Your F3 Experience Starts Next Tuesday!
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Thursday is your last chance to register to attend the 2026 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting in person, October 27-28, at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek.
Register now to secure a front-row seat to this premier 2-day event, where Florida's business, political, non-profit, and community leaders will unite to focus on securing Florida's business and economic future.
Can't attend in person? Register for the virtual experience. |
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Check out our amazing speaker lineup.
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Welcome to F3!
Karen Moore, Founder & CEO, The Moore Agency and Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation
Free Enterprise Florida: Why Florida's Leadership Matters
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
Rescuing America: How Washington Broke the American Dream
The Honorable Rick Scott, U.S. Senator & Former Governor, State of Florida
Chair Perspectives: Uniting Florida Leaders for Good
Moderator: Don Kiselewski, Executive Director of External Affairs, Florida Power & Light Company, and Former Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation
Karen Moore, Founder & CEO, The Moore Agency and Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation
David Sweeney, Chairman of the Board, RS&H and Chair, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Improving Florida's Talent Pipeline for a Better Workforce
Corrie Melton, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work, Florida Chamber Foundation
Driving Better Early Learning Outcomes in Florida
Moderator: Corrie Melton, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work, Florida Chamber Foundation
Shannon McGuire Bowman, Executive Director, Childcare Resources of Indian River
Dawn Montecalvo, President & CEO, Guadalupe Center
Sarah Zaiser-Kelly, Senior Vice President of Grants & Community Impact, Naples Children Foundation
From Classroom to Career: Reimagining K-20 as an Economic Advantage
Dr. Henry Mack, Commissioner, Florida Department of Education
Business Incentives for Securing the Path to Prosperity for Florida's Future Workforce
Moderator: Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
Keith Jacobs, Vice President & Head of Public and Charter School Services, Step Up For Students
Kevin Thompson, Executive Director, Florida Prepaid College Board & Florida Prepaid College Foundation
Building America's Best Workforce Education System
Moderator: Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs,
Walt Disney World
Dr. Alexander Cartwright, President, University of Central Florida
Dr. Kathleen Plinske, President, Valencia College
Florida Beyond the Migration Boom: What Slower Growth Means for the Workforce
Ron Hetrick, Principal Economist, Lightcast
Sheridan Morby, Senior Director of Economic Research,
Florida Chamber Foundation
Preparing Florida's Infrastructure for Smart Growth & Development
Doug Davidson, Managing Director & Market Executive, Bank of America, and Chair, Florida Chamber Infrastructure Coalition
Future-Ready Florida: Investing in Florida's Infrastructure for What's Next
John Tyler, District 5 Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation
Busting the Myths: How Data Centers Can Be Done Right in Florida
Moderator: Frank Walker, Executive Vice President of Government & Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Archie Collins, President & CEO, Tampa Electric
Dr. Brian Fonseca, Vice Provost for Defense & National Security Research and Director, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, Florida International University
Imran Siddiqui, Executive Director, Florida Digital Infrastructure and Security Alliance
Overcoming Local Government Permitting & Regulatory Road Blocks
Moderator: Colton Madill, Director of Economic Development, Innovation & Infrastructure Policy, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Susan Connelly, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Darden Restaurants
Keith Koenig, Co-Founder & Chairman, CITY HOME and Former Chair, Florida Chamber of Commerce
The Honorable Stan McClain, State Senator, Florida Senate District 9
Building the Perfect Climate for Business
Carolyn Johnson, Vice President of Government Affairs, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Fixing Florida's Broken Lawsuit Abuse Climate: The Medical Malpractice, Third Party Litigation & Nuclear Verdict Crisis
Moderator: Frank Walker, Executive Vice President of Government & Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Stacy Prince, Vice President of Risk Management & Patient Safety Organization, AdventHealth
Lauren Rasberry, Managing Counsel, Orlando Health
Understanding Amendment 3: Florida's Property Tax Reform
Moderator: Carolyn Johnson, Vice President of Government Affairs,
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Sheriff Michael Adkinson, Walton County
Chip Tatum, Executive Vice President, Florida Apartment Association
Day 1 Closing Remarks
Polly Morgan, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Florida Chamber Foundation
Day Two
Florida Chamber Annual Meeting
David Sweeney, Chairman of the Board, RS&H and Chair, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Political Perspectives: A Look at the 2026 Elections
Moderator: Frank Walker, Executive Vice President of Government & Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Alex Coelho, Director of Data & Analytics, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Wiggins, Senior Director of Political Affairs & Coalitions Advocacy, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Creating Good Jobs by Diversifying Florida's Economy
Colton Madill, Director of Economic Development, Innovation & Infrastructure Policy, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Growing Florida's 12 Target Industries
Adam Callaway, Chief of Staff, FloridaCommerce
Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida
To the Moon & Back: Florida's Innovation is Out of This World
Brian Hughes, Senior Director of Launch Operations, NASA's Kennedy Space Center
Built in Florida: AI that Makes Health Care Better & More Human
Dr. Azra Bihorac, Senior Associate Dean for Research, UF College of Medicine
What Florida Needs to Do to Grow the Life Sciences Industry
Karen Moore, Founder & CEO, The Moore Agency and Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation
Steve Ubl, President & CEO, PhRMA
Where AI & Innovation Meet Healthcare (Keynote)
Moderator: Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
John Couris, President & CEO, Tampa General Hospital
Ted Mabrey, Head of Global Commercial, Palantir Technologies
How Higher Ed is Driving Innovation & Commercialization in Florida
Richard McCullough, President, Florida State University
Manufacturing Florida's Future: Innovation & Talent
Featuring the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida Winner Reveal
Introduction: Destin Wells, Vice President of Strategic Growth & Partnerships, FloridaMakes
Jason Mahon, Chief Manufacturing Officer & Deputy Secretary, FloridaCommerce
Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
Making Government & Civics More Efficient and Effective
Frank Walker, Executive Vice President of Government & Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Improving Health, Property & Auto Insurance Affordability
Introduction: Andrew Reeves, Vice President & General Manager, CHOICE Arrangements
Michael Yaworsky, Commissioner, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Championing Florida's Quality of Life
Heather Cogar, Statewide Director of Community Engagement, Florida Prosperity Initiative
Making Florida A National Leader in Mental Health
Doug Leonardo, CEO, TGH Behavioral Health Hospital
An Urgent Focus: Future of Alzheimer's for Florida's Aging Workforce
Moderator: Dr. Ken Thorpe, Honorary Chair, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
Michelle Branham, Secretary, Department of Elder Affairs & Chair, National Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services
Brian Delaney, Chair, Alzheimer's Project
Steve Waterhouse, Chair, Alzheimer's Association of Central and North Florida
Creating Safer Homes & Neighborhoods in Florida
Moderator: Heather Cogar, Statewide Director of Community Engagement, Florida Prosperity Initiative
The Honorable James Uthmeier, Attorney General, State of Florida
Sheriff Billy Woods, Marion County
Business & Community Leadership Matters: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty in Florida's 983 Zip Codes
Moderator: Heather Cogar, Statewide Director of Community Engagement, Florida Prosperity Initiative
Bob Hyde, Vice President of Community Impact, Suncoast Credit Union
Camden Smit, Chief of Staff, Tallahassee State College
Call to Action: Engaging in the Year-Round Movement to Secure Florida's Future
Karen Moore, Founder & CEO, The Moore Agency and Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation
In-person registration closes soon. Register now! |
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