What: The Central Florida Pledge Leaders Summit
When: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Media access begins at 11:00 AM. Advance media registration required.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, DeVos Family Room, Orlando
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – More than 200 local leaders from business, faith communities, education, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector will gather tomorrow for an invitation-only event marking the launch of Year Three of The Central Florida Pledge.
Founded in 2023, The Central Florida Pledge has grown to more than 5,000 individuals and organizations, making it one of the region’s largest cross-sector civic commitments. Signers commit to dignity, respect, and remaining connected, especially when disagreements run deep. Learn more at centralfloridapledge.com and youtube.com/@centralfloridapledge.
Unlike most civic gatherings, this summit is not organized around politics or policy positions. Instead, it centers on how leaders engage one another in moments of disagreement. Participants represent diverse political, religious, and personal perspectives and rarely occupy the same space.
Initiated by philanthropist Alan Ginsburg and guided by longtime pastor and bridge builder Dr. Joel C. Hunter, The Central Florida Pledge is not focused on policy positions or political outcomes. Dr. Hunter previously served with the Bush Administration’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and later as a spiritual advisor to President Obama.
“The goal is not to eliminate disagreement, but to model what disagreement looks like when dignity and respect are non-negotiable,” said Dr. Hunter.
Adding a global perspective, leaders from Northern Ireland who played key roles in the peace process will share lessons from decades of division, reconciliation, and bridge building. Their insights will focus on how communities can move from entrenched conflict toward durable peace and shared civic life.
Featured leaders available for interview:
- Alan Ginsburg, Founder, Central Florida Pledge
- Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Chairman and longtime national faith leader
- Central Florida’s leaders and influential community members
Visuals for TV and digital:
- Leaders from opposing viewpoints seated together in conversation
- Presentation of the Second Annual Central Florida Pledge Awards, honoring Civic, Service, Education, Faith, and Student Leader of the Year
Media Contact:
Rob Andrescik
rob@mediablanket.com
407-900-9496
/PRNewswire — February 11, 2026/
SOURCE The Central Florida Pledge
