Tech Basel Miami AI Summit To Ignite Next Wave of Innovation

AI leaders to converge for breakthrough discussions, workshops during the week of Miami's Art Basel, with speakers from Meta, Hugging Face, ARK Invest and more

MIAMI, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Basel Miami AI Summit, a highly-curated summit designed for real-world impact to foster cross-sector collaboration and transformation across AI, finance, healthcare, and national security, has unveiled its updated program for the 2025 summit, scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., at the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Coconut Grove, Miami.

This exclusive, full-day experience, powered by eMerge Americas and Miami AI Hub, is intentionally designed for a curated group of the most influential minds in artificial intelligence, including Fortune 500 C-suite executives, leading AI researchers, startup founders, venture capitalists, military and government leaders, institutional investors and heads of global innovation. Attendance is by application only, ensuring that every seat is filled by a leader actively shaping the AI landscape.

With participation by those actively deploying, funding, and regulating emerging technologies, Tech Basel Miami AI Summit serves as a high-trust environment where real partnerships are forged, bold ideas are debated, and the future of AI across finance, national defense, healthcare, and beyond, is shaped in real time. The summit will also serve as the official kick-off for the annual eMerge Americas premier global tech conference + expo, happening April 23–24, 2026.

"As eMerge Americas celebrates five incredible years of putting on the Tech Basel Summit, we're excited to usher in a new chapter with the launch of the Tech Basel AI Summit," said Melissa Medina, CEO & Co-founder of eMerge Americas. "This evolution reflects both Miami's rise as a global tech hub and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Our goal has always been to create a platform where innovators, investors, and thought leaders can shape the future, and AI is at the center of that future."

Tech Basel Miami AI Summit Program Highlights

• World-Class Speakers + Sector Shapers: Speakers include over 30 globally-recognized CEOs, chief scientists, defense strategists, policymakers and founders whose work defines the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, machine learning and national security applications. (Full speaker list to be announced closer to the event)
  • Clem Delangue, Co-founder & CEO at Hugging Face
    • Delangue leads Hugging Face, the home of more than 5 million AI builders who share, create, and build over 3 million public models, datasets, and apps. Hugging Face has become the main open platform for the AI ecosystem, and during Delangue's keynote at Tech Basel AI Summit, Delangue will share his vision for the future of artificial intelligence and robotics. Known for championing open-source innovation, Delangue will explore how transparency, collaboration, and community are transforming AI from black-box systems into powerful, accessible tools that anyone can build with.
  • Rohit Patel - Director, Meta Superintelligence Labs at Meta
    • Patel is known for making complex AI concepts clear and actionable, speaking on generative AI, the future of LLMs and AI's business impact. He holds a PhD in Game Theory from Northwestern and is the author of the widely shared article "Understanding LLMs from Scratch." Currently building the company's next generation of AI models as the Director in Meta Superintelligence Labs, Patel also founded QuickAI and advises private equity firm Baypine, helping shape their AI strategy for acquisitions across its portfolio.
  • Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO + CIO at ARK Invest
    • Wood's bold vision and forward-thinking strategies have made her one of the most influential voices in global finance and technology. Since founding ARK in 2024, she has championed disruptive innovation across industries, from AI and robotics to blockchain, energy storage, and multimeric sequencing. At Tech Basel Miami AI Summit, she will share her insights on the next wave of transformative opportunities that will define our economy.
  • Leon Kuperman, CTO/Co-founder of Cast AI
    • Kuperman is a Technology Executive with more than 20 years of experience in product management, software design and development all the way through to production deployment. An authority on Web Application Security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), e-commerce, cloud computing and web application architecture, Kuperman is passionate about his customers and works tirelessly to create an amazing customer experience.
  • Bora Celenk - Co-Founder & CEO at 4A Labs
    • Celenk leads a team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. Their core focus includes AI/ML development, Blockchain, deFi, Smart Contract applications, computer vision and traditional SW design & development services tailored for startups and enterprise-level projects. They excel in creating MVPs and scalable platforms, ensuring clients achieve operational excellence through innovative and customized software. Guided by a mission to blend technology with creativity and innovation, his team tackles complex business challenges by leveraging emerging technologies.
  • Saxon Baum - Partner at Florida Funders
    • Baum leads efforts to connect top-tier investors with the most promising entrepreneurs across the country with his work as a Partner at Florida Funders – a hybrid venture capital fund and investor network. In addition to his role at the firm, Saxon is an active angel and venture capital investor, with a portfolio of more than 30 private investments. He focuses primarily on technology companies in both the private and public markets and holds a FINRA Series 65 license.
• Panel Discussions: Engaging conversations on the ethical, societal, and technological implications of AI.
   
• Hands-on Workshops: Interactive sessions to pressure-test real use cases with peers.
   
• Board-Level Networking Opportunities: Connect with the operators building enterprise AI solutions, venture capitalists shaping the next wave of investment, senior government advisors on defense and innovation, university research deans, and founders leading groundbreaking startups.
   
• Exclusive Closing Party: A rooftop celebration to conclude the day's discussions and foster continued collaboration.

Miami, FL By the Numbers

Miami and Florida are emerging as one of the most dynamic technology hubs in the U.S.

*Data from eMerge Annual Insights Report 2024, The Brookings Institute, Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024, Select Florida. U.S. News & World Report, 1H eMerge Americas 2025 Insights Report:

• #1 state for new high-tech business establishments + #1 state for attracting and developing talent
   
• Miami is the #1 city for startup activity + ranks as the 5th largest startup ecosystem in the U.S., ahead of Austin, Seattle, and Chicago
   
• Florida now ranks #4 nationally in tech employment, with Orlando at #2 in job growth.
   
• In 2024, Florida startups raised $4.13 billion across 588 deals, and 1H 2025 data is on pace for another record-breaking year.
   
• 44 AI companies in Florida were funded in the first half of 2025, with $830M raised, nearly equaling all of 2024 in just six months. Top deals included Flex ($225M),Cast AI ($108M),Ubiquia ($70.6M),Exowatt ($70M), and more.
   
• The Miami metro area was selected as one of 28 cities classified as national "Star Hubs" for AI by The Brookings Institution. This designation was out of over 400 cities.

Standard tickets ($250) include full access to all sessions and workshops, lunch, and the closing networking happy hour, while VIP tickets ($600) add private breakfast and lunch, two exclusive fireside chats, access to a VIP networking lounge, and priority seating at the main stage.

Attendance is limited to participants selected for their leadership in deploying, funding, governing, or researching AI across high-impact industries. Applications are reviewed to ensure an exclusive, high-trust environment. Interested individuals can request to join through the official event page: https://luma.com/miamiaisummit.

Interested media and content creators looking to attend as press should reach out to [email protected] to complete an approval process. Limited media spots available. Media-ready photos for pre-coverage are available HERE. The 2024 Tech Basel video recap is also available to view HERE.

The Tech Basel Miami AI Summit is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, including the 35 Mules, 4aLabs, Cast AI, City of Miami Beach, FIU, Google Cloud, Guardrail Technologies, Jackson Health System, JP Morgan, Miami Dade College, NeuralSeek,Snapshot AI, and UHealth - University of Miami Health System. Their commitment to innovation and emerging technologies helps power this landmark gathering of AI leaders and visionaries. (Full sponsor list to be announced closer to the event)

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas is a strategic convener and catalyst for innovation, bringing together global enterprises, startups, investors, and government leaders to accelerate advancements in AI, finance, health, and national security. Through year-round programming and its annual global tech conference + expo in Miami, eMerge Americas connects capital, talent, and ideas to drive impactful progress, strengthen industries, and bring transformative and emerging technologies to market. Since 2014 the global tech conference + expo has attracted 20,000+ attendees annually from over 50 countries and catalyzed billions in venture investment.

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