Events

Introducing our "Everybody Eats" Friendsgiving Fundraise Dinner for Miami's Tech Community. 

In the Thanksgiving spirit, join us on November 21st for a charity fundraiser dinner uniting Miami's CEOs, tech leaders, and builders to support our local homeless community.

Your $25 ticket fee cover dinner and open bar and the full $25 entry fee will be donated to Chapman Partnership, to help feed our homeless community during the month of Thanksgiving. 

All dinner attendees will receive a digital badge to their email for "Proof of Charity" with beautiful artwork done by well-known artist 

. The badge will grant you access to participate in a raffle to receive free tickets for different Art Basel Experiences. 

Parking: There's valet available across the street from the venue, street parking or the Wynwood garage is two blocks away and can be an option. 

The Wynwood garage address is: 311 NW 26th St. 

For those interested in sponsoring a Chain dinner and/or looking for brand opportunities, please reach out to monica@thechain.miami👋

If you’d like to receive updates on upcoming events please text 305-871-9262, save your name and number, and you’ll receive a welcome message from us! 

Everybody Eats Friendsgiving Fundraise Dinner 

Spooky season is upon us and what’s spooky season without a horror movie night? Builders Collective is inviting our members and friends to join us for a Halloween Fright Night.

Get ready to bubble and boil, till and toil  😈

Halloween Fright Movie Night 10.30 | Builders Collective

We're thrilled to announce the Builders Collective Launch Party, happening on October 27, 2023. This isn't just any party, it's a celebration of the birth of Miami's first social club for tech enthusiasts and creatives. So, mark your calendars and prepare for a night of fun, networking, and celebration.

Hosted by Miami Hack Week & Builders Collective the party kicks off at 10:00 PM and will keep rocking until the early hours of 1:00 AM the next day. 

The venue is none other than the Builders Collective space at 215 NW 24th St, in the heart of Miami. This is your chance to mingle with like-minded individuals, make new connections, and celebrate the vibrant tech and creative scene in Miami. So, put on your party shoes and join us for a night to remember!

Builders Collective Launch Party | Hack Week

Dreamy

Exclusive invite-only pre-party on Oct 21st. 

Dive into music, art, and open vodka bar provided by 11Vodka

III Points VIP Pre-Party 10.21 | Builders Collective

Summer

Calling all builders, creatives, and founders! It's time to unwind and celebrate the end of the week at our exclusive Casual Friday Happy Hour. This is your chance to mingle with like-minded individuals, foster new connections, and enjoy a night of camaraderie within our vibrant community. 

Open Bar: Sip on your favorite beverages from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with a variety of drinks to suit your taste. 

Strong Community: Connect with a diverse group of creatives and founders who share your passion for innovation and collaboration. 

Weekly Gathering: We're here every Friday to help you kickstart your weekend with a bang! 

Club Members: Entry is free for our esteemed club members. Invited Guests: Club members are welcome to bring their invited guests. 

🎃 October Special Offer: For the entire month of October, we have an exciting deal for you! Attendees can purchase a 1-week pass for just $25, granting access to all our collective's programming & our clubhouse during that time. 

Please note that this special pass has some limitations:

- Access to our private online community may be limited. 

- There is a cap on the number of guests you can bring.

 🤝 Long-Term Membership: If you're interested in making a long-term commitment to our community, individuals can submit a membership request and go through our membership process. Long-term membership offers exclusive benefits and opportunities to become an integral part of our collective. 

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the Builders Collective, where great ideas, collaboration, and fun come together. 

We look forward to seeing you every Friday at our Casual Friday Happy Hour!

Happy Hour 10.20 | Builders Collective

Join us at 7:30pm for an exhilarating Inter-Miami viewing party! Cheer for our team, enjoy game specials, and immerse in the soccer spirit. GAME TIME 8pm!

Inter-Miami Viewing Party 10.16 | Builders Collective

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Join us for a session about Algorand's Global Hackathon BUILD-A-BULL where you can win up to $200,000 USDC in prizes thanks to track co-sponsors: 

Food and drinks will be served at 6:00pm. Algorand swag and POAP will be available for the first 80 participants.

Great ideas can change the world, propelling us forward. Over four weeks, you will get the opportunity to transform your world-changing idea into a startup, with the support of Algorand and expertise of technical mentors who want to see you succeed. Top projects will get a chance to pitch their build to investors on an exclusive demo day. 

Founded by Turing Award-winning cryptographer Silvio Micali, the Algorand blockchain is the technology of choice for over 2000 global organizations, governments and digital-native DeFi applications. In particular, Algorand helps organizations in finance, gaming, music, art and the sports world that seek to adopt Web3 digital capabilities as a path to accelerate growth, inclusiveness, transparency and innovation in an environmentally responsible way.

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TECH TUESDAYS: Algorand X BitBasel Developers Meetup

Happy Hour at The Collective | *Members Only

Excited about the future of AI? Join us for the AI Day Happy Hour presented by Craft Ventures during Miami Tech Week 2023! 

This event is a perfect opportunity to network, meet new people, and have stimulating conversations with the builders, founders, and investors pioneering the future of AI technology. 

AI Day Happy Hour presented by Craft Ventures | Miami Tech Week 2023

Join Craft & MHW for a day focused on all things Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. 

Discover the latest advancements and game-changing breakthroughs in AI technology, connect with like-minded industry experts, and gain insights into innovative applications of AI. 

Panel 1: When AI Learns to See, Hear, and Imitate

Panel 2: The Future of Sales in an AI World

Panel 3: Our AI-Powered World in 10 years

We'll wrap up the day with complimentary cocktails and bites at The Freehold Miami in Wynwood. RSVP For Happy Hour here: 

AI Day by Craft Ventures & Hack Week | Miami Tech Week 

We're back! Hack Week is excited to bring our Powers Hours at the HQ concept back to Miami Tech Week. We'll be hosting AI Day on Tuesday, April 24th at the first floor of The Annex in Wynwood. 

We'll be announcing a star-studded lineup of speakers and events on April 15th :) 

Power Hours at the HQ | Hack Week

Join the thirdweb, Polygon, and Dust Labs teams for an invite only backyard kickback and hang. We'll have light snacks and drinks, some fun backyard game. 

GTFOL Kickback w/ Thirdweb, Polygon, & Dust Labs

Please join us for drinks to close out a great Miami Hack Week at the Arlo Wynwood. This event is open to Hack Week Guests. 

Free drink ticket to the first 100 "Inner Circle & VIP" attendees!

Sunset Happy Hour | Official Closeout Miami Hack Week

Come hang and cowork with the GTFOL Hackers and special guests (tba). 

We're looking for hackers that like to ship, get off local host and get real users. Hackers in the GTFOL House will build venture scalable web3 apps using thirdweb. 

GTFOL Open House @ Miami Hack WeeK

We're closing out a week of building sh*t the only way we know how...🎉 It's time to party. 

Get in Free with a MHW Wristband (provided throughout the week) courtesy of Related Group and NoMad Residences Wynwood.

Secret Location: 240 NW 24th Street, 8th Floor

Hack the Night | MHW '23 Closing Party

clubIRL is gathering for an an executive networking dinner. This curated event is designed to facilitate conversation that sparks fresh thinking and collaboration to solve common web3 challenges.

clubIRL | GTFOL Miami Hack Week Edition

Miami Hack Week Closing Ceremony

Demo Day & Closing Ceremony | Miami Hack Week

Demo Day & Expo

Join us for an intimate conversation with Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt and Weekend Fund. 

Founder Talk w/ Ryan Hoover

VC Pitch Feedback

 #MiamiHackWeek Happy Hour hosted by Jito, Horizons and Switchboard

🍹 Join us for drinks and networking opportunities at Hodler Gallery from 5pm - 7pm to celebrate Hack Week! Hosted by Otis AI (

👆 Register now. We hope to see you there!

Otis AI x Miami Hack Week VIP Mixer

What's your story? What does a Personal Brand consist of, and how do you create it? Learn why storytelling is so important, the pillars of personal branding, and how to increase your brand value. Find out everything you need to know in the 'You're A Book, You're A Brand - Storytelling and Personal Branding' talk with Emily Cleary! 

Emily is a Senior UX Researcher at Edward Jones and a Lead UX Instructor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. With an educational background in sociology and business combined with UX design, she creates memorable experiences through UX research and strategy. During nights and weekends, she is a musician(singer and song writer). 

, the UX-focused hackathon and community that helps UXers level up, build their portfolios and grow their careers. 

You're A Book, You're A Brand - Storytelling and Personal Branding with Emily Cleary

Fireside Chat with the Founder of AKINGS, Alan King — he'll be talking about how to launch a successful brand and clothing line, whilst also amassing a social media following and throwing top of the line experiences and events.

Alan King (Cheung) has been in Apparel Manufacturing & Private Label for over 8 years, partnering and working with some of the largest companies in the world. Alan is also the creative director behind luxury brand AKINGS. His brand is built with the ethos of "A CUT ABOVE THE REST", a statement that conveys the mission of excelling. It also goes to represent those who consistently push for greatness.

Alan’s designs have a worldwide presence and can be seen on artists such as Lil Baby, Steve Aoki, Tyga, Prince Royce, CNCO, and more. His work and industry opinions are featured by major publications GQ, Forbes, and Entrepreneur to name a few.

Fireside Chat w/ Alan King (Founder of AKINGS Fashion Line & F30U30)

This workshop is for founders & investors looking to build your brand on social media / writing content.

We'll start with finding your niche, tips and tricks for writing great content that's built for distribution, building relationships with the press, and more. 

, the largest community of Gen Z innovators globally with 20k+ members from 80 countries... the next generation of VCs, founders, and operators. 

, Forbes 30U30, National Venture Capital Association's Rising Star & featured as a Gen Z leader in the WSJ, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Business Insider, The Times, TechCrunch, BloombergTV, and more.

VC 101: Building Your Brand

Gain a comprehensive understanding of 8th Wall WebAR development and hear from industry leaders who are currently utilizing 8th Wall to create engaging WebAR experiences for major brands in this workshop hosted by Tony Tomarchio, Senior Manager of Engineering at Niantic and Fredrik Frizell, Founder of Buoy Studios. You will learn how to create a web-based augmented reality project using the 8th Wall platform and make use of 8th Wall’s Lightship VPS for Web to anchor WebAR content to real-world locations with centimeter-level precision, all with no app required.

Building WebAR Experiences for the Real-World Metaverse

Join us for a panel with Elise DeCamp (Founder, Toki), and Mags (VC, Double Down Fund). 

Learn what they're seeing in the market, from both a VC and founders vantage point,  what’s different today vs beginning/end of 2021, and what they're excited about for 2023. 

Web3 VC & Founder Panel

Panel: The Insiders' Guide to Raising Capital: A Panel with Founders & Investors

Join the GTFOL House for lunch with the Coinbase Ventures team. Spots are limited to sign up fast!

GTFOL House: Lunch w/ Coinbase Ventures

Welcome to our special session at Miami Hack Week HQ along with decision makers, founders and pioneers of the most remarkable Web3 projects and protocols from around the world. This week, we are welcoming Clara Tsao, Founding Officer & Director at Filecoin Foundation. Special introduction presented by Cointelegraph Accelerator. 

Intro to IPFS & Filecoin

, Lead Developer Relations at Solana Foundation, and 

 Solana Labs Payments Team, for an AMA for Miami HackWeek developers about building on Solana. 

We're also hosting other events during #MiamiHackWeek that may interest you. Register for free below! 

Crossmint Lunch & Learn at Solana Embassy

Solana Developers AMA 

🗣️ Join our visionary panelists in their discussion about disruptive topics involving all things marketing. This is a chance to hear and learn from our accomplished set of panelists who have knowledge and experience creating disruptions in the marketing space by leveraging technology and innovative creative strategies.

👥 Our panelists consist of Miguel Guerrero of Otis AI (

), and Kelly Blanco TV Host as our moderator. You can read more about them below.

👆 Register now to join. We hope to see you there! 

🍲 Cafecito, Cuban Food/Light Snacks (Croquettes, Pastelitos, etc.),🍹 Drinks will be served.

Miguel is an entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in the Marketing and Advertising category. At the young age of 14, Miguel created the world's largest Minecraft server with no initial capital and grew a community of over 5 million users. He later co-founded TABu, a mobile payment processing app that was integrated with over 60% of the POS market share and featured on Apple's Planet of the Apps television show. Miguel's latest venture, Otis AI, is a technology company that simplifies the complex world of digital advertising for small and medium-sized businesses. With Otis, businesses can easily launch data-driven campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, Google, TikTok and YouTube, and use their own customer and transaction data to automate their marketing efforts. Otis customers see an average of 10x return on ad spend and 2-3x improvements in ad effectiveness. Otis has raised $3.5M in funding from VC and angel investors.

Olivia Ormos, a Miami native and Florida Gator, founded OO & CO in 2010, an agency which is responsible for founding, organizing and producing some of the most notable events in the country including the globally renowned annual Model Volleyball Tournament. OO & CO is also South Florida's leading digital boutique marketing agency specializing in social media, content creation, influencer marketing, branding & more. 

In 2022, Ormos founded & launched mavn, an app built to streamline and bridge the gap solving all the challenges brands & creators face daily. This is NOT just another marketplace. mavn showcases opportunities within dining, paid, experiences, mailers & nonprofit.

In less than 60 days mavn has had over 750 applicants and the count rising daily with a total of over 40M followers combined across approved members. Key creators include fashion & TV personalities Natalie Halcro & Olivia Pierson as well as NBA superstar Tyler Herro. 

mavn’s opportunities include Miami HEAT games, Rolling Loud concerts, all expense paid trips to Israel, shopping at PrettyLittleThing & Barry’s fitness classes to name a few with exclusive opportunities added weekly. 

Lex Borrero is one  of the entertainment industry’s biggest innovators and executives. A Billboard’s 40 under 40  and 2022 Latin Power Player honoree and co-founder of NEON16, Fast Company’s #1 most innovative music company. NEON16, led by Borrero, is a diversified entertainment and media company with ventures at the intersection of music, gaming, television, film and live events. The Colombian-American music executive and entrepreneur has made extraordinary strides in the music industry climbing his way through the ranks as A&R to the mastermind of some of the industry’s biggest producers including Latin GRAMMY®-award winning, and GRAMMY® nominee, producer, Tainy, whom with he co-founded NEON16. 

In 2021, Borrero teamed up with music legend Tommy Mottola  to launch multimedia powerhouse entertainment company NTERTAIN which focuses on developing, producing and capturing Latin stories and placing them at the forefront of entertainment. The company's first series “Los Montaner,” which Borrero co-created and executive produced, was an instant bonafide hit, breaking viewership records on Disney+.  The docu-series gave fans an exclusive look inside the most viral and influential family in Latin music, the Montaners. 

Through dedication and diligence Borrero has galvanized the entertainment industry to place the Latin genre in the limelight transcending a Spanish speaking audience. His work on hit records for artists such as J Balvin, Selena Gomez, Maroon 5, Bad Bunny, and Justin Bieber has culled over 280 million records worldwide and achieved Billboard’s top 10 hits including "I Like It" by Cardi B, "In The Middle" by Zedd, “Dakiti” by Bad Bunny, among others. In 2021, NEON16 along with Borrero executive produced The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run which included Tainy and J Balvin hit song “Agua”. Borrero also has been behind Tainy’s GRAMMY and LATIN GRAMMY winning song “Lo Siento BB:/“ featuring Bad Bunny and Julieta Venegas. 

Throughout his career, Borrero has dedicated his philanthropic passion to a variety of causes benefiting education and Immigration and with his HUMAN (X) initiative, he remains committed to NEON16’s mission of purpose. HUMAN(X) is a charity initiative that seeks to benefit the Latinx community via various humanitarian efforts, using music as a platform for their aid activities.

Miami Hack Week Marketing Panel: The Unconventional Marketing Disruptors

Join us for a fun refreshing Bollywood free flow movement class to release stress and Connect with your inner child with Movement coach Pooja Uberoi from IKIGAIUSA. BollyJazz is taking place especially for MIAMI HACK WEEK at The Cube, Wynwood. Enjoy light refreshments and snacks after Class by Vale Food Co. 

Wear comfortable dance gear and sneakers. No mat required 

Follow Ikigaiusa on instagram to find out more - @ikigaiusa/ @bollyjazzbypooja

BollyJazz dance with Pooja 

UPDATE 2/1 @ 6pm: Due to over capacity the location has been moved to a bigger venue

Come hang out with some of the coolest people in town during Miami Hack Week

VC Brags Happy Hour #MiamiHackWeek

 about the intersection of UX and entrepreneurship. 

Joel Mena is a tech entrepreneur and user experience (UX) evangelist. Throughout his career, Joel has held various product/design leadership roles for companies large and small and is a valued advisor on user experience design, marketing, and emerging platforms. For the past 6 years, Joel has worked closely with startups and entrepreneurs, partnering with them to understand their needs and playing a key role in building and launching over a dozen products and companies across a wide range of verticals including web3, real estate, health, entertainment, education, and IoT to name a few. In his current role as CEO and founder of JM Studios, Joel leads a multi-disciplinary team of creative professionals and leverages his extensive background in UX research, design thinking, strategy, product design to help early-stage founders to bring their visions to life.

Tim is a UX researcher and specialist at Nielsen Norman Group focused on the integration of UX across businesses and management. With an MBA from Clayton State University and UX/UI Diploma from BrainStation, he specializes in conducting research on the current state of UX as well as educating professionals from around the world on how to further enhance the integration of UX into businesses - from start-ups to Fortune 500 organizations. 

, the digital education leader which offers software engineering and UX design bootcamps in the heart of Wynwood. 

The Intersection of UX and Entrepreneurship

Get ready to sweat like a startup and burn calories like a billionaire! 

Join Keith Rabois, General Partner at Founders Fund, for an unforgettable fitness Bootcamp experience at Miami Hack Week. 

REQUEST AN INVITE TO THIS EVENT BY APPLYING BELOW. 

Barry's Bootcamp with Keith Rabois | Miami Hack Week

 for an afternoon packed with discussions around the future of gaming with leaders in Web3 and a playable contest within Star Atlas Showroom R2.

This is a free event and will have wifi. We will start with a panel and then transition into the gaming contest for anyone interested in playing Star Atlas Showroom. 

 (Founder at Vysical and Co-Host at Playconomy)

Star Atlas at Solana Spaces Hacker House

This panel is all about the ways to hack your way into VC!

We'll cover everything from cold email tricks & outbound sourcing, building a portfolio (even if you don't have the title), to the best way to build long-term relationships with VCs & get the job.

Featuring Jared (Miami Angels), Maria (Florida Funders), Ali (BVCC), and Meagan Loyst (Gen Z VCs).

VC 101: Hacking Your Way into VC

Join us at the Niantic 8th Wall Loft on Wednesday, February 1st from 4-6pm for an exclusive event hosted by the 

Come and learn about the world's leading web-based AR platform, 8th Wall, and discover how it empowers developers, agencies, and brands to create extraordinary AR experiences that can be accessed on any smartphone, no app required. 

The VR/AR Association (VRARA) fosters collaboration between solution providers and end-users. Our mission to provide the opportunity for the South Florida community to stay up-to-date with the VR/AR tech and connect like-minded people.

- Hands-on demonstrations with VR and AR headsets

- Networking opportunities with industry professionals

VR/AR Pop-up Day

Panel: The Future is Now: AI & VR in Action

This is an open session for people to bring any questions about building apps with AI. We're going to be available for brainstorming and technical support to help you overcome any obstacles in your hackathon experience. 

AI Office Hours 

Get ready to take your hackathon experience to new heights with a yoga class like no other! Miami Hack Week is excited to welcome 420 Space Yoga, the go-to destination for yoga enthusiasts in Miami for the past 6 years. Led by the dynamic duo of @Tifftopia and @Sonnsalutations, you'll be in expert hands as you flow through your practice on the rooftop of The Cube, taking in the beautiful Miami skyline. You're sure to leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle the next challenge at Miami Hack Week.

Please bring a mat if you have one. Mats will be provided first come first serve to those who do not have one and are registered.

Ignore the location on the poster as we moved from the Annex to the Cube after the poster was made :)

Look for signs for The Cube. Walk through the white gate. Take elevator to 9th floor.

Rooftop Yoga #MiamiHackWeek

Come and enjoy light bites while networking with your fellow Miami Hack Week participants! 

FPV was founded in 2014 and was one of the first web3 native funds. Since our inception have been investing in founders who believe that decentralization ensuing from the combination of people and machines, and peer-to-peer connectivity, will lead to an enhanced experience for all of humanity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_9jWdC_OZQ&ab_channel=Future%5CPerfectVentures

FPV Hosts: MHW Women's Breakfast

Come join DAO house in cleaning up a local beach! We will be picking up trash and helping to keep the community clean.

DAO House Volunteer Beach Cleanup

Interest Form: Barry's Bootcamp by Keith Rabois

*** TIME CHANGE -> 8:45 PM****This Hack Week we're celebrating black excellence, culture, and our contributions to the global tech community! 

Join us for live music, an open bar, and opportunities to network with other leaders in Black Tech, it's the perfect way to kick off Black History Month. 

Co-hosted by the City of North Miami and Black Angels Miami, this event is open to everyone in the Hack Week community. 

So come one, come all and let's raise a glass to the incredible achievements and diversity of the Black community in tech!

Black@Hack Week

Getting to #1 in the App Store

Come meet local investors and pitch your business! This is a great opportunity to get feedback and potentially secure funding.

Investor Speed Dating

Come join us for a night of chess! We'll have a few games set up and you can BYOB. We'll also have some light snacks.

This IRL event is for Miami Hack Week participants only! 

Chess Night ♟ | Hosted by Mantle

Are you thinking of pivoting or transforming your career in UX?

Come join our intimate fireside chat with Juno Jo on his UX evolution and how he is designing his career as a UX designer, educator, and founder. 

Juno is the Founder of DOJO+, a Senior Product Designer at OnChain Studios, and a UX/UI Design Lead Teacher at 

. He has over 15 years of experience in UX/UI design, business development, and marketing across various industries including advertising, entertainment, web3, and tech. He is known for his creative and proactive approaches to developing and designing products and successful marketing campaigns featuring growth and revenue in digital channels and SEO. 

, the beautifully curated coworking space that makes you feel at home in the heart of Wynwood.

How to Design Your UX Career: Fireside Chat with Juno Jo

Join the SpotX team from Niantic for a panel on their experiences building multiple AR and Web3 focused prototypes. Throughout the past year, they have been developing games and apps at the intersection of Web3/AR, and have learned how to fail fast, fail often, and iterate quickly.

The SpotX team was formed at Miami Hack Week 2022, and created an NFT scavenger hunt called shrimp games - a top 5 finalist. As a result of the success at Hack Week, Niantic hired them on to be their first web3 rapid prototyping team. #MiamiHackWeek

Fail fast, Fail forward: 1 year of building AR and Web3 prototypes

Stop by the AI House to co-work with other AI hackers and enthusiasts. We'll have snacks, music, and strong coffee. 

Limited parking at the house, Uber is recommended.

AI House Open Co-Working 

Intro To Digital Canvas Workshop | Summit at Miami Hack Week 

From Zero to Hero, Deploy your First Smart Contract on Mantle

 for a discussion and tutorial around Crossmint’s minting API -  it is easy to use, and fundamentally designed for non-blockchain developers to experiment with. If you have years of REST API experience and are trying to make the transition into blockchain development, this workshop is for you! 

We have free wifi and seating space, bring your laptop and get ready to follow along as Danny Mulvihill, customer success engineer at Crossmint shows you the ropes!

We're also hosting other events later in the week that may be of interest to you - register for free below!

What job market trends should you be aware of as a developer? What are the most in-demand skills? What red flags should you look out for in a job posting? 

Come to this panel and get answers to these questions and more from our expert panel of developers who have seen it all. You'll leave with actionable advice on how to stay ahead of the curve and land your dream job.