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eMerge Americas 2023 was a testament to the growing tech environment in Greater Miami, attracting over 15,000 attendees and 400 exhibiting companies from around the world. The conference, held on May 20th and 21st at the Miami Beach Convention Center, showcased cutting-edge technologies and innovations from startups and established companies. The focus on artificial intelligence (AI) technology demonstrated how this emerging industry is rapidly changing healthcare, finance, and transportation.
As part of a long-term vision to establish Greater Miami as a global tech hub, the event’s organizers collaborated with leading organizations such as the Miami-Dade Beacon Council and the Knight Foundation.
The City of Miami Beach was also a sponsor of the event and debuted a new booth showcasing relocation incentives for tech companies looking to set up their base in Miami Beach, along with an activation by the Information Technology (IT) department showcasing innovative data and analytics implemented at the city. The conference highlighted the region’s growing tech environment and showcased the exciting opportunities for startups, investors, and established corporations to thrive. Miami Beach Mayor, Dan Gelber, presented a proclamation to Manny Medina, the founder of eMerge Americas, in recognition of his contributions to the Miami-Dade tech industry and highlighting his vision and leadership in creating the conference and his commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the region.
In addition to the focus on AI, eMerge Americas 2023 was a significant event for startups and entrepreneurs to connect with investors and seek funding opportunities. The Google for Startups’ Latino Founders Fund awarded $150,000 in equity-free funding, Google cloud credits, and mentorship to Kriptos, a startup from Argentina. The eMerge Hackathon’s winning team received a $10,000 prize for their project, a predictive flood model that helps city officials visualize storm-induced flooding to aid residents.
The main event of the conference was the Startup Showcase Showdown, which included 25 semifinalists pitching their ideas to win the $420,000 investment prize from Florida Funders, Panoramic Ventures, and eMerge Americas. The panel of judges chose Healthbird, a Miami-based startup that simplifies the process of buying health insurance and managing healthcare needs with an all-in-one platform, as the winner of the investment prize.
eMerge Americas 2023 also featured a special appearance by former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who delivered a keynote speech on his experience with innovation and technology in sports. Brady discussed the role of technology in improving performance, training, and injury prevention, and highlighted the potential for technology to enhance various aspects of the sports industry. His speech was a highlight of the conference and showcased the exciting possibilities that technology can bring to different fields.
eMerge Americas 2023 demonstrated how startups and entrepreneurs can connect with investors and seek funding opportunities in Greater Miami, highlighting the region’s growing tech environment and the exciting opportunities it provides.
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