The Exclusive Recap of the 2026 Legislative Session, and What is Next in Florida Policy
WHAT'S NEXT IN POLICY
Leaders in the fields of Florida policy and voting behaviors will share their thoughts on what is next for Floridians in our quickly changing political landscape.
Legislative Recap Panel
A panel of experts made up of former legislators and economists will deep dive into the highlights of the 2026 Legislative Session.
DATA BASED RESEARCH
The Florida TaxWatch Research Team will present our data based research on topics such as, How Florida Counties Compare, Preparing for the 2030 Census and Property Taxes.
April 15 – 17, 2026
The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
April 15th, 2026
- 4:00PM – 5:00PM: Florida TaxWatch Closed Board of Trustee’s Meeting
- 5:30PM – 6:30PM: Welcome Reception
April 16th, 2026
- 9:00AM: General Session Begins
- 12:00PM – 1:15PM: Luncheon
- 3:00PM: General Session Ends
- 5:30PM – 8:00PM: Chairman’s Reception & Dinner
April 17th, 2026
- 8:00AM – 9:00AM: Farewell Breakfast
Gov. Bob & Mary Jane Martinez Citizenship Institute
- April 15th, 2026 10:00AM – 5:00PM
- April 16th, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Featured Speakers
Melissa Seixas
State President – Florida
Duke Energy
David Nicholson
VP Legal, General Counsel and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
TECO
Don Kiselewski
Executive Director of External Affairs
Florida Power & Light Company
Sonya Montgomery
Chairman & CEO
The Desoto Group
Ryan Tyson
President & CEO
The Tyson Group
Peter Schorsch
President
Extensive Enterprises
Josh Burgin
Founder
The Alliance for Global Security
John Kirtley
Founder & Chairman
Step Up for Students
Kelli Stargel
Former Florida Senator, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Development & External Relations
Florida Polytechnic University
Denise Grimsley
Former Florida Senator
Bob Rommel
Former Florida State Representative
Business Entrepreneur
Matt Caldwell
Lee County Property Appraiser
Lee County
