Surf Expo vs MCEL

Produced in January and September at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Surf Expo features thousands of apparel and hard good brands and a full line-up of events, including fashion shows, parties, awards ceremonies, and more. In the app you can: - Browse the Exhibitor List - CONNECT with Buyers/Brands (Matchmaking program) - Navigate the Show Floor - View Schedule of Events & Seminars - Highlight your company’s bio, news, products & show specials Surf Expo is open for qualified trade only. Exhibiting manufacturers, industry-specific qualified retailers and media can attend. Surf Expo is not open to the public.

MCEL is a network of leaders of color serving across a wide range of organizations—school and system leaders, traditional and nontraditional pathways, post-secondary institutions, and private education. The MCEL app is your go-to platform for educational leadership development, designed to support school leaders, educators, and aspiring administrators in shaping the future of learning. Our mission is to cultivate and sustain a strong community of visionary leaders who can drive positive change in education. Through engaging programs, hands-on training, and national events, MCEL equips men of color in education with the tools, support, and network to lead with impact. Whether at the classroom, school, or system level—everyone has a vital role to play in transforming education.