eMerge Americas Acquires Miami AI Hub and Appoints Founder Burhan Sebin as eMerge Americas' First Chief AI Officer

eMerge Americas to significantly expand AI programming at its flagship global tech conference in April 2026, and launches inaugural Miami AI School

MIAMI, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- eMerge Americas, a strategic convener, catalyst, and global tech conference + expo uniting global enterprises, startups, investors, and government leaders to accelerate innovation, announced today the acquisition of Miami AI Hub, a leading community and initiative focused on advancing artificial intelligence in South Florida. As part of the acquisition, Burhan Sebin, founder of Miami AI Hub, has been appointed as eMerge Americas' first-ever Chief AI Officer — a groundbreaking executive role that reflects the organization's long-term commitment to AI innovation.

This strategic move reflects eMerge Americas' unwavering commitment to positioning Miami and the South Florida region as an epicenter for artificial intelligence innovation and development. The appointment of a Chief AI Officer marks a bold step forward in shaping AI policy, partnerships, and programming across eMerge's global initiatives.

"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."

In a very short time frame, Miami AI Hub became a central force in uniting AI startups, researchers, technologists, and business leaders. Under Sebin's leadership, the Hub launched impactful community initiatives, educational programs, and collaborative projects that advanced ethical and accessible AI development in 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."

This milestone comes as excitement builds around the launch of the inaugural Miami AI School; a new eMerge Americas flagship program that will fast-track founders, operators, and creatives into becoming AI-native leaders. The immersive program features three high-impact phases, each culminating in real demos, strong portfolio pieces, and applied case studies—designed to help participants not only understand AI but actively shape its future across industries.

In addition to the Miami AI School and new initiatives rolling out this year, eMerge Americas will significantly expand its AI programming at its flagship global tech conference in April 2026. Highlights include:

• A larger eMerge AI Pavilion, showcasing cutting-edge startups, research, and applications
  
  
• Interactive demo zones where attendees can experience applied AI in real time
  
  
• A curated track of world-class AI content, panels, and workshops led by leading researchers, entrepreneurs, and technologists

The acquisition, executive appointment, as well as the launch of new AI initiatives underscore the rapid growth and momentum of the South Florida tech and innovation ecosystem and further solidify eMerge Americas' role at the forefront of the region's transformation. These expansions will assist in making AI a central pillar of the conference experience, drawing innovators and thought leaders from across the globe to Miami and South Florida. 

AI is one of the many areas eMerge Americas is bolstering and expanding in 2026. The company will also be rolling out strategic programming, investments and partnerships in National Security, Finance and Healthcare in the coming weeks.

About eMerge Americas
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.

www.emergeamericas.com

SOURCE eMerge Americas