October Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting Uniting Florida’sTop Business, Political and Community Leaders, Featuring Headliners Matt Higgins and Stephen M. Ross

The Florida Chamber Foundation and Florida Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting on October 27–28 in Orlando, bringing together local and international thought leaders for important insights shaping Florida’s business and economic future. This year’s event will feature powerhouse speakers, and data-driven strategy segments focused on achieving the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s primary target of growing Florida to the 10th largest economy in the world by 2030. The headlining presentation will provide lessons on leadership and disruption, featuring Matt Higgins, entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank Star, alongside Stephen M. Ross, CEO & Chairman of Related Ross, Founder of Related Companies and owner of the Miami Dolphins. 

“Florida is growing fast, presenting a unique opportunity for the business community to capitalize on an evolving, innovation-driven economy,” said Matt Higgins, entrepreneur, investor, Shark Tank Star and Co-Founder & CEO, RSE Ventures. “If you care about the future of Florida’s business and economic landscape, this is where you need to be.” 

Registration is open. Space is limited and demand is high. Click here to learn more and secure your spot today!  

Highlights on the agenda include the reveal of the winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition, showcasing the innovation and impact of Florida’s manufacturing sector, and the soon-to-be-released Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Report, featuring key insights on where Florida stands today since the launch of the Blueprint and what must happen to meet the state’s long-term economic goals. 

“We’re at a pivotal inflection point,” said Karen Moore, Founder & CEO, The Moore Agency and Incoming Chair, Florida Chamber Foundation. “F3 is where we align our strategies, reinforce our shared vision, and recalibrate to push forward with the bold leadership needed to drive progress. Florida’s future is too important to leave to chance.” 

Also featured on the F3 stage are: 

• The Honorable Byron Donalds, U.S. Congressman, will deliver an update on how the national landscape is impacting the way we live, work, and play in Florida.  

• Secretary Jared Perdue of the Florida Department of Transportation will lead a deep dive into how Florida is addressing our growing infrastructure demands. 

• Chancellor Raymond Rodrigues of the State University System of Florida, Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO of CareerSource Florida, and Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas of the Florida Department of Education, will provide an overview of how Florida’s education system is tailoring birth through postsecondary education programs to maximize workforce outcomes. 

• Heather Kasten, President & CEO of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, will share how local chambers of commerce are leveraging the Florida Chamber’s tools, resources and advocacy efforts to strategically enhance their communities.  

• Recently acknowledged as Most Admired CEOs by the Tampa Bay Business Journals, Melissa Seixas, President of Duke Energy Florida and Archie Collins, President & CEO of TECO, will share how Florida utilities and emergency management are innovating to power communities across the state. 

• Matt Dunagan, Executive Director of the Florida Sheriff’s Association, and Sheriff Dennis Lemma of the Seminole County Sheriff’s office will join our Prosperity Initiative team in announcing an enhanced partnership between the Florida Sheriff’s Association and Florida businesses to make communities safer and prosperous in Florida. 

• And many other important discussions on AI and innovation, lawsuit abuse reform, affordable housing, tax reform, civic engagement, mental health, economic development, the elimination of the Florida-only business rent tax, and more.  

“We’re not just talking about the future, we’re building it in real time,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. “As part of the year-round strategy to secure Florida’s future, F3 is where Florida’s leaders unite to convert vision into action, backed by the best data, the strongest partnerships, and the boldest ideas in the country.” 

About the Florida Chamber Foundation: 

The Florida Chamber Foundation is a statewide, business-led, non-partisan research and leadership organization dedicated to securing Florida’s future. By prioritizing long-term strategies over short-term gains, the Foundation partners with regional and state leaders to ensure global competitiveness, prosperity, high-paying jobs, and vibrant communities for all Floridians. Guided by the Florida 2030 Blueprint and its Six Pillars of Florida’s Future Economy, the Foundation focuses on improving Florida’s talent pipeline, diversifying the economy through new technology and innovation, enhancing infrastructure, fostering a business-friendly climate, streamlining government efficiency, and championing quality of life.