FLGISA 2026 WINTER SYMPOSIUM ATTENDEE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

🎉 Big News — Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 FLGISA Winter Symposium! ❄️✨

The FLGISA Board of Directors is thrilled to invite you to join us in Kissimmee for the 2026 Winter Symposium, happening January 27–29 at the Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista South!

This exciting event offers:
• 🤝 Networking with over 300 local government tech leaders
• 🔐 Insights into the latest technology and cybersecurity trends
• 🧑‍💼 Engagement with top technology vendor partners
• 🎤 A dynamic agenda packed with educational sessions & expert speakers

Whether you’re a returning attendee or joining us for the first time, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired alongside Florida’s top government IT professionals.

💼 Registration Options

🌟 FLGISA Member Eligible Full Conference – $300
Perfect for current members (Agency, Associate, Honorary, Life, or Student) attending the full event, including the exciting Tuesday Pre-Conference session.

🎯 Tuesday Pre-Conference Only – $50
Just joining us for the Tuesday Pre-Conference only? This option is for current members or eligible non-members. Seating is limited, so grab your spot early!

🌍 State, Tribal, or Territorial Non-Member – $1,000
This full-conference registration includes Tuesday’s Pre-Conference and is designed for attendees from State, Tribal, or other Territorial agencies.

Vendor registration is now closed. Vendor partners must be part of a sponsorship to attend. We don’t offer open registration for vendors.

Click here to register today!

FLGISA 2026 WINTER SYMPOSIUM HOTEL RESERVATIONS

🏨 Book Your Stay for the FLGISA Winter Symposium!
Planning to attend the 2026 Winter Symposium? Make sure your hotel room is reserved before the January 4, 2026 deadline!

We’ve secured a special FLGISA rate of $193/night at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South—a convenient location for all symposium activities.

🎁 Bonus Benefits for Attendees:
• Free self-parking on Tuesday and Wednesday nights
• Daily parking vouchers for those commuting in

📅 Rooms are filling fast, so don’t wait — click the link below to reserve your room today and be part of this exciting event!

Click here to reserve your hotel room today!

FLGISA 2026 WINTER SYMPOSIUM AGENDA!

📚 Session Highlights – Earn Up to 12 CEU Credits!
We’re bringing you a powerful lineup of sessions — designed to inform, inspire, and ignite new ideas in local government IT. Whether you’re looking to dive into cybersecurity, explore AI, or connect with peers, there’s something for everyone!

🎉 With 12 CEU credits available and a diverse mix of topics, this is your chance to grow professionally while connecting with Florida’s top IT leaders. Don’t miss out!

Click here to view the agenda

🌟 Featured Keynotes:

• The Solution Mindset with Nir Bashan: Unlock creativity to solve complex challenges
• Generational Connections with Ryan Jenkins: Build bridges across generations in the workplace
• Pre-Conference Deep Dive: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 – Learn how to make your digital content inclusive and compliant
🔍 Breakout Sessions & Forums:
• Sponsor Spotlight Sessions: Discover innovative solutions from our valued partners
• Open Topics Forum: Share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate
• District Meet-Ups: Connect with peers in your region
• Federal/State/Gov RAMP Session: Navigate cloud security and compliance
• AI in Government: Explore how artificial intelligence is shaping public service
• Law Enforcement Agency Open Forum: A space for law enforcement IT professionals to collaborate
• Post-Event Recovery Session: Strategies for bouncing back after disruptions
• CIS Updates & Whole-of-State Cybersecurity: Stay ahead of evolving threats
• FL|DS & Legislative Update: Get the latest on the cyber grant and policy changes
• Cybersecurity & Disaster Recovery Committee Panel – Hear from experts on best practices and lessons learned

📌 Note: Session titles and times are subject to change.

Sponsor Auction and Lottery Now Closed!

We will be announcing the lottery table winners on Wednesday, November 12 by noon. Stay tuned!

Future Events

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