eMerge Americas connects capital, policy, and innovation leaders
Key points:
- • eMerge Americas 2026 will convene global leaders to focus on AI, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
- • The agenda reflects a shift from experimentation to execution, with applied AI and quantum computing taking center stage.
- • Miami’s growth as a tech hub continues, though talent and startup depth remain key challenges.
April 2026 — eMerge Americas will return to the Miami Beach Convention Center from April 22–24, 2026, convening more than 20,000 global leaders from over 60 countries at a pivotal moment for enterprise innovation, capital deployment, and national security strategy.
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Now in its 12th year — and its largest gathering to date — the conference has evolved into a critical platform for C-suite executives, policymakers, investors, and founders navigating the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies across industries.
A central highlight of this year’s program is a keynote conversation featuring Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering at the Department of War Emil Michael, alongside Francis Suarez, former Mayor of Miami and President of eMerge Americas. The discussion will provide an inside look at how the Department is scaling AI from pilot initiatives to enterprise-wide, mission-critical systems — offering valuable insights into public-private collaboration, capital flows, and the infrastructure required to operationalize emerging technologies at scale.
The speaker lineup reflects the conference’s cross-industry reach, featuring leaders from technology, finance, healthcare, and media, including Tim Tebow, Jamie Siminoff (Founder of Ring), Alex Oshmyansky (CEO, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company), Ali Dasdan (CTO, Dropbox), Nicole Baer (CMO, Carta), Adam Fletcher (CSO, Blackstone), and Manish Goyal (IBM Consulting), among others.
Abby Lindenberg, caa founder and CEO, will serve as a panel moderator for the conference, which underscores caa’s commitment to engaging in cross-sector dialogue that shapes strategic decision-making at the highest levels.
“We have partnered with eMerge for the past few years, and we have seen firsthand how important this meeting of the minds is to growth and innovation,” Lindenberg said. “eMerge is shepherding the future of technology for all businesses and industries.”
The 2026 program reflects a broader shift from experimentation to execution. For the first time, eMerge Americas will introduce a dedicated pre-conference day focused on applied AI and quantum computing workshops — designed for leaders seeking practical frameworks for implementation. Across six content stages, executives will engage with topics spanning AI and Deep Tech, National Security, HealthTech, FinTech, and beyond, supported by curated networking environments and direct access to emerging companies and capital sources.
According to a 2025 Brookings report on AI, most U.S. cities are not equipped for the next tech wave. ‘Star’ hub Miami, while one of the fastest-growing areas for AI job postings, still lags behind San Francisco and San Jose, the only two U.S. markets that made the list of “Superstar” hubs. According to the report, South Florida needs to work on the talent pipeline, increase startups that tackle big, technical issues, and continue to adopt AI into everyday practice.
As organizations increasingly operate at the intersection of technology, policy, and global competition, eMerge Americas 2026 offers a timely forum for executives to gain strategic insight, build partnerships, and position their organizations for the next phase of growth.
“We’re in a renaissance moment,” Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation, told Invest: Miami. “Some people have believed in Miami for a long time, long before it was considered a global hub. Now that momentum is real, and the opportunity is enormous.”
eMerge Americas registration is now open, with multiple access tiers available for attendees.
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