Miami is emerging as a leading U.S. hotspot for AI innovation, and the upcoming Tech Basel Miami AI Summit on December 3, 2025, is set to highlight this rise. The exclusive event will gather top AI leaders, researchers, investors, and government officials to shape the future of artificial intelligence across industries.
With Miami ranked as the #1 city for startup activity and a top AI investment hub, the summit will feature high-profile speakers from Meta, Hugging Face, ARK Invest, and more. Attendees will participate in panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and exclusive networking in Miami’s vibrant tech scene.
This summit underscores Miami’s role as a key player in national AI development and innovation—marking the city as a global leader in technology and future-forward solutions.
Tech Basel Miami AI Summit Program Highlights
- World-Class Speakers + Sector Shapers: Speakers include over 30 globally-recognized CEOs, chief scientists, defense strategists, policymakers and founders whose work defines the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, machine learning and national security applications. (Full speaker list to be announced closer to the event)
- Clem Delangue, Co-founder & CEO at Hugging Face
- Delangue leads Hugging Face, the home of more than 5 million AI builders who share, create, and build over 3 million public models, datasets, and apps. Hugging Face has become the main open platform for the AI ecosystem, and during Delangue’s keynote at Tech Basel AI Summit, Delangue will share his vision for the future of artificial intelligence and robotics. Known for championing open-source innovation, Delangue will explore how transparency, collaboration, and community are transforming AI from black-box systems into powerful, accessible tools that anyone can build with.
- Rohit Patel – Director, Meta Superintelligence Labs at Meta
- Patel is known for making complex AI concepts clear and actionable, speaking on generative AI, the future of LLMs and AI’s business impact. He holds a PhD in Game Theory from Northwestern and is the author of the widely shared article “Understanding LLMs from Scratch.” Currently building the company’s next generation of AI models as the Director in Meta Superintelligence Labs, Patel also founded QuickAI and advises private equity firm Baypine, helping shape their AI strategy for acquisitions across its portfolio.
- Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO + CIO at ARK Invest
- Wood’s bold vision and forward-thinking strategies have made her one of the most influential voices in global finance and technology. Since founding ARK in 2024, she has championed disruptive innovation across industries, from AI and robotics to blockchain, energy storage, and multimeric sequencing. At Tech Basel Miami AI Summit, she will share her insights on the next wave of transformative opportunities that will define our economy.
- Leon Kuperman, CTO/Co-founder of Cast AI
- Kuperman is a Technology Executive with more than 20 years of experience in product management, software design and development all the way through to production deployment. An authority on Web Application Security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), e-commerce, cloud computing and web application architecture, Kuperman is passionate about his customers and works tirelessly to create an amazing customer experience.
- Bora Celenk – Co-Founder & CEO at 4A Labs
- Celenk leads a team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. Their core focus includes AI/ML development, Blockchain, deFi, Smart Contract applications, computer vision and traditional SW design & development services tailored for startups and enterprise-level projects. They excel in creating MVPs and scalable platforms, ensuring clients achieve operational excellence through innovative and customized software. Guided by a mission to blend technology with creativity and innovation, his team tackles complex business challenges by leveraging emerging technologies.
- Saxon Baum – Partner at Florida Funders
- Baum leads efforts to connect top-tier investors with the most promising entrepreneurs across the country with his work as a Partner at Florida Funders – a hybrid venture capital fund and investor network. In addition to his role at the firm, Saxon is an active angel and venture capital investor, with a portfolio of more than 30 private investments. He focuses primarily on technology companies in both the private and public markets and holds a FINRA Series 65 license.
- Clem Delangue, Co-founder & CEO at Hugging Face
- Panel Discussions: Engaging conversations on the ethical, societal, and technological implications of AI.
- Hands-on Workshops: Interactive sessions to pressure-test real use cases with peers.
- Board-Level Networking Opportunities: Connect with the operators building enterprise AI solutions, venture capitalists shaping the next wave of investment, senior government advisors on defense and innovation, university research deans, and founders leading groundbreaking startups.
- Exclusive Closing Party: A rooftop celebration to conclude the day’s discussions and foster continued collaboration.
Attendance is limited to participants selected for their leadership in deploying, funding, governing, or researching AI across high-impact industries. Applications are reviewed to ensure an exclusive, high-trust environment. Interested individuals can request to join through the official event page: https://luma.com/miamiaisummit.
Interested media and content creators looking to attend as press should reach out to emergeamericas@lindarothpr.com to complete an approval process. Limited media spots available. Media-ready photos for pre-coverage are available HERE. The 2024 Tech Basel video recap is also available to view HERE.