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eMerge Americas, The Hottest Technology Event In The Americas, Is Just Days Away
Hear from Magic Leap, Salesforce, Facebook and many others in Miami- the Gateway to the Americas

MIAMI, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In just a couple of days, technology executives, business leaders, investors, and government officials from Europe and the Americas will convene in Miami to explore the digital revolution and where it's headed next. Attendees will hear from speakers such as Kara Swisher of ReCode, and Sophia the Robot as well as key executives from companies like Magic Leap, Salesforce, Venmo, WeWork, Lyft, SAP, Cisco and Cyxtera Technologies.

"I can't wait to welcome everyone to Miami for the eMerge Americas experience," said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. "eMerge Americas has something for everyone—not to mention the powerful connections attendees will make at the event and during the various networking receptions hosted by eMerge Americas and our partners."

DOWNLOAD THE APP
Get the official event app by searching "eMerge Americas" in the iTunes or Google Play stores to easily share contact information, messages and meeting requests with peers and potential partners.

BIGGEST HACKATHON IN eMERGE AMERICAS HISTORY
The numbers are in! The 2018 edition of the eMerge Americas Hackathon is the biggest one to date. In partnership with Wyncode Academy, the eMerge Americas Hackathon, is focusing on Miami Resilience and offers participants the chance to win thousands in prizes. The hackathon is sponsored by Cloudinary, Kairos, and Royal Caribbean Ltd.

WELCOME RECEPTION AND HAPPY HOUR
Summit and VIP pass holders are encouraged to join us Sunday, April 22 at 7 p.m. for the Welcome Reception at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, sponsored by Cyxtera Technologies, Engel & Völkers, Citibank and Voli 305 Vodka. On Monday, April 23, keep the networking going at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, with happy hour at Bar Collins, open to all attendees, sponsored by Softtek.

REGISTER TODAY
There's still time to take advantage of the world's premier technology event, but you have to act fast! Passes are selling out quickly. You can skip the lines and hit the ground running when you arrive at the Miami Beach Convention Center by securing your pass in advance. Registration is open at emergeamericas.com.

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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 America's top business executives, technology decisionmakers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. The eMerge Americas founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.

SOURCE eMerge Americas

For further information: Jessie Reyes, jreyes@emergeamericas.org, 305-407-8568