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Embassy Suites by Hilton, Tampa USF3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Reservation Dates: February 24th–25th, 2026
Hampton Inn Lakeland4420 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
Less than 15 minutes from Florida Poly Campus
Reservation Dates: February 25th–27th, 2026
Tuesday, February 24
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USF Evening Activity: More details to follow
University of South Florida 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL
Wednesday, February 25
9:30 AM
USF Campus Tour
12:00 PM
Lunch
Travel to Lakeland, FL | Hotel Check-In
5:30 PM
Shuttle Departs Hotel
Hampton Inn Lakeland 4420 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Florida Polytechnic University 4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL 33805
8:00 PM
Shuttle Departs Florida Poly
Thursday, February 26
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:45 AM
Session 1
9:00 AM
Building the Iconic IST
9:45 AM
Starting a Self-Op Campus Store
10:00 AM
Chartwells | Phoenix Dining
10:45 AM
Campus Tour
11:30 AM
International Flavors & Fragrances Tour
1:30 PM
Institutional Updates Part 1
3:00 PM
Guest Speakers: Brailsford & Dunlavey
4:00 PM
Student Spotlight
4:30 PM
Networking / Office Check-In
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
Dinner
9:00 PM
Friday, February 27
8:30 AM
Risk Management Essentials
Institutional Updates Part 2
11:00 AM
Guest Speaker: Tony Johnson (Ignite Your Service)
Lunch To-Go