Climate Adaptation Center events focus on Florida's climate challenges

Our events provide unique opportunities to bridge the gap between the latest scientific research and public sector understanding of Florida’s changing climate.

The cornerstone of our events program is the annual Florida Climate Conference, featuring a projection of the climate challenges Florida is likely to face in the future. CAC events are very popular — don’t miss the next one!

The 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast Day

The Suncoast’s most trusted hurricane outlook

Hurricane season can change lives in a matter of hours. That is why preparation starts long before the first storm forms.

The Climate Adaptation Center invites you to attend Hurricane Season Forecast Day, where the official 2026 hurricane season forecast for the Suncoast will be unveiled. This is the only forecast developed specifically for Southwest Florida, built around the unique risks our coastal communities face.

With a proven track record of accuracy, the Climate Adaptation Center’s hurricane outlook has become one of the most trusted seasonal forecasts in the nation. If you live, work, or own property along Florida’s Gulf Coast, this is the forecast that matters most.

This event will walk attendees through what happened during the 2025 hurricane season, what lessons were learned, and how those lessons shape expectations for the season ahead. Experts will also provide guidance on insurance, resilience planning, and practical steps residents can take now to better prepare for the storms of tomorrow.

The program will conclude with the official 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast, presented by CAC CEO Bob Bunting, along with recommended preparations for homes, businesses, and communities across the Suncoast.

Whether you are a homeowner, business leader, local official, or simply someone who wants to better understand the risks ahead, this event provides critical insight into the season before it begins.

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Event agenda

Focus: Southwest Florida

8:30 a.m. Registration and check-in
9:00 a.m. Opening remarks – Bob Bunting, CEO, Climate Adaptation Center
9:10 a.m. Review of the 2025 hurricane season and lessons learned
9:40 a.m. Audience Q and A
10:00 a.m. Hurricane insurance review
10:30 a.m. Audience Q and A
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. What resilience looks like from a world-class engineer
11:30 a.m. Audience Q and A
11:45 a.m. Forecast for the 2026 hurricane season and recommended preparations – Bob Bunting, CEO, CAC
12:15 p.m. Audience Q and A
12:30 p.m. Adjourn

Join us

Join us Thursday, April 23 as the Climate Adaptation Center releases the official 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast for the Suncoast. Learn what to expect, what risks are emerging, and what actions you should take now to protect your home, family, and business.

This is the forecast you can count on, and the one designed specifically for our region.

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More Climate Adaptation Center events in the coming months!The 6th Annual CAC Florida Climate Conference: Climate and the Living Laboratory

Bayfront Park
On November 12, 2026 we will host the 6th Annual CAC Florida Climate Conference: Climate and the Living Laboratory. The conference will be held at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee Campus, in the Selby Auditorium. The conference will run from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm. The day will include a catered outdoor lunch on the beautiful campus law as well as ample refreshments and breaks to keep you fresh.
This year’s conference will include plenty of time to mingle and connect with the people who are making the Living Laboratory a reality.
Join us and see how the Living Laboratory for Climate Adaptation will create a resilient Suncoast and learn how you can be a crucial part of this Next Logical Step In Climate Resilience!