2026 ANNUAL

CFEED SUMMIT

Save the Date October 14, 2026!

Save the Date October 14, 2026!

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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

Welcome to the 2025 CFEED Summit! Check in at the registration table then enjoy breakfast. Event staff are available to assist you throughout the day.

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

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

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

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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