration (based on pre screening)