Need a job that pays more? Looking for workers? Dive into Miami’s tech scene
Miami’s Tech Month started 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 Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair takes place on Thursday, also at MDC’s Wolfson Campus. The free event focuses on connecting talented people with leading tech companies.
Then there is what will likely be the biggest event all month: the eMerge Americas conference April 18-19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. More than 20,000 people, at least one-quarter from outside Florida, are expected, said eMerge co-founder Melissa Medina.
Here is a list of tech events this month:
VENTURE MIAMI TECH HIRING FAIR
When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday
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.
Individuals can register here: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/2024 -venture-miamitech-hiring-fair-tickets848726974227
Companies can register here: https://airtable. com/appoziMDpNoWsbmr O/pagRpm4NOUFwks K88/form
More information: https://calendar.mdc.edu/ event/2024_venture_miami _tech_hiring_fair
Location: Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 254 NE Fourth St., Chapman Conference Center, Building 3, Room 3120
MIAMI TECH WEEK
When: April 7-14
Details: A series of smaller, often invitationonly events that bring together investors and entrepreneurs
More information: https://lu.ma/miamitech week2024
MIAMI TECH HAPPY HOUR — WEDNESDAYS
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 10, 17 and 24
Location: Arlo Hotel, 2217 NW Miami Ct.
Details: Veterans of Miami’s tech scene and newcomers mingle and network.
MAKER FAIRE MIAMI
When: April 13-14 Details: A venue for “makers” (engineers, artists, scientists and crafters) to show hobbies, experiments and projects.
Location: Watsco Center, University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, 1245 Dauer Dr.
More information: https://miami.makerfaire. com
Tickets: Adults, $19; kids ages 7-12, $16; https://www.ticketmaster .com/search?q=maker%20 faire%20miami
MIAMI TECH SUMMIT
When: Noon-6 p.m. April 17
Details: Focused on questions facing policymakers in U.S., includes government officials and by invitation only. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella
Levine Cava, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola will speak.
Application for an invite: https://tqtvqiok ges.typeform.com/to/nDX 2MYLg?typeform-source= techsummitmiami.com
More information: https://techsummitmiami .com
Schedule: https:// techsummitmiami.com/ 2024-agenda/
Location: Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami
EMERGE AMERICAS CONFERENCE
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 18-19
More information: https://emergeamericas. com/conference-expo/ agenda/
Register: https:// emergeamericas.com/ faqs-for-emerge-2024/
Tickets: $650 plus tax
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, on 17th Street just north of Lincoln Road Mall.
BITE-CON 2024
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 25-26
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 communities.
More information: https://www.bite-con.org
Register: https:// events.plainsight.app/ events/bite-con202024MjA5Ni5CSVRFLUNPTi UyMDIwMjQ=/about
Tickets: Start at $199
Location: Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 315 NE Second Ave., Building 8, fifth floor, Miami