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The Game Has Changed

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For High Performers

Our conference is where the next chapter of leadership is being written. It’s live, dynamic, and actionable. Here, trailblazers and rising stars from every industry swap fresh ideas, sharpen customer‑focused strategies, and turn big visions into real results. Every session gives you practical tips you can use right away and the spark to lead with purpose. Join us and help shape what leadership looks like today and tomorrow.

Keynote Speakers

Leading with Purpose: Beyond the Buzzwords to Practical Excellence

Opening Keynote

Jason Lesandrini

AVP Ethics, Advance Care Planning & Spiritual Health
Wellstar Health System

The Future Won’t Wait: Leadership in an Accelerated World

Closing Keynote

Karen
Moore

Founder & CEO
Moore, Inc.

40+ Amazing Learning Workshops

Including Certification Tracks

  • Leadership Development
  • Advanced Leadership Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Managing for Excellence
  • Advanced Managing for Excellence
  • Process Management

Awesome Events

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Conference Schedule

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You will receive an invoice within two days of Sterling receiving your registration.

If you wish to pay by credit card, please call the office (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) to provide the payment information. 850-922-5316



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Full-Day Pre-Conference Workshop
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Full Conference
May 27 - 29, 2026
Banquet Only, $250

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Certification Tracks
Available Wednesday – Friday
(you may choose one only – must attend all sessions for certification)

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GOVERNOR’S STERLING AWARD BANQUET
Formal Dinner held the Evening of Friday, May 29, 2026.
(One ticket is included with each conference registration; there is no cost savings if you do not attend.)



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JW Marriott Bonnet Creek

  • 14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
RESERVE YOUR ROOM

To book your room at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL, you may call 1-800-266-9432 and ask for “The Sterling Council 2026.” If you prefer to book online, you can make reservations online at the link above.

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Elevating Performance Excellence

The Sterling Council was formed in 1992, as a not-for-profit, public/private partnership supported by the Office of the Governor. Our extensive corps of Sterling performance excellence professionals maintains exceptionally high standards and saves organizations, as well as the state, millions of dollars annually.

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