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Florida is strengthening emergency preparedness, disaster response, data security, and infrastructure protection. The Building a Resilient Florida Summit addresses how the state is improving early warnings, evacuation planning, and public awareness for natural disasters, while securing critical systems like power, water, transportation, and communications. Working with federal, local, and private partners, these efforts aim to build a more resilient and secure state.
Attend the Event
Location: The Celeste Hotel Orlando
4105 N. Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32826
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
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Agenda
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Eddy Bouza
Chief Resilience OfficerState of Florida
Florida’s priorities include coastal resilience, disaster preparedness, water management, and environmental conservation. Discussions focus on how Florida is strengthening infrastructure against extreme weather, drawing lessons from Hurricane Ian. Speakers will explore flood control systems, storm-resistant construction, and the role of natural barriers such as the Everglades. The conversation also touches on protecting ecosystems while adapting to climate pressures.
Florida’s priorities include coastal resilience, disaster preparedness, water management, and environmental conservation. Discussions focus on how Florida is strengthening infrastructure against extreme weather, drawing lessons from Hurricane Ian. Speakers will explore flood control systems, storm-resistant construction, and the role of natural barriers such as the Everglades. The conversation also touches on protecting ecosystems while adapting to climate pressures.
Jessica Beach
Chief Resilience Officer, Deputy Director, Utilities & Public WorksCity of St. Augustine
Carley Fitzgerald
GIS ManagerHighlands County Board of County Commissioners
Cara Woods Serra
Planning Director/Deputy Executive DirectorTampa Bay Regional Planning Council
Panelists will explore strategies to align land use with transportation, reduce congestion, and invest in resilient infrastructure that can withstand environmental challenges. The conversation will highlight policy priorities, funding approaches, and collaborative efforts shaping Florida’s development, with an emphasis on transportation systems, smart city technology, and building modernization. The session also addresses funding strategies, policy decisions, and public-private partnerships that enable large-scale projects.
Panelists will explore strategies to align land use with transportation, reduce congestion, and invest in resilient infrastructure that can withstand environmental challenges. The conversation will highlight policy priorities, funding approaches, and collaborative efforts shaping Florida’s development, with an emphasis on transportation systems, smart city technology, and building modernization. The session also addresses funding strategies, policy decisions, and public-private partnerships that enable large-scale projects.
Corey F. Knight
Director of Public WorksCity of Orlando
Bach McClure
Stormwater Program AdministratorBrevard County Natural Resources Management Department