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SUMMARY:2022 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit
DESCRIPTION:As Florida continues to move the needle on becoming a magnet for the best workforce talent and a top ten global economy by 2030\, staying on the forefront of game-changing and innovative business solutions is key to driving that momentum forward. Investing in transformative technologies that yield high-business value results will propel Florida businesses and our economy into a future where change remains the constant. Are you on board? \nJoin the Florida Chamber Foundation for the first annual 2022 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit\, August 31\, 2022\, from 9:00am-4:00pm EDT in Tampa\, FL. Engage in conversations with some of Florida’s top inventors\, leaders in disruptive tech\, and legislators on creating the solutions to build an advanced business climate while looking to innovation to secure Florida’s future. \n  \n \n\n		\n		\n			Click here to view agenda \n			\nHow Technology & Innovation is Driving Florida’s Momentum to 2030\nMark Wilson\, President\, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation \nKeynote Presentation:\nAI\, Robotics\, and Human Healthspan\, Resilience & Performance…an Emerging Nexus of S&T at IHMC\nDr. Kenneth M. Ford\, Founder & CEO\, Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition \nA Vision for Florida’s Technology & Innovation Future\nPedro Allende\, Secretary\, Florida Department of Management Services \nRole of Universities in the Innovation Ecosystem\nModerator: Michael DiNapoli\, Director\, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity | Tom Waters\, Assistant Director of Startups & Business Development\, USF Technology Transfer Office | Jim O’Connell\, Assistant Vice President for Commercialization\, UF Innovate | Dr. Edgar Rodriguez\, President & CEO\, Lacerta Therapeutics \nBlock Chain Examples in Education and Other Industries\nTim Marshall\, Vice President of Institutional Technology/CIO\, Indian River State College \nBuilding an AI University\nDr. David Reed\, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives\, University of Florida \nBringing an Innovation Partnership to Life\nArchie Collins\, President & CEO\, TECO \nIncubating Innovation\nModerator: Lauren Coffey\, Reporter\, Tampa Bay Business Journal & Tampa Bay Inno | Danielle Mousseau\, Manager of 35 Mules\, Florida Power & Light | Lauren Prager\, CSO\, Synapse | Lakshmi Shenoy\, CEO\, Embarc Collective \nCompanies Fueling Florida’s Life Science Industry\nModerator: Nancy Bryan\, President & CEO\, BioFlorida | Karen Zaderej\, President & CEO\, Axogen | David Smith\, President & CCO\, Akron Bio | Haresh Patel\, Executive Director of Business Services\, Amgen \n12:00PM-1:00PM – LUNCH \nInnovation & Challenges in Advanced Manufacturing\nKevin Carr\, CEO\, FloridaMakes | Alan Taylor\, President\, Rapid Composites \nCities of the Future…Now\nModerator: Racquel Asa\, CMO\, BEEP | Rasesh Thakkar\, Senior Managing Director\, Tavistock Group and Co-Founder\, Lake Nona Impact Forum | Syd Kitson\, Chairman & CEO\, Kitson and Partners \nGlobal Florida: Shining a Light on International Innovation\nPam Miniati\, Co-Executive Director\, Florida-Israel Business Accelerator | Dr. Oren Milstein\, CEO & Chief Scientific Officer\, StemRad | Barak Ranon\, President & CEO Americas\, Watergen\, Ltd. | Shelly Matityahu\, Director of Presales\, Tabit Technologies Inc. \n2:15PM-2:30PM – COFFEE BREAK \nConnecting Small Businesses and Academia to Federal Opportunities\nBrian Liesveld\, CEO\, DEFENSEWERX | Brad Chedister\, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer\, DEFENSEWERX \nWhy the Great Resignation is Great\nAndrew Campbell\, Partner\, Talent Transformation – Healthcare\, Life Sciences & Public Sector\, IBM \nSyniverse: Driving Innovation in Mobile Communications\nDavid Hassman\, Vice President of Strategy\, Syniverse \nFlorida Legacy Industries Driving Innovation\nModerator: Katie Yeutter\, President\, Florida Chamber Safety Council | Carl Stringer\, Vice President\, IT and Employee Benefits\, U.S. Sugar \nClosing and Call to Action\nMark Wilson\, President\, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation \n\n			\n		\n	\n\n		\nREGISTRATION:\nIn-Person Early Bird Registration – $299.00 (early bird registration closes August 1\, 2022)\nIn-Person Regular Registration – $329.00 (after August 1\, 2022)\nVirtual/Livestream Registration: $199.00\nQuestions? Contact Thelma Givens at 850-521-1284 or tgivens@flchamber.com for more information. \nRegister Now\n\n		\n	\n\n		\nMARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:\nFor questions\, please contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com for more information. \nBecome a Sponsor\n\n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n		\n			\n				 \n*Hotel Reservations can be made at:\nJW Marriott Tampa Water Street\n510 Water Street\nTampa\, FL 33602 \nTampa Marriott Water Street has been sold out\, but rooms still available at JW Marriott Water Street. \nBook at JW Marriott Water Street\n\n			\n		\n	 \n  \n\n\nThanks to our sponsors!\n  \nCo-Presented by:\n  \n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		 \n		\n		\n	\n  \nPresenting Media Sponsor:\n \n\n  \nDiamond Sponsor:\n \n  \n  \nPlatinum Sponsors:\n  \n  \n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		                       \n		\n	\n\n		          \n		\n		\n	\n  \n  \n \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nGold Sponsor:\n  \n \n  \n  \nSilver Sponsors:\n  \n\n		 \n\n		\n	\n\n		                \n		\n	\n\n		                      \n		\n		\n	\n\n		                              \n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n 
URL:https://www.flchamber.com/tisummit2022
LOCATION:Tampa Marriott Water Street\, 505 Water St\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum
DESCRIPTION:The sun is shining in Florida and Florida’s economic outlook is brighter than ever. With employment surpassing pre-pandemic levels\, a record-breaking GDP\, poverty numbers on the decline\, global tech titans establishing roots\, and infrastructure poised for smart growth and development\, Florida is on its way to claiming its spot in the top 10 global economic lineup – Florida’s future is as good as gold. \nJoin us for the 2022 Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum\, October 24-25 in Orlando\, where Florida’s key stakeholders\, industry leaders\, elected officials\, community and education advocates will connect to address the future of work and securing Florida’s talent from cradle to career\, the state of the current and future economy\, Florida’s infrastructure\, innovation\, tourism\, legislation\, the brand of Florida and more! \nRegister yourself and team today! \n  \n \n\n		\n		\n			Click here to view agenda \n			\nDAY 1 – MONDAY\, OCTOBER 24\, 2022 \n10:00AM – PROGRAM START \nState of Florida Business in an Accelerating World\nMark Wilson\, President\, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation \nPaving the Road to 2030\nSusan Towler\, Chair\, Florida Chamber Foundation and Executive Director\, Florida Blue \nFlorida’s Changing Economics\, Demographics and Politics\nModerator: Cindy Barth\, Editor\, Orlando Business Journal | Dr. Ben Tabatabaei\, Chief Economist and Executive Director of the International Center for Economic Development\, Florida Chamber Foundation | Dave Sobush\, CEcD\, Director of Research\, Florida Chamber Foundation | Alex Coelho\, Director of Data & Analytics\, Florida Chamber of Commerce \nBridging the Gaps: The Reimagined Florida Gap Map\nDave Sobush\, CEcD\, Director of Research\, Florida Chamber Foundation \nBrand of Business: Anything is Possible\, Reimagine Your Limits\nBill Yeargin\, President & CEO\, Correct Craft \nKeynote Presentation: The Smell of Breakthrough\nJade Simmons\, World-Class Concert Artist\, Powerhouse Speaker\, and CEO of Jade Media Global \nBreakthrough Lunch \nTalent Reimagined: Reclaiming the American Dream\nIntroduced by Ricky Dixon\, Secretary\, Florida Department of Corrections \nJohn Koufos\, Second Chance Hiring Expert\, Producer and Host\, Retaining Talent\, and Founder\, Cottage Four LLC | Jeff Korzenik\, Chief Investment Strategist\, Fifth Third Bank \nThe Future of Education\nDavid Lawrence Jr.\, Founder and Chair\, The Children’s Movement \nPeople in Tech: The Keys to the Future of Work in Florida\nModerator: Saif Y. Ishoof Esq.\, Founder\, Lab22c | Madeline Pumariega\, President\, Miami-Dade College | Ruben Harris\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Career Karma | Michael Harbaugh\, Global Director of Education Partnerships\, Handshake \nTalent Street: On the Corner of Education and Workforce Innovation\nModerator: Michelle Dennard\, President & CEO\, CareerSource Florida | Michael Williamson\, SVP of Global Business Development & Strategy\, Lockheed Martin | Dr. Alexander Cartwright\, President\, University of Central Florida | Dr. Kathleen Plinske\, President\, Valencia College \nWorkforce & Education\nDr. Timothy Moore\, President\, Indian River State College \nFuture of Work Florida: Building America’s BEST Workforce\nMichelle Dennard\, President & CEO\, CareerSource Florida | Mark Wilson\, President\, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation | Senior Chancellor Henry Mack\, Florida Department of Education | Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell\, Florida Department of Education \nTrade & Logistics 2030\nDoug Davidson\, Chair\, TL2030 and Market Executive\, Bank of America \nTL2030: A Roadmap for Florida to Win the Global Supplychain War\nIntroduced by Kevin Carr\, CEO\, FloridaMakes \nModerator: Vickie Chachere\, Executive Editor\, Florida Trend | Ray Aguerrevere\, Vice President & General Manager\, Custom Metal Designs | Jonathan Daniels\, Chairman\, Florida Ports Council\, and CEO & Port Director\, Port Everglades | Laura DiBella\, Deputy Secretary\, Enterprise Florida \nPreventative Health to Build a More Prosperous Future for Florida’s Children\nDr. Kara Odom Walker\, MD\, MPH\, MSHS\, Chief Population Health Officer\, Nemours \nA New Vision for Safety\, Health & Sustainability in Florida\nKatie Yeutter\, CFO/COO\, Florida Chamber of Commerce \nMaking Florida the Safest\, Healthiest and Most Sustainable State in America: Safety Synergists\nMark Morgan\, Chair\, Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board\, and Senior Human Resources Manager\, NextEra Energy \nMaking Florida the Safest\, Healthiest and Most Sustainable State in America: Wellness Warriors\nRobert “Navy Bob” Roncska\, Wellness Warriors Pillar Chair\, Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board\, and Corporate Executive Director for High Reliability and Unit Culture\, AdventHealth \nMaking Florida the Safest\, Healthiest and Most Sustainable State in America: Sustainability Stewards\nJohn Trevathan\, Sustainability Stewards Pillar Chair\, Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board\, and Vice President of Corporate Services & Chief Procurement Officer\, Florida Blue \n5:00PM – END OF DAY 1 \nSix Pillars Trivia and Welcome Reception \n  \nDAY 2 – TUESDAY\, OCTOBER 25\, 2022 \n7:30AM-9:00AM – Breakfast \n8:00AM – PROGRAM START \nKeynote Presentation: The Myth of the Blameless Brain – A Mental Health & Wellness Conversation\nDr. Caroline Leaf\, Communication Pathologist and Cognitive Neuroscientist \nFlorida Chamber Annual Meeting\nCharles E. Bailes III\, Chair\, Florida Chamber Board of Directors\, and Chairman & CEO\, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits \nTackling Florida’s Insurance Crisis and Battling Frivolous Litigation\nIntroduced by Jason Gonzalez\, Managing Partner\, Shutts & Bowen LLP \nSherman “Tiger” Joyce\, President\, American Tort Reform Association \nAffordable Housing Introduction – The “Why”\nArthur “AJ” Meyer\, Workforce Housing VP of Project Development\, ANF Group\, Inc. \n Opportunities and Challenges for Florida\nIntroduced by Lisa Rain\, Marketing Manager\, Economic Development/Innovation and Competitiveness\, Duke Energy \nDidi Caldwell\, President & Founding Principal\, Global Location Strategies \nChasing Unicorns: A VC\, Start-Up and Incubator Story\nTom Wallace\, Managing Partner\, Florida Funders \nTransportation 2030: The Future of Roads\, Rail\, Airports and Seaports\nModerator: Ananth Prasad\, Chair\, Florida Chamber Infrastructure Coalition and President\, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association | Paul Anderson\, Chairman\, Florida Ports and CEO\, Port Tampa Bay | Kevin Thibault\, CEO\, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority | Christine Kefauver\, SVP of Corporate Development\, Brightline Trains \nThe Future of Space is Here\nIntroduced by Kim Holland\, EVP\, RS&H \nFrank DiBello\, President & CEO\, Space Florida | Brent Willis\, CEO\, Vaya Space | Chris Stott\, Founder\, CEO\, & Chair\, Lonestar Data Holdings\, Inc. \nKeynote Presentation: The Mobility Society – Now\, Near\, Far\nIntroduced by Racquel Asa\, Chief Marketing Officer\, BEEP \nPaul Warburton\, Managing Director EMEA\, Global Partner Mobility\, Envorso \nNETWORKING LUNCH \nFlorida Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sectors: A Look at Florida Giving Patterns and Wealth Transfer\nIntroduced by David Odahowski\, President & CEO\, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation \nSabeen Perwaiz\, President & CEO\, Florida Nonprofit Alliance | Ashley Dietz\, President & CEO\, Florida Philanthropic Network \nDecision 2022: Keep Florida\, Florida\nModerator: Nick Catroppo\, Vice President of Political Operations\, Florida Chamber of Commerce | Rick Asnani\, Founder & President\, Cornerstone Solutions | Max Goodman\, Political and Media Strategist\, The Max Goodman Agency | Peter Schorsch\, President\, Extensive Enterprises\, and Publisher\, Florida Politics and INFLUENCE Magazine \nUniting Business for Good: Advisory Board Perspective\nIntroduced by Karen Moore\, Founder & CEO\, Moore\, Inc. \nModerator: Mark Wilson\, President\, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation | Mark Morgan\, Chair\, Florida Chamber Safety Council Advisory Board\, and Senior Human Resources Manager\, NextEra Energy | Patty Keenan\, Chief Learning Officer\, Miller Electric | Paul Sapia\, Population Health Strategy Principle\, Humana | Tessa LeSage\, FutureMakers Coalition Lead\, Collaboratory \nWhere Do We Go From Here?\nMark Wilson\, President\, Florida Chamber of Commerce & Foundation \n1:30PM – END OF DAY 2 \n\n			\n		\n	\n  \n  \n\n		\nREGISTRATION: \nIf you have questions regarding registration\, please contact Stephanie Thomas at 850-521-1280 or sthomas@flchamber.com. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:\nCancellation requests for registrations received by September 24\, 2022 will be issued a refund\, less a $75 per person administrative fee.  All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com. \nCancellation requests received after September 24\, 2022 will not be issued a refund. \n\n		\n	\n\n		\nMARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:\nIf you have questions regarding marketing/sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Travis McGilvary at 850-521-1252 or tmcgilvary@flchamber.com. \n\n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n		\n			\n				 \n*Hotel Reservations can be made at:\nDisney’s Coronado Springs Resort\n1000 W Buena Vista Dr.\nLake Buena Vista\, FL 32830 \n*Disney Coronado Springs Resort still has availability October 23-25 under our hotel group rate\, and will continue to honor this rate based on availability. To make a reservation\, please call the Disney Group Hotel Reservations Office at (407) 939-4686. Their office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 6:00PM EST\, as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30AM to 5:00PM EST. \nGroup Rate: $239 \n\n			\n		\n	 \n  \n  \nThanks to our sponsors!\n  \nPresented by:\n \n  \n  \nDiamond Media Sponsor:\n \n  \nDiamond Sponsors:\n  \n\n		                 \n		\n	\n\n		  \n		\n	\n\n		 \n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n		             \n		\n	\n		        \n		\n		\n	\n  \n  \n  \nPlatinum Sponsors:\n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n  \n\nTitanium Sponsors:\n  \n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		                      \n		\n	\n\n		                                               \n		\n		\n	\n\n		                                           \n		\n	\n\n		                                     \n		\n		\n	\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nGold Sponsors:\n  \n\n		\n \n\n		\n	\n\n		                                     \n		\n	\n\n		\n            \n\n		\n		\n	\n \n  \n  \n  \nSilver Sponsors:\n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n		                                    \n		\n	\n\n		       \n		\n	\n\n		 \n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n  \n  \n  \nBrass Sponsors:\n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		                                                 \n		\n	\n\n		                     \n		\n		\n	\n  \n\n		\n		\n	\n\n		                         \n		\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n 
URL:https://www.flchamber.com/f32022
LOCATION:Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort\, 1000 W Buena Vista Dr\, Orlando\, FL\, 32830
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