​What happens when community, innovation, workforce development and ambition share the same room?

​You get this.

​Culture to Commerce: How untapped talent becomes economic infrastructure.

​Join us for an energizing two-hour experience designed to connect, challenge, and equip Florida's most forward-thinking leaders, creators, and builders. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, scaling a venture, or simply ready to be in a room full of people who are doing the work — this gathering is built for you.

Come hungry — for knowledge, connection, and yes, light bites. We'll move from nourishment to knowledge with a hands-on Map the Gap activity, a keynote that challenges you to think bigger, a dynamic panel of voices shaping Florida's innovation ecosystem, and post-program networking to turn introductions into opportunities.

This is a space where ideas get traction. Come ready to participate.

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Program Agenda

​12:00 PM

​🍽️Doors Open & Light Bites

​Arrive, settle in, and connect over a spread of light refreshments. A warm start before the program kicks off.

​12:20 PM

​🗺️Map the Gap Activity - Culture Leader - K-Marie

​An interactive, guided group exercise to identify opportunity gaps in your field, community, or venture — and map a path forward together.

​12:45 PM

​🎤Opening Address

​A focused, high-impact conversation on capital allocation, workforce development, and long-term talent pipelines.

​Founder of High Point Gamer, Derek Watford, will set the tone—framing workforce not as a hiring challenge, but as an infrastructure opportunity—and challenging leaders to rethink how and where talent is truly built.

​This opening moves from thought leadership to call to action, setting the stage for decision-makers to engage, align, and act.

​1:15 PM

​💬Panel Discussion

​Florida's builders, innovators, and culture shifters take the stage for a candid conversation on gaps, growth, and what it takes to create lasting impact in our communities.

​1:50 PM

​📸Networking + Group Photo

​Wrap up with open networking and a commemorative group photo. Exchange info, make moves, and leave with real connections.

​2:00 PM

​🏁Program Closes

​Thank you for showing up. Now go build something.

​Our Partners

​Host by The Skills Center

​Powered by Black Innovation Leaders of Florida (BILF)

​Presented by High Point Gamer

​Supported by Tribaja Co Florida