Space Coast Leadership Experience
Join the Florida League of Mayors on April 23–24, 2026, for a unique Regional Roundtable experience on Florida’s Space Coast. This special gathering will combine meaningful leadership conversations with an exclusive look at one of the nation’s most iconic centers of innovation and exploration.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow Mayors while experiencing the history and future of America’s space program through a guided visit to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and surrounding historic sites.
These events are open to all Florida Mayors (both FLM members and nonmembers), and you may bring 1 guest.
Your Vice/Deputy Mayor is also invited; please encourage them to participate and they can also bring 1 guest.
Important Logistics
Registration Deadline: April 3, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Cape Canaveral Space Center Experience
Meeting Location:
Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum
191 Museum Circle, Cape Canaveral, FL 32925
Attire – Business Casual
Arrival begins at 9:00 a.m., where attendees may explore the museum at their leisure before departing for the Kennedy Space Center tour.
Transportation to Cape Canaveral Space Center:
A chartered bus will depart promptly at 9:45 a.m. from the museum. Participants will leave their vehicles parked at the museum during the tour.
RSVP Deadline for Space Force Tour: Friday, April 3, 2026. Due to federal security requirements, no additions can be made to the Space Force Tour after this date.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rising Tide Tap & Table Restaurant
523 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Dinner
6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Time Out Sports Grille
607 Florida Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922
Attire – Casual
Friday Morning Programming
Friday, April 24, 2026
Breakfast Meeting
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Location:
Cape Canaveral Community Center
2nd Floor
7920 Orange Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Attire – Business Casual
Suggested Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral near Cocoa Beach
150 Imperial Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Please note that there is no official room block for this event. Attendees are welcome to reserve rooms at this property or secure accommodations at another hotel of their choice.