Resilience by Design: How Technology Powers Storm Response

As South Florida enters another hurricane season, technology has become one of the most powerful tools for protecting communities, restoring critical infrastructure, and accelerating disaster recovery. Join South Florida Tech Hub and FPL/NextEra Energy for an exclusive executive briefing exploring how innovation is transforming storm preparedness and response.

Hosted at FPL’s IT Operations Center, this private gathering will provide an inside look at the people, technologies, and strategies that enable one of the nation’s most resilient electric utilities to prepare for and respond to major weather events.

The evening will feature:

- Storm Preparedness Overview with Kate Cotner, Director of Community Engagement, FPL, highlighting how FPL prepares for hurricane season and engages communities before, during, and after storms.

- Technology Demonstration with Jason Price, IT Technology Manager - Innovation, NextEra Energy, showcasing the advanced technologies used for storm damage assessment, restoration planning, and operational decision-making.

- Executive Panel Discussion, moderated by Michael Mittleman, former VP of IT for FPL, featuring Kate Cotner, Jason Price, and Istvan Kereszy, CEO of Fire Neural Network. Together, they’ll discuss how digital innovation, AI, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration are reshaping utility operations and disaster resilience.

Designed for senior technology, business, government, and community leaders, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the world’s most technologically advanced energy companies while connecting with fellow executives across South Florida’s innovation ecosystem.

Light refreshments will be provided. DUE TO SECURITY CONSTRAINTS, WALK-UPS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE