VENZA® – Better Visibility. Better Defense.

The Valencia College Foundation seeks to provide the margin of excellence for which the college has long been known. The foundation is a separate, not-for-profit, IRS approved 501(c)(3) corporation chartered in 1974 to provide financially for the educational needs of Valencia College that cannot be met through state aid or student tuition income.

Each attendee with a gray or orange band will receive a voucher for food and drinks redeemable at any of the restaurants or at the after hour cash bar. (Limited value, overages are the attendee’s responsibility)

5:30 PM Buses leave convention center and designated HITEC hotels

6:00 PM Open Arena for Dolphin Adventures Show

6:30 PM Announcements from HITEC Leadership/Sponsors

6:45 PM Dolphin Adventures Show
Blue Band – VIP Reserved Seating
Gray Band – Reserved Seating
Orange Band – General Seating

7:15 PM – 8:50 PM VIP Shark Dinner (Blue Band Holders Only)

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Mix-In/Free time
Attractions SeaWorld Orlando – Full Park Access

9:00 PM – 9:15 PM Electric Ocean: Ignite (fireworks/laser show)
HITEC Reserved Seating starts at 8:45 PM for event attendees at Bayside.
Blue Band – VIP Reserved Seating
Gray Band – Reserved Seating
Orange Band – General Seating

9:15 PM-11:00PM HITEC 50th Anniversary Block Party
• Exclusive ride time on the Ice Breaker Roller Coaster
• HITEC’s VIP Hub High Energy DJ & cash bar
• SeaWorld Souvenir Photo Opp

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Departures
Last bus at 11:45

This event is a mix-in with the general public. Your band grants you access to the park, the reserved dolphin show, reserved seating at the fireworks show and the after hour block party.

How do I get my band?

Blue/Gray – Are distributed by event sponsors (limited quantities based on sponsorship level)

Orange – Handed out when exiting the bus at SeaWorld where you will pick up your food and beverage vouchers.

For Exhibitors:
All registered HITEC exhibitor badges includes access to the Opening Party.

For Attendees:
All Full Conference badges and the Exhibits Only & Opening Party badge option, includes access to the Opening Party.

The Exhibits Only badge (and the VIP Buyers/ Customer Comp registration options) does not include access to the Opening Party. Tickets are available for $99 and can be purchased online or onsite at the HITEC Registration desk.

Please refer to SeaWorld’s Website for health, safety and restrictions during your time at the park. Details are subject to change based on sponsor participation.

Event Shuttle Provided By Track My Shuttle

Link Goes Live The Day of the Event

Hotel——————————————Route

Embassy Suites I-Drive Convention Center. . . . . . 2
Hilton Orlando. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hyatt Regency Orlando*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rosen Centre Hotel*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rosen Plaza Hotel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

*Return service from SeaWorld Orlando for Route 3 will be provided directly to hotels

Hours of Service
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
8:30 pm – 11:45 pm
With Service Every 10-15 Minutes