Convention Agenda
Plan your experience and explore a full schedule of sessions, events, and networking opportunities.
The FSLA Annual Convention offers a dynamic lineup of educational sessions, networking events, and special activities designed to inform, inspire, and connect. Check back often for the latest agenda updates!
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.