eMerge Americas announces Armando Christian Pérez (aka Pitbull) as keynote speaker
SOURCE: eMerge Americas
MIAMI , March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas , the leading technology conference and exhibition shaping the future of technology, is pleased to announce that global artist, entrepreneur, investor and ambassador of education Grammy® Award winner Armando Christian Pérez, also known as Pitbull, will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 eMerge Americas Conference. The conference, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will take place April 18-19, 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
“305 Day in Miami embodies the vibrant spirit and innovation that defines our city, and there is no better day to announce the return of Mr. 305 himself, Armando Christian Pérez, also known as Pitbull, as a keynote speaker at eMerge this year,” said Melissa Medina, CEO and co-founder of eMerge Americas. “We are thrilled to celebrate not only Armando’s global success, but also his commitment to empowering our community through education and entrepreneurship. We are bringing together the heartbeat of South Florida’s entrepreneurial energy and global vision “We are very grateful for Armando’s support from day 1 of eMerge!”
Since the inception of eMerge Americas ten years ago, Armando’s passion for innovation and his support of entrepreneurs around the world have created limitless opportunities and new paths for the technology industry to continue moving forward. This year, attendees will hear from Armando alongside eMerge Americas President and Founder Manny Medina as they discuss the relationship between mentor and mentee, offering insight into their shared journey of entrepreneurship, investing, and their passion for the 305.
Along with Armando’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, the conference is committed to the success of entrepreneurs. Since the beginning, eMerge Americas has fostered startups through year-round pitch competitions, networking opportunities, community events, and our award-winning Global Startup Accelerator + Showcase.
This year’s eMerge Global Startup Accelerator + Showcase will feature 110 diverse and innovative companies invited to experience programming throughout the year, culminating in a pitch competition at the eMerge Americas conference. The cohort will span SaaS, AI, healthtech, fintech, edtech, real estate tech, climate tech, and more. The winning startup has the opportunity to win more than $500,000 in investments and prizes from BIP Ventures, Florida Funders and Medina Ventures.
eMerge Americas is also excited about the return of the eMerge VIP Experience, sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank. eMerge VIP Pass holders will have exclusive access to off-the-record talks on the VIP Unplugged stage with keynote speakers including Peter Diamandis, Founder and CEO of XPrize Foundation, Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Moms First and Founder of Girls Who Code, as well as Kathryn Finney, founder and managing general partner of Genius Guild.
Opportunities to build new business connections abound at eMerge Americas. For those looking for the best networking events at this year’s conference, eMerge is excited to announce the Lincoln Road Block Party open to all pass holders. In celebration of their 10th anniversary, this after-hours event on April 18 is going to be spectacular. And by popular demand, the VIP Finale Beach party returns on April 19, sponsored by SVB on Miami’s iconic South Beach with renowned DJ Jen.
eMerge Americas 2024 is gearing up to be the largest conference ever with 10 unique content tracks, 200+ speakers, and 250+ sponsors and exhibitors including AWS, Dell for Startups, Silicon Valley Bank, Greenberg Traurig, UHealth – University of Miami Health System, Jackson Health System, Inter&Co, BDO, LeverX and many more. To register, visit emergeamericas.com/register/.
About eMerge Americas: eMerge Americas is the premier global technology event held annually in Miami that shapes the future of technology and innovation. For more information about eMerge Americas, visit emergeamericas.com.
