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    Florida Creativity Conference 2026 Innovate

    The Florida Creativity Conference (FLCC), a high-energy gathering of individuals interested in how creative thinking, problem solving and innovation can change the world! FLCC is a program of the Creative Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization known for the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI), the longest running global creativity conference in the world.

    The 23rd annual FLCC is happening March 11 – 14, 2026, at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida and we are expecting over 100 participants spanning sectors such as education, business, nonprofit, government, and the creative industries. FLCC is a vibrant, welcoming experience where people from all backgrounds come together to explore new ideas, stretch their thinking, and learn tools they can apply in work, life, and everything in between. Whether it’s helping educators discover new ways to reach students, giving professionals creative tools to lead more effectively, or helping individuals unlock personal growth—FLCC is about real impact.

    This year’s theme—Innovate—takes center stage as we transform our environment into “The Innovation Lab,” a hands-on, collaborative environment where creativity comes alive. Participants will step into a living laboratory—mixing, tinkering, prototyping, and cross-pollinating across disciplines, all with creative problem solving at the core. Together, we’ll step into a space where curiosity is the catalyst, creativity the method, and innovation the outcome. 

    At the heart of FLCC are two immersive core workshops: Foundations of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) and Creative Problem Solving Tools. These workshops feature the FourSight Thinking Profile, a powerful tool to help participants understand how they (and others) approach challenges. This insight fosters stronger collaboration and more efficient problem-solving. Held in tandem with the core workshops are 90 minute breakout sessions led by renowned leaders and innovators from around the globe, offering diverse perspectives and actionable insights. All conference participants are invited to several large group sessions that include engaging keynotes, interactive innovation sessions and a powerful reflection session that gives participants a chance to synthesize their learning and create a plan for their next steps.

    Held at the inspiring Ringling College of Art and Design, the conference offers a seamless, immersive experience. All workshops, sessions, meals, and networking take place in one centralized building, making it easy to stay connected and engaged. 

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    Testimonials from 2025 FLCC Attendees

    “If you want to enhance your ability to think differently, generate ideas, and solve challenges in new ways, while connecting with authentic fun people looking for the same thing, then the Florida Creativity Conference is for you.”
    – Jaime Saeger, President, Changemaker Marketing

    FLCC 2025 was an inspiring, eye opening experience — like jet fuel for my creativity. It’s a place to come to be around incredibly smart and humble people who see the best in the world. I came from the other side of the world and I found my people! I highly recommend it to any creative looking to supercharge their impact.
    – Dr. Marion Piper, Creativity Coach

    Partners & Sponsors

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    Example of Bio #1: Marcia Berkey

    Marcia after many years of teaching at traditional universities and corporate training, now teaches full time online in the IT department for South University. She has a wonderful time living and learning and applying the many concepts learned from everywhere. She has presented a variety of e-Creativity sessions for both education and business. Marcia also consults on Word, PowerPoint, Access databases, and Excel spreadsheets.

    Example of Bio #2: Jane Goldwasser

    Jane Goldwasser is President of New Directions Consulting, Inc. a qualitative research company specializing in new product development. In her spare time, she is on the Board of Directors of a newly re-aligned Girl Scout Council and chairs both their Fund Development and Board Development committees. She is a CPSI alum who, having completed the Integrating Creative Leadership program, has put it to work in leading both PACE sessions and in working with CPSI Youthwise™.

    Example of Bio #3: Art Emrich

    Art is certified as a Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP and Hypnosis by the 4 major hypnosis organizations in the US. His practice includes (a) medical referral clients who experience distress not relieved by traditional treatment, (b) the mental game of sports success (such as tennis, golf, and baseball), (c) academic excellence for peak performance in study and testing, and (d) enabling creative solutions for the challenges of life. Art is the HEAD Coach and Founder of U-Solutions LLC in Sarasota (the “U” stands for unconscious, where the most creative solutions reside).

     

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    Example of Workshop Description #1: Christine Alexander

    Join Chris for a day of exploration through improvisation and theater games…no acting experience required! In this safe, small group setting, you will have opportunities to be both on the stage and in the audience. Through the experiences, discussion, and your reflections, you will find new insights into communication, relationships, and yourself. This is a wonderful opportunity to allow your inner voices to speak to you and to discover the possibilities that come from living in the NOW.

    Example of Workshop Description #2: Jane Goldwasser

    This is a workshop for people who have dreamed of starting a business, solving one of society’s great problems, or pursuing any dream that has remained elusive for years. Often the biggest challenge to undertaking an audacious, wonderful goal is leaving the security of the known to go out into uncharted territory. If you have such a dream, join Jane Goldwasser for a day-long opportunity to translate this wish into a detailed plan for action. Use Jane’s D.A.R.E. model – D. (Decide), A. (Analyze), R. (Reality Check), E. (Execute).

    Example of Workshop Description #3: Ann Bracken

    Do you find yourself saying you don’t have enough time? You can’t squeeze in enough space for fun or creativity? What if you could make time expand or contract at will? In this workshop, based on the book Creating Time by Marney Makridakis, you will use journaling to kick-start your ideas and create an art-inspired time-tool to help you flip your day so that you and time can become partners in your creative work.

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    Example of Learning Outcomes #1: Christine Alexander

    1. Participate in a variety of Improv exercises and theater games
    2. Take time to reflect and discus experiences and insights
    3. Identify strategies to improve communication
    4. Make connections between ‘play-acting’ and one’s real world POSSIBLE

    Example of Learning Outcomes #2: Jane Goldwasser

    1. Translate a dream into a major goal
    2. Develop a plan to realize this goal
    3. Learn to move beyond stumbling blocks

    Example of Learning Outcomes #3: Ann Bracken

    1. Identify and describe your relationship to time for creative pursuits
    2. Use a series of structured journaling and visual-arts prompts to identify problems and brainstorm solutions
    3. Pair-share solutions
    4. Create an arts-based clock-face reflect new relationship to time
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    Example of Possible Applications #1: Christine Alexander

    1. Add new improv exercises and theater games to teaching, group facilitation or training
    2. Build on the insights gained in the workshop through continued reflection
    3. Discover a passion for the stage and become involved in community theater or beyond

    Example of Possible Applications #2: Jane Goldwasser

    1. Implement the plan for action and achieve a major goal
    2. Apply the D.A.R.E. planning tools to other goals

    Example of Possible Applications #3: Ann Bracken

    1. Make effective use of reconfiguring time to accomplish important tasks (prof/self)
    2. Use art as a means of goal-setting and track progress in achieving goals (self/prof)
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    Example of Possible Applications #1: Christine Alexander

    1. Add new improv exercises and theater games to teaching, group facilitation or training
    2. Build on the insights gained in the workshop through continued reflection
    3. Discover a passion for the stage and become involved in community theater or beyond

    Example of Possible Applications #2: Jane Goldwasser

    1. Implement the plan for action and achieve a major goal
    2. Apply the D.A.R.E. planning tools to other goals

    Example of Possible Applications #3: Ann Bracken

    1. Make effective use of reconfiguring time to accomplish important tasks (prof/self)
    2. Use art as a means of goal-setting and track progress in achieving goals (self/prof)
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