FEDC maintains a perpetual Master Calendar of economic development events occurring in Florida, nationally, and in some cases globally to assist in your marketing, business development, and professional development investments. Share your favorite annual programs with us through the Contact US page.
2025-26 FEDC Master Calendar of Conferences, Legislative Session, and Professional Development Events
2025
2025 – 2026 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE INTERIM COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
October 6 – 10, 2025
October 13 – 17, 2025
November 3 – 7, 2025
November 17 – 21, 2025
December 1 – 5, 2025
December 8 – 12, 2025
SEDC 2025 Annual Conference
August 10-12, 2025
Oklahoma City, OK
https://www.sedc.org/events/2025-sedc-annual-conference---oklahomacity
2025 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit
August 12
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
https://www.flchamber.com/event/2025-florida-technology-innovation-solution-summit/
FEDC Annual Meeting - virtual
August 13 – 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
https://fedconline.glueup.com/event/2025-fedc-annual-meeting-149109/
FEDC and FEDC Foundation Board Orientation and Strategy Session
August 13 – 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM
Tampa Bay EDC (plus a virtual option)
Florida Manufacturing & Supply Chain Advocacy Council Summit
August 14 – 12:00 to 4:00
GrayRobinson offices – Orlando
Florida SBDC Small Business Summit
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
August 16-18, 2025
https://floridasbdc.
GrowFL Learning Day – The Entrepreneur’s Journey
August 20, 1:00 to 6:00
Plant City, FL
https://growfl.com/event/2025-08-20/
CareerSource Florida Board meetings
Board of Directors Meeting
August 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ocala
World Equestrian Center - The Riding Academy Hotel
Board of Directors Information Meeting
October 1, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Webinar Link: Join Webinar
Dial In (audio only): 850-629-7293 ID:140 011 545#
2025 Florida Kindergarten Readiness Solution Summit
August 26
Virtual: 9:30 - 12
https://floridaflcoc.weblinkconnect.com/events/2025-Florida-s-Business-Alliance-for-Early-Learning-Kindergarten-Readiness-Solution-Summit-2609/details
FEDC Executive and Finance Committee
September 4 – 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST
Virtual
Florida Workforce Professional Development Summit
Renaissance Sea World
Orlando, FL
September 8-10, 2025
https://workforcesummit.net/
IEDC 2025 Annual Conference
September 14-17, 2025
Detroit, Michigan
https://detroit.iedconline.org/
C5 CCIM Summit (Florida Realtors Partnership Event)
Chicago
September 16-18, 2025
https://c5summit.realestate/
FAC 2025 Innovation Policy Conference
September 17-18, 2025
Gainesville – Alachua County
Hilton University of Florida
FEDC / SelectFlorida Board Meeting
September 29-October 1, 2025
Tampa
CareerSource Florida
Board of Directors Information Meeting
October 1, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Dial In (audio only): 850-629-7293 ID:140 011 545#
SelectFlorida Board Meetings
September 29-October 1, 2025: Tampa
December 3-4, 2025: Destin
TBD (during 2026 session): Tallahassee
June 1-2, 2026: Miami
August 31- September 1, 2026: West Palm Beach
Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum
October 1-3
Indianapolis, Indiana
FEDC Foundation Sales Training Course
Location in Central Florida (TBD)
October 7, 2025
Area Development Women in Economic Development Forum
Sofitel Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois
October 8-10, 2025
SelectFlorida Partner Program Event – Domestic Trade Show
NBAA-BACE
October 14-16
Las Vegas
SelectFlorida Partner Program Event – Site Selector Event
IAMC Fall Forum
October 18-22
Indianapolis
Florida Makes Make More Summit
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown
Orlando, FL
October 22-23, 2025
https://www.linkedin.com/events/makemoremanufacturingsummit7340481713027919872/
2025 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Orlando, FL
October 27, 2025
https://www.flchamber.com/event/2025-future-of-florida-forum-f3-florida-chamber-annual-meeting/
USF Basic Economic Development Course
Tampa, Florida
November 4-6, 2025
https://www.usf.edu/
ECONOMIX
The Wave Hotel
Lake Nona, FL
November 11-13, 2025
FEDC Executive and Finance Committee
November 17 – 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST
CareerSource Florida
Board Meeting – virtual
November 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FAC 2025 Legislative Conference
November 19-21, 2025
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Florida Rural Economic Development Summit
World Equestrian Center
Ocala, FL
November 19-21, 2025
2025 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit
2025 Florida Chamber Annual Insurance Conference
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Orlando, FL
December 3, 2025
https://www.flchamber.com/event/2025-florida-transportation-growth-infrastructure-solution-summit/
https://www.flchamber.com/event/2025-florida-chamber-annual-insurance-summit/
FEDC / SelectFlorida Board Meeting
December 3-4, 2025
Destin
SEDC 2025 Emerging Leaders #YPCon
December 8-10
Dallas, Texas
Area Development Fall Consultants Forum
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
December 15-17, 2025
2026
FEDC / SelectFlorida Board Meeting
Florida Economic Development Week
TBD (during 2026 session): Tallahassee
SelectFlorida Partner Program Event – Domestic Trade Show
International CES
January 6-9
Las Vegas
FEDC Executive and Finance Committee
January 7 or 8, 2026 – 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST
Virtual
Florida Chamber Legislative Fly-in
January 13-14, 2026
FSU Turnbull Center
Tallahassee
Florida SBDC Capitol Day
January 21, 2026
Florida Rural Counties Days
January 21-22, 2026
Tallahassee
Manufacturing Legislative Days
January 28-29, 2026
Tallahassee
Florida Chamber Economic Outlook
January 29, 2026
Virtual
FPL Illumination
February 3-5, 2026
Northwest Florida Legislative Days
February 11-12
Tallahassee
CareerSource Florida
Board Meeting
February 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tallahassee
15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards Gala
February 26, 2026
Hard Rock Live! Universal Orlando
IEDC Leadership Summit
March 1–3, 2026
Washington, D.C.
FPL Northwest Florida Economic Symposium
March 4-5, 2026
SanDestin
FEDC Executive and Finance Committee
April 8, 2026 – 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST
Virtual
SelectFlorida Partner Program Event – Site Selector Event
IAMC Spring Forum
April 18-22, 2026
Little Rock, AR
SelectFlorida Partner Program Event – Domestic Trade Show
MRO Americas
April 21-23, 2026
Orlando
2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
May 3 - 6, 2025
IGNITE 2026 – FEDC Annual Conference
May 13-15, 2026
FEDC / SelectFlorida Board Meeting
June 1-2, 2026: Miami
CareerSource Florida Board Meeting – Pensacola
June 4, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FAC 2026 Annual Conference
June 23-26, 2026
FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2026
July 20-24, 2026
SEDC 2026 Annual Conference
August 16-18, 2026
Bonita Springs, FL
CareerSource Florida Board Meeting
August 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location TBD
FEDC / SelectFlorida Board Meeting
August 31- September 1, 2026
West Palm Beach
