Monday, May 18th, 2026: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
The hardest part of building a startup isn't execution. It's choosing the right problem to solve. Too many founders build ideas based on excitement, trends, or assumptions, only to discover there's no real demand. In this interactive workshop, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder and CEO at Founder Institute) shares the frameworks used to help over 10,000 founders stress-test, refine, and validate their startup ideas early.
Saturday, May 16th, 2026: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
If you find yourself working from home and want to learn done skills to catapult your career and build Agile, Remote High Performing Teams, this is the workshop for you.
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM May 16th
HackMiami 1101 is the 2026 iteration of South Florida's premier cybersecurity conference and training event, scheduled for May 12-16, 2026, at the Marenas Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Thursday, May 14th, 2026: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The Wall Street South FinTech Summit 2026 is a one-day, curated industry event focused on cross-border financial technology innovation. It is hosted by 1001 VC and will take place on May 14, 2026, at the Miami Dade College Wolfson Auditorium in Downtown Miami.
Friday, May 22nd, 2026: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Join us for a Women in Miami Tech group coworking day - a casual space to work alongside other women in the community, meet new people, and switch up your routine.
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Join us for a free community event focused on AI, where you can learn from experts, network with peers, and explore the latest AI technologies and trends. We'll have 4 Workshops from 4 community favorites
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The gap between a good idea and a fundable startup isn't talent. It's knowing how to test what's real before you invest months into what isn't. AI has made that process faster and more accessible than ever, but only if you know which prompts and workflows actually work.
Monday, June 1st, 2026: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
In this free online session, Mark Montalban, a top-rated startup mentor and vibe coding instructor, will walk you through it live, step by step. No developer needed. No prior experience needed. Just your idea and 60 minutes. Register now and come ready to build.
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This is a casual CTO group office hours session hosted by Serge for early-stage founders who want help
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026: 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Get ready for an exciting tech networking event at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lobby bar on June 10th, 2026, hosted by SoFloTechFriends! Tech professionals from all backgrounds and specialties are invited to attend this engaging meet-up.
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Hang out with IT colleagues after work! These meetups are to have a great time while connecting and catching up outside of work.
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Hang out with IT colleagues after work! These meetups are to have a great time while connecting and catching up outside of work.
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for meaningful discussions with fellow regional corporate leaders, where you can expand your network and gain valuable insights, while enjoying provided cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) invites you to our upcoming Happy Hour event in Palm Beach. Connect with a vibrant community of women founders, tech enthusiasts, venture capitalists, and advocates who are driving change in the tech and entrepreneurial landscape
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Join the WTE Ft Lauderdale Chapter at for our upcoming Happy Hour event.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
ISACA South Florida will host its Annual General Meeting in-person on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:30PM onwards followed by Networking at 8:15 PM ET. The event is open to all members, affiliates, students, and interested people in the community.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Startups, entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and tech leaders join us for an exciting monthly tech happy hour every third Tuesday of the month at Banko Cantina from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in West Palm Beach
Thursday, May 7th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Hacking + lighting demo + good time with hardware ppl, swe's, exited founders - serious builders
Thursday, May 14th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This month's theme, Resilience & Change, is about learning how to adapt, stay grounded, and move forward with clarity-even when things feel uncertain. It's about turning challenges into opportunities and showing up stronger on the other side.
Thursday, May 14th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us for SFISSA for a meeting at HackMiami 1101! We will be holding our May members meeting at the conference, HackMiami 1101, of our great friends over at HackMiami.
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where startup founders and tech leaders collaborate in Fort Lauderdale. Quality networking, no egos, real connection.
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Connect with fellow founders, tech professionals and investors. Atmosphere is friendly and casual. Come as you are, bring friends or come alone, stay as little or as long as you like!
Thursday, May 14th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This month's theme, Resilience & Change, is about learning how to adapt, stay grounded, and move forward with clarity-even when things feel uncertain. It's about turning challenges into opportunities and showing up stronger on the other side.
Thursday, May 14th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us as we officially launch the WTE Miami Chapter - a community designed to connect high performing, non conforming women across all industries with the resources to succeed in tech and entrepreneurship through mentorship, shared knowledge, and meaningful relationships.
Friday, May 15th, 2026: 6 PM to 9 PM
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the SIM South Florida Fundraising Event as we come together to support ITWomen, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of women in technology.
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This session is all about doing, not just listening. We'll focus on foundational AWS skills that matter in real-world cloud roles, specifically Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS Budgets. We will guide you through them directly in the AWS Console.
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Generative Gatherings are designed to educate, inspire, and build community. Expect thought-provoking content, practical applications, and a chance to connect with leaders shaping the future of AI.
Thursday, May 7th, 2026: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Casual discussion relating to crypto investing and blockchain technology. Were usually on the porch unless it is raining or cold. You can always find us though as some one should have a Flag on the table or be wearing bitcoin Merchandise.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
The agenda is generally set when someone poses a question, so bring those questions!
Monday, May 18th, 2026: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
We program, frequently in Ruby! Come if you are interested in programming computers. Imposters Welcome!
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