Need a job that pays more? Looking for workers? Dive into Miami’s tech scene. Here’s how
Looking for work, an employee, or just want to network? Tech Month is here. Miami's Tech Month, which includes a free event at the Miami Tech Works Talent Summit and the Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair, aims to connect talented people with leading tech companies. These events are led by Venture Miami, the economic development arm of the city of Miami. Other smaller events include smaller ones sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co., the fintech company Brex, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Delta Airlines. The biggest event of the month is the eMerge Americas conference, which is expected to attract over 20,000 people, over one-quarter from outside Florida. There are also smaller events for job-seekers, Miami-based companies seeking talent, or "anyone passionate about Miami's future".
Published : 4 weeks ago by Vinod Sreeharsha in Business Tech
Miami’s Tech Month starts this week — and the initial focus is jobs, jobs and jobs.
Want to work for a tech startup? Are you struggling in Miami-Dade County because your paycheck isn’t keeping up with rising costs? Wonder why people keep moving here?
Or maybe you’re already at a tech company and looking for the right people to hire.
Tech Month, which draws people from South Florida and tech tourists, started Tuesday afternoon at the Miami Tech Works Talent Summit at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson campus in downtown Miami. The free event gave people a chance to sharpen their interview skills, prepare resumes or network with tech professionals.
Later this week, the Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair takes place on Thursday, April 4, also at MDC’s Wolfson Campus. The free event focuses on connecting talented people with leading tech companies.
The Talent Summit and the Tech Hiring Fair are led by Venture Miami, the economic development arm of the city of Miami.
If you are happily employed, you have events, too — particularly April 7-14. Many are smaller and by invitation only, including ones sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co., the fintech company Brex, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Delta Airlines.
Then there is what will likely be the biggest event all month: The eMerge Americas conference is April 18-19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. More than 20,000 people, more than one-quarter from outside Florida, said eMerge co-founder Melissa Medina. Loews Miami Beach is eMerge’s official hotel, with rooms also also blocked out at the Surfcomber.
Chris Adamo, who co-runs a weekly Wednesday evening happy hour at Freehold in Wynwood, says about 150 people usually show up, but this week he expects 300, half of them from out of town. He is also changing the location from the Freehold to the Arlo Hotel in Wynwood, starting April 10.
Here is a list of tech events this month:
Details: A place where you can sharpen your interview skills and learn about them, review your resume or improve your digital skills. It’s FREE.
Location: The Idea Center, Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 310 NE Second Ave. in downtown Miami,Building 8, fifth floor
Details: This event connects individuals with tech companies. It’s for job-seekers, Miami-based companies seeking talent, or “anyone passionate about Miami’s future.” Dress code is business professional.
Parking: Free in Building 7 garage on Northeast Second Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets. Tell security you are going to the job fair and get a temporary parking pass.
Details: A series of smaller, often invitation-only events that bring together investors and entrepreneurs
Details: Veterans of Miami’s tech scene and newcomers mingle and network; fine to come by yourself.
Details: The event for do-it-yourself enthusiasts and makers. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
Details: Focused on questions facing policymakers in U.S., includes government officials and by invitation only. Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will speak. The Milken Institute is main “thought leadership partner” for this year’s event. Fred Voccola, CEO of Kaseya, will also speak.
Details: Over 250 exhibitors, conference tracks include AI & Quantum Computing, Healthtech, Dual Use/Defense Tech and Cybersecurity. Speakers include Peter H. Diamandis, Founder & Executive Chairman of XPrize Foundation, Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Founder, CEO of Mom’s First, Kathryn Finney, Founder, Managing General Partner of Genius Guild and Carlos Migoya, President and CEO of Jackson Health System.
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, on 17th Street just north of Lincoln Road Mall.
Details: The focus of the conference is to curate educational events and awareness around Web 3.0, NFTs, the Metaverse, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and eSports to the Black and Brown community.
Host hotels: The Gabriel Miami Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton. Also special rate at Courtyard by Marriott Miami Downtown/Brickell