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FLGISA 2026 Winter Symposium

ATTENTION: VENDOR PARTNERS
Please DO NOT register here. This registration website provides online registration for FLGISA members from eligible Florida local government jurisdictions.  Please contact admin@flgisa.org for more information on future sponsorship opportunities.


Ready to Register? Let's Get You Signed up for the FLGISA Winter Symposium!

January 27–29, 2026 | Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista South

We’ve made registration super simple—just a few clicks and you’re in! Whether you’re joining us for the full conference or just the Tuesday Pre-Conference session, we’ve got a registration option that fits your schedule.

-- We accept VISA, MasterCard, and AMEX
-- Online registration closes January 26, 2026
-- Miss the deadline? No worries—you can register on-site!

Online Registration Options:

>>>FLGISA Member Eligible Full Conference – $300

Includes access to all sessions, meals, and the Tuesday Pre-Conference.

How to Register:

  1. Log in with your username and password. Need help? Email admin@flgisa.org.
  2. Click the “Register (NAME)” button.
  3. Under “Registration Options,” select FLGISA Member Eligible Attendee Registration ($300).
  4. Answer a few quick questions, then Save Your Responses.
  5. NEW THIS YEAR -- Under the “Program Items” section, please click the "Add" button to select the sessions and meals you plan to attend. This helps us get an accurate headcount for meeting room setups and meal planning—so your selections really matter! Please make sure to only select one breakout session of the three listed.
  6. Click “Proceed to Checkout” and pay with a credit card or select Pay Later. Need an invoice? Just ask!

>>>Tuesday Pre-Conference Only – $50

Perfect for local government attendees joining us just for Tuesday’s session. Seating is limited—register early!

How to Register:

  1. Log in with your username and password. Need help? Email admin@flgisa.org.
  2. Click the “Register (NAME)” button.
  3. Select Pre-Conference Only Registration ($50).
  4. Answer a few quick questions, then Save Your Responses.
  5. Proceed to checkout and pay with a credit card or select Pay Later.

>>>State, Tribal, or Other Territorial Government Agency (Non-Member Eligible) – $1,000

Includes full access to the symposium and Tuesday Pre-Conference.

How to Register:

  1. Contact admin@flgisa.org for login credentials.
  2. Log in and click the “Register (NAME)” button.
  3. Select State, Tribal, or Territorial Registration ($1,000).
  4. Answer a few quick questions, then Save Your Responses.
  5. Under the “Program Items” section, please click the "Add" button to select the sessions and meals you plan to attend. This helps us get an accurate headcount for meeting room setups and meal planning—so your selections really matter! Please make sure to only select one breakout session of the three listed.
  6. Proceed to checkout and pay with a credit card or select Pay Later. Need an invoice? Let us know!

Important Info:

  • By registering, you agree to the FLGISA Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. [Print it here]
  • Your contact info will be shared with our vendor partners attending the conference—they may reach out to you with helpful resources and offers.
When
1/27/2026 1:00 PM - 1/29/2026 12:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South 4955 Kyngs Heath Road Kissimmee, FL 34746

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Description
In this pre-conference session, learn exactly what the new ADA Title II web rule requires, misconceptions in accessibility, and how to become compliant.
Time
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM
This presentation will provide an in-depth analysis of the latest trends, tactics, and news in the cyber threat landscape, as seen through the eyes of a practicing good guy hacker.  Once the audience has seen what the bad guys have been up to today, they will be exposed to a crash course in security best practices and architecture design that will help avoid breaches of tomorrow.   Get ready for a fascinating and exciting glimpse behind the cybersecurity curtain!  Learn how to take cybersecurity risk management from an impossible task to a mission achieved.  Join vTECH io Cybersecurity Lead, Rob Krug, to hear about the latest solutions, services, techniques, and tactics that can provide real security for your network and stop the breach.
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM
For those individuals who are interested in Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery please join us from 4:15 to 5:15 pm. A Hot Topic round table discussion will ensue with predetermined member issues of concern that affect all our jurisdictions. Timothy Emmons, City of Lakeland and Ken Watson, Sarasota County, will be co-chairing the session and look forward to strengthening our posture individually and collectively in these critical areas of concern.
Time
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
4:15 PM

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Description
Innovation isn’t limited to your industry. In fact, sometimes the best ideas come from outside it. What if the breakthrough you need already exists—just in a completely different field? The future belongs to those who can break down the walls between industries. This keynote will explore how you can bring outside innovation into your world—starting today. In this one-hour keynote, I'll unveil a ten-step approach that anyone can follow to creative problem solving, honed in top consulting firms, leading companies, and influential associations across the country.
Time
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
8:45 AM
Come and meet your district director and network with fellow members and discuss critical topics. This is a closed session and is limited to FLGISA member attendees only.
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:30 AM
Come and meet your district director and network with fellow members and discuss critical topics. This is a closed session and is limited to FLGISA member attendees only.
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:30 AM
Come and meet your district director and network with fellow members and discuss critical topics. This is a closed session and is limited to FLGISA member attendees only.
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:30 AM
The FLGISA Board of Directors will give the membership an update on the association.
Time
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
11:45 AM
Attendee and Sponsor Networking Lunch
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM
Please join us for our open topics forum (formerly roundtable). The forum will allow attendees to share ideas, and lessons learned, solicit help from peers, network, and make recommendations to other member agencies. Bring your questions!
Time
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
1:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept—it's a present-day force reshaping how local governments operate, serve, and save. In this dynamic session, we’ll explore real world examples of delivering measurable ROI through AI, building a resilient knowledge-sharing culture, and integrating smart tools across platforms. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the initiatives being developed in 2026, including how we’re using AI to avoid costs and launching an AI-powered Institutional Knowledge Learning Library. Come ready to engage, interact, ask questions, and share your insights as we explore what’s working, what’s next, and how we can lead the way in ethical, efficient AI adoption in our organizations.
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM
Please join us for our Law Enforcement open topics forum (formerly roundtable). The forum will allow attendees to collaborate and share on topics, technologies, and challenges unique to the support of law enforcement and detention systems.
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM
Despite years of tabletop exercises, mandatory training, layered tools, and a mature incident-response plan, we were still breached. The attack itself was contained; the aftermath was the real crisis. Preparation limits the blast radius, but the post-incident impact was completely unexpected.
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM
Come network will members and sponsors while you enjoy appetizers and refreshments!
Time
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Description
Local government technology teams are essential to modern public service and connection has become their most valuable currency. Yet with rapid digital transformation, hybrid work, and five generations collaborating across departments, staying aligned is harder than ever. The result is siloed communication, disengagement, and teams struggling to keep pace with mission-critical demands. In this energizing session, generational expert and WSJ bestselling author Ryan Jenkins shows government IT leaders how to close the connection gap. You’ll learn what’s driving disconnection today and gain actionable strategies to enhance teamwork, communication, and engagement across every generation...from long-tenured technologists to digital-native newcomers. With over a decade of research and work with complex organizations, Ryan delivers a practical playbook for building connected, resilient, future-ready public sector teams.
Time
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
As federal funding for cybersecurity becomes uncertain, states and local governments are rethinking how to sustain and scale their cybersecurity programs. This session explores the “Whole-of-State” approach as a practical model for shared governance, resource alignment, and resilience. Through examples from across the country and insights from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), speakers will discuss how state and local partners can collaborate to maintain essential cybersecurity services, strengthen incident response coordination, and invest in long-term capacity—regardless of federal budget cycles.
Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM
Stay informed on the latest state initiatives impacting local government technology in this session. This session is a must-attend for those looking to stay ahead of policy changes and collaborate with state leaders on cybersecurity and technology advancements.
Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM
The FLGISA Legislative Committee will update you on the latest legislative developments affecting local government technology during this session. This session is a must-attend for those looking to stay ahead of policy changes and collaborate with state leaders on cybersecurity and technology advancements.
Time
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM