FHO ANNUAL FALL MEETING
We are excited to announce that registration is officially open for the Florida Housing Officers (FHO) Annual Fall Meeting 2026! The 2026 Annual Fall Business Meeting will be held at the Embassy Suite by Hilton, Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort on November 4-6th, 2026.
Nov. 4th - 6th, 2026
AGENDA - To Be Released
2026 CONFERENCE THEME
We look forward to announcing this year’s theme soon! The theme will guide our programs, presentations, and conversations — and highlight the future of housing and residence life across Florida. Stay tuned!
TENTATIVE TIMELINE OF INFORMATION
MARCH 5th
Registration is Live (Early Bird) & Hotel Booking Open
MARCH 6th
ACUHO-I Core Competency Survey Live
JULY 1st
Conference Theme and Topic Announced
Award Nominations, Program & BoF Proposals Open
Sign-Ups Open for Mentorship Programming/Sessions
OCTOBER 2nd
Program & BoF Proposals, and Nominations Close
OCTOBER 9th
Program & BoF Proposal Selections Announced
OCTOBER 2nd
Mentorship Program/Sessions Sign-Ups Close
OCTOBER 3rd
Hotel Booking Link Closes & Meal Cut-Off Date
OCTOBER 9th
Info Released Regarding Mentorship Program/Sessions
NOVEMBER 4TH
FIRST DAY OF THE 2026 FALL MEETING
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
We encourage all housing professionals to get involved by submitting for the following opportunities:
DEADLINES!
JULY 1st - ACUHO-I Core Competency Survey
AUGUST 31st - Award Nominations, Program Proposals, and Best of Florida Proposals
OCTOBER 2nd - FHOxBuddy Program & Speed Mentoring Session Sign-Ups
BEST OF FLORIDA
Showcase the incredible work being done on your campus! The “Best of Florida” program highlights top presentations that may be eligible for SEAHO-level recognition.
INTENT TO RUN FOR OFFICE
Must have the approval from your Senior Housing Officer and Department/Supervisor. Please prepare a 2-5 minute video to upload with your Intent for Office. Our Senior Housing Officers will review the video and make a determination prior to the Annual Fall Meeting.
Upcoming Elections:
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Treasurer
PROGRAM PROPOSALS
Bring your knowledge to the table by submitting a program proposal! Whether it’s innovative practices, belonging & engagement strategies, student development, or operational excellence — we want to hear from you.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Please submit all nominations for your peers to be recognized for the hard work you've noticed.
To review the award categories, criteria, and elgibility, please review the awards & recognition tab under Get Involved.
FHOxBUDDY PROGRAM
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FHOxSHO/Upper-Mid Level Buddy Program – Connect with a peer or seasoned SHO-level professional for conversation, insight, and networking before and during the conference.
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Speed Mentoring Session – Join our signature mentoring event where participants will rotate through rapid, one-on-one conversations with professionals across various levels.
SPEED MENTORING SESSION
Join our signature mentoring event where participants will rotate through rapid, one-on-one conversations with professionals across various levels.
JOIN US IN ORLANDO
This year’s Annual Fall Meeting promises valuable learning, leadership development, and community-building. We can’t wait to see housing professionals from across the state come together to engage, share, and grow.
If you have questions about registration, hotel booking, or proposals, feel free to contact us at conferencesupport@floridahousingofficers.org and executiveboard@floridahousingofficers.org.
