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Empowering Our Community: Announcing the 2025 E-Series at The Emerson Center





The Emerson Center proudly unveils the 2025 Emerson E-Series, a dynamic platform where local community leaders and experts will engage in meaningful discussions about the Treasure Coast's past, present, and future. This season, we celebrate a diverse lineup of speakers, including respected figures in technology, military history, and environmental preservation. From exploring the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in business to uncovering the rich history of the Navy SEAL teams and Blue Angels, and addressing Florida’s invasive species crisis, each event offers invaluable insights into issues that shape our region. Join us in celebrating the voices and initiatives driving our community forward!


Schedule of Events:


1. AI: The Future of Business Is Here

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Speaker: Jurgen Schwanitz, CEO of ACT Computers

Description: Uncover the game-changing power of Artificial Intelligence and how it’s revolutionizing the future of business.


2. The Evolution of the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Speaker: CDR (SEAL) Grant Mann, USN (Ret.), Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum

Description: Experience the dramatic rise of the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams, tracing their path from humble beginnings to their emergence as the world’s foremost elite force.


3. Florida’s Invasive Species

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: Danielle Montesdeoca, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Description: Discover Florida's innovative strategies for managing invasive species and protecting its delicate ecosystems.


4. Blue Angels: The Early Years

Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Speaker: Mat Garretson, Print Historian for the Blue Angels

Description: Explore the early years of the Blue Angels, revealing the challenges and key figures that established the renowned flight team and its lasting impact on naval aviation.


5. Extreme Survival

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Speaker: Michael J. Tougias, Bestselling Author and Survival Expert

Description: Explore real-life stories of individuals who faced extraordinary challenges and survived against all odds, offering insights into resilience and the human spirit.


About the E-Series:Vero Beach's premier performance venue, The Emerson Center, proudly presents the E-Series—a lecture series dedicated to topics that engage, educate, and entertain. This season's E-Series is made possible through the generous support of our presenting sponsor, The Orcutt Wealth Management Group at Stifel. We extend our sincere gratitude to them for their commitment and contributions.


The Emerson Center is located at 1590 27th Ave, Vero Beach, FL. Doors open one hour prior to each lecture. While admission to the E-Series is free, a suggested donation of $10 is greatly appreciated. Mark your calendars for these exciting speaking events!


About The Emerson Center:The Emerson Center's mission is to provide educational, enlightening, and thought-provoking programs alongside memorable musical events for our community. For further information, please visit us online at TheEmersonCenter.com.  The Emerson Center is located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, 1590 27th Ave, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.

Media Contact:The Emerson Center TeamEmail: marketing@theemersoncenter.com

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