Empower Florida
2025 Empower Florida Conference
Dates
May, 2025
Location
Tampa, FL
Venue
Coming Soon
About the conference
The Empower Florida Conference is a 3-day event packed with networking and training. This annual event brings together more than 700 attendees from across the state of Florida that serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Attendees will hear keynotes from industry stakeholders and experts. They will also have the chance to mingle and connect with fellow business owners and providers. Participants can earn CEUs for attending most training sessions.
Ticket information
Ticket options will be available for members and those who can only attend for one day.
*Prices subject to change.
Hotel Information
The conference will take place in Tampa, Florida. Attendees who book their rooms at the host hotel will receive our special rate. Availability is first-come, first-serve.
Address: Coming Soon
Vendors
We are anticipating the participation of 700+ conference attendees. This is a unique audience of business owners and leaders that serve adults with special needs throughout the State of Florida. Find out more today.
Sponsors
We can’t do what we do without the support and partnership of our sponsor. With more than 700+ anticipated attendees, this year’s conference will present a unique opportunity to connect with business owners and leaders serving the intellectual and developmentally disabled community throughout the State of Florida. Find out how to reach them as a sponsor.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Attendees have an opportunity to earn up to 9 CEUs at our Annual Conference. Sessions are taught by industry experts and trainers on various topics pertinent to the growth and education of our community.
2023 Conference Photos
The 2023 Empower Florida included breakout sessions, vendors, and networking events that helped gather all participants to learn more about serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Conference Schedule*
THURSDAY • MAY 2ND
Hotel Check In // 3 PM
Vendor Setup // 4 PM – 9 PM
VIP Reception // 7 PM – 10 PM (Invitation Only)
FRIDAY • MAY 3RD
Registration // 7:30 AM – 9 AM
Exhibit Hall // 8 AM – 9:30 AM
Opening Session // 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Lunch // 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Included for Attendees)
Breakout Sessions I // 1 PM – 2 PM
Breakout Sessions II // 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Breakout Sessions II // 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Social Soiree // 7 PM – 10 PM (Live Band, Appetizers, Cash Bar)
SATURDAY • MAY 4TH
Registration // 7:30 AM – 9 AM
Exhibit Hall // 8 AM – 9 AM
Breakout Sessions I // 9 AM – 10 AM
Breakout Sessions II // 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions III // 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch // 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (On Your Own)
Breakout Sessions IV // 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Empower Florida Roundtable // 3 PM – 4 PM
*Schedule Subject to Change