Urban Landscape Summit
Uniting research, policy and partnerships to build resilient, sustainable Florida communities.
2026 Urban Landscape Summit
April 21-22, 2026
University of Florida Research and Academic Center – Lake Nona
Lake Nona Medical City, Orlando
Rooted in Reality: Practical Solutions for Changing Urban Landscapes
The Urban Landscape Summit brings together leading experts, scientists, industry professionals, state agencies and utility providers to discuss Florida’s landscape challenges and build resilient, sustainable communities.
The 2026 summit will be two days of focused discussion on Florida’s evolving landscape and urban development issues. Topics will include the future of water governance, population growth and the impact on water supply, turf’s place in a resilient landscape, urban heat management and more. External partners will present on the challenges facing their industry, agencies and all of Florida to conserve water. Discussion panels will feature developers, builders and water management professionals about the future of Florida water.
The summit is held every two years. Join other IFAS researchers, community developers, landscape architects, government agencies and many others in 2026 as we explore how to build resiliency through water conservation.
Accommodations
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona
13700 Boggy Creek Rd.
Orlando, Florida 32824
The Landscape Summit has a block of special-rated rooms at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona. These will fill quickly. Reserve a block-rate room only through the button link below.
Questions about the summit? Please contact:
Rebecca Clapp, Communications Manager
Center for Land Use Efficiency (CLUE)
Office: 352-273-4511
rmclapp@ufl.edu
2024 Summit
See the 2024 Urban Landscape Summit agenda (PDF)
You can find all of the 2024 Urban Landscape Summit presentations online as a playlist on our YouTube channel.