Tech
Summit 2023
This year’s summit will be the inaugural event, focusing on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sectors such as Healthcare, Finance, Climate, and other thriving technology areas in Miami. The summit aims to serve as a collaborative platform where industry leaders, academic heads, faculty, and students can engage in insightful discussions to better understand the evolving AI landscape, its potential and opportunities, and its implications for workforce development in Miami.
You’re Invited!
The Tech Summit will kick off with a lively registration and networking session, followed by opening remarks from FIU President Jessel and College of Engineering Interim Dean Inés Triay. Our keynote speakers, Pete Martinez and Raul Moas who are accomplished leaders in their fields, will set the stage for the forum conversation by sharing their experiences and observations and providing context for the upcoming panel session. The panel of experts will discuss the impact of AI on their respective fields and explore strategies to adapt to these changes. This interactive session will encourage participation from senior academic leaders, faculty, students, industry, and community leaders. Our Research Symposium that follows will highlight a broad range of experimental technologies created by our faculty experts and graduate students.
On the second day, Director Jason Liu will welcome the attendees and they will listen to an inspiring keynote speech by Joe Smolarski, whose company Kaseya is a leading player in the Miami Tech Movement. More than 100 computing students will present their development work to judges, industry members, and faculty. This event will offer an excellent opportunity for networking and finding new talent.
FIU Tech Talent and Innovation
Senior Showcase Presentations
Research Activity Presentations
Experts and Early Career Tech Talent
Schedule
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199 • CBC R233
9:00AM – 9:45AM
Registration & Networking
9:45AM – 10:00AM
Opening Remarks by
FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell & Interim Dean Ines Triay
10:00AM – 11:00AM
Keynote Speeches: Pete Martinez & Raul Moas
11:00AM – 12:30PM
AI Empowerment and Transformation Forum
12:30PM – 2:00PM
Lunch will be provided
2:00PM – 4:30PM
Research Symposium (CASE 241)
Friday, 1 December 2023
Ernest R. Graham Center (GC) Ballrooms
10955 SW 15th Terrace, Miami, FL 33199
1:30PM – 1:40PM
Welcome Remarks by KFSCIS Director, Jason Liu
1:40PM – 2:00PM
Keynote by Kaseya COO, Joe Smolarski
2:00PM – 3:30PM
Students Showcasing their Capstone Projects
3:30PM – 4:00PM
Top Student Project Recognition, Masoud Sadjadi
Keynote Speakers
Pete Martinez
CEO of SIVOTEC
Innovative entrepreneur with extensive experience in AI, healthcare, and technology. Former IBM VP, MIT affiliate, holds 30+ patents, recognized for significant contributions in engineering and education.
November 30
Raul Moas
Sr. Director of Knight Foundation
Miami entrepreneurial leader, directing Knight Foundation’s tech initiatives, scouts for Lightspeed Venture Partners, and serves on several boards, with a background in youth empowerment and finance.
November 30
Joe Smolarski
COO of Kaseya
Specializing in IT management and security software at Kaseya. He is experienced in driving growth and technological transformations in marketing intelligence and communications technology sectors.
December 1
AI Forum Panelists
Mark Finlayson
Eminent Scholar Chaired Associate Professor, FIU
Michael Mannino
Director, Artificial Intelligence Center, Miami-Dade College
Focused on AI, he combines expertise in neuroscience and astrophysics, delving into brain network dynamics and cognitive enhancement, with a strong emphasis on ethical considerations and science education.
Denise Mendez
Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft
A tech trailblazer, specializing in the convergence of Mixed Reality (MR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Denise has worked at Nasa, Motorola, and Magic Leap. She solves complex engineering challenges, optimizes for productivity, processes and scale, and creates software solutions to propel products and systems forward.
Norbert Monfort
Vice President, IT Transformation & Innovation, Assurant
Norbert Monfort has worked in the IT field at Fortune 500 companies for over 30 years as a senior engineer and in management. He is currently the Vice President of IT Transformation and Innovation at Assurant, Inc. He has spoken at conferences and published articles on the use of Artificial Intelligence and related topics.
Christian Poellabauer
Professor & Graduate Program Director, FIU
Thomas J. Packert
CTO of Xendoo
A thirty-year-plus industry expert in developing healthcare and accounting systems, innovating solutions in revenue cycle management, medical records, and claims processing, facilitating growth in tech companies.