CityWorks(X)po Florida 

May 4th & 5th, 2023

a gathering to share big ideas for better places

What is CITYWORKS(X)po?

CityWorks(X)po FLorida is a gathering focused on sharing knowledge to build stronger communities.  During the day, attendees will be immersed in thought-provoking presentations, performances and engaging dialogue.
By night, the all inclusive conference continues with networking opportunities at high energy and (X)citing events.
CityWorks(X)po FLorida provides a platform for sharing knowledge, stories, ideas, and projects with a focus on strengthening cities of all sizes. Attendees will represent communities from across the state of Florida. (X)po is about connectivity between people, places and the projects that inspire them. Exploring impact topics like: Capital & Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Good Government, Arts & Design, Knowledge & New Media, Outdoors & Recreation, Public Health & Social Justice and Food, Drink & Music can have on a community. (X)po’s speakers, panelists, and participants will share what they have learned (successes and failures) about community building.
CityWorks(X)po was created by Ed Walker a visionary - connector - placemaker, in Roanoke Virginia. Main Street Winter Haven is honored to host this event for the State of Florida with our community partners: City of Winter Haven, Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, and Winter Haven Economic Development Council . We hope you can join us for this unique event designed to connect like minded people with a common goal of making the place they live a better for everyone. Have a great day and hope to see you at CityWorks(X)po Florida.

CityWorks(X)po Florida Schedule

April 6, 2017

April 7, 2017

8 - 9   am     Registration & Morning Bites
9:00   am     Walter Parks
9:10   am     Welcome to CityWorks(X)po Florida
9:15   am     Josh McManus
9:50   am     Kennedy Smith
10:30 am     Johnette Isham & Catherine Ferrer
11:00 am     Lunch

1:00   pm     Reinaldo Borges
1:40   pm     Adrian Jones
2:10   pm     Walter Parks
2:30   pm     Ryan Frazier
2:40   pm     Steve Mouzon
3:20   pm     Ben Pila
3:30   pm     Andy Oguntola
3:50   PM     Neil Takemoto
4:30   PM     CASMORE SHAW
8 - 9   am     Registration & Morning Bites 
9:00   am     Dr.DeanBushey 
9:35   am     Nicole Travis
9:55   AM     Anthony Lyons
10:30 am     Rick Baker
11:00 am     Lunch

1:00   pm     Saba ghole
1:40   pm     Sharon West Mc Cormick
2:10   pm     John marsh
2:40   pm     Bob Kealing
3:10   pm     Josh Bowers & Denise Parris
3:40   PM     Music + Art + Food
4:10   PM     JEFF DONALSON
4:25   PM     HIEP NGUYEN
4:40   pm     Anita Strang

Welcome Florida Main Street


CityWorks(X)po Floirda will be the host site the Florida Main Street Quarterly Meeting.
What is Florida Main Street? Florida Main Street is a technical assistance program administered by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, for traditional historic commercial corridors. The Bureau conducts statewide programs aimed at identifying, evaluating, and preserving Florida's historic resources. Main Street, with its emphasis on preservation, is an effective strategy in achieving these goals in Florida's historic retail districts.

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