Sunshine Matters

The annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism (#GC15) designed and coordinated by VISIT FLORIDA is coming up Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 at the Tampa Convention Center.  With less than two months to go, the Early Bird rates expire in just a few days on July 16.

Those who register can count on being inspired, engaged, energized and educated by some of the industry’s top thinkers – and receive business insights that lead to big ideas.  Below is a sampling of what some of this year’s speakers will be talking about. Click here to see the full list.

Salim Ismail, Executive Director of Singularity University
Widely sought-after by leading corporations, organizations and world governments for his informative and downright jaw-dropping insights on breakthrough technologies and their impact, technology strategist, software engineer and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Salim Ismail is recognized as a leading authority on business strategy, future trends and technology.  For more details.

Jeff Vinik, Owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Jeff Vinik purchased the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 3, 2010, promising a comprehensive transformation of the franchise and pledging to make a significant positive impact in the Tampa Bay community.  Upon acquiring the Lightning, Vinik, now 55, pledged to make the Lightning organization “world-class,” creating a first-rate fan experience while putting together a team of which Tampa Bay sports fans would be proud, on and off the ice. For more details.

Mike Walsh, Authority on Consumer Innovation and the Digital Future
Founder and CEO of Tomorrow, a consumer innovation research lab, Mike Walsh advises some of the world’s leading brands and corporations on what’s coming next in their industry. Author of the best-selling book, Futuretainment: Yesterday the World Changed, Now It’s Your Turn, Walsh is a leading authority on the intersection of emerging technologies, consumer behavior and fast growing markets.  For more details.

Don’t miss out on your chance to be in the know.  For the full schedule of events, click here; register now at FloridaTourismConference.com; and follow #GC15 for updates. We look forward to seeing you in Tampa!