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Florida Aging Summit

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Florida has one of the nation’s oldest populations, with more than one in five Floridians age 60 and older. As this population grows, so does the need for policies supporting healthcare, housing, caregiving, transportation, and economic security.

The Florida Aging Summit brings together policymakers, advocates, aging-services professionals, and community leaders to share solutions and advance policies that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life for older Floridians.

Location: Doubletree Tallahassee

101 S Adams St

Tallahassee, FL 32301

Location: Doubletree Tallahassee

101 S Adams St

Tallahassee, FL 32301

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Time: 8:30AM - 12:00PM

Time: 8:30AM - 12:00PM

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For sponsorships or ticket information please contact aphillips@govexec.com.

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Download agenda Sessions

8:30 AM EST

1 HR
8:30 AM EST 1 HR

Doors Open + Check-in + Networking

9:30 AM EST

5 MINS
9:30 AM EST 5 MINS

Emcee Gray Rohrer, Executive Editor, News Service of Florida

9:35 AM EST

25 MINS
9:35 AM EST 25 MINS
Keynote

Keynote Remarks by Michelle Branham, Secretary, FL Dept. of Elder Affairs

Michelle Branham
Michelle Branham
Secretary
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Michelle Branham
Michelle Branham
Secretary
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Michelle Branham
Michelle Branham
Michelle Branham
Secretary
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Michelle Branham

10 AM EST

1 HR
10 AM EST 1 HR
Panel

The Future of Aging: Innovation, Healthcare & Independence

Lisa L. Bretz
Lisa L. Bretz
Executive Director
Advantage Aging Solutions
Kim Smoak
Kim Smoak
Deputy Secretary
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Florida's rapidly growing older population is driving innovation across healthcare, housing, technology, and home-based services. From AI-enabled caregiving and remote patient monitoring to expanding home care and coordinated healthcare delivery, public and private sector leaders are reshaping how Floridians age with independence, dignity, and better outcomes. This discussion will explore the policies, partnerships, and innovations transforming aging in Florida while highlighting opportunities to improve quality of life, support family caregivers, and reduce healthcare costs.

Lisa L. Bretz
Lisa L. Bretz
Executive Director
Advantage Aging Solutions
Kim Smoak
Kim Smoak
Deputy Secretary
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Florida's rapidly growing older population is driving innovation across healthcare, housing, technology, and home-based services. From AI-enabled caregiving and remote patient monitoring to expanding home care and coordinated healthcare delivery, public and private sector leaders are reshaping how Floridians age with independence, dignity, and better outcomes. This discussion will explore the policies, partnerships, and innovations transforming aging in Florida while highlighting opportunities to improve quality of life, support family caregivers, and reduce healthcare costs.

Lisa L. Bretz
Kim Smoak

Florida's rapidly growing older population is driving innovation across healthcare, housing, technology, and home-based services. From AI-enabled caregiving and remote patient monitoring to expanding home care and coordinated healthcare delivery, public and private sector leaders are reshaping how Floridians age with independence, dignity, and better outcomes. This discussion will explore the policies, partnerships, and innovations transforming aging in Florida while highlighting opportunities to improve quality of life, support family caregivers, and reduce healthcare costs.

Lisa L. Bretz
Lisa L. Bretz
Executive Director
Advantage Aging Solutions
Kim Smoak
Kim Smoak
Deputy Secretary
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Florida's rapidly growing older population is driving innovation across healthcare, housing, technology, and home-based services. From AI-enabled caregiving and remote patient monitoring to expanding home care and coordinated healthcare delivery, public and private sector leaders are reshaping how Floridians age with independence, dignity, and better outcomes. This discussion will explore the policies, partnerships, and innovations transforming aging in Florida while highlighting opportunities to improve quality of life, support family caregivers, and reduce healthcare costs.

Lisa L. Bretz
Kim Smoak

11 AM EST

1 HR
11 AM EST 1 HR
Panel

Age-Ready Florida: Housing, Workforce & Economic Security

Leo Garcia
Leo Garcia
Assistant Deputy Secretary
Division of Community Development, FloridaCommerce
Adrienne Johnston
Adrienne Johnston
President & CEO
CareerSource Florida
Dr. Sunil Joshi
Dr. Sunil Joshi
Chief Health Officer
City of Jacksonville, FL

Florida’s aging population is creating new policy challenges and opportunities across housing, employment, caregiving, and economic security. This panel will explore policies that help older Floridians remain independent, financially secure, and active in their communities while preparing Florida for an age-ready future.

Leo Garcia
Leo Garcia
Assistant Deputy Secretary
Division of Community Development, FloridaCommerce
Adrienne Johnston
Adrienne Johnston
President & CEO
CareerSource Florida
Dr. Sunil Joshi
Dr. Sunil Joshi
Chief Health Officer
City of Jacksonville, FL

Florida’s aging population is creating new policy challenges and opportunities across housing, employment, caregiving, and economic security. This panel will explore policies that help older Floridians remain independent, financially secure, and active in their communities while preparing Florida for an age-ready future.

Leo Garcia
Adrienne Johnston
Dr. Sunil Joshi

Florida’s aging population is creating new policy challenges and opportunities across housing, employment, caregiving, and economic security. This panel will explore policies that help older Floridians remain independent, financially secure, and active in their communities while preparing Florida for an age-ready future.

Leo Garcia
Leo Garcia
Assistant Deputy Secretary
Division of Community Development, FloridaCommerce
Adrienne Johnston
Adrienne Johnston
President & CEO
CareerSource Florida
Dr. Sunil Joshi
Dr. Sunil Joshi
Chief Health Officer
City of Jacksonville, FL

Florida’s aging population is creating new policy challenges and opportunities across housing, employment, caregiving, and economic security. This panel will explore policies that help older Floridians remain independent, financially secure, and active in their communities while preparing Florida for an age-ready future.

Leo Garcia
Adrienne Johnston
Dr. Sunil Joshi

12 PM EST

12 PM EST

Sessions Concludes