First Class to World Class
An immersive experience to inspire and mobilize Jacksonville toward a world-class future.
November 3-4, 2025
From First-Class to World-Class
An immersive experience to connect, inspire, and mobilize Jacksonville toward a world-class future by 2032.
Join us November 3-4, 2025
Where Jacksonville’s Next Chapter Begins
Hosted by the Jacksonville Civic Council, Jax365 is a two-day immersive experience launching the movement of First Class to World Class.
You’ll join our city’s foremost business and civic leaders as the inaugural group redefining Jacksonville as a world-class destination of choice for families, individuals, graduates, and businesses alike.
Jax365 will feature a keynote speaker, immersive sessions, and exclusive venues setting the stage for bold ideas and collaboration. Together, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of who we are as a city, where we stand today, where we aspire to go—and how to get there.
Where leadership aligns, commitments take hold, and Jacksonville’s next chapter begins—365 days a year.
80 Leaders
Connect with business and civic CEOs and senior leaders
2 Days
High-impact sessions, hands-on workshops, and citywide experiences
100% Action
All Crew, No Passengers
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Our City's Reality
Reset what you think you know. Explore Jacksonville’s identity through performance data, national rankings, and local sentiment—where we shine, and where we must grow.
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World Class, Already
Spotlight breakthroughs already happening in innovation, human capital and quality of life—proof that world-class potential is alive and accelerating in Jacksonville.
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Where Leadership Aligns
Connect with up to 80 CEOs and senior leaders across sectors. Here, decision-makers build trust, clarity, and collective resolve.
The Future We’re Activating
Jax365 is an initiative of the Jacksonville Civic Council, rooted in the Council’s 2022 strategic plan and vision. The Civic Council’s vision is for Jacksonville to be a world-class destination of choice for individuals, families, businesses, and graduates.
The Launch
Jax365 is crafted for leaders ready to think big, move boldly, and drive measurable change.
Over two days, participants will engage in an immersive blend of data, storytelling, peer learning, and local pride — all intentionally sequenced to spark new thinking, unlock collaboration, and fuel Jacksonville’s journey from First Class to World Class.
While session details are still being confirmed, the outline below highlights key themes you can expect to explore. This draft agenda will be updated as plans are finalized.
Day One
November 3, 2025
Part 1: Ready for World-Class
Level Set. Align. See Clearly.
The path forward begins with a clear view of where we are today. Through immersive site visits, local storytelling, and an honest look at the data, we’ll level-set on Jacksonville’s current standing.
This is benchmarking with open eyes — grounding ourselves in both the strengths and the gaps that shape our city right now.
Day One Themes: Grounding in Today
What do we need to understand about Jacksonville’s current reality in order to move forward?
Framing the Future: What Does It Mean to Be “World Class” in Jacksonville?
How do we define success on our own terms while learning from national benchmarks? What will it take to unify around a shared vision?Perception vs. Reality: Do We See the Same City?
Real-time data, polling, and community sentiment reveal key gaps in how we perceive our city and why those perceptions matter.City in Motion: What’s Happening on the Ground?
A curated experience that puts data into context, connecting new investments and historic spaces to the stories shaping Jacksonville today.
Part 2: Set Destination for World-Class
Look Ahead. Compare Boldly. Choose the Climb.
With a clear-eyed view of where Jacksonville stands today, we’ll look to where we want to go — and who’s already there.
Using sentiment analysis, peer city benchmarks, national rankings, and global frameworks, we’ll set our timeline and metrics to explore what it takes to reach world-class status.
Jax365 Opening Program & Jacksonville Civic Council Annual Member Meeting
For the first time ever, the Jacksonville Civic Council’s annual member meeting will be open to all Jax365 attendees.
This special evening marks the official kickoff of the Jax365 experience and will feature a keynote speaker.
Day Two
November 4, 2025
Part 3: Launch Your Unreasonable
Commit. Activate. Lead the Shift.
Now it’s personal. You’ll translate insight into ownership, and benchmarks into action. In this final chapter, participants will identify the bold, measurable commitments they’ll carry forward over the next 365 days. Together, we’ll turn the page — and launch a bold new chapter for a world-class Jacksonville.
Day Two Themes:
Turning Insight into Action
What commitments, ideas, and partnerships will move Jacksonville closer to a world class future — starting now?
World Class in Focus: Where Can We Move the Needle?
An overview of Jacksonville’s key data points and national comparisons to highlight where we stand and where we have room to grow.Scaling What Works: Where Are the Big Ideas Already in Motion?
From business tours to local pitches, participants encounter ideas and initiatives already moving Jacksonville forward and explore how to scale or support them.What Can We Learn From Peer Cities?
A look at how other cities coordinate across sectors to achieve results, with takeaways that can inform Jacksonville’s path forward.
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