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Florida's Gulf Coast gets its own grassroots security gathering on 5 and 6 February 2027, when BSides St. Pete 2027 returns to St. Petersburg. Part of the worldwide Security BSides movement, the event is a community-driven information security conference built around the idea that practitioners learn best from one another, with a programme aimed at security professionals, IT staff, students and newcomers to the field. This edition is split across two local venues: spARK Labs and the Midtown campus of St. Petersburg College. Pairing an innovation space with a college campus suits the event's character, which leans toward accessibility and education rather than a trade-show atmosphere. The two-day format gives the Tampa Bay security community room for a full programme without the scale of a major industry convention. Like other BSides events, the focus is on community-submitted talks and open discussion, giving local voices a stage alongside more experienced presenters. Attendees can expect a relaxed environment for asking questions, comparing notes on real-world defence and finding mentors or collaborators. For anyone building a career in cybersecurity around Tampa Bay, this cybersecurity conference in St. Petersburg 2027 offers a rare local route into the wider BSides network.
BSides St. Pete 2027 takes place February 5–6, 2027 in St. Petersburg, United States.
BSides St. Pete 2027 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
BSides St. Pete brings the Tampa Bay security community together in early February at spARK Labs and St. Petersburg College's Midtown campus. February is peak season on Florida's Gulf Coast: dry, sunny and mild, with highs often in the low to mid twenties Celsius, a welcome escape for northern visitors. St. Petersburg has a compact, walkable downtown known for murals, craft breweries and waterfront parks, and the Central Avenue corridor ties the area together.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the main gateway, around 25 to 35 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg by car across Tampa Bay. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), smaller and served largely by budget airlines, is about 20 to 30 minutes away. Rental cars and ride-hailing are the most practical options, as public transit between the airports and St. Pete is limited. Downtown itself is easy to explore on foot or by trolley.
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The Dalí Museum. Home to one of the largest collections of Salvador Dalí's work outside Spain, in a striking building with a glass geodesic bubble on the downtown waterfront. Timed tickets sell out on busy weekends. Allow two hours, and visit early or late in the day. Tickets on Tiqets →
St. Pete Pier. A redeveloped pier stretching into Tampa Bay, with parks, restaurants, a marine discovery centre and views back to the skyline. It is free and pleasant at sunset. Allow an hour or two, and walk or take the downtown trolley from Central Avenue.
Fort De Soto Park. A large county park on a chain of islands at the mouth of Tampa Bay, with beaches, nature trails and a historic fort. February weather is ideal for a visit. Allow a half-day, and drive about 30 to 40 minutes from downtown.
Do I need a car in St. Petersburg?
Downtown is walkable, but a car or ride-hailing is helpful for airports, beaches and nearby parks.
What is the weather like in early February?
Expect mild, mostly dry days, typically 15 to 23 degrees Celsius, with cooler evenings. A light jacket is useful after sunset.
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