Central Florida 2026 Summit | SquareFootage.net

5th Greater Central Florida Region

Tampa Bay - Greater Orlando - Space Coast

Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit™

5 Hours CEU Education + 2 Hours Networking

Presented by
Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute | AMFP | National, Regional, and Local Sponsors

What's Next for Healthcare Facilities

Addressing Vital Economic, Design, Construction,

Workforce, and Operational Challenges

Five Hours CEU & Two Hours Networking

AIA HSW | Engineers PDH

Thursday, February 19, 2026

USF Health CAMLS Center

124 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

7:45 am to 8:45 am Registration & Networking

8:45 am to 9:00 am Welcome & Introductions

9:00 am to 3:30 pm Program-Lunch Included

We are now curating sessions, speakers, and exhibitors.

► REGISTRATION

Group discounts of 25% are available during the registration process. To qualify, register 4 or more attendees at the same time & under one account. The discount will be displayed on the final payment page.

Non-AMFP Members

AMFP Members

Healthcare/Academic System Employees

Through Jan 14

$179

$109

$ 59

Jan 15 to Feb 11

$229

$159

$ 79

Feb 12 to Feb 18

$289

$219

$ 99

At the Door Feb 19

$319

Because things happen... Purchase protection is now available when you register for this summit.

► EARN 5 CEU HOURS | AIA HSW | Engineers PDH

We issue a Certificate of Attendance for self-reporting and report AIA credits to the American Institute of Architects.

► FIVE WAYS YOU WILL BENEFIT

Explore emerging trends, strategies, technologies, and services & products reshaping healthcare
Network with your industry peers
An executive summary & presentation materials are provided to Summit attendees
Earn 5 CEU credits
Gain valuable insights you can put to work the next day

► SUMMIT'S AGENDA ADDRESSES FIVE KEY THEMES

Innovative Ideas
Emerging Best Practices
Advancing Care Delivery Models Across Diverse Communities
Adaptive Reuse, Renovations & Flexible Facilities
Leveraging Technology

► SESSIONS

Looking Far Ahead: Healthcare Industry Outlook 2026 and Beyond

Delve into the top trends reshaping the future of U.S. healthcare. Realize how these divergent trends impact every healthcare system differently and require unique infrastructure solutions. Leave with the knowledge you need to plan, design, build, and operate healthcare facilities that are more effective, efficient, adaptable, and impactful.

Laura Gurley, Healthcare Strategist, DPR Construction
Robert Meyer, Healthcare Strategist, DPR Construction

Healthcare at the Crossroads: Capital Pressures & Facility Investments

Persistent financial stress, escalating patient demand and acuity, workforce shortages, evolving care models, technological change, aging infrastructure, along with regulatory and economic uncertainty is squeezing capital spending. This “perfect storm” is compelling health systems to alter their facility investment decisions to get more for their money. Explore strategies, tactics, methods, metrics, tools, and measurable targets needed to plan, site, fund, design, build, and operate a network of new and existing healthcare facilities that are effective, efficient, adaptable, resilient, and sustainable.

Matthew Bluette, AIA, ACHA, AICP, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal, CUBE 3
Walter Jones, Senior Director and Healthcare Market Leader, Barton Malow
Rahul Tikekar, PE, MS, MBA, Principal, Senior Vice President, Loring Consulting Engineers
Healthcare Facilities Executive
Moderator: Program Manager/Management Consultant

Extending & Protecting the Life of Capital Assets, Strategies for Economic and Weather Volatility

Weather events and economic volatility present risks to the safety and performance life of capital assets for hospitals. Explore how hospitals can prepare for both through proper tools and procedures to assess risk, liability, and costs. Understand how hospitals prioritize projects and resources to create an executable capital program to protect and extend structures and budgets while keeping critical facilities operational.

Darek Brandt, PE, BECxP, CxA-BE, Managing Director, Diagnostics Orlando, Walter P Moore
Jose Carballido, Assistant Director, Facilities and Plant Operations, Tampa General Hospital
Tatiana Guimaraes, AIA, LEED AP, CAU, Regional Healthcare Practice Leader, Gensler
Webb Wright, PE, RRO, Senior Associate, Senior Project Manager, Diagnostics, Walter P Moore
Moderator: Jana Summey, MBA, ASSE 12080, Diagnostics Health Care Sector Leader, Walter P Moore

How Great Design Improves the Bottomline!

Labor is a hospital’s largest cost center and its increasing! As a result, it’s vital to know why and how great design can improve labor costs everywhere every day. Explore how cost-effective design strategies, new construction techniques, improved operating approaches, and enhanced technology can control labor, operating, and capital costs while maximizing patient care and providing a better workplace.

Ramon Cruz, AIA, ACHA, PMP, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager, Office of Design & Construction, AdventHealth
Hank Nirider, PE, LEED AP, Principal, Smith Seckman Reid
Healthcare System – Chief Operating Officer or Chief Nursing Officer
Architect
Moderator: General Contractor/Program Manager/Other

Security in an Era of Increased Violence & Advanced Technology
The safety of staff and patients is a top priority for healthcare facilities. Explore how to integrate design, people, procedures, hardware, technology, even landscaping to create cost effective security. Learn how early involvement of security professionals in the design process avoid costs and tragic situations.

John Demming, Director of Security & Safety, Lakeland Regional Health System; Vice President/Secretary, IAHSS Foundation
Christopher Fender, BSCJA, CHPA, ILO, CPTED, Executive Director Corporate Security Services, AdventHealth
Gloria Graham, MLD, CHPA, CPP, System Director, Public Safety, Emergency Management, PBX Operations, Lee Health System
Melanie Wright, CFDAI, CSI, Regional Business Development Manager, HID Global
Architect/Engineer or Security Technology Supplier
Moderator: Bill Navejar, President, IAHSS Foundation; President, Bill Navejar Consulting Services

Backfilling Hospital Space: Opportunities, Challenges & Solutions

Moving service lines and functions out of costly hospital space creates a host of new opportunities inside a busy hospital. Learn how to balance strategic vision, existing conditions, and new regulations. Hear how AEC professionals can create a successful design strategy, manage a complex construction environment, and minimize the impacts on existing operations. Explore how technology, advanced construction methods, and inventive products can keep a project on time and within budget.

Healthcare Facilities Executive
Architect
Engineer
General Contractor/Prime Sub Contractor
Moderator: General Contractor/Prime Sub Contractor/Program Manager/Appropriate Supplier/Other

Renovations & Adaptive Reuse Projects for Outpatient Facilities

Renovations and adaptive reuse projects are complex. Regulatory codes and infrastructure upgrades are just the beginning of a long list of idiosyncrasies that must be addressed. Explore lessons learned. See how to avoid costly pitfalls, control risks, while saving time and money.

Healthcare Facilities Executive
Architect
Engineer
Contractor
Moderator

Using Cleanroom Technology to Improve Critical Environments in Healthcare

The high-tech industry is relentless in finding ways to improve quality while doing it faster and often for less. Learn how cleanroom methodologies can enhance the design, construction, performance, and maintenance of operating rooms, procedure rooms, exam rooms, and pharmacies.
• Cliff Yahnke, PhD, Chief Science Officer, SLD Technologies

Power Under Pressure: Keeping Healthcare Running When It Counts

From hurricanes to unexpected outages, resilience is non-negotiable in Florida’s healthcare landscape. This panel reveals how digital tools and electrification work together to boost reliability, optimize workforce efficiency, and safeguard patient care across Florida’s most critical environments.

Anthony Esposito, PE, LEED AP, Principal, Director of Healthcare Operations, TLC Engineering Solutions
Ben Fitzgerald, MHA-SI, ILO, CHE, Executive Director, System Support Services, Facilities, AdventHealth
James Vun Cannon, National Healthcare Segment Manager, Schneider Electric
Moderator: George Valaes, PE, Strategic Account Executive, Schneider Electric

► MEET HEALTHCARE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEADERS

► SPONSORSHIP & SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

To become a Sponsor/Participating Partner:

Rod Armstrong, 469-919-2341, rarmstrong@squarefootage.net

Glenn Fischer, 971-219-0563, gfischer@squarefootage.net

For Requests to Present or Obtain Panel Seat Consideration:

Alan Whitson, RPA, awhitson@squarefootage.net

► LOCATION

USF Health CAMLS Center, 124 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

Celebrating Over 25 Years of Professional Education & Networking

► REGISTRATION

► EARN 5 CEU HOURS | AIA HSW | Engineers PDH

► FIVE WAYS YOU WILL BENEFIT

► SUMMIT'S AGENDA ADDRESSES FIVE KEY THEMES

► SESSIONS

Looking Far Ahead: Healthcare Industry Outlook 2026 and Beyond

Healthcare at the Crossroads: Capital Pressures & Facility Investments

Matthew Bluette, AIA, ACHA, AICP, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal, CUBE 3

Walter Jones, Senior Director and Healthcare Market Leader, Barton Malow

Rahul Tikekar, PE, MS, MBA, Principal, Senior Vice President, Loring Consulting Engineers

Healthcare Facilities Executive

Extending & Protecting the Life of Capital Assets, Strategies for Economic and Weather Volatility

How Great Design Improves the Bottomline!

John Demming, Director of Security & Safety, Lakeland Regional Health System; Vice President/Secretary, IAHSS Foundation

Christopher Fender, BSCJA, CHPA, ILO, CPTED, Executive Director Corporate Security Services, AdventHealth

Gloria Graham, MLD, CHPA, CPP, System Director, Public Safety, Emergency Management, PBX Operations, Lee Health System

Melanie Wright, CFDAI, CSI, Regional Business Development Manager, HID Global

Architect/Engineer or Security Technology Supplier

Moderator: Bill Navejar, President, IAHSS Foundation; President, Bill Navejar Consulting Services

Backfilling Hospital Space: Opportunities, Challenges & Solutions

Renovations & Adaptive Reuse Projects for Outpatient Facilities

Renovations and adaptive reuse projects are complex. Regulatory codes and infrastructure upgrades are just the beginning of a long list of idiosyncrasies that must be addressed. Explore lessons learned. See how to avoid costly pitfalls, control risks, while saving time and money.

Using Cleanroom Technology to Improve Critical Environments in Healthcare

Power Under Pressure: Keeping Healthcare Running When It Counts

► MEET HEALTHCARE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEADERS

► SPONSORSHIP & SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

► LOCATION

PRESENTED BY

Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute, AMFP, and these National, Regional, and Local Sponsors

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

NETWORKING/BREAKFAST HOST

LUNCHEON HOST

MEDIA PARTNERS

Celebrating Over 25 Years of Professional Education & Networking

► REGISTRATION

► EARN 5 CEU HOURS | AIA HSW | Engineers PDH

► FIVE WAYS YOU WILL BENEFIT

► SUMMIT'S AGENDA ADDRESSES FIVE KEY THEMES

► SESSIONS

Looking Far Ahead: Healthcare Industry Outlook 2026 and Beyond

Healthcare at the Crossroads: Capital Pressures & Facility Investments

Matthew Bluette, AIA, ACHA, AICP, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal, CUBE 3

Walter Jones, Senior Director and Healthcare Market Leader, Barton Malow

Rahul Tikekar, PE, MS, MBA, Principal, Senior Vice President, Loring Consulting Engineers

Healthcare Facilities Executive

Extending & Protecting the Life of Capital Assets, Strategies for Economic and Weather Volatility

How Great Design Improves the Bottomline!

John Demming, Director of Security & Safety, Lakeland Regional Health System; Vice President/Secretary, IAHSS Foundation

Christopher Fender, BSCJA, CHPA, ILO, CPTED, Executive Director Corporate Security Services, AdventHealth

Gloria Graham, MLD, CHPA, CPP, System Director, Public Safety, Emergency Management, PBX Operations, Lee Health System

Melanie Wright, CFDAI, CSI, Regional Business Development Manager, HID Global

Architect/Engineer or Security Technology Supplier

Moderator: Bill Navejar, President, IAHSS Foundation; President, Bill Navejar Consulting Services

Backfilling Hospital Space: Opportunities, Challenges & Solutions

Renovations & Adaptive Reuse Projects for Outpatient Facilities

Renovations and adaptive reuse projects are complex. Regulatory codes and infrastructure upgrades are just the beginning of a long list of idiosyncrasies that must be addressed. Explore lessons learned. See how to avoid costly pitfalls, control risks, while saving time and money.​​

Using Cleanroom Technology to Improve Critical Environments in Healthcare

Power Under Pressure: Keeping Healthcare Running When It Counts

► MEET HEALTHCARE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEADERS

► SPONSORSHIP & SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

► LOCATION

PRESENTED BY

Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute, AMFP, and these National, Regional, and Local Sponsors

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

NETWORKING/BREAKFAST HOST

LUNCHEON HOST

MEDIA PARTNERS

Renovations and adaptive reuse projects are complex. Regulatory codes and infrastructure upgrades are just the beginning of a long list of idiosyncrasies that must be addressed. Explore lessons learned. See how to avoid costly pitfalls, control risks, while saving time and money.