From Sports to Spaceflight Industry Leaders Headline Jacksonville Growth Forum
Florida House on Capitol Hill and the Jacksonville Chapter of Florida House Trustees will host Building the Future: Jacksonville’s Next Chapter, an evening reception and panel discussion bringing together Northeast Florida’s leaders across business, higher education, sports, aerospace, and economic development. The event will also honor philanthropist Pam Y. Paul with the Florida House Impact Award for her longstanding impact on youth and families in Northeast Florida.
What: Building the Future: Jacksonville’s Next Chapter
Where: The Block Jax, 7520 Quarter Mill Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Who: The event will feature:
- Moderator Daniel Davis, President & CEO, JAX Chamber
- Kurt Dudas, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, University of Florida
- Mark Lamping, President, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Bryan Moll, CEO, Gateway Jax
- Pat Svatek, Head of Flight Operations, Otto Aerospace
Media Opportunities: Media are invited to attend and cover this timely discussion on Jacksonville’s rapid growth and economic transformation. To request attendance and inquire about interview, photo, and/or video opportunities, contact ethan.leckie@floridahousedc.org. For more information about the event, visit https://floridaembassy.org/jacksonville/.
