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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

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