VBC Greatest Generation Live World War II Conference, Tampa, Florida | December 2-6, 2026

For years, the Veterans Breakfast Club has brought people together online to explore the human story of World War II.

Now, for the first time, that community gathers in person.

Join veterans, historians, family members, and friends in Tampa for four days of conversation, remembrance, scholarship, and connection.

Reserve Your Place

Space is limited. A $250 deposit reserves your place.

Deposits are fully refundable through September 15, 2026.

Pay $250 Deposit Securely with PayPal

Or, send check for $250 per person to:

Veterans Breakfast Club, 5850 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Questions?
glenn@veteransbreakfastclub.org
412-623-9029

Conference Sessions Will Explore

The Bloody 100th and the air war over Europe
Guadalcanal and Buna, New Guinea
Marshall, Eisenhower, Patton, and senior command
The hidden legacy of World War II on veterans and families
Pearl Harbor remembrance at the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History

Featured Voices

Helen Patton
David Nasaw
James Campbell
Michael S. Bell
Michel Paradis
Michael P. Faley
Rebecca Crosby Hutchinson
Colin Heaton
Chris Kolakowski
Roger Cirillo
Jeff Ballard
Dave Holland
Carol Schultz
Rich Sherman

Plus World War II veterans.

Registration Options

Full Conference Package — $1,400/person

Double occupancy.

Includes:

Four nights at Hyatt House Tampa Downtown
Three lunches
Two dinners and receptions
Transportation and admission to the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History
All conference sessions and activities

Full Conference Without Hotel — $400

Day Rates

December 2 — $75
December 3–5 — $150/day

Hotel

The conference hotel is Hyatt House Tampa Downtown. The full conference package includes four nights at the hotel, based on double occupancy.

Travel Information

Suggested airports include Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE), Sarasota–Bradenton (SRQ), and Orlando International (MCO).

Attendees arrange their own airfare and airport transportation.