Florida Chamber Announces 2026 Future of Florida Forum

Two-day forum will bring together leaders to discuss Florida's economic prosperity and global competitiveness

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Chamber Foundation once again brings together Florida's top leaders October 27-28 at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek for the 2026 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting.

The two-day forum examines Florida's progress toward the 39 goals of the Florida 2030 Blueprint, including the primary target of becoming one of the world's top 10 economies by 2030.

"Florida has made tremendous progress, but securing our future requires us to keep focused and united on what's next," said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. "Our Future of Florida Forum brings together the people who are shaping Florida's future to measure our progress, have an honest conversation about what's working and what's not, and focus on the strategies that will keep Florida moving toward becoming one of the world's top 10 economies."

The agenda explores Florida's economic prosperity and global competitiveness, including investment, business climate, talent, responsible growth and opportunities for Floridians.

"We're at a pivotal moment for Florida, and securing our state's future will require leaders who are willing to come together and take action," said Karen Moore, Founder & CEO of The Moore Agency and Chair of the Florida Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees. "This forum gives leaders from across Florida the opportunity to look honestly at where we are today, identify the opportunities ahead, and focus on the work that will ensure Florida remains the best place to live, work, raise a family and do business."

In addition to Mark Wilson and Karen Moore, featured on the stage are:

• Rick Scott, U.S. Senator and former Governor of Florida
• Dr. Henry Mack, Florida Commissioner of Education
• John Couris, President & CEO, Tampa General Hospital, and Ted Mabrey, Head of Commercial, Palantir Technologies
• Archie Collins, President & CEO, Tampa Electric, and Imran Siddiqi, Executive Director, of the Florida Digital Infrastructure and Security Alliance
• Brian Hughes, Senior Director of Launch Operations, NASA's Kennedy Space Center
• Steve Ubl, President & CEO, PhRMA
• Tajian Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs, Disney; Dr. Kathleen Plinske, President, Valencia College; and Dr. Alex Cartwright, President, University of Central Florida
• Michael Yaworsky, Florida Insurance Commissioner
• Susan Connelly, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Darden Restaurants; The Honorable Stan McClain, State Senator, Florida Senate District 9, and Keith Koenig, Co-Founder & Chairman, CITY HOME
• James Uthmeier, Florida Attorney General, and Sheriff Billy Woods, Marion County
• Adam Callaway, Chief of Staff, FloridaCommerce, and Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO, CareerSource Florida

Registration is open for the 2026 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting. Virtual attendance is also available, with virtual registrants able to watch the event live or for up to 30 days following the event. 

Click here to register.

SOURCE Florida Chamber Foundation