eMerge Americas, a leading convener in the global tech landscape, has announced the acquisition of Miami AI Hub, a prominent community dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence in South Florida. This strategic move is further solidified by the appointment of Miami AI Hub founder, Burhan Sebin, as eMerge Americas' inaugural Chief AI Officer. This groundbreaking executive role underscores eMerge Americas' long-term commitment to fostering AI innovation and positioning Miami as a global epicenter for AI development.
eMerge Americas acquires Miami AI Hub to bolster AI initiatives in South Florida.
Burhan Sebin appointed as Chief AI Officer, a new role emphasizing commitment to AI innovation.
Miami AI Hub has been instrumental in uniting AI startups, researchers, and business leaders.
Inaugural Miami AI School will fast-track founders, operators, and creatives into AI-native leaders.
Expanded AI programming at the April 2026 conference will feature an AI Pavilion, interactive demos, and expert-led sessions.
South Florida is rapidly emerging as a key hub for tech and AI innovation.
This acquisition and executive appointment highlight eMerge Americas' dedication to establishing Miami and the wider South Florida region as a pivotal center for artificial intelligence innovation. The creation of a Chief AI Officer position signifies a proactive approach to shaping AI policy, forging strategic partnerships, and developing comprehensive AI programming across eMerge's global endeavors.
"We are thrilled to welcome Burhan Sebin to the eMerge Americas team," said Melissa Medina, CEO of eMerge Americas. "Burhan has played a key role in fostering a strong AI community here in South Florida of over 4,000 people. His vision aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate Miami as a global destination for deep tech and emerging technologies."
Under Burhan Sebin's leadership, Miami AI Hub quickly became a central force in unifying AI startups, researchers, technologists, and business leaders. The Hub successfully launched impactful community initiatives, educational programs, and collaborative projects that promoted ethical and accessible AI development within the region.
"Joining eMerge Americas is an incredible opportunity to scale our efforts and put South Florida on the map as a leader in the global AI ecosystem," said Burhan Sebin. "Together, we'll build bridges across sectors and borders to drive responsible AI innovation from Miami."
Adding to the momentum, eMerge Americas is set to launch the inaugural Miami AI School, a flagship program designed to accelerate the development of AI-native leaders from various professional backgrounds. This immersive program will consist of three high-impact phases, each culminating in practical demonstrations, strong portfolio pieces, and applied case studies, equipping participants to not only comprehend AI but also actively contribute to its future across industries.
Beyond the Miami AI School, eMerge Americas will significantly expand its AI programming at its flagship global tech conference in April 2026. This expansion will include a larger eMerge AI Pavilion showcasing cutting-edge startups, research, and applications, interactive demo zones for real-time applied AI experiences, and a curated track of world-class AI content, panels, and workshops led by leading researchers, entrepreneurs, and technologists.
The acquisition, the new executive role, and the launch of these AI initiatives collectively underscore the rapid growth and vitality of the South Florida tech and innovation ecosystem. These developments further solidify eMerge Americas' pivotal role in the region's transformation, making AI a central pillar of its conference experience and attracting innovators and thought leaders globally to Miami and South Florida.
eMerge Americas is a strategic convener and catalyst for innovation, bringing together global enterprises, startups, investors, and government leaders to accelerate advancements in AI, Finance, Health, and National Security. Through year-round programming and its annual global tech conference + expo in Miami, eMerge Americas connects capital, talent, and ideas to drive impactful progress, strengthen industries, and bring transformative and emerging technologies to market. Since 2014 the global tech conference + expo has attracted 20,000+ attendees annually from over 50 countries and catalyzed billions in venture investment.
TechIntelPro empowers B2B technology decision-makers with the latest industry trends, deep insights, leadership perspectives and actionable intelligence to drive both organizational and professional milestones—and thrive on the tech pulse.