The Florida Chamber Foundation and the Florida Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Future of Florida Forum (F3) and Annual Meeting on October 27–28 in Orlando. The event aims to bring together business, political, and community leaders from both local and international backgrounds to discuss strategies for advancing Florida’s economic future.
This year’s forum will focus on achieving the goals set out in the Florida 2030 Blueprint, particularly the aim to make Florida one of the world’s top ten economies by 2030. Matt Higgins, entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank star, along with Stephen M. Ross, CEO & Chairman of Related Ross and owner of the Miami Dolphins, will headline a session on leadership and disruption.
“Florida is growing fast, presenting a unique opportunity for the business community to capitalize on an evolving, innovation-driven economy,” said Matt Higgins. “If you care about the future of Florida’s business and economic landscape, this is where you need to be.”
The agenda includes announcing the winner of the first Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition, which highlights innovation in manufacturing. The forum will also unveil the upcoming Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Report that assesses progress toward long-term economic objectives.
“We’re at a pivotal inflection point,” said Karen Moore, Founder & CEO of The Moore Agency and Incoming Chair of the Florida Chamber Foundation. “F3 is where we align our strategies, reinforce our shared vision, and recalibrate to push forward with the bold leadership needed to drive progress. Florida’s future is too important to leave to chance.”
Speakers at F3 include U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds providing updates on national issues affecting Florida; Secretary Jared Perdue discussing infrastructure; Chancellor Raymond Rodrigues, Adrienne Johnston, and Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas addressing workforce education; Heather Kasten sharing insights on local chamber initiatives; Melissa Seixas and Archie Collins discussing utility innovations; and representatives from law enforcement outlining new partnerships for community safety.
Topics such as artificial intelligence, lawsuit reform, affordable housing, tax reform, civic engagement, mental health, economic development, and elimination of certain business taxes are also scheduled for discussion.
“We’re not just talking about the future, we’re building it in real time,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of both organizations. “As part of the year-round strategy to secure Florida’s future, F3 is where Florida’s leaders unite to convert vision into action, backed by the best data, the strongest partnerships, and the boldest ideas in the country.”
The Florida Chamber Foundation describes itself as a statewide research and leadership organization focused on long-term economic strategies for global competitiveness and prosperity. Its work is guided by its Six Pillars framework: talent pipeline improvement, economic diversification through technology and innovation, infrastructure enhancement, fostering a business-friendly climate, streamlining government efficiency, and improving quality of life.
