2026 Success Summit
November 18-20, 2026
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
The 2026 Success Summit is the premier higher education conference in Florida, bringing together faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and council leaders from across the Florida College System.
Hosted by the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC), in partnership with the AFC Foundation and the Joint Councils, this statewide professional development event will take place on November 18-20, 2026, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
Attendees can expect three days of collaborative learning, strategic networking, and actionable insights through breakout sessions, council meetings, exhibits, and a silent auction hosted by the AFC Foundation. Whether you’re looking to enhance student outcomes, connect with peers, or stay informed on system-wide updates, the Success Summit is Florida’s go-to event for college professionals committed to excellence in education.
What’s included in my registration? When should I arrive and depart?
This guide outlines when attendees arrive and depart, what is included in the base registration fee, and how the optional add-on works for college leaders and campus professionals and Council members.
View the GuideRoom Block
A block of rooms is reserved at the conference property, Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. The nightly rate is $209.00. You can book your room here. The room block closes on October 27. Rooms will likely fill up before the cut-off date. Parking is not included in your room reservation or conference registration. Self-parking is available for $44.00/night.
Reserve your Room| 9:00-11:30 AM | AFC Board Meeting |
| 12:00 PM | Registration Opens |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | CONFERENCE BEGINS FOR COLLEGE LEADERS + CAMPUS PROFESSIONALS: Breakout Sessions. COUNCIL MEMBERS CAN ADD THIS FOR $55 |
| 2:00-4:30 PM | AFC Foundation Meeting |
| 2:15-5:00 PM | Joint Council Steering Committee + Chairs Meetings (invite only) |
| 2:30-3:30 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 4:00-5:00 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 5:00-6:00 PM | Welcome Reception (light appetizers) |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | AFC Breakfast | Registration Opens |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | CIO Meeting |
| 8:30-10:00 AM | AFC Business Meeting |
| 10:00-11:45 AM | COUNCILS CONFERENCE BEGINS: Joint Councils Briefing |
| 10:30-11:30 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Exhibits OPEN | Lunch |
| 1:30-2:30 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 1:30-2:30 PM | General Session + Keynote (attend this session or breakouts) |
| 2:30-5:00 PM | COP Meeting |
| 3:00-5:00 PM | Council Breakout Sessions |
| 3:00-4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 4:15-5:15 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 5:30-7:00 PM | Reception and Silent Auction (light appetizers) |
| 6:30-8:30 PM | Trustee and COP Program (invite only) |
| 7:30-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-11:30 AM | Business Meetings (Trustees/COP, CIA, CSA, CWE) |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions COLLEGE LEADERS + CAMPUS PROFESSIONALS CAN ADD THIS FOR $55 |
*Times are subject to change.
Service Project
AFC’s service project is a statewide, year-round initiative addressing food insecurity across Florida’s 28 public colleges. Rather than a one-time collection drive, the project is built around supporting the food pantries that already exist on your campus — and telling the story of what your college is doing for its students beyond the classroom. Individuals, chapters, and regions contribute to their own institution’s food pantry throughout the year. AFC tracks statewide totals through the year and features participating campuses in the AFC newsletter. The project culminates at the Annual Conference with a keynote on affordability, access, and food insecurity — and a presentation that shows the full picture of what the Florida College System is doing for its students.
Silent Auction Hosted by the AFC Foundation
The AFC Foundation is soliciting items for this year’s silent auction. Individuals, chapters, regions, commissions, learning communities, and boards are welcome to donate items to fill the tables. Items that sell include artwork, gift baskets, hotel stays, sports memorabilia, jewelry, technology devices, books, gift cards, event tickets, services, and decorations. If you wish to donate an item, it may be brought directly to the conference in November.
