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State of Lake Nona Summit Presented By KPMG

Friday, April 10, 2026 (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) (EDT)

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State of Lake Nona Summit

Presented by KPMG US
Friday, April 10, 2026 | GuideWell Innovation Center | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT)

The State of Lake Nona Summit is where the future of one of the nation’s most innovative communities comes into focus.

This inaugural, high-impact gathering will bring together the leaders actively shaping Lake Nona’s next chapter, from visionary developers and global health systems to education, aviation, and innovation pioneers. This is more than an event—it’s a moment to align, collaborate, and lead.

Hear directly from the voices driving Lake Nona forward:

Rasesh “Sesh” Thakkar, Senior Managing Director, Tavistock Group — one of the visionaries behind Lake Nona’s 17-square-mile “City of the Future”
Lance Lyttle, CEO, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Dr. Kathleen Plinske, President, Valencia College
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, UCF College of Medicine
Steve Powell, CEO, Orange County Library System — leading major community expansion including the new Lake Nona branch opening in 2026
Sherry Magee, Senior Director, KPMG US
Ashley Loute, Executive Director, Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce
Efrain Sora, Sora Global, LNRCC Board Member, LNRCC Government Affairs Chair

Together, these leaders will share real-time insights on growth, infrastructure, workforce, innovation, and what’s next for Lake Nona and the broader Central Florida region.

Through dynamic keynote perspectives and a moderated panel discussion, attendees will gain a clear understanding of:

The pace and scale of Lake Nona’s growth
How transportation, education, and innovation ecosystems are evolving
What it takes to build a sustainable, future-ready community
Where business and policy must align to support continued success

Why You Should Be in the Room:

This is a rare opportunity to:

Connect directly with decision-makers and regional leaders
Be part of the policy and business conversations shaping Lake Nona
Walk away with insight, alignment, and actionable perspective

Lake Nona continues to set the standard for innovation, collaboration, and economic development, and this summit brings the right people together to ensure that momentum continues.