The Florida Chamber Foundation will host its annual Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit virtually on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, bringing together local and nationally-recognized economists, industry leaders, and policymakers to examine Florida’s economic trajectory on the road to 2030 and beyond.
The virtual Solution Summit will provide participants with a comprehensive economic outlook and an in-depth analysis of Florida’s evolving economy, workforce challenges, demographic and migration trends, housing market shifts, and more.
The Florida Chamber Foundation will also unveil its highly anticipated 2026 Florida Economic Outlook Report, providing Florida’s leaders with the latest business and economic insights to guide planning and growth in the year ahead.
Florida continues to grow rapidly, and we’re expecting:
- 2.5 million more residents by 2030, added to a current state population of almost 23.5 million;
- 1.3 million new jobs by 2030 – the summit will dive into where jobs are needed and what careers are most in demand;
- 40 million annual visitors; and
- 2.1 million more drivers on our roads.
“Florida’s economy continues to grow and evolve, and the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit is an opportunity for business leaders to get the insights they need to plan for success, backed by the latest data,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. “To achieve the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s primary target of growing Florida to a top ten global economy, it will take a united business community focused on driving our economy and business landscape forward.”
Attendees will hear from the Florida Chamber Foundation’s research team, including Sheridan Morby, Senior Research Economist of the Florida Chamber Foundation, who noted, “Understanding the opportunities and challenges ahead is important for businesses and policymakers alike. From population growth to housing trends and workforce needs, our goal is to equip attendees with the necessary knowledge and strategies to plan smart in the year ahead.”
Additional speakers at this year’s Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit include:
- Sean Snaith, Ph.D., Director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting (keynote speaker)
- The Honorable Ben Albritton, President, Florida Senate
- Brad O’Connor, Chief Economist, Florida Realtors
- Lake Ray, President, First Coast Manufacturers Association
- Lindsay Shaw, Associate Administrator, Mayo Clinic
- and more!
“Population, workforce, economic policy, and global forces will all be key to the national economic outlook in the year ahead,” said Sean Snaith, Ph.D., Director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting. “For business and policy leaders, understanding what the data show will be essential to planning for Florida’s long-term growth and competitiveness in 2026 and beyond.”
The Solution Summit is open to Florida leaders and stakeholders with a vested interest in securing our business and economic future.
Click here to register and see the latest event details.
Virtual press credentials are available to the media. Media interested should request a press pass by contacting Taylore Maxey at tmaxey@flchamber.com.