Top Picks for Miami Tech Week 2025

The Best Events for Founders, Investors, and Operators to Attend This April in Miami

Miami Tech Week is almost here – April 6-13 – and this year’s calendar is absolutely stacked. From AI summits and Web3 mixers to intimate investor dinners and city-led innovation summits, the week is packed with events that spotlight Miami’s rise as a global tech and finance hub.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, engineer, policy leader, or just tech-curious, here are our top picks for where to show up and plug in.

Miami Tech Summit (Policy, Power, and Innovation)

📅 April 9 | Invitation Only
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This flagship, invite-only forum gathers top policy makers, regulators, and tech leaders to tackle some of the most important questions in U.S. innovation and infrastructure. A must-attend for those serious about shaping national conversations in AI, crypto, privacy, and the future of work.

Miami Tech Week Kickoff Brunch

📅 April 6 | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
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Hosted by Refresh Miami, this brunch sets the tone for the week with food, mimosas, and a buzzing crowd of founders, builders, and operators. It’s informal, but packed. Get there early, stay late.

Dinner VC – The Founders House

📅 April 7 | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM | Approval Required
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A founder-investor dinner with just 10 of each? Yes, it’s as exclusive (and impactful) as it sounds. Backed by firms like Nazca and HTwenty, this intimate dinner is built to foster deep relationships that go beyond the handshake.

The AI Infrastructure Race

📅 April 8 | 5:00–8:30 PM | ConSentido Miami
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AI is more than buzz—this panel + dinner combo explores the infrastructure powering the next wave of innovation. With HydraHost and Kamp behind the scenes, expect a highly curated room of technical founders, investors, and deep thinkers.

#MiamiTech Happy Hour

📅 April 9 | 6:00–9:00 PM | Higher Ground
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A recurring weekly hangout that draws both OG locals and new-to-town techies. Co-hosted by Venture Miami and Miami-Dade County, this is the best place to casually meet others in the ecosystem without the velvet rope.

Miami Women in Web3 & Tech Mixer

📅 April 9 | 6:00–9:00 PM | Location shared with confirmed guests
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Co-hosted by North Bay Village and AWS, this networking event centers women founders and builders in Web3 and tech. A community-forward gathering with real substance and serious talent in the room.

Evening Soirée with J.P. Morgan & Cooley

📅 April 10 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Miami Beach
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This exclusive happy hour brings together top venture lawyers, startup founders, and capital partners. Expect high-quality conversation, premium cocktails, and a strong turnout from Miami’s investor circles.

Miami YC Alumni Pizza Party

📅 April 10 | 7:00–9:00 PM | 2 Spots Remaining
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Hosted by local YC alumni, this event is equal parts casual and valuable. Come hungry for both pizza and startup wisdom—this is where unfiltered stories from the trenches get shared.

New to Miami Finance Meetup

📅 April 10 | 6:00–9:00 PM | The Deck at Island Gardens
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Hosted by Typhon and JurisTrade, this mixer is for new (and old) hedge fund, crypto, and fintech pros looking to connect in a relaxed setting. Previously featured in Business Insider and Page Six—but don’t let that fool you. It’s smart, helpful, and zero pretense.

Miami AI Summit

📅 April 12 | 12:00–6:00 PM | The LAB Miami
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From PyTorch Foundation to Lightning AI, this summit draws top AI talent and organizations to spotlight open-source innovation, fine-tuning LLMs, and building Miami into a globally recognized AI hub. The energy is real, the agenda is stacked, and tickets are nearly gone.

Miami 2025 Opportunity Zone Summit

📅 April 11 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Frost Museum of Science
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Hosted by Mayor Francis Suarez with special guest HUD Secretary Scott Turner, this day-long event focuses on investment, policy, and development across Miami’s Opportunity Zones. Great for builders, funders, and civic-minded founders.

See You There

Miami Tech Week 2025 is about more than just panels—it’s about access, energy, and community. These top events represent the best of what the city has to offer: deep tech, real connections, and a serious commitment to building something new.

Pro Tip: Most of these events require individual approval or early RSVP—so don’t wait.

See you in the 305.

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