Miami, FL (March 17, 2026) \u2014 Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF), one of South Florida\u2019s most established organizations advancing entrepreneurial success and economic mobility, proudly announces the launch of the inaugural Miami Entrepreneur Summit, taking place Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Doral Cultural Arts Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After more than a decade of transforming Broward County\u2019s small business landscape, HUF is expanding its flagship Entrepreneur Summit into Miami-Dade, bringing a dynamic, insight-packed, and community-driven experience that reflects the spirit of Miami\u2019s vibrant and rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A New Chapter for Miami\u2019s Entrepreneurs \u201cFor more than twelve years, we\u2019ve supported entrepreneurs as they turned ideas into sustainable businesses,\u201d said Felipe Pinzon, President and CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida. \u201cMiami is a global capital of innovation, with its vibrant, dynamic, and multicultural community. Expanding our Summit here is not just timely, it\u2019s essential to supporting the small businesses that fuel this region\u2019s economy, as Miami-Dade leads the U.S. in small business growth with nearly 4,900 new applications per 100,000 residents annually, equivalent to one per 20 people, while powering two-thirds of local jobs and half of revenue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Miami\u2019s Moment: Why Now A High Energy Event Welcoming 150 Attendees Miami Entrepreneur Summit 2026 Agenda
<\/strong>Designed in collaboration with Miami-based founders, advisors, and business leaders, the Miami Entrepreneur Summit will unite innovators, early-stage entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry experts for a full day of strategy, insights, and practical business tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Miami continues to emerge as a national leader in entrepreneurship, attracting global talent while cultivating its own homegrown innovators. This Summit is designed to strengthen support for small business owners, especially those from immigrant, bilingual, and underserved communities who form the foundation of Miami\u2019s economic vitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>This year\u2019s Summit is expected to welcome more than 150 entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders from across Miami-Dade. The event will also feature local business advisors, lenders, and partners committed to strengthening South Florida\u2019s entrepreneurial landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>(Schedule is tentative and subject to change.)
8:30 \u2013 9:30 AM \u2014 Registration (Breakfast \u2022 Networking \u2022 Exhibit Hall)
9:30 \u2013 10:00 AM \u2014 Welcome Remarks
10:00 \u2013 11:00 AM \u2014 Workshop: Magnetic Marketing \u2014 Stand Out. Make Moves. Get Chosen. Learn how to build a brand presence that captures attention and turns casual interest into loyal engagement.
11:00 \u2013 11:15 AM \u2014 El Cafecito de la Ma\u00f1ana Break
11:15 AM \u2013 12:15 PM \u2014 Workshop: Artificial Intelligence \u2014 My Day With AI as a Business Leader. Step into the role of a modern business leader using AI to make smarter, faster decisions.
12:15 \u2013 12:45 PM \u2014 Lunch (Buffet \u2022 Networking \u2022 Exhibit Hall)
12:45 \u2013 1:30 PM \u2014 American Dream Awards Ceremony & Panel Discussion
1:30 \u2013 2:30 PM \u2014 Workshop: Built in Miami \u2014 Stories of Hustle, Heart & Hard-Won Success. Founders share how powerful stories of grit and creativity turned ideas into thriving businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n