Founder of Anduril Industries, Palmer Luckey, and 3rd Deputy Commanding General for the Army Futures Command, LTG Edmond "Miles" Brown to headline eMerge Americas 2025 eGOV Summit

Groundbreaking summit to focus on global leadership through dual-use and defense technologies

MIAMI, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- eMerge Americas along with founding partner Miami-Dade County are thrilled to present the eMerge Americas 2025 eGOV Summit, taking place during the eMerge Americas Conference + Expo from Thursday, March 27, through Friday, March 28, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

eMerge Americas, in collaboration with presenting partners Army Futures Command and Florida International University, will once again convene public and private sector leaders to discuss and showcase innovative technologies and public-private partnerships transforming communities. This groundbreaking summit focuses on the intersection of defense, dual-use technologies, and public-private collaborations, emphasizing Florida's pivotal role as a global hub for dual-use and defense innovation.

Palmer Luckey, the founder of Anduril Industries and Oculus VR, and Lieutenant General Edmond "Miles" Brown, the 3rd Deputy Commanding General for the Army Futures Command, headline the list of speakers at the 2025 eMerge Americas eGOV Summit. Luckey's keynote will share his journey from developing VR technology in his garage, to founding Oculus VR and transforming the tech industry. He will also discuss his bold transition into the defense sector with Anduril Industries, where he is advancing dual-use technologies that merge entrepreneurship with national security innovation. Lieutenant General Brown will share how Army Futures Command is accelerating problem solving at scale with the private sector. 

The 2025 summit program will feature thought-leader panels and discussions focused on critical areas like space technology, military innovation, veteran leadership, Florida's defense ecosystem, human capital, defense and dual-use focused venture capital, and how to foster synergies between public and private sectors — showcasing a collaborative environment where innovation can thrive.

"Our 2025 eGOV Summit comes at a time when defense tech has seen momentous growth in Florida with Military and Defense accounting for over 865,000 direct and indirect jobs, and commanding an annual economic impact of $102.6 billion, according to the latest economic impact analysis from the Florida Commerce Office of Military and Defense and the Florida Defense Support Commission," said Melissa Medina, co-founder and CEO of eMerge Americas. "We at eMerge Americas are thrilled this groundbreaking summit will unite experts and leaders from various sectors, including government, academia, defense, venture capital, and technology, to come together in a critical moment in our society to discuss the emerging technologies in defense operations and training."

This one-of-a-kind summit will also feature collaboration with leading organizations such as:

• Army Futures Command, US Southern Command, Air Force Futures
• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
• Florida International University
• Leading Florida Research Universities
• Red 6
• SOFWERX
• Venture Capital focused on Dual-Use and Defense Technologies

In partnership with The Military Veteran, COMMIT Foundation, Navy SEAL Foundation, Veterans Affairs, and the JSOC Transition Team, the eGOV Summit is also proud to present The Veteran Employment & Transition Workshop Sessions on Thursday, March 27. These sessions will provide veterans with essential tools for career success, transition support, and mental health resources, including resume building, interview preparation, and networking strategies for careers in tech and defense. Experts will also explore education, financial stability, and community reintegration, alongside a bold discussion on psychedelics and emerging therapies for PTSD and depression, addressing policy challenges and groundbreaking research. Featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and veteran advocates, this event offers veterans and stakeholders the insights, resources, and connections needed to thrive beyond service.

Attendee registration for the eGOV Summit is currently open with an array of package options, including significant discounts for Active Duty, Veterans, Government and First Responders. For media members interested in covering the eGOV Summit and eMerge Americas 2025, please visit HERE to apply for a press badge.

For more information about the 2025 eGOV Summit and the eMerge Americas Conference + Expo, visit emergeamericas.com and follow online via Facebook, X and Instagram. For more press inquiries, please contact Sam Pell at [email protected] or [email protected]. High-res images of past eMerge Americas Conference + Expos can be found HERE.

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas is the premier global tech event held annually in Miami, shaping the future of tech and innovation. The eMerge signature event, launched in 2014, attracts over 20,000 attendees from 60 countries and over 4,300 unique participating organizations. In addition to the annual conference, eMerge organizes and hosts year-round executive summits, a startup accelerator program, startup pitch competitions, community events, masterclasses, and webinars, and publishes venture activity and investment insights reports. For the last decade, eMerge has served as a global catalyst for innovation and investment, working at the forefront of building the South Florida entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem.

SOURCE eMerge Americas