FSAE26 Full Program
FSAE26 Full Program
Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Trade Show
10.5 Hours CAE and CMP Expected
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The FSAE Annual Conference is only affordable because of the generous sponsors that make this event an amazing experience for all attendees. Conference would be nearly three times as expensive for all attendees without their generous support. Please show your Sponsor Love! Thank and contact them when in need of any of the services they can provide.
TUESDAY, JULY 14
10:00 am - 3:30 pm FSAE and Foundation Board Meetings
Sponsored by Disney Meetings & Events
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration Open
5:30 pm Hilton Leadership Reception
FSAE and Foundation Board Members and registered Association Executives and their registered guests are invited to attend Hilton’s Leadership Reception. An Invitation Only Event - Sponsored by Hiltons of Florida
7:30 pm Marriott Bonvoy AfterGlow
Invitation Only - Sponsored by Select Marriott Bonvoy Properties
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
8:30 am - 10:30 am Executive Welcome Coffee Break
Grab some coffee before you head into one of the morning Roundtable Meetings
Sponsored by Select Marriott Bonvoy Properties
9:00 am - 11:00 am Supplier Appreciation Break
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Learning Lounge Open
Need a place to meet with fellow attendees, check emails, or post what an awesome time you're having at #FSAE26 on social? The Learning Lounge is the place to be! Open for your convenience and your needs, the Lounge is located near breakout rooms for a comfy & convenient option. Open daily for FSAE26! Sponsored by St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches VCB
9:00 am - 11:00 am Roundtable Discussions & Deep Dives
CEO Roundtable
Facilitated by Trevor Mitchell, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CDP
The CEO Roundtable is a two-hour, informal discussion of new ideas and current challenges with a small group of your peers. Previous discussions included HR and staffing issues, board relations, member recruitment and retention, ethics, and more. Open to all Association CEOs, Executive Directors or Presidents, and CSEs only
Sponsored by Evergreen Speakers
Meeting Planner Roundtable
Facilitated by Aaron Woloweic, FASAE, CAE, CMP Fellow
Discuss current planner challenges with peers who've been in your shoes, including F&B and decor on a budget, contract negotiations, ethics, technology and more. Open to all Association Executives and Third-Party Meeting Planners
Sponsored by Experience Kissimmee
Leadership Roundtable / Hot Topics
More information coming soon - Open to all Association Executives
Sponsored by Bradenton Area CVB
11:15 am - 11:45 am - First-Timer Meet Up
Conference first-timers, new members and our Young & Emerging Professionals (YEP) attendees are encouraged to meet up before the Opening Session Lunch for a quick networking activity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other first-timers and attendees.
Sign up now for the June 25 Conference First-Timer and New Member Virtual Orientation
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Opening Keynote Luncheon
Forever Human
Sylvie di Giusto, CSP, CPAE
Luncheon Sponsored by Pyramid Hotel Collection
Keynote Sponsored by South Walton
How do we stay human in a world increasingly run by machines? Sylvie explores this essential question, challenging leaders and professionals to embrace the human element as their most valuable resource in a technology-driven future.
As automation, artificial intelligence, mixed realities, robotics, and other cutting-edge advancements revolutionize workplaces and client interactions, human behavior itself is undergoing profound changes. How we communicate, build trust, and engage with one another is shifting rapidly. Employees and clients alike will approach their interactions differently—more informed, more selective, and more reliant, but also less patient, less accountable, and less focused to mediate their decisions. The question isn’t just how to maintain human connection but how to adapt and lead in this new dynamic.
The future belongs to those who can balance technological innovation with the enduring power of human connection. Leaders and professionals who understand and anticipate these changes can create workplaces that embrace innovation while fostering meaningful relationships.
A recognized pioneer in digital and experiential presentations, Sylvie di Giusto, CSP, CPAE, has redefined audience engagement by blending cutting-edge technology with human connection. As one of the first to introduce immersive 3D keynotes, she continues to set the standard for innovation. With two decades of working at the crossroads of business operations, strategy, and performance, Sylvie has a deep understanding of how to drive organizational success through leadership excellence, sales performance, and brand reputation by championing a customer-centric mindset.
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm - Refreshment Break
Grab a refreshing beverage in the Auction room to browse items and meet with Exhibitors before afternoon breakouts
Sponsored by Daytona Area CVB and Ocean Center Daytona Beach
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm - Hands-On/Experiential Breakout Sessions
Breakouts are sponsored by AC Hotel Tallahassee/Residence Inn Universities at the Capitol, Video Request, and Visit Jacksonville
Designing for Impact: Applying Adult Learning Principles to Association Education
Donna Oser, CAE
Even the best presenters need the right environment and direction to succeed. This brief but powerful session will equip planning professionals with foundational adult learning principles to improve the effectiveness of their events and education programs. We will consider formats and settings that engage adult learners, level-up the expectations and guidance we offer to presenters and focus on programming that leads to real-world application and value for your members. Whether you are building a conference agenda or planning a single workshop, these insights will help you create learning experiences that truly stick.
Innovation is Everywhere
Mike Pennington, CAE and Russ Webb, CAE
Where do good ideas come from? Do we create innovation by making a bad product slightly less bad? Or does true innovation come from exploring far beyond our current scope? This session investigates the genesis behind well-known (and some lesser-known) innovations. And we will practice techniques that encourage innovative thinking.
- Takeaways from innovations around us
- Techniques designed to encourage innovative thinking
- How to foster innovation in your own organization
Session Coming Soon
NETWORKING EVENTS
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Executive VIP Reception
All Association Professionals invited! Associate Suppliers are invited to host this exclusive event. The opportunity is limited to the first 60 paid registrations received.
VIP Reception Transportation provided by Fabulous Buses
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Welcome Reception - All Attendees Invited
Hosted & Sponsored by Caribe Royale Orlando Resort - Buses begin boarding at 6:00 pm for the Welcome Reception
Transportation provided by Fabulous Buses
Game on! Join us for FSAE 2026 Welcome Reception at Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando Resort — Orlando’s most immersive sports bar and entertainment destination.
With 360-degree game-time viewing, chef-driven food and beverage and eight interactive sports simulator suites, this high-energy evening is the perfect way to kick off the conference. Connect with fellow industry leaders, mix and mingle in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, and step into one of the simulator bays for a little “friendly” competition.
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FSAE is a CAE Registered Provider. The program(s) linked above meet the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.