The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Work Florida Initiative and Florida Business Alliance for Early Learning will convene business leaders, educators, workforce professionals, and policymakers from across the state for the 2026 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit on June 23 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The summit will focus on strengthening Florida’s talent pipeline, from cradle to career, and advancing solutions to build America’s best workforce in Florida.
Focused on improving workforce outcomes in Florida and strengthening the state’s long-term economic competitiveness, the summit will feature best practices and challenges on workforce readiness, talent development, work-based learning, early learning, and strategies to connect more Floridians to high-demand careers, including second-chance hiring.
Some featured speakers include:
- Congressman Byron Donalds
- Assistant Secretary of Labor Henry Mack
- Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas
- CareerSource Florida President & CEO Adrienne Johnston
- Florida Trend President & Publisher David Denor
- FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly
- Arthrex Senior Director Michael Boose
- And more!
“As Florida continues to grow, so does the demand for a highly skilled workforce prepared to compete in a rapidly evolving economy,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. “Our Learners to Earners Summit brings together leaders committed to ensuring Florida remains competitive by aligning education, workforce, and economic development strategies around real solutions for Florida’s job creators and talent. Florida Chamber members understand that talent is replacing the tax incentive as the most important tool for economic developers.”
“Florida is leading the nation because we understand that a strong economy starts with a strong workforce,” said U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds. “As our state continues to grow, we must ensure students, job seekers and employers are connected through innovative education and workforce pathways that prepare Floridians for high-demand, high-wage careers. I’m proud to stand beside the Florida Chamber and leaders across Florida focused on building the talent pipeline that will keep our state competitive for generations to come.”
“The future of Florida’s workforce depends on strong partnerships between business, education and community leaders,” said Corrie Melton, Vice President of Talent Development, Future of Work, Florida Chamber Foundation. “This summit is an opportunity to identify innovative solutions, share best practices, and strengthen the talent pipeline needed to support Florida’s continued economic growth.”
Sam Verghese, Incoming President and CEO of Florida Virtual School, the Solution Summit’s presenting sponsor, added, “The Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit is designed for business and industry leaders, education and workforce professionals, economic developers, and community partners focused on advancing the Florida 2030 Blueprint and strengthening Florida’s workforce pipeline. Florida Virtual School is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of this event because these conversations matter for the growth and strength of our workforce and our economy.”
Click here to learn more, view the agenda, and register for the 2026 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit.
Media interested in attending or virtually can request press credentials before the event by contacting Taylore Maxey at tmaxey@flchamber.com.