Mission

The mission of the Florida Supply Chain Summit is to provide a platform for statewide collaboration among key representatives from industry, professional organizations, government, economic development agencies, and higher education for the purpose of advancing the state of Florida as a global trade hub.

Vision

The Florida Supply Chain Summit facilitates and strengthens partnerships in the trade and logistics industry by providing opportunities to network, address industry issues, and share knowledge about critical issues including emerging trends, technology innovations, and workforce development.

Proposal – Value Proposition to the State of Florida

• Statewide industry/government/academic network engagement
• Industry discussions and topics on supply chain disruptions
• Dedicated, sustainable staff and resources for statewide initiative

Summit History

Locations
The Florida Supply Chain Summit launched in 2019, drawing several hundred attendees to its inaugural event. Since then, the Summit has convened in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami, as well as virtually. While the 2020 edition was canceled due to COVID-19, a successful virtual Summit was held in 2021. In 2025, the Summit proudly marks its sixth year in Jacksonville, continuing its mission to unite statewide stakeholders in advancing Florida as a global trade hub.

Business Model
2019 – 2023: Operated as a stand-alone event under the University of South Florida Foundation.
2023 – 2025: Temporarily aligned under Select Florida and Florida International University.
Mid-2025: Transitioned into an independent, for-profit entity.
Late 2025 – Present: Established as an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the federal Internal Revenue Code.

Looking Ahead
The Summit is excited to build on its legacy by bringing its seventh year to Orlando in 2026, followed by Fort Lauderdale in 2027. Each year, the event reaffirms its commitment to fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and positioning Florida as a premier global trade hub.

Summit Planning

A state-wide steering committee engages key stakeholders and decision makers. This working group determines key messages and topics for the Summit. 

The aim is to develop an attractive platform that enables collaboration among representatives from Florida’s key industries, professional organizations, economic development agencies, government officials, and higher education institutions.

Anticipated Attendance   250 – 300

Program / Topics - Examples

• Florida, Formula for Business
• Ease of Access to the World – An Update from Florida’s Largest Ports
• Florida’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Growth
• How Technology is Saving Time, Money & Jobs in Florida
• The Future of the Supply Chain – Space Florida
• Florida’s Booming Cruise Industry – Provisioning Opportunities
• Retail & Wholesale Distribution & Transportation