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All you need to know about this event
The 2025 Innovation & Policy Conference takes place September 17–18, 2025, at the Hilton University of Florida in Alachua County – Gainesville. This year’s conference spotlights cutting-edge county programs, provocative policy discussions, and leadership development through hands-on innovation. Expect a dynamic lineup featuring peer-led showcases, immersive field visits to local innovation hubs, and deep dives into emerging public policy challenges—all aimed at accelerating county-level innovation statewide.
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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESKÂ
Conference Registration
- Tuesday, September 16 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Â Wednesday, September 17 | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday, September 18 | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
BADGES
 All conference attendees must wear name badges for admission to all sessions, educational exhibits, meal events and social events.Â
ATTIRE
Business casual is appropriate for the entirety of the conference.
Innovation Tour Day – Attendees are encouraged to dress casual and cool.
WI-FI
Network: FAC2025
Password: publicpromise
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Innovation & Policy Itinerary
Tuesday
Registration Desk Opens 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
Registration Desk Open 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Prefunction
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Innovation Tour
Click each location on the itinerary map to reveal a brief overview of each stop!
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
It includes exact times, venue details, and what to expect from each session or tour. This interactive feature helps you easily explore the day’s schedule and dive deeper into the programming at each site.
10:10 AM - 10:30 AMÂ
Speakers: Lee Pinkoson & Cindy Sanders
- Property aquisition and TDT investments. Capital improvements, marketing efforts, and facility versatility.
9:30 AM - 9:55 AMÂ
Speaker: Ed Williams, ADAC, CPSI - Capital Projects Coordinator, Parks and Open Space
11:00 AM - 11:45 AMÂ
Speakers: Michele Lieberman & Stephen Rodriguez
- Tour:Â TDT investments, and WMA economic impacts.Â
12:30 PM - 2:45 PMÂ
Speakers:
-Karen Thomas, UF Director of Community Relations.
-UPD Chief, UF Athletics, UF Health, AC Fire Rescue.
- Lunch Presentation: Game Day Logistics Panel Discussion.
- Panel: UPD Chief, UF Athletics, UF Health, AC Fire Rescue.
1:30 PM
Stadium Tour: South Endzone
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMÂ
Speakers:
- UF/IFAS: Shelly Johnson, State Specialized Agent in Natural Resources
- Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia.
9:10 AM
FAC Welcome Reception
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMÂ
- Century Prefunction.
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Thursday
Registration Desk Opens 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Continental Breakfast
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
- Prefunction
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Finance, Tax & Administration (FTA)
8:00 AM – 9:50 AM – Century A
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Federal Policy (FED)
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM –Â Century A
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Future Technology (TECH)
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM – Century A
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FAC Policy Luncheon
12:00 AM – 12:50 AM – Century A
Speaker: Chief Theus
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Community & Urban Affairs (CUA)
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM – Century A
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Health, Safety & Justice (HSJ)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM – Century A
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Water & Environmental Sustainability (WES)
3:00 PM – 3:50 PMÂ – Century A
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Agriculture & Rural Affairs (ARA)
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM – Century A
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