The Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health + Sustainability will host its 6th Annual Florida Chamber Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability, May 14–15, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando.
This two-day event brings together business leaders, safety professionals and decision-makers from across Florida for forward-looking conversations focused on strengthening workplaces and driving long-term economic success.
As one of Florida’s premier gatherings focused on workplace excellence, the conference will deliver actionable strategies and insights across the three pillars critical to long-term business success: safety, mental health and sustainability. Attendees will hear from recognized leaders, participate in industry-specific breakout sessions, and engage in hands-on learning designed to drive real-world outcomes.
The conference will feature a strong lineup of mainstage speakers and timely conversations addressing the future of workplace safety, health and sustainability.
Featured speakers include:
- Andy Keller, Ph.D., President & CEO, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
- Darcy Davis, President & CEO, Health Care District of Palm Beach County
- David Clark, CEO & Owner, Allegiant Group
- Heather Flynn, Director, Florida State University Center for Behavioral Health Integration
- Naakesh Dewan, M.D., Vice President, Behavioral Health, Florida Blue
- Eddy Bouza, Chief Resilience Officer, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Erin Black, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Risk Management, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
- Greg Hale, Vice President and Chief Safety Officer, Disney Experiences
- Heidi Whidden, Vice President, Safety and Security, Tampa Electric (TECO)
- Kurt Petermeyer, Regional Administrator, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Mauryo Jones, Vice President, Safety, Health and Security, Ryder System
- Sean Maxwell, Cloud Engineer, Google
- Sheriff Bill Prummell Jr., Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office & Florida Sheriffs Association
- The Honorable Sam Garrison, Florida House of Representatives
“The Florida Chamber’s Leadership Conference is about equipping Florida’s job creators with the tools they need to build stronger, safer and more resilient workplaces,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “By bringing together top leaders and innovators, we are advancing solutions that protect employees while strengthening Florida’s long-term competitiveness and economic future.”
“As Chair of the Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet, I see firsthand the impact that bringing business leaders together can have on shaping stronger workplaces and communities,” said John Trevathan, Vice President of Corporate Services, GuideWell and Chair of the Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health and Sustainability. “This conference creates an opportunity for leaders to share ideas, learn from one another, and take meaningful action that supports the health, safety and sustainability of Florida’s workforce.”
This high-impact, two-day conference brings together more than 300 attendees, including policy and industry leaders from across Florida, highlighting the event’s growing reach and influence in shaping the future of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and workforce well-being strategies.
The conference is part of the Florida Chamber’s broader mission to make Florida the safest, healthiest and most sustainable state in the nation and supports the Florida 2030 Blueprint goal of improving overall well-being and long-term economic prosperity.
Click here to learn more about the Florida Chamber Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability.