Conference

Join us for FSA’s 2023 Winter Conference to be held November 29 – December 1, 2023, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee, Florida. The conference will cover a variety of key issues facing Florida’s stormwater community. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to network with your peers, see the latest technologies and products in the Exhibit Hall, and learn from leading stormwater experts.

Why Should You Attend?
FSA’s Winter Conference is different from the rest.  Here are the top 5 reasons:

1. Comprehensive Agenda – This is the only stormwater specific conference in Florida that is organized by Floridians, for Floridians. Presentations are submitted and selected by your peers, so the agenda is packed with information you can use.

2. Networking Opportunities – Sharing information and learning from your peers is more important than ever, and the Winter Conference attracts the “Best of the Best” in the stormwater profession!

3. Continuing Education – All of your required continuing education credits can be completed in one place within a few days. Florida Professional Engineers and Florida Certified Floodplain Managers can earn PDHs/CECs on an hour per hour basis. (see CE section below for Provider numbers). Florida Certified Floodplain Manager credits are pending approval.

4. Innovative Products/Services – The Exhibit Hall features the newest stormwater products, technologies and services in one convenient location.
   

5. Best Conference Value – FSA is the best deal around!  Registration includes course materials, access to continuing education, meals (Thursday - continental breakfast, morning break, lunch, afternoon break and welcome reception and Friday - continental breakfast), and a discounted hotel reservation rate with NO parking or hotel resort fees.

Who Should Attend?
Engineers, scientists, stormwater managers, policy-makers and elected officials throughout Florida.

Hotel Information & Parking
The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South located at 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746.  FSA has contracted with the hotel to set aside a block of sleeping rooms for all conference attendees at a discounted rate of $159/night and the Resort Fee has been waived. If you choose not to stay at the conference hotel, FSA could be responsible for paying for those rooms.  The block of rooms is being held until November 7, 2023 or until the block fills up, whichever comes first. Make your reservation by going online to our dedicated reservations page or by calling the hotel at 407-597-4000. Be sure to mention that you are with the Florida Stormwater Association to receive the discounted rate. Self-parking at the conference hotel is complimentary for FSA guests.  Be sure to mention that you are with the Florida Stormwater Association to receive complimentary parking.

Continuing Education
Florida Professional Engineers attending this conference will be eligible for continuing education on an hour-per-hour basis. Professional Engineers and Certified Floodplain Managers must submit paperwork each day including their license number to receive credits. (FSA Provider #03854 – Area of Practice).

Registration Deadlines, Discounts and Refunds
The Registration Fee includes all course materials, meals based on the day(s) you are registered (Thursday - continental breakfast, morning break, lunch, afternoon break and welcome reception; Friday - continental breakfast), access to the workshop rooms, and access to the Exhibit Hall.  To qualify for the discounted early registration rate, you must register online no later than October 13, 2023.  Payment can be made online by credit card or you can request an invoice to pay by check.  Refunds will be provided (minus a $25 processing fee) for cancellations received in writing prior to November 17, 2023. There will be no refunds granted after November 17, 2023.