# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit 2026, Presented by The Ft. Lauderdale Alliance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the Sunshine Economy Summit 2026, a one-day event presented by WLRN and hosted by Tom Hudson, Interim CEO of WLRN.About this EventWLRN's Sunshine Economy Summit is a one-day event presented by the Ft. Lauderdale Alliance and hosted by Tom Hudson, Interim CEO of WLRN and former Senior Economics Editor and Special Correspondent for WLRN.The Summit brings together key stakeholders, business leaders, policymakers, and community experts to discuss the region’s economic growth, challenges, and opportunities. This engaging summit features insightful panels, keynote speakers, and interactive sessions focused on innovative strategies to foster economic development, support local businesses, and create jobs in South Florida. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of our vibrant South Florida community.We are proud to acknowledge our sponsors:  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/44e162d0-a559-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w617-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/44f538f0-a559-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda*Schedule subject to change🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AMCoffee and registration🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMOpening remarks🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AMGubernatorial Panel 1Host: David Jolly, Democratic Gubernational Nominee🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMCoffee break🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMHousing Affordability PanelHost: Jon Paul Perez, The Related Group🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMHigh Impact PhilanthropyHost: Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Community Foundation of Br🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:05 PMAviation, Maintenance and Repair TalkHost: Victor Mendelson, HEICO🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:45 PMMayoral Panel 1Host: Dean Trantalis, Fort Lauderdale Mayor 🕑: 12:45 PMLunch begins 🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PMMayoral Panel 2Host: Christi Fraga, Doral Mayor🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PMSports TalkHost: Michael White, President of Business Ops., Panthers
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-lauderdale/wlrn-sunshine-economy-summit-2026-presented-by-the-ft-lauderdale-alliance/100001980115103578
- **Event Categories**: business, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-09-23T12:00:00Z
  - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Downtown Event Center - Fort Lauderdale
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 215.26, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Lauderdale
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Event Center - Fort Lauderdale
- **lat**: 26.1232166
- **long**: -80.1387622
- **full address**: Downtown Event Center - Fort Lauderdale, 416 NE 1 St, Fort Lauderdale, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit 2026, Presented by The Ft. Lauderdale Alliance being held?
  - **A:** WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit 2026, Presented by The Ft. Lauderdale Alliance takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Downtown Event Center - Fort Lauderdale, 416 NE 1 St, Fort Lauderdale, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit 2026, Presented by The Ft. Lauderdale Alliance?
  - **A:** WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit 2026, Presented by The Ft. Lauderdale Alliance is organized by WLRN Public Media.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit 2026, Presented by The Ft. Lauderdale Alliance is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Lauderdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit 2026, Presented by The Ft. Lauderdale Alliance sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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