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SMD - Technology Practice - Orlando

Leadership
Summit 2026

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Departs
Sat 11 Apr
SYD to DFW 12:00PM
Returns
~Sat 19 Apr
DFW to SYD home
Hotel
JW Marriott
Grande Lakes, Orlando
Conference
13-16 Apr
4 days - Orlando
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Overview
Schedule
Packing
Weather
Group Notes
Tips
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Trip at a Glance

7
Nights Away
4
Conf. Days
28+
Sessions
SAT 11 APRDeparture
QANTAS - QF0007
SYD
Sydney
DFW
Dallas
12:00 PM AESTDeparts Sydney
~16 hrsvia Dallas to Orlando
FRI 17 APRReturn
QANTAS - QF4522
MCO
Orlando
DFW
Dallas
7:14 PM EDTDeparts Orlando
9:14 AM AESTSydney ref
QANTAS - QF0008
DFW
Dallas
SYD
Sydney
9:55 PM CDTDeparts Dallas
Arrives ~Sat 19 Apr
ACCOMMODATION
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando FL 32837
+1 (407) 206-2300
11-17 Apr
Booking Pending
Kelly Henney
Key Sessions
🎯
New SMD Orientation
Mon 13 - 1PM EDT - Mediterranean 1 and 2
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Winning AI Engagements in 2026
Mon 13 - 4PM EDT
🇦🇺
Australia Regional Meeting
Tue 14 - 4:40PM EDT - Cordova 5 and 6
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Experts Exchange Lunch
Tue 14 - 1PM EDT - Survey required
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Full Schedule

All times in local Orlando (EDT) with Sydney reference. Tap any event to add a private note.

SAT 11Departure
12:00PM
SYD time
Depart Sydney - QF0007
Sydney Airport to Dallas DFW
QANTAS QF0007
All day
Transit
Long-haul transit SYD to DFW to MCO
~16-18 hrs total travel
Connect to Orlando
SUN 12Arrival - Orlando
8:00AM
10PM AEST
Breakfast - Early Arrivals
Citrus Garden
BREAKFAST
✓
Mark attended
All day
Check-in
Check in - JW Marriott Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway
ACCOMMODATION
MON 13Conference Day 1
7:00AM
9PM AEST
Breakfast
Valencia Lawn and Terrace
BREAKFAST
✓
Mark attended
8:30AM
10:30PM AEST
Plenary Session
Palazzo Ballroom
PLENARY
✓
Mark attended
1:00PM
3AM AEST
New SMD Orientation
Mediterranean 1 and 2
ORIENTATION - KEY
✓
Mark attended
~2:00PM
~4AM AEST
Next-Gen SMD Rainmaker Workshop
TBC - check conference app
WORKSHOP
✓
Mark attended
4:00PM
6AM AEST
Winning AI Engagements in 2026
TBC - check conference app
AI SESSION - KEY
✓
Mark attended
5:00PM
7AM AEST
Masters Watch Party
Mediterranean Porte Cochere
SOCIAL
✓
Mark attended
6:00PM
8AM AEST
Welcome Dinner
Fairways (TBC)
DINNER
✓
Mark attended
TUE 14Conference Day 2
7:00AM
9PM AEST
Breakfast
Mediterranean Porte Cochere
BREAKFAST
✓
Mark attended
8:30AM
10:30PM AEST
Technology Segment Meeting
Cordova 2
SEGMENT MTG
✓
Mark attended
1:00PM
3AM AEST
Experts Exchange Lunch (Sessions 1-3)
Locations in conference app
Must complete Experts Exchange Survey first
LUNCH AND SESSIONS
✓
Mark attended
3:15PM
5:15AM AEST
Plenary Session
Palazzo Ballroom
PLENARY
✓
Mark attended
4:40PM
6:40AM AEST
Australia Regional Meeting
Cordova 5 and 6
REGIONAL - KEY
✓
Mark attended
6:30PM
8:30AM AEST
Technology Segment Dinner
Vitale Terrace
DINNER
✓
Mark attended
WED 15Conference Day 3
7:00AM
9PM AEST
Breakfast
Valencia Lawn and Terrace
BREAKFAST
✓
Mark attended
10:00AM
12AM AEST
Technology Breakout Sessions 1 2 3
Cordova rooms (various)
BREAKOUTS
✓
Mark attended
3:00PM
5AM AEST
Plenary Session
Palazzo Ballroom
PLENARY
✓
Mark attended
6:00PM
8AM AEST
Closing Dinner
Valencia Lawn
CLOSING DINNER
✓
Mark attended
THU 16Conference Day 4
7:00AM
9PM AEST
Breakfast
TBC - conference app
BREAKFAST
✓
Mark attended
10:00AM
12AM AEST
Technology Breakout Sessions 1 and 2
Cordova 1 and Cordova 3
BREAKOUTS
✓
Mark attended
FRI 17Departure - Home
7:14PM
9:14AM AEST
Depart Orlando - QF4522
MCO to Dallas DFW
QANTAS QF4522
9:55PM CDT
12:55PM AEST
Depart Dallas - QF0008
DFW to Sydney SYD
Homeward bound!
QANTAS QF0008
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Orlando April: 26-28 degrees C, humid, afternoon storms. Indoor sessions freezing - bring a layer.
📄Documents and ID
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Passport (valid 6+ months)
✓
ESTA / US visa
✓
QF0007 boarding pass - SYD to DFW
✓
QF4522 boarding pass - MCO to DFW
✓
QF0008 boarding pass - DFW to SYD
✓
JW Marriott booking confirmation
Pending - confirm before departure
✓
Conference registration
✓
Travel insurance documents
👔Business and Conference Attire
0/12
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✓
Business blazer / suit jacket x2
Sessions and dinners
✓
Smart trousers x3
✓
Business blouses / shirts x4
✓
Business dress (Welcome Dinner)
✓
Smart dress (Technology Segment Dinner)
✓
Heels or smart flats x2
✓
Comfortable walking shoes
✓
Light cardigan / wrap
US conference AC is brutal - carry every day
✓
Casual outfit (travel days)
✓
Sleepwear
✓
Underwear x8
✓
Socks x6 pairs
💻Tech and Work
0/10
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✓
Laptop and charger
✓
iPhone and cable
✓
US power adapter (flat 2-3 pin Type A/B)
✓
Power bank
✓
AirPods / noise-cancelling headphones
✓
Business cards
✓
Notebook and pen
✓
USB-C hub / dongle
✓
Apple Watch charger
✓
Conference app and Experts Exchange Survey done
Required for Experts Exchange Lunch on Tue
🧼Toiletries and Health
0/12
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✓
Skincare routine (travel sizes)
✓
Shampoo and conditioner
✓
Toothbrush and toothpaste
✓
SPF50 sunscreen
Outdoor dinners - Valencia Lawn, Vitale Terrace
✓
Insect repellent (Florida dusk)
✓
Deodorant
✓
Makeup and remover
✓
Paracetamol / ibuprofen
✓
Melatonin for jet lag
14-hour time difference
✓
Antihistamines
✓
Prescription medications (14+ day supply)
✓
Hand cream
💺Long-Haul Comfort
0/7
▼
✓
Travel neck pillow
✓
Sleep mask
✓
Compression socks
16+ hour flight - DVT prevention
✓
Refillable water bottle
✓
Travel snacks
✓
Downloaded shows and reading
✓
Zip-lock bag for 100ml liquids
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Orlando Weather

Orlando, Florida - April 13-17, 2026
Warm and Partly Cloudy
27°
Celsius - Humidity ~70%
⛅
Sat
🌤
28°
18°
Sun
☀️
29°
19°
Mon
⛅
27°
20°
Tue
🌦
26°
19°
Wed
⛈
25°
20°
Thu
🌤
27°
19°
Fri
☀️
28°
19°
What to expect
☀️Hot outdoors - Valencia Lawn, Vitale Terrace, Fairways all alfresco. SPF50 every morning.
❄️Freezing indoors - Palazzo Ballroom and Cordova rooms. Wrap or cardigan every day.
⛈Afternoon storms - sunny AM, brief storm 3-5PM, clears fast. Keep umbrella handy.
💧70% humidity - blowout will not survive a full outdoor day.
🟫Mosquitoes at dusk - bug spray for Welcome Dinner and Watch Party.
Live Clocks
Sydney (AEST)
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UTC +10
Orlando (EDT)
--:--
UTC -4
Orlando is 14 hours behind Sydney
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Tips

🤖
AI Engagements Session - Mon 4PM
Maps directly to Defensible Governance. Come armed with the ISO 42001 gap framing - management system vs client deployment governance architecture.
🇦🇺
Australia Regional Meeting - Tue 4:40PM
The room for Aus numbers and pipeline story. The de-identified $43M 3-year portfolio is your currency - the delta between prior book and current numbers is the growth narrative.
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Experts Exchange Lunch - Survey Required
Complete the Experts Exchange Survey before Tuesday. Download the conference app on arrival Sunday and confirm Sessions 1-3 selection.
🤝
SMD Orientation - Mon 1PM
First formal leadership touchpoint. Positioning: IGP&S, Defensible Governance, Australia practice build. Sophie Ross context; Michael Spadea ISO 42001 thread.
🌎
Jet Lag Strategy (14-hr jump)
Set phone to EDT before boarding in Sydney. Melatonin at 10PM local on arrival night. Get outdoor daylight Sunday morning regardless of how you feel.
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Expenses and Currency
USD cash for tips - 18-20% restaurants, $1-2 per bag bellhop. Keep all receipts. Notify bank before travel.
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Getting Around
JW Marriott Grande Lakes is resort-isolated. Uber/Lyft work well. MCO about 20 mins. All conference sessions on-site.
Useful Numbers
JW Marriott Grande Lakes
+1 (407) 206-2300
🏠
Qantas (US)
1-800-227-4500
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Emergency / Aus Embassy
911 - +1 202 797 3000
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