Innovation & Policy Conference Day-by-Day

Tuesday, September 15

FLERA Wetlands Mobile Tour

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Off-site

Registration Desk Open - Attendee Registration

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

FLERA Board Meeting & Dinner

6:30 PM - Northstar III

Wednesday, September 16

Registration Desk Open - Attendee Registration

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Continental Breakfast

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Northstar Pre-function

FLERA Annual Meeting

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - St. Johns I

Innovation Briefing

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Northstar I-II

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FAC Welcome Reception

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Northstar Pre-function & Terrace

Thursday September 17

Registration Desk Open - Attendee Registration

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Northstar Pre-function

FLERA Annual Meeting

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - St. Johns I

Policy Coordination Meeting

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Northstar I-II

FAC's policy development process takes a new shape at this year's conference. In place of individual committee meetings, the Policy Coordination Meeting will convene all seven standing policy committees in a single session. Committee chairs will deliver introductions of the policy proposals submitted this year, and attendees will hear a report on recommendations from the Select Committee on Guiding Principles, along with a preview of the committee work ahead in the coming months. No votes will be taken during this meeting; formal committee action and policy adoption will occur at the Legislative Conference.

FACM Board Meeting

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Northstar III

FACA Board Meeting

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Northstar IV

Growth Management Forum

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Northstar I-II

As Florida continues to grow, counties face increasing demands on housing, infrastructure, transportation, and land use planning. This forum will explore the legislative and policy issues shaping sustainable growth across the state.

Luncheon

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Northstar I-II

ICG Board of Directors

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Northstar III

Public Safety & Technology Forum

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Northstar I-II

Discuss and explore key public safety and technology policy issues affecting Florida's counties, including cybersecurity, emergency management, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and other legislative priorities.

Property Tax Forum

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Northstar I-II

This Forum will bring together county officials to discuss proposed changes to Florida's property tax system, explore their potential impacts on local governments and residents, and identify advocacy priorities for the upcoming legislative session.