Florida WritersCon 2025 Schedule

October 17 to 19, 2025 • Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

Friday, October 17

 
11:00 AM–5:00 PM Check-in: Pick Up Your Badge
12:45 PM1:45 PM Workshops
1:45 PM2:00 PM Networking Break
2:00 PM5:00  PM Writers Connect (Thoughtful Networking)
Guided activities designed to encourage
authentic connection and inspire a sense of fun!
5:00 PM5:30 PM Networking Break
5:30 PM–7:30 PM Mixer & Buffet Dinner

Saturday, October 18

 
 7:30 AM6:30 PM Check-in: Pick Up Your Badge
(Desk closed 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
 7:30 AM9:00 AM Breakfast
Welcome Address
Your FWA Member Benefits
 9:00 AM9:15 AM Networking Break
 9:15 AM10:15 AM Workshops
 10:15 AM10:30 AM Networking Break
 10:30 AM11:30 AM Workshops
11:30 AM–12:00 PM Networking Break
12:00 PM1:30 PM Lunch 
Kristen Arnett, Keynote Address
 1:30 PM1:45 PM Networking Break
 1:45 PM2:30 PM Kristen Arnett Book signing
2:30 PM2:45 PM Networking Break
2:45 PM3:45 PM Workshops
 3:45 PM4:00 PM Networking Break
 4:00 PM5:00 PM Workshops
 5:00 PM5:30 PM Networking Break
 5:30 PM6:45 PM RPLA Mixer
Hors D'oeuvres & Champagne Pour
7:00 PM–10:00 PM RPLA Banquet & Awards Ceremony

 Sunday, October 19

 
 7:30 AM9:00 AM  Breakfast
 9:00 AM9:15 AM Networking Break
 9:15 AM11:30 AM Coming Soon! 
We're finalizing the details on a special Sunday experience!
Keep your eyes open, we'll announce it soon. 
11:30 AM12:00  PM Farewell Address
Collection 2026 announcement


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