Get ready for the 2026 Xello Florida summit
Empowering educators. Connecting communities. Shaping tomorrow.
Empowering educators. Connecting communities. Shaping tomorrow.
The Xello Florida Summit is the event for administrators, CTE educators, counselors, and community & business partners to come together to network, share insights, and celebrate success.
Plan your summit experience
We kick things off on February 19 at 5:00 PM with a welcome reception and awards gala dinner.
The next day (February 20) begins with breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by a full day of curated breakout sessions based on the cohort you select during registration. You'll enjoy a personalized experience with all meals provided and access to session materials, with the day concluding by 4:00 PM.
Keynote speakers
Workshop leaders
Workshops led by Florida’s top education and workforce development leaders.
Rachel Ludwig
Vice President, Florida Chamber Foundation
Rachel Kusher
School Counselor, Broward County
Robert Palmer
Senior Administrator, Orange County
Magdalisse Castillo
Business Technology Teacher, Highlands County
Kevin Farrell
Workforce Coach, Martin County
Mistie Palmer
Workforce Development Programs Manager, AdventHealth
Valerie Santos
K-12 School Counseling Specialist, Pinellas County
Danielle Malfara
Coordaintor of College & Career Counseling, Osceola County
Lisa Butler
Program Developer, Florida Energy Workforce Consortium
Meghan Leach
IET & Workforce Manager, Literacy Alliance of Northern Florida
Paulette Orphanos
Certified School Counselor, Palm Beach County
Session details
Thursday February 19th, 2026
- 5:00 PM - Welcome reception
- 6:10 PM - Opening remarks
- 6:15 PM - Keynote: Todd Special
- 7:15 PM - Xello Awards & Dinner
- 9:00 PM - Evening celebration
Friday February 20th, 2026
- 9:00 to 9:45 AM - Breakfast
- 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Opening session
-
10:30 to 11:15 AM - Breakout sessions
- Administration - The Executive Elevator Pitch: How to Sell the Value of CCLR
- Counseling - CCR Isn’t One-and-Done: Building a Sustainable K–12 Xello Roadmap
- CTE - Credential Chaos to Clarity: Building Systems That Actually Track
- Community & Business - Building Our Voice: The Role of Community Partners in Florida’s WBL Network
-
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM - Breakout sessions
- Administration + Community & Business - Leading Change: Building Buy-In for CCR Across Schools and Staff
- Counseling + CTE - From Classrooms to Careers: How Industry Immersion Reshapes Education
- 12:15 to 1:15 PM - Lunch
-
1:30 to 2:15 PM - Breakout sessions
- Administration + Counseling - From Outreach to Ecosystems: Scaling Partnerships and Growing Enrollment with Data
- CTE + Community & Business - When CTE and Counseling Collide (in a Good Way)
-
2:30 to 3:15 PM - Breakout sessions
- Administration - CCR Accountability in Action: Building the Data-Driven Culture You Want
- Counseling - Train-the-Trainer Without Burning Out
- CTE - From Exploration to Action: Leveraging Xello for Work-Based Learning Success
- Community & Business - From Ideas to Action: Strengthening Community Partnerships Through WBL
- 3:30 to 4:00 PM - Closing remarks
Hotel & Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South
Hotel & Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South
The hotel is located at 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States
Rates per night for single or double occupancy are $209.00.
Secure your spot to join Xello in Florida
Frequently asked questions
General information
+
- What is the Xello Florida Summit? The Xello Florida Summit is a two-day event designed for administrators, CTE educators, counselors, and community and business partners to connect, collaborate, and celebrate success in preparing Florida students for college, career, and life.
- When is the event taking place? February 19–20, 2026.
- Where will the event be held? Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South - 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States
- How many people are expected to attend? Approximately 300 guests.
- Is there a cost to attend? No, the event is free to attend.
Registration
+
- How do I register for the summit? Register here
- Is there a deadline to register? Registration will close once all seats are filled.
Event schedule & Activities
+
- What can I expect from the event schedule? The summit includes a celebratory awards dinner on Day 1, followed by a full day of expert-led workshops on Day 2.
Travel & Accommodations
+
- Are there recommended hotels nearby? Book your hotel with special rates here.
- Will there be parking available at the venue? Yes.
Other questions
+
- Will meals be provided during the summit? Yes. Dinner will be served on Thursday night, with breakfast and lunch provided on Friday.
- Who can I contact for more information? Please contact nehas@xello.world