2026 SMPS Tampa Bay - Education Panel

 
A half day symposium exploring the funding, policies, and learning trends shaping Florida's K-12 and higher education facilities.

Join education leaders, planners, designers, and AEC professionals for a half-day symposium exploring the forces shaping the future of K–12 and higher education facilities in Florida. Through moderated panel discussions featuring institutional leaders and industry experts, attendees will gain insights into the funding, policy, and planning considerations driving campus development across the state.
Discussion topics will include the future of education funding in Florida, the impact of evolving education policy and governance on facility planning, and how changing learning models—including STEM/STEAM education, career and technical training, workforce development, and student well-being—are influencing the design of next-generation learning environments.
Designed for AEC professionals, institutional leaders, and industry stakeholders, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange perspectives, and explore strategies for creating resilient, future-ready educational spaces.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Laura Hine
Educating Florida's Future

MODERATOR

Announcement soon!

PANELISTS

Lauren Otero
General Manager, Construction
Hillsborough County Public Schools

Scott Livernois
Manager Facilities Design
Pinellas County Schools

 Additional Panelists coming soon!