OCTOBER 21-24, 2025 | EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON ORLAND LAKE BUENA VISTA SOUTH
Florida After School, Inc. invites you to join us for our 2025 Annual Conference on October 21-24, 2025. The conference will LIGHT IT UP at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, and will unite hundreds of professionals across a variety of disciplines who are committed to keeping Florida’s students in school, enhancing their academic and personal achievement, and guiding them toward a successful future. This professional learning experience is truly unique thanks to the expertise and insights that our profession brings to the table. This conference serves as a platform for sharing innovative ideas, best practices, and research findings in the field of after school, academic success and youth development. We look forward to your participation as we build brighter futures, together!
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South located at 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL.
Costs:
Conference Registration (Wed-Fri): $439
with Preconference Training (Tues): $499
Discounts available for Agency Members
Looking to have a presence at this event? Our annual conference features several activities in our exhibit hall filled with carefully vetted partners and sponsors. View the partnership opportunities for the 2025 Annual Conference by clicking here.
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Karen McCullough
“Change is Good – You Go First: Growing Your Resilience!”
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm
Karen McCullough, a nationally renowned keynote speaker, will lead us through a high-energy session designed to help us embrace change and build resilience. Her three-step process—Relate, Repeat, Rethink—will provide actionable strategies to navigate change, restore energy, and foster a forward-thinking mindset. Karen’s experience with top organizations like VMware, Procter & Gamble, and JPMorgan Chase ensures her session will be both engaging and transformative.
Carlos Santini
“Keep Shining: Exploring the Power Behind Keeping the Lights On!”
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Carlos Santini, CEO of Mizzen Education, will share his passion for the out-of-school-time (OST) community. Through an interactive discussion, Carlos will draw connections between the physics of light and the profound impact OST programs have on youth, families, and communities. With over 20 years of experience in youth development, Carlos will provide valuable insights into the power of keeping the lights on for the next generation.
Get all the conference details and explore the draft schedule within our membership portal, or click here.