FSLA ANNUAL CONVENTION AGENDA

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026

11:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.             Registration

11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.             
Grab N’ Go Lunch

2:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.               
Welcome, Business Meeting & Board Installation 

2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.                Legislative Update
                                                     Blaise Ingoglia, Florida Chief Financial Officer  

3:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.                Business Session Beverage Break 

4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.                Business Session 
                                                     Mark Shealy, ASLI, ARM, CPA, Executive Director
                                                     Florida Surplus Lines Service Office 
   

4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.                Business Session 
                                                     Triparna de Vreede, PhD
                                                     Muma College of Business at USF

5:30 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.                Announcements

5:45 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.                Opening Reception  

7:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.                Dinner on Your Own  

9:30 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.             Hospitality Reception 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026

6:30 A.M. – 7:15 A.M.              Morning Walk 

7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.               Breakfast Buffet

8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.            Legislative Update
                                                     Ashley Kalifeh, Esq
                                                     Capital City Consulting, LLC 
     

10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.          Business Session Beverage Break

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.          Business Session
                                                     Leslie Chapman-Henderson, President & CEO
                                                     Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)

11:30 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.          Announcements

Thursday Afternoon Activities
(additional fees apply) 

12:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.*             The FSLA Tom Enright Golf Classic

12:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.*             FSLA Michael J. Franzese Fishing Tournament

12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.*             Lunch  Tour

12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.*             Pickleball Lesson & Tournament

6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.                 
Reception 

8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.               Banquet Dinner & Raffle 

Thursday Night Banquet Theme Reveal – Step Into the Roaring 1920s! As The Vinoy continues celebrating their 100 year anniversary, we’re going back in time to the Roaring 1920s for Thursday night’s dinner! 1920s dress is encouraged! 

Think flapper dresses, feather headbands, long pearl necklaces, and T-strap heels for the ladies — and dapper suits, suspenders, fedoras, and bow ties for the gentlemen! Whether you go all out or just add a fun accessory, let’s make it a night to remember!

10:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.            Hospitality Reception

*Golf, fishing, lunch & tour & pickleball times are subject to change. 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026

No FSLA sponsored activities planned. Enjoy The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club and surrounding areas.  

Name Badges are required for all Meetings, Receptions and Events with the exception of Thursday afternoon activities.