2026 Florida Policy Forum
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.
Event Itinerary
Schedule & Program
April 15–17, 2026
April 15th, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Florida TaxWatch Closed Board of Trustee’s Meeting
- 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Welcome Reception
April 16th, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
- 9:00 AM: General Session Begins
- 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Luncheon
- 3:00 PM: General Session Ends
- 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Chairman’s Reception & Dinner
April 17th, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026
- 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Farewell Breakfast
Gov, Bob & Mary Jane Martinez Citizenship Institute
- April 15th, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- April 16th, 2026 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet the Experts
Featured Speakers
Hayden Dublois
Data and Analytics Director
The Foundation for Government Accountability
Josh Burgin
Founder
The Alliance for Global Security
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
Sherese Montgomery-McGriff
Montgomery Sisters Construction
The Desoto Group
Lisa Carlton
State Senator (ret.), Co-Owner and Manager
Mabry Carlton Ranch
Denise Grimsley
State Senator (ret.)
Consultant
Kelli Stargel
State Senator (ret.), VP of Strategic Initiatives, Development & External Relations
Florida Polytechnic University
John Kirtley
Founder & Chairman
Step Up for Students
Peter Schorsch
President
Extensive Enterprises
Ryan Tyson
President & CEO
The Tyson Group
Matt Caldwell
Lee County Property Appraiser
Lee County
Bob Rommel
State Representative (ret.), Chair
The America First Policy Institute
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