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200+ Business
Community, Academia Leaders, Founders, Entrepreneurs and Ideators
Share
cutting edge ideas and strategies, network with professionals, collaborate and create the future
Explore
Ideas Using Open Space Technology
The Workshops
Thought Leaders and Cutting Edge Ideas
Immerse yourself in a series of dynamic workshops crafted to spark growth, innovation, and leadership. Explore topics from the future of work to bold brand building, each session guided by local industry experts sharing years of experience and valuable insights.
Panel Discussion
The Concept of Innovation
Join Tim Cartwright ( Fifth Avenue Family Office, Tamiami Angel Investor) as he leads an inspiring conversation with industry visionaries: Dawn Belamarich, CEO of Collaboratory; Jake Jolly, VP of Innovation at Arthrex; Gretchen Bauer, CEO of BSWANKY; Harrison Ambs, CEO of Vectra Digital; and Roberto Moreno, CEO of FC Naples. Together, they’ll explore what innovation looks like across sectors, from digital transformation, community development and product innovation, to high fashion and sports. Expect fresh insights and thought-provoking perspectives that could reshape how we think about innovation and its impact across industries.
Sunshine Summit
Exploring Ideas using Open Space Technology
In this interactive closing session, Iwona Wilson, from Wilson.biz Consulting, will lead us in Open Space Technology. This format empowers participants to dive into topics that resonate most with them, fostering spontaneous, meaningful conversations around shared interests and emerging ideas. Join this vibrant exchange as we create space for innovation, collaboration, and actionable insights, leaving each participant with fresh perspectives and connections to take forward.
The Agenda
What to Expect
Join us for a day centered around you and what matters most to you. Dive into workshops, discussions, and activities led by local experts from across industries, including nonprofits, all designed to spark fresh insights, foster connections, and inspire meaningful change. Whether you’re here to learn, connect, or explore new ideas, this event promises a dynamic experience that puts your interests and goals at the forefront.
8:30am - 8:50am
Registration & Welcome
8:50am
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speaker - Jesse Bryson
10am-11am
Block A
11am-11:15am
Break
11:15am-12:15pm
Block B
12:15pm-1:15pm
Lunch
1:15pm-2:30pm
The Concept of Innovation
2:30pm-2:45pm
Break
2:45pm-5pm
Exploring Ideas using Open Space Technology
5pm
Closure and Networking
Our Sponsors
Supporting Charity for Change
A portion of the proceeds from the Sunshine Summit 2025 will go to support Charity for Change, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children in grades Pre-K through 5th. Since 2008, Charity for Change has fostered character education programs that blend community involvement, academics, and family engagement, cultivating confident and compassionate children who become successful learners and active, ethical members of society. By attending the Sunshine Summit, you’re helping to empower the next generation of resilient, self-reliant citizens.
