About the event
Join us on December 9th, 10th and 11th for the 2026 Orlando Strong Symposium.
The Orlando Strong Symposium brings together hundreds of progressive movement leaders, organizers, activists, strategists, lawmakers, healers, artists, educators, students, and philanthropists from across the State of Florida and the nation for multiple days of connection, strategy, and movement-building.
Following the Symposium, join us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Contigo Fund, as we honor the local community champions who are building a stronger and more just future for all Floridians during our annual Contigo Ball!
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Dates
Dec 09, 2026 · 6:00 PM - Dec 11, 2026 · 11:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Parking instructions
ORLANDO STRONG SYMPOSIUM
December 10 & 11
Eola View
150 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
Downtown garage parking is included with symposium registration. Contigo Fund will provide parking passes and detailed instructions to registered attendees before the event, including the designated garage, entrance location, and how to use your pass.
Please follow those instructions when choosing where to park, as the passes will apply to the designated garage.
CONTIGO FUND BALL
December 11
Lake Mary Events Center
260 N. Country Club Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746
On-site parking is available at Lake Mary Events Center. Please follow event signage and staff directions upon arrival.
If you need accessible parking or assistance with arrival and drop-off, please email info@ before the event.
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Health & safety
We want everyone to feel welcome and supported throughout the Orlando Strong Symposium and The Contigo Ball.
• If You Feel Unwell: Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness. Contact info@ if you need assistance transferring your ticket.
• Masks: Guests are welcome to wear masks. Please respect each person’s choices and health needs.
• Accessibility & Dietary Needs: Share accommodation requests and dietary restrictions during registration or email info@ in advance. Our team will follow up to coordinate available support.
• Community Care: Respect personal boundaries and ask before initiating physical contact or taking close-up photos of other guests.
• Concerns or Assistance: If you experience or witness harassment, discrimination, unsafe behavior, or a medical concern, notify an event staff member immediately. Call 911 in an emergency.
Additional arrival and safety information will be shared with registered attendees before the event.
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Tickets
Price: $30.00-250.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes
Student and Limited Income
$30.00
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
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Ticket redeem location
Multiple venues: Eola View, Orlando
and Lake Mary Events Center, Lake Mary. See ticket details.
and Lake Mary Events Center, Lake Mary. See ticket details.
Ticket date & time
Dec 10, 2026 8:00 am - Dec 11, 2026 11:00 pm EST
Sale end date
December 11th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST
Description
Reduced-price registration for students and people experiencing financial hardship.
Includes admission for one person to both days of the Orlando Strong Symposium on December 10 and 11, 2026, and the Contigo Ball, on December 11.
SYMPOSIUM
Eola View
150 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
Downtown parking is included. Parking passes and instructions will be provided before the event.
CONTIGO BALL
December 11 | 6–11 p.m.
Lake Mary Events Center
260 N. Country Club Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746
On-site parking is available.
This registration includes both events. You do not need to purchase an additional ball ticket.
Individual Registration | Symposium + Contigo Ball
$100.00
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
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Choose time slots for the selected tickets to continue
Ticket redeem location
Multiple venues: Eola View, Orlando
and Lake Mary Events Center, Lake Mary. See ticket details.
and Lake Mary Events Center, Lake Mary. See ticket details.
Ticket date & time
Dec 10, 2026 8:00 am - Dec 11, 2026 11:00 pm EST
Sale end date
December 11th, 2026 at 11:00 pm EST
Description
Includes admission for one person to both days of the Orlando Strong Symposium on December 10 and 11, 2026, and the Contigo Fund Ball, on December 11.
SYMPOSIUM
Eola View
150 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
Downtown parking is included. Parking passes and instructions will be provided before the event.
SOMOS MAR: CONTIGO FUND BALL
December 11 | 6–11 p.m.
Lake Mary Events Center
260 N. Country Club Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746
On-site parking is available.
This registration includes both events. You do not need to purchase an additional ball ticket.
Angel Registration | Symposium + Sponsored Registration
$200.00
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
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Choose time slots for the selected tickets to continue
Ticket redeem location
Eola View, 150 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32801
Orlando, FL 32801
Ticket date & time
Dec 10, 2026 8:00 am - Dec 11, 2026 11:00 pm EST
Sale end date
December 11th, 2026 at 11:00 pm EST
Description
Attend the symposium and help someone else participate.
Includes your admission to both days of the Orlando Strong Symposium on December 10 and 11, 2026, and sponsors one full-cost symposium registration for an LGBTQ+ grassroots leader, young person, or community advocate.
This purchase provides one admission for you. Contigo Fund will coordinate the sponsored registration separately.
Downtown parking is included, with parking passes and instructions provided before the event. Admission to the Contigo Fund Ball, is not included.
Funder Registration | Symposium + Contigo Ball
$250.00
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
View more
Choose time slots for the selected tickets to continue
Ticket redeem location
Multiple venues: Eola View, Orlando
and Lake Mary Events Center, Lake Mary. See ticket details.
and Lake Mary Events Center, Lake Mary. See ticket details.
Ticket date & time
Dec 10, 2026 8:00 am - Dec 11, 2026 11:00 pm EST
Sale end date
December 11th, 2026 at 11:00 pm EST
Description
For individuals working within grantmaking or philanthropic institutions.
Includes admission for one person to both days of the Orlando Strong Symposium and Somos Mar, the Contigo Fund Ball.
ORLANDO STRONG SYMPOSIUM
December 10 & 11, 2026
Eola View
150 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
Downtown parking is included. Parking passes and instructions will be provided before the event.
CONTIGO FUND BALL
December 11, 2026 | 6–11 p.m.
Lake Mary Events Center
260 N. Country Club Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746
On-site parking is available.
This registration includes both events. You do not need to purchase an additional ball ticket.
Terms & Conditions
• Ticket Sales: All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued unless the event is canceled by Contigo Fund.
• Ticket Transfers: If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another guest. Please email joel@ before the event so we can update the registration.
• Admission: Your ticket provides admission only to the events listed in its description. The Orlando Strong Symposium, receptions and the Contigo Fund Ball, take place at separate venues.
• Attire: Comfortable attire is welcome for the symposium. For The Contigo Ball, we encourage festive, creative attire inspired by water, with blues, silver, and ocean tones. The theme is an invitation to express yourself, not a dress requirement.
• Alcohol Service: Alcoholic beverages, where offered, will be served only to guests age 21 and older with valid identification.
• Community Conduct: All guests are expected to treat one another with respect. Harassment, discrimination, threats, and disruptive or unsafe behavior will not be tolerated. Contigo Fund reserves the right to remove guests whose conduct compromises the safety of others.
• Photography & Video: Photography and video recording will take place during the events and may be used by Contigo Fund for communications, promotional, and archival purposes. If you have concerns about being photographed or recorded, please contact us before the event and notify the registration team when you arrive.
• Accessibility: Please share accommodation requests during registration or email info@ as early as possible so we can coordinate support.
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