About this Event
Cost $15 -- Breakfast provided by Fresh Fork
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
8 a.m.- 9 a.m.
Riverplace Tower Skyline Room
Dr. Christopher Bernier is a dedicated public servant with over 39 years of service in public education. On July 1, 2024, he was sworn in as the Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, the sixth largest school district in Florida and the 18th largest in the United States with over 124,000 students and employing over 12,000 staff members.
Dr. Bernier leads with a student-centered philosophy, ensuring that the district’s strategic plan outcomes meet the academic, safety, and social-emotional needs of students. His mission also includes preparing students to be college and career ready citizens who drive the economic and social progress of the community.
Directions:
We meet at Riverplace Tower, also known as the Ameris Bank building. This is a walkable location along the Southbank Riverwalk and also convenient to the First Coast Flyer and the Skyway Riverplace Station.
There is limited free street parking, and paid parking is also available in a neighboring surface lot and garage.
Entering from the Riverwalk: take the stairs or elevator next to Village Bread Company up to the Skyline Room.
Entering from Riverplace Blvd: take the escalators and walk toward the back of the building, behind the Ameris Bank offices.
Entering from the garage: make a right at the first bank of elevators and another right into the hallway between the Ameris Bank offices.
Entering from the driveway between Riverplace Tower and the Doubletree: Walk down the hallway to the left, and make another left toward the restaurant. Take the elevator or stairs near the restaurant to the meeting space.
About Cuppa Jax:
Cuppa Jax holds gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone in Jacksonville. Join us on Wednesday mornings in the Skyline Room in the Riverplace Tower on the Southbank to discuss important issues facing our city.
Scheduled speakers will talk for 10-15 minutes. The rest of the time is spent with Q&A and discussion of relevant issues brought up by participants. We also encourage attendees to make community announcements at the beginning of the program.
Some Important Things to Note:
No membership fee. Unlike many other discussion forums in Jacksonville, there is no membership fee to attend or participate in Cuppa Jax. We do ask attendees to cover the cost of coffee and breakfast provided by the restaurant in the building, which gives us access to the space. If you cannot attend due to the cost of the event, please email [email protected] and we will be glad to cover your ticket.
Topical and timely. We are seeking local thought leaders who can discuss and educate about important community issues to speak at future dates. We don’t accept offers to speak about or pitch organizations. Cuppa Jax is non-partisan, and does not endorse candidates or issues. An offer to speak does not constitute an endorsement. It is simply an opportunity for the community to have a meaningful discussion.
Event venue & nearby stays
Skyline Room, Riverplace Tower, 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, United States
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