Tampa Convention Center Welcomes Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for 61st International Biennial Boule News Convention Center The Tampa Convention Center is proud to serve as[...]

The Tampa Convention Center is proud to serve as the host venue for the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 61st International Biennial Boule from July 22-26, 2026. This monumental gathering marks the historic organization's first international convention in Tampa since 1976.

As a premier economic driver and community hub for the City of Tampa, the Tampa Convention Center is uniquely positioned to support this major event, which is expected to draw thousands of members, partners, and guests to the waterfront.

To accommodate a highly packed, dynamic schedule of plenary business sessions, leadership development, networking events, and social gatherings, the Tampa Convention Center will put its state-of-the-art facilities to full use. The Tampa Convention Center's versatile, high-capacity spaces will act as the operational engine for the convention's key events.

The 61st Biennial Boule represents a significant financial investment in the Tampa Bay region. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of local partners like Visit Tampa Bay, the convention is projected to generate a substantial local footprint:

• Expected Attendance: Thousands of registered attendees and guests.
• Estimated Economic Impact: $5,099,572 in direct regional spending.

Over the multi-day event, these visitors will stay in downtown hotels, dine in local restaurants, utilize regional transportation, and support neighborhood small businesses, generating millions of dollars for the local hospitality industry.

The public is also invited to attend Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.'s Public Meeting on Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center West/Central Hall.

At the heart of the 61st Biennial Boule is a profound commitment to local impact. Thousands of sorority members will mobilize across the region to give back directly to the Tampa Bay community.

While the convention utilizes Tampa Convention Center's world-class facilities as its operational base, its reach extends throughout local neighborhoods through several dedicated service projects, including:

• Caravans of Hope Community Impact Day: Tampa Convention Center's own Ballroom D will transform into an on-site community service hub for the Women's Wellness Initiative & Project CRADLE Care: Healthy Beginnings, where members will assemble 300 newborn care packages.
• Operation Big Book Bag & Youth Symposium: volunteers will work toward distributing 3,000 backpacks to K-8 students in Tampa.
• Swim 1922 - Caravans of Hope: Teaching Water Safety: Will provide 300 free swim lessons at the Martin Luther King Jr. Pool

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"Our presence in Tampa represents an investment in people, partnerships, and progress," said 26th International Grand Basileus Marica T. Harris. "At Sigma Gamma Rho, we believe sisterhood is most meaningful when it is lived through service... We are honored to partner with the Tampa Bay community and look forward to leaving an impact that will be remembered long after our final session concludes."

The team at the Tampa Convention Center is honored to provide the world-class facility, waterfront views, and expert event coordination required to help Sigma Gamma Rho deliver a seamless, impactful, and unforgettable international conference.

For more information about the venue or other upcoming events, visit www.thetampacc.com .