The Florida Way Forward

Name: The Florida Way Forward
Start: 2026-10-21T14:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-10-21T15:30:00.000-04:00
Location: Reitz Union

Hosted by UF Innovate

Reitz Union

Gainesville, FL

Approval Required

Your registration is subject to host approval.

Welcome! To join the event, please register below.

About Event

Join us for a special keynote conversation with Patric Young as part of UF Innovate | Tech Licensing's annual Standing InnOvation event.

In this keynote session, "The Florida Way Forward," Patric shares his inspiring journey of resilience, perseverance, and purpose. Join us for the fireside chat, audience Q&A, and book signing. RSVP!

Featured Speaker: Patric Young

A former Florida Gator standout (2010-2014), professional basketball player, and current ESPN SEC Network analyst whose life changed after an accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.

Now a motivational speaker, author, and founder of the Patric Young Foundation, he shares a powerful story of faith and perseverance, exemplifying how setbacks can create opportunities for growth and that progress is not always linear. His foundation supports individuals and families facing life-altering injuries, so no one faces hard days alone. You can learn more about Patric and his mission here: https://www.patricyoung.com/

Location

Reitz Union

University of Florida, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA

Hosted By

55 Going