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Overview

The Florida IT Leadership Forum is a premier event designed for current and emerging public sector IT leaders to explore technological advancements that drive government innovation. The forum emphasizes leadership development, offering participants valuable opportunities to enhance their professional skills, engage in peer networking, and collaborate on strategies to improve public services through technology. This invitation-only event provides a space for leaders to collaborate while addressing the most important policy, management and leadership issues surrounding the future of digital government. Contact us if you’d like to join the conversation!

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Robert “Shark” Garland

Robert “Shark” Garland

Speaker, Author, Elite Fighter Piolet, Inventor

Robert “Shark” Garland is a combat veteran and elite fighter pilot of the U.S. Air Force. As an F-15 Eagle instructor at the prestigious Air Force Weapons School (the Air Force’s “Top Gun”), he trained the best of the best, later becoming one of the first test pilots for the cutting-edge F-22 Raptor. He concluded his distinguished career as the CEO of the Weapons School, retiring with the rank of full Colonel. Shark is not only a master aviator but also a multi-degreed inventor who holds a U.S. patent for an innovative cockpit design. These days, he calls Texas Hill Country home, where he and his family operate a ranch and passionately cheer on their beloved Texas A&M Aggies. A 2023 Vistage Top Performing Speaker, bestselling author, and sought-after keynote presenter, Shark now brings his cockpit-tested lessons to the business world as an instructor with the VMax Group—equipping teams to lead boldly, build trust, and improve decision-making.

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Florida State Conference Center

555 W Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306
(850) 644-3801

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Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: December 2, 2025

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Lauren Schoenberger.

If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.

This event is open to all individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.

Contact Information

To RSVP and for general assistance contact:

Lauren Schoenberger
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1408
E-mail: lschoenberger@erepublic.com

Already a sponsor, but need a hand? Reach out to:

Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
A Division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-mail: mgaton@erepublic.com

Want to sponsor and stand out? Reach out to explore opportunities!

Heather Earney
Government Technology
A Division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com

Venue

Florida State Conference Center

555 W Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306
(850) 644-3801