Event Schedule
The Central Florida Business Expo promises a dynamic and engaging day for professionals across various sectors. This comprehensive schedule ensures you make the most of your time at the expo.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Schedule
An event filled with opportunities for connection and growth. See what's happening on both days of the Expo.
- Keynote / Main Stage
- Breakout Session
- VIP / Networking
- General
DAY 1 | September 28, 2027
2:00 PM
Move In Day — RP Funding Center
EXHIBITORS
Exhibitor setup & booth preparation at RP Funding Center
5:30 PM
Welcome Reception — Youkey Theatre
VIP
DAY 2 | September 29, 2027
7:00 AM
Arrival & Networking
EXPO HALL OPEN
Registration · Coffee · Networking tables · VIP Lounge Open
Get your Expo badges, get fueled for a day of connection, and start networking and browsing the Expo Hall.
7:45 AM
Opening Session
EXPO HALL CLOSED
Kick off the Expo with a welcome from host Chris Owen, Opening Prayer from Bill Mutz, and Presentation of the Colors by the George Jenkins High School Color Guard. City Commissioner Guy Lalonde II and City Manager Shawn Sherrouse will share welcome remarks and Expo Organizer Chrissanne Long will share some insight into the heart behind the Expo as well as bring in PCPS Superintendent Frederick Heid to share about Junior Achievement Polk and how 20% of the Expo proceeds go to a program that supports our students.
Attendees will get a quick look at the event flow and discover the best ways to get the most out of the Expo.
8:00 AM
Main Stage Session Block 1
MAIN STAGE
- “5 Things Winning Businesses Do Differently”
- Emmanuel Ugude – Senior Growth Marketer for AI Products at HighLevel
- “Life-Giving Leadership: Learning to Lead From Your True Self”
- Tyler Reagin – Speaker, author, and founder of LGC Consulting and Co-Founder of 10|TEN Project
- “5 Traits of a Breakthrough Leader”
- Chris Owen – Founder of OwenCo Solutions, Vistage Chair
9:15 AM
Break
EXPO HALL OPEN
Transition back to the Expo Hall
9:45 AM
Breakout Sessions — Round 1
BREAKOUT
- Sikes F — Alisha Martin, Vice President of Business & Economic Development at Suncoast Credit Union
- Parker C — Tyler Reagin, Speaker, Author, and Founder of LGC Consulting and Co-Founder of 10|TEN Project
- Sikes I — Nick Melillo, Entrepreneur, Business Coach, and Founder of New Light Consultants
- Hollingsworth A – Nicole Bradham, Professor of Marketing at Southeastern University, Found of HotMod Influencer Marketing Agency, Co-Founder of The Influencer Academy
- Lake Morton – Lea Williams, The Curated Scene
10:30 AM
Expo Time
EXPO HALL OPEN
Expo floor open · More coming soon!
More details coming soon.
10:45 AM
Main Stage Session Block 2
MAIN STAGE
Hear from inspirational speakers and leave with impactful takeaways.
- “The Leadership Lie Nobody Warned You About”
- Troy C. Smith – Leadership Trainer and Coach
- “The Mental Advantage™: What Separates the Elite from the Average”
- Dr. Scott Williams – Leadership, Communication & Mental Performance Coach
- Dr. Scott Williams – Leadership, Communication & Mental Performance Coach
- “America’s Cobbler: A Story of Resilience and Craftsmanship”
- Expo Host Chris Owen Interviews Jim McFarland, 4th Generation Cobbler, Master Craftsman and Owner of McFarland’s Shoe Repair in Lakeland, Florida
11:45 AM
Lunch - Taste of Central Florida presented by Visit Central Florida
VIP EARLY ACCESS
VIP Early Access 11:30–11:45 AM. Includes Private room and Speaker-led roundtable discussion.
2:15 PM
Expo Time
EXPO HALL OPEN
Take a quick break before the next round of Breakthough Sessions!
2:30 PM
Breakout Sessions — Round 2
BREAKOUT
Choose one:
- Sikes F — Troy C. Smith, Leadership Trainer and Coach
- Parker C — Dr. Scott Williams, Leadership, Communication & Mental Performance Coach
- Sikes I — Jim Mosier, Founder of MosierData, Speaker, and Consultant
- Hollingsworth A – Nicole Bradham, Professor of Marketing at Southeastern University, Found of HotMod Influencer Marketing Agency, Co-Founder of The Influencer Academy
- Lake Morton – Lea Williams, The Curated Scene
3:15 PM
Break
EXPO HALL OPEN
Take a quick break before the next round of Breakthough Sessions!
3:30 PM
Main Stage Session Block 3
MAIN STAGE
- “A Crew, a Compass, a Captain and a Calling”
- Robby Sampson – Nationally-Recognized Mortgage Leader, Business Coach, and Top-Producing Loan Originator
- “Well…That Wasn’t In the Business Plan: The Art of the Pivot.”
- Alisha Martin – Vice President of Business & Economic Development at Suncoast Credit Union
- “One Story of Resilience and Business Growth in the Face of Challenges”
- Expo Host Chris Owen interviews Jason Pate, Local Entrepreneur and Multi-Unit Retail Business Owner of Pate ACE Home & Hardware.
4:30 PM
Closing Session
KEYNOTE
Wrap up the Expo with key takeaways from the day, a final look at how attendees can “win the day,” and a forward-looking vision for what’s ahead. The session will also highlight the Expo’s give-back partnership with Junior Achievement.
5:30 PM
VIP Happy Hour
VIPs, Sponsors, and Exhibitors are invited to join us for a VIP Happy Hour at SpringHill Suites from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Additional Information
- All session topics, speakers and times are subject to change.
- Please re-visit this page often for the most up-to-date schedule and session details.
- *Expo Hall remains open all day. Attendees and Exhibitors will be encouraged to attend all keynotes.