2026 ANNUAL
CFEED SUMMIT
Save the Date October 14, 2026!
Save the Date October 14, 2026!
About the CFEED Summit
Hosted by the Central Florida Education Ecosystem Database (CFEED), the CFEED Summit brings together education leaders, data experts, and institutional partners to explore how data can drive student success.
This annual event focuses on collaboration, real-world applications of predictive modeling, and strategies that improve the academic journey from early education through college. It’s where data turns into insights—and connections lead to impact.
This Year's Theme
This year’s theme, “Multi-Institutional Collaboration: Using Data to Accelerate Success,” highlights the power of shared insights to strengthen student pathways from early education through postsecondary completion. The CFEED Summit will spotlight how schools, colleges, universities, and community partners are working together to transform data into action—improving alignment, increasing access, and supporting student transitions across institutions.
Through interactive sessions, case studies, and model demonstrations, attendees will explore how data collaboration can expand opportunity and build a stronger student journey at every stage. Together, we’ll look at how predictive modeling and collaboration are reshaping what it means to support learners—not just where they are, but where they’re going.
This work is essential to ensuring that students not only complete their educational journeys, but are prepared to step confidently into Florida’s growing, talent-driven economy. By aligning education pathways with long-term workforce needs, we help ensure students are equipped with the credentials and skills that matter most—now and in the future.
Over the years, the CFEED Summit has become a platform for driving regional alignment, sparking new partnerships, and embedding a student-first approach into data strategies across Florida. This year, we invite you to join the conversation and help lead the next chapter of collaboration in education.
Voices Behind the Vision
The CFEED Summit is powered by a belief in shared data, shared goals, and shared responsibility. Hear from partners across Florida on why this work matters—and how CFEED is transforming collaboration into action.
Be Part of the Conversation Driving Student Success Across Florida
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: TBA
Location: Valencia College West Special Events Center Bldg 8. 1800 South Kirkman Road Orlando, FL 32811. Parking lot F.
This summit is designed for professionals working across the student journey, including those in Academic Affairs, Student Success, Advising, Transfer Support, and Student Experience roles. Whether you’re shaping strategy, guiding students, or supporting transitions, you’ll gain insights and tools to strengthen outcomes across institutions.
Registration for in-person attendance is now closed, but you can still register to join us virtually.
Agenda
Check back soon — this is where we’ll share the 2026 Summit agenda, including session topics and speaker updates.
Agenda
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Time
Session
Speaker
Topic/Information
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Summit Registration/Breakfast
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9:00 – 9:30 AM
Opening Comments
Dr. Kathleen Plinske
President
Valencia College
Dr. Mark Shanoff
Superintendent
Osceola School District
Includes community voice and welcome remarks from CFEED leadership
9:30 – 9:40 AM
Break
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9:40 – 9:55 AM
Session 1
Braulio Colón
Executive Director
Florida College Access Network
Unlocking Student Potential: From Data to Opportunity
9:55 – 10:25 AM
Audience Engagement Session
CFEED Team
A facilitated discussion inviting attendees to share how data can drive student support, institutional change, and cross-sector collaboration.
10:25 – 10:35 AM
Break
–
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10:35 – 11:20 AM
Session 2
Dr. Kimberly Hardy
Assistant Vice Provost
University of Central Florida
Dr. Wendy Givoglu
Provost, General Education
Valencia College
Strengthening the Transfer Pipeline: Using Data to Track Student Success
11:20 – 11:30 AM
Break
–
–
11:30 – 12:15 PM
Session 3
Jayna Hazlewood
Data Scientist
Midtown Consulting Group
Building Better Pathways: A Collaborative Approach to AI-Informed Degree Planning
12:15 – 1:15 PM
12:30 PM
Lunch
State of CFEED Presentation
Diana Pienaar
Director
CFEED
Enjoy lunch while hearing key updates from CFEED Director Diana Pienaar. She’ll share how our collaborative data efforts are evolving to meet the needs of Florida’s education and workforce priorities, including insights from recent statewide initiatives and upcoming model enhancements.
1:15 – 2:00 PM
Session 4
Ashton Terry Sr.
Senior Manager
Osceola School District | CFEED
Jamie Stalker
BI Developer
CFEED
Andrew Maceyko
BI Developer
CFEED
Academic Regression and Recovery: Exploring State Assessment Slip-Back Outcomes
2:00 – 2:10 PM
Break
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2:10 – 2:30 PM
Closing Comments
Dr. Brandon McKelvey
Executive Vice President
Valencia College
Reflections on key takeaways from the day, appreciation for cross-institutional collaboration, and a look ahead at CFEED’s ongoing work to accelerate student success.
Ready to Join Us?
Be part of our growing community of educators, analysts, and leaders working to strengthen student pathways through data and collaboration. Whether you’re returning or attending for the first time, we’d love to see you at the 2025 CFEED Summit!
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