Tech & Networking

Tech meetups in Miami.
Where builders connect.

The recurring tech, founder, and startup events in Miami that justify the calendar slot.

The Miami tech scene is real now. The challenge is sifting through the noise - there are dozens of meetups every week, and most are not worth your time. These are the ones that consistently deliver.

Weekly

Miami Tech Happy Hour

The default tech meetup of Miami. Free, weekly, rotating venues. Best for newcomers to the scene.

Build with AI Miami

A newer entrant. Founder/engineer focus, AI projects, hands-on demos. Wednesday evenings, monthly cadence.

Monthly

Refresh Miami

The longest-running tech meetup in South Florida. Established speakers, big turnout, real conversations.

Endeavor Miami Founders Dinner

Invite-only. Apply through Endeavor. Best dinner-style format for connecting with experienced founders.

South Florida Tech Hub events

Sector-specific gatherings (fintech, healthtech, etc.). Worth attending the one that matches your work.

Quarterly / Annual

eMerge Americas

The biggest tech conference in Miami, every spring. Side events are where the real networking happens.

Bitcoin Miami

The crypto/web3 scene. Mixed reviews, but high-density of one type of person if that's what you're after.

How to convert events into deals or relationships

Aim for two real conversations per event. Follow up within 24 hours with a specific reference. Suggest a one-on-one within 10 days. That is the entire formula.

Plus 1 also helps: members regularly host smaller dinners around specific tech topics (AI builders, founders dealing with the same problem, etc.). See our Miami networking guide for the broader list.

What to avoid

  • Generic mixers without a clear topic. No anchor = no conversation.
  • Conferences without side events. The hallway is where the value is.
  • Showing up alone with no plan. Bring a +1 who is also into the topic.

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