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2026 Resilient Solutions Summit in conjunction with Trustee Luncheon

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May 6, 2026

8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
| Bloom Ballroom (3rd Floor)
Miami, 33132

The Resilient Solutions Summit convenes business and industry leaders to explore actionable strategies for addressing local challenges and strengthening South Florida’s resilience. We anticipate over 400+ top South Florida business and industry leaders attending this event.
 
This program is organized by the Chamber’s Resilience Committee, which engages key government and private sector stakeholders to advance solutions that protect our natural resources and support the business continuity of member companies. 
 
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
  • Hear from industry experts and government leaders as they address resilience solutions that can be implemented to solve some of our local challenges
  • Explore our community resiliency priorities, key accomplishments, and the innovative approaches shaping our community’s future.
  • Who You'll Meet: Build valuable business connections and engage with industry experts, government leaders, academic researchers, NGO/nonprofit executives, and members of the broader business community, all focused on advancing solutions to protect South Florida’s natural resources, and strengthen community resilience.
Registration Rates
  • Member Rate: $159
  • Nonmember Rate: $185
  • Table of 8 Sponsor: $1,200
  • Trustee Luncheon Only (12:00pm-1:30pm): $90

For questions on sponsorship opportunities, connect with our programs team.

Resilient Ports & Our Ocean Economy- Driving Florida's Growth

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Speakers

Cardoch, Lynette - Headshot (updated)
Lynette Cardoch, Ph.D, Moderator
PhD, Director, Resilience & Adaptation
Moffatt & Nichol
Hope, Becky - Headshot (PortMiami)
Becky Hope
Assistant Director, Planning, Environment & Resiliency, PortMiami
Polsky, Colin - Headshot (1)
Colin Polsky, Ph.D
Ph.D, Professor of Geosciences and Associate Vice President, Broward Campuses
Florida Atlantic University
Wiltshire, Glenn - Headshot (1)
Glenn Wiltshire
Deputy Port Director
Port Everglades

Storm‑Ready Infrastructure: Preparation, Response & Recovery

Speakers

Acosta, Jose  -  Headshot
Jose Acosta, Moderator
Executive Vice President
Chen Moore & Associates
Barlett, Drew - Headshot (2)
Drew Bartlett
Executive Director
South Florida Water Management District
Gomez, Pete - Headshot (2)
Pete Gomez
Director, Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management

Local Leadership, Stronger Cities: A Mayors’ Roundtable on Resilience Priorities and Progress

Speakers

Irela Bagué - Headshot
Irela Bagué, Moderator
Director, Governments & Water Resilience, Florida & Caribbean, Black & Veatch
Mayor Javier Fernandez - Headshot
The Honorable Javier Fernandez
City of South Miami Mayor
Fraga, Christi - Headshot
The Honorable Christi Fraga
City of Doral Mayor
Meerbott, Tim - Headshot
The Honorable Tim Meerbott
Town of Cutler Bay Mayor

Presenting Sponsor

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Panel Sponsor

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Supporting Sponsors

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