The AIF Annual Conference was held in Orlando on August 24-26 at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. This year’s speakers included legislative leaders, political experts, and business executives covering a variety of hot topics and issues most important to the business community. The AIF Champions for Business Awards Reception gave attendees the chance to welcome and congratulate those state legislators that have been strong and forceful advocates for business in our state.
 
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Agenda

 

Tuesday, August 24

Welcome Reception

(Open to Conference Registrants and Guests)

Time:

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Room:

St. Croix 1

 

 

 

Wednesday, August 25

AIF Board Meeting

(Directors Only)

Time:

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Room:

To Be Announced

 

The Florida Business Forum

(Open to Conference Registrants)
The Impacts of Data Privacy Legislation on the Florida Business Community

Time:

12:00 PM (Networking Lunch)
1:00 – 4:30 PM

Room:

Grand Caribbean Ballrooms 1-5

SPEAKERS (Confirmed)

Charles R. Miller
Charles R. Miller
Macy’s, Inc.
Alfred Saikali
Alfred “Al” Saikali
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Anton van Seventer
Anton van Seventer
DLA Piper

 

Tony Carvajal
Tony Carvajal
Florida TaxWatch
Anthony DiMarco
Anthony DiMarco
Florida Bankers Association
Lance Noggle
Lance Noggle
Credit Union National Association

 

Lou Mastria
Lou Mastria
Digital Advertising Alliance
David LeDuc
David LeDuc
Network Advertising Initiative
Lisa Conley
Lisa Conley
FCCI Insurance Group

 

 

Champions for Business Reception & Awards Presentation

(Open to Conference Registrants and Guests)

Time:

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Room:

Grand Caribbean Ballrooms 1-5

2021 Champions For Business

Governor Ron DeSantisGovernor Ron DeSantis
Keeping the State Safely 'Open for Business' and Championing COVID‑19 Liability Protection
Presdient Wilson SimpsonPresident Wilson Simpson
(R-Trilby)
Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID‑19
Speaker Chris SprowlsSpeaker Chris Sprowls
(R-Clearwater)
Civil Liability for Damages Related to COVID‑19
Senator Ben AlbrtitonSenator Ben Albrtiton
(R-Bartow)
Tolling and Extension of Permits and Other Authorizations During States of Emergency

 

Senator Jeff BrandesSenator Jeff Brandes
(R-St. Petersburg)
Civil Liability for Damages Related to COVID‑19
Senator Jason BrodeurSenator Jason Brodeur
(R-Sanford)
Farming Operations 'Right to Farm'
Senator Kathleen PassidomoSenator Kathleen Passidomo
(R-Naples)
Data Privacy Legislation
Representative Colleen BurtonRepresentative Colleen Burton
(R-Lakeland)
Civil Liability for COVID‑19 Related Claims Against Certain Health Care Providers

 

Representative Michael GrantRepresentative Michael Grant
(R-Port Charlotte)
Tolling and Extension of Permits and Other Authorizations During States of Emergency
Representative Lawrence McClureRepresentative Lawrence McClure
(R-Plant City)
Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID‑19
Representative Jayer WilliamsonRepresentative Jayer Williamson
(R-Pace)
Farming Operations 'Right to Farm'

 

 

 

Champions for Business Dinner

(Chairman’s Circle & Platinum Sponsors Only)

Time:

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Room:

Amatista Cookhouse, Sapphire Falls Resort

 

Thursday, August 26

General Session

(Open to Conference Registrants)

Time:

8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Room:

Grand Caribbean Ballrooms 1-5

SPEAKERS (Confirmed)

Attorney General Ashley Moody
Attorney General Ashley Moody
Senate President-Designate Kathleen Passidomo
Senate President-Designate Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples)
House Speaker-Designate Paul Renner
House Speaker-Designate Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast)
Rep. Nick DiCeglie
Represenative Nick DiCeglie (R-Largo)

 

COVID-19 Impacts and Perspectives

Rob Deininger
Rob Deininger
AdventHealth – Central Florida
Mary Mayhew
Mary Mayhew
Florida Hospital Associaton

 

New Member Panel

Danny Burgess
Senator Danny Burgess
(R-Zephyrhills)
Shevrin Jones
Senator Shevrin Jones
(D-Miami Gardens)
Rep. Sam Garrison
Representative Sam Garrison
(R-Orange Park)
Rep. Christine Hunschofsky
Representative Christine Hunschofsky
(D-Coconut Creek)

 

Cybersecurity and the Florida Business Community

Terri Curran
Theresa “Terri” Curran
Ph.D., Keiser University
Angela Gleason
Angela Gleason
American Property Casualty Insurance Association
Andre Ristaino
Andre Ristaino
International Society of Automation
Paul Sohl
Paul Sohl
Florida High Tech Corridor Council

 

 

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