JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - TelAve -- Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital proudly announces the 2026-27 Florida Forum Speaker Series schedule, featuring tennis icon Venus Williams, former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, and renowned political strategists David Axelrod and Karl Rove. The Florida Forum Speaker Series event dates are:

• Oct. 12, 2026 – Venus Williams, Tennis Champion, Entrepreneur and Equality Advocate, Presented by Florida Blue. Venus Williams is a tennis champion, entrepreneur, author, and cultural icon whose achievements include seven Grand Slam singles titles, five Wimbledon championships, and four Olympic gold medals. Off the court, she leads ventures across design, health, and wellness, while championing equality and leveling the playing field for athletes.  
• Feb. 2, 2027 – Mike Massimino, Former NASA Astronaut, Author and Professor, Presented by Landstar. From overcoming repeated setbacks to becoming one of NASA's most celebrated astronauts, Mike Massimino's journey is a testament to perseverance and innovation. A veteran of two space shuttle missions and the last person to work inside the Hubble Space Telescope, Massimino shares lessons on teamwork, resilience and achieving the seemingly impossible.
• April 7, 2027 – David Axelrod and Karl Rove, Political Strategists and Commentators, Presented by The Claxton Bank. Representing two of the most influential minds in modern American politics, David Axelrod and Karl Rove offer a unique bipartisan perspective on leadership, public policy and the forces shaping our nation's future. Their conversation promises thoughtful insights into the challenges and opportunities facing America today.

All Florida Forum events begin at 7 p.m. at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Florida Forum subscriptions and sponsorship opportunities are available at TheFloridaForum.com. Individual speaker tickets, if available, will be released during the week of each event. The series is made possible by partners and generous sponsors Florida Blue, Landstar, and The Claxton Bank. This year's Florida Forum Speaker Series co-chairs are Kelly Novak, Joni Poitier, and Deena Wallace.

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"The Florida Forum has always been about bringing extraordinary voices and ideas to our community while supporting the life-changing work of Wolfson Children's Hospital," said Chris Hieb, president of The Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital. "This year's speakers have each challenged limits, inspired progress and transformed the world around them. Their stories remind us that when we believe in what's possible, we can create meaningful change for generations to come."

For more information, visit https://womensboardwch.com.