eMerge Americas 2015: Officially Open For Business

MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- eMerge Americas hosted an intimate kick-off party last night to formally launch its eagerly-anticipated second annual event, taking place in Miami, FL May 1-5, 2015. The leadership team made a series of announcements, including world-class keynote speakers and a new Women Innovation & Technology (WIT) Summit that will set the tone for what is Miami's premier tech event.

After a wildly successful first year featuring more than 6,000 attendees and 150 speakers, a series of new elements for the 2015 event were announced during last night's gathering held at the Historic Bacardi Building. eMerge Americas 2015 will play host to local start-ups and entrepreneurs, cutting-edge innovations, and the latest trends in technology. Thought leaders from key industries in the midst of transformation will convene in Miami to connect and learn about the latest technology developments driving growth and innovation in Latin America.

"eMerge Americas is on a mission to redefine the global tech landscape and establish Miami's critical place on the map. Building on the momentum generated in our first year, we are determined to enhance the experience of attendees with a stellar line-up of speakers and events in 2015," said Manuel D. Medina, the visionary behind eMerge Americas.

Confirmed keynote speakers to date include Deepak Chopra, world-renowned author and expert in the field of mind-body healing, and Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder of Square and Founder of LaunchCode, an organization that creates pathways to economic opportunity and upward mobility through job placement in technology.

Among the many exciting events scheduled throughout the five-day conference, eMerge Americas announced the Women Innovation & Technology Summit that will showcase how women are transforming technology and impacting the business landscape as we know it with the national Spanish-language lifestyle publication, People en Espanol, serving as official national media partner.

"This year, we're excited to be hosting the new Women Innovation & Technology Summit— a unique event that aims to highlight those women on the forefront of innovation and technology in their respective industries and, more importantly, empower women to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit in what is typically considered a male-dominated space," added Xavier Gonzalez, Executive Director of eMerge Americas. "The summit will harness the intellect and influence of these leaders to forge partnerships and inspire action among women in technology."

Joining eMerge Americas' founding partners – the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Greenberg Traurig, Miami-Dade County and Medina Capital –eMerge announced partnerships with Hewlett Packard, Florida International University, CB Richard Ellis, Bilzin Sumberg, The Miami Herald and Monster Media, among others. 

Registration for the eMerge Americas 2015 event is now open with tickets available starting at $245 for a Summit Pass ($450 savings) or a VIP Pass for $1,995 which includes an all-access experience including a concierge service, priority seating, and exclusive networking events. VIP Passes are limited and only a select number will be granted.

For more information or to register for eMerge Americas 2015, visit www.emergeamericas.org. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@eMergeAmericas), Instagram and LinkedIn. 

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange transforming Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with the America's top business executives, IT decision-makers, and innovative entrepreneurs, new partnerships will be forged that will spur visionary innovation and technological advancements in the Americas for the betterment of business and society. Summits focused on healthcare, entertainment and media, finance, cities, and education will address the most pressing issues of today and provide solutions and resources to continue the rapid advances of the 21st century. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: www.emergeamericas.org.

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