Event Schedule

Name: 2024 Central Florida Business Expo.
Start: 2024-04-24T07:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-24T19:00-04:00
Location: RP Funding Center

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.

DAY 1 | September 29, 2026

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

Exclusive evening reception for VIP attendees, sponsors & exhibitors

DAY 2 | September 30, 2026

7:00 AM

Arrival & Networking

EXPO HALL OPEN

Registration · Coffee & breakfast · Networking tables

Get your Expo badges, get fueled for a day of connection, and start networking and browsing the Expo Hall.

7:45 AM

Opening Ceremony

EXPO HALL CLOSED

Welcome from host Chris Owen · Live interview: Chris Owen + Chrissanne Long

Kick off the Expo with a welcome from host Chris Owen and Expo organizer Chrissanne Long as they share the heart behind the event and how to make the most of the day. Attendees will get a quick look at the event flow and discover the ways they can connect and learn throughout the Expo.

8:00 AM

Main Stage Session Block 1

MAIN STAGE

Hear from the Expo’s Title Sponsor, High Level (~20 min)
Tyler Reagin “Life-Giving Leadership: Learning to Lead From Your True Self What separates good leaders from great leaders? The flow of leadership. This session will address the practical ways to ensure you’re leading outwards to the people you’ve been entrusted to lead!
Interview moderated by Chris Owen (~20 min)

9:15 AM

Break

EXPO HALL OPEN

Transition back to the Expo Hall

9:45 AM

Breakthrough Sessions — Round 1

BREAKOUT

Choose one:

◆ Room A — High Level · Find tools & innovations that serve your company

◆ Room B — Tyler Reagin “Building Life-Giving Teams” How do we apply the principles of being a Life-Giving Leader to our team development? This session will do a deep dive into building teams that avoid counterfeit wins to be high-performing.

◆ Room C — Speaker Coming Soon!

◆ Room D — Networking Lounge (Open All Day) · Hosted space perfect for casual meetings + conversations

10:30 AM

Break

EXPO HALL OPEN

Expo floor open · Transition to Main Stage

10:45 AM

Main Stage Session Block 2

MAIN STAGE

Josh Turner · Into the Storm · Foster Resilience as a Leader (~20 min)
Scott Williams · Next Level · Remember Your Why (~20 min)
Interview with Jim McFarland · A Story of Resilience and Craftsmanship (~25 min)

Hear from inspirational speakers and leave with impactful takeaways.

12:00 PM

Lunch - Taste of Central Florida presented by Visit Central Florida

VIP EARLY ACCESS

VIP Early Access 11:45–12 PM · Private room · Speaker-led roundtable discussion

General lunch begins 12 PM. Learn more about Taste of Central Florida here.

1:30 PM

Expo Time

EXPO HALL OPEN

Take a quick break before the next round of Breakthough Sessions!

2:30 PM

Breakthrough Sessions — Round 2

BREAKOUT

Choose one:

◆ Room A — Josh Turner

◆ Room B — Scott Williams

◆ Room C — Interviewee Coming Soon!

◆ Room D — Networking Lounge

3:15 PM

Break

EXPO HALL OPEN

Take a break to reset and prepare for the final Main Stage Session.

3:30 PM

Main Stage Session Block 3

MAIN STAGE

Troy Smith · Teach, Model, Coach · Learn to Grow Your Team (~20 min)
Interview with Jason Pate & Chip Tucker · Stories of Resilience and Business Growth (~20 min)

Audience Q&A – more details coming soon!

Interview — Speaker coming soon! (~20 min)

Audience Q&A – more details coming soon!

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, featuring Chrissanne Long and Superintendent Fred Heid.

More details coming soon1

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.