Contact Information
Samantha Blout
Director, Volunteer Engagement
(813) 257-3582
sblout@ut.edu
Previously known as the Fellows Forum, the University of Tampa’s Board of Fellows and the Sykes College of Business have come together to host the Sykes Hall of Fame Business Speaker Series, hosted by the Board of Fellows and the Sykes College of Business.
This speaker series presents a distinguished panel of national and global CEOs to share their perspectives on current business trends with the Tampa Bay business community.
Proceeds from the 2025 Sykes Hall of Fame will fund the Board of Fellows’ Endowment, providing scholarships to UTampa students enrolled in the Sykes College of Business, and other student programs.
Attend
Learn more about the Sykes Hall of Fame Business Speaker Series, hosted by the Board of Fellows and the Sykes College of Business, and register your attendance at the link below.
History
Since 1987, The University of Tampa’s Board of Fellows has hosted the Fellows Forum speaker series, featuring global CEOs who share their story. The event has consistently attracted hundreds of business leaders from the Tampa Bay area, with proceeds supporting the Board of Fellows Endowed Scholarship and other student programs.
Similarly, the Sykes Hall of Fame Business Speaker Series, a hallmark event of the Sykes College of Business, was established to enrich the educational experience of undergraduate business students. The series draws hundreds of students to hear from nationally recognized business leaders and entrepreneurs, providing valuable lessons on leadership, perseverance and success.
In 2025, we combine both events into a unified program: The Sykes Hall of Fame Business Speaker Series, hosted by the Board of Fellows and Sykes College of Business. This collaboration will broaden our impact, extending our reach within both the business community and the University of Tampa student body.
