Consider this your official SAVE THE DATE for #eMergeAmericas Conference + Expo. 🚀

Veteran founders are building the future of national security. 🇺🇸 Six veteran-led critical tech startups will take the virtual stage to pitch mission-ready, dual-use technologies to defense investors and acquisition experts — with $20K+ in strategic prizes on the line. From fast-tracks into the eMerge Americas Startup Accelerator & Showcase to NatSec Demo Day participation, exhibition space, micro-grants and more, this is an opportunity to connect emerging technology with the people who can help move it forward. 👀 Interested in observing? RSVP to join the invite-only virtual event ➡️luma.com/natsec-vpc 🚀 Veteran-led startup? Deadline is Oct 10th Apply to pitch: ybb4mkprvku.typeform.com/nat…

Miami has the talent. Let’s put it to work. On October 17, we’re bringing developers, designers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs together at The LAB Miami for the eMerge AI Hackathon 2026. Vibe coders are welcome too! One day to turn an idea into a working AI prototype, with mentors to help you build and a panel of judges ready to see what you create. Three tracks: - Healthcare - Enterprise AI - Finance There will be cash prizes for the top three teams. Cognition is backing our builders with $200 in Devin credits each. Thank you to @cognition, @MiamiDadeCounty, @SylvesterCancer and Archie for supporting this event and the people building Miami’s AI future. Bring a problem worth solving. Find people who see it differently. Build something you’re proud to demo by the end of the day. Let’s show what Miami can build. Join us: luma.com/aihackathon26 @dabit3 @thelabmiami @ayalstern @melmedina305 @miamiaihub @eMergeAmericas

From the capital of Latin America to a truly global city. 🌎 Former Miami Mayor @FrancisSuarez joins 20x20x20 to discuss Miami’s transformation, its growing technology ecosystem and what hosting the G20 means for the city’s future. Watch the full episode 👀 ➡️ piped.video/YZFcFlKvDHc #20x20x20 #G20Miami #MiamiTech #eMergeAmericas @melmedina305 @TJVillamil

Calling all small and mid-size businesses across Miami-Dade! 📣 The SMB Growth Lab Fall Workshop Series is here to help you grow smarter, work leaner, and stay ahead in today’s digital landscape. 🚀Join @HajjFlemings and @CynthiaRespert of RebrandX for a hands-on session packed with practical strategies and actionable insights you can put to work right away. ✅ Built for Miami-Dade SMBs 💡 Real-world tools and strategies 🤝 Connect with Miami’s business community 🎟️ FREE with RSVP October 14th  RSVP 🔗 luma.com/smbworkshop1 November 10th  RSVP 🔗 luma.com/smbworkshop2 #SMBGrowthLab #MiamiDade #SmallBusiness #MiamiBusiness #eMergeAmericas @Momentum305 @RebrandCities

We're kicking off the Miami AI Summit in October with an AI Hackathon! Join us October 17th! Learn More 👇 🔗 Register today ➡️ luma.com/aihackathon26

Veterans aren’t just entering tech they’re helping shape its future. 🇺🇸 eMerge Americas is proud to help bring together “Veterans Wanted: Why the Best Operators Are Now Building the Future of National Security Tech” at the @MIC_Military. Join us for a conversation on how military experience can become a strategic advantage in AI, quantum, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and the technologies shaping the future of national security. 🔗 Register now ➡️ militaryinfluencer.com/index… 📍 Marriott Grand Ballroom ⏰ 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM #MICConference #NationalSecurity #VeteransInTech #DefenseTech #Innovation #eMergeAmericas

We can't stop thinking about eMpower Pitch Night! Huge congrats again to our 4 grant winners headed to the 2027 eMerge Global Startup Accelerator + Showcase. 👏 Want more nights like this? Explore upcoming events ➡️ luma.com/emergeamericas #eMergeAmericas #eMpowerPitchNight #MiamiAIHub #StartupPitch @MiamiDadeCounty @MDCollege @amazon @MiamiBeachNews

What a night at eMerge Americas eMpower Pitch Night! 🚀✨ South Florida’s #startup community showed up with big ideas, bold pitches, and incredible energy as #founders, #investors, and community leaders came together to celebrate the #entrepreneurs building what’s next. A huge congratulations to our eMpower Pitch Night winners! 🏆👏 ✨ MamaZen l Irin Rubin ✨ Panther Opportunity Hub I Ashley Prado ✨ ZoraSafe I Catherine Karow ✨ Countify I Mateo Fischer Thank you to our sponsors: @MiamiDadeCounty @amazon , B.I.G Capital, @MDCollege , and @MiamiBeachNews.

Miami’s rise as a global tech hub did not happen overnight. It was built through years of vision, collaboration, investment, and a community willing to believe in what this region could become 🌴🚀 Our CEO, @melmedina305 , recently spoke with @Forbes contributor @LilianRaji about that journey, the role eMerge Americas has played in bringing the ecosystem together, and why Miami’s greatest opportunities may still be ahead. 🔗 Read the full feature ➡️ forbes.com/sites/lilianraji/…

We’re proud to partner with @UFInnovate for GatorPitch Miami! 🐊🚀 Florida affiliated startups are invited to apply for the opportunity to pitch, connect and network with South Florida’s investor and entrepreneurial community. One GatorPitch team will receive an exclusive fast-track spot into the eMerge Americas Startup Showcase and Accelerator. 🚨Applications close Friday, September 4. 🔗Apply now: innovate.research.ufl.edu/ga…

12 Miami startups pitching tonight at @eMergeAmericas eMPower Pitch Night!

RT @mdcpresident: Miami’s next generation of entrepreneurs took center stage at the MDC IDEA Center for the @eMergeAmericas eMpower Pitch C…

An inspiring night celebrating the founders shaping South Florida’s future! 🚀 Proud to support emerging startups and help strengthen Miami’s innovation ecosystem. #eMergeEmpower Thank you @MDCollege @mdcpresident @MiamiBeachNews @amazon @MiamiDadeCounty and B.I.G Capital!

Please join us in welcoming Dan Cole, CEM Fellow, to the eMerge Americas team as our new Senior Director of Partner Relations! 👏 With more than 35 years of experience in sales, leadership, and building strategic relationships, Dan brings an incredible depth of expertise to eMerge. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to all that’s ahead! 🚀 #eMergeAmericas #TeamEMerge #MiamiTech

Last night, we kicked off Miami AI School! Over the next four weeks, participants will learn skills in advanced vibe-coding, AI agents and multi-agent systems, evals and observability, safety and guardrails, and shipping to production. 🚀 A special thank you to our partners Griffin Catalyst, @MiamiDadeCounty , @SylvesterCancer, @eMergeAmericas, @valehealthyktn and @thelabmiami for helping make this program possible. We’re just getting started!💡

What can Florida and the Netherlands learn from each other? 🌎 Lisette den Breems, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami, joins 20x20x20 to discuss global trade, innovation, resilience and Miami’s growing influence ahead of the G20. Watch the full episode 👀 ➡️ piped.video/_PmMMnBCCcA #20x20x20 #G20Miami #eMergeAmericas #GlobalInnovation @melmedina305 @TJVillamil

It's been twenty-five years and for some - 9/11 is every day. Many of the service members and first responders standing guard today weren't born yet. Today we honor and remember those we lost, those who went in, and everyone still carrying it. Never Forget. 🇺🇸