From NFTs to an innovation race, Miami Tech Month offers a lot. Here is an overview
The second edition of Miami’s NFT Week, which opened Friday in Wynwood, kicked off the technology sector’s exhibition month in April, one filled with various events in a city that is increasingly considered an important global technology hub and one that wants to demonstrate it.
The monthly spotlight on innovation comes amid significant market uncertainty affecting cryptocurrency and technology in general. Venture capital funding in Miami in the first two months of this year was a fraction of what it was last year. Still, Miami techies have shown a resilience and aren’t going to let anyone shrink their style or their annual celebration.
April is only informally referred to as Miami Tech Month and has no official organizer. For years, the technology conference here, eMerge Americas, took place in May. But the arrival of newcomers, many from California and New York, after the coronavirus pandemic began, shook things up. And so since last year, many technology leaders have chosen to hold their big events here in April.
Highlights include the second Black Innovation Technology & Entertainment Conference and eMerge Americas, the oldest homegrown technology conference here. eMerge will feature former NFL quarterback Tom Brady as a keynote speaker, and plenty of networking opportunities for people looking to break into the South Florida tech world or just learn more about it.
Want to learn about how NFTs, the non-fungible tokens, can help artists or web3 can bring in individuals long ignored by the tech world? You can do that this month. Want to ride a bike with Mayor Francis Suarez or help technologists clean up a beach? You can too.
Events throughout the month, many open to the public though with an admission fee, will cover dozens of topics, from technology innovation in health care and education to the growing number of applications for artificial intelligence.
Here’s a rundown of notable events taking place as part of Miami Tech Month:
▪ Miami NFT Weeka conference on non-fungible tokens, web3 and more, March 31 – April 2
Location: Mana Wynwood Convention Center
For tickets and more info: https://miaminftweek.com
▪ Startup Day MiamiApril 4, hosted by Amazon Web Services
Location: InterContinental Hotel Miami
For more info: https://pages.awscloud.com/NAMER-field-T3-AWS-Startup-Day-Miami-2023-reg-event.html
▪ Miami Tech Happy Hour5, 12, 19, 26 April starting at 18.30
Location: Freehold in Wynwood
▪ #MiamiTech Innovation Run11 April at 18.30–21.00
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Frankie Ruiz, the City of Miami’s Director of Wellness, will lead a 3.5-mile run through Brickell and downtown Miami. After the race there will be food and music.
For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miamitech-innovation-run-tickets-560017165417
▪ BITE-CON 202313-14 April
The Black Innovation Technology and Entertainment Conference
Location: Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center
For more info: https://www.bite-con.com
▪ Miami’s AI Future: A hackathon for innovation and progress, 13-15 April
eMerge America’s annual hackathon in partnership with Ironhack and powered by Kaseya. During this 48-hour hackathon, teams will use artificial intelligence to build a project and present demos to a panel of judges.
The winning team will receive a cash prize of $10,000. In addition, each participant will receive an eMerge Americas tech pass, valued at over $500.
For more info: https://lp.ironhack.com/emerge/hackathon
▪ Maker Faire Miami15-16 April, 10th anniversary celebration of the event for DIY enthusiasts and producers.
Location: Watsco Center in Coral Gables
More info: https://miami.makerfaire.com
▪ Miami Tech Summit 2023April 19
Location: Perez Art Museum
Invitation-only forum focused on technology policy
For more info: https://techsummitmiami.com
▪ eMerge Americas Conference20-21 April
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
For more info: venue website: https://emergeamericas.com
▪ #MiamiTech Earth Day Park and Beach Cleanup22 April at 09.30 – 12.30
Location: Collins Park, Miami Beach
Celebrate Earth Day with eMerge Americas and the #MiamiTech community.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miamitech-earth-day-park-beach-cleanup-family-fun-tickets-560024627737
▪ Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair25–26 April, hosted by Venture Miami
Location: Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/venture-miami-talent-summit-tech-hiring-fair-tickets-568374271747
▪ Founders Fund flagship events26 April from 11 a.m
Place: Faena Forum
Invitation only. Billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund will lead a series of invitation-only gatherings at the end of the month.
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