Miami’s tech and innovation ecosystem is an outstanding option for companies looking to enter the USA market. Miami-Dade provides a large dynamic market, favorable and diverse business climate, and serves as the gateway to the Americas (USA & Latin America). 🔀

Join us to learn more about the startup ecosystem and doing business in Miami, and join breakout sessions with representatives from the Fintech, Life Sciences, Urban & Smart Cities and AR/VR sectors.

Agenda

👉 Welcome & Introduction

👉 Welcome to Miami - Doing business in Miami & The startup and innovation ecosystem

• Welcome from Miami-Dade Beacon Council
• Overview of the Miami business climate and ecosystem
• What can Miami-Dade offer start-ups?
• Miami as a gateway to Latin America for start-ups and investors

👉 Panel Discussion: Why corporates and startups choose Miami

• Why Miami compared to other metro areas such as NYC, SF?
• Lessons learned and tips for setting up in Miami
• How to acquire talent in Miami and bring talent to Miami
• How Miami has served as a gateway to the Americas

👉 Breakout sessions focusing on the sector ecosystem in:

• Fintech 💳 with Visa Latin America & the Caribbean and NovoPayment
• Life Sciences 👩‍🔬 with PL Developments
• Urban & Smart Cities 🌃 with Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation
• AR/VR 👓 with Xennial Digital