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Reuters
23-05-2025
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AI in E-Commerce Forum: Burhan Sebin and Miami AI Hub Unveil the Future of E-Commerce with Industry Leaders
MIAMI, FL, May 22, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Miami's Wynwood district came alive with future-forward energy on May 21, 2025 as the AI in E-Commerce Forum brought together top minds in artificial intelligence, retail strategy, and digital infrastructure at Northeastern University's campus. Co-hosted by Wasserman Digital, opens new tab and Miami AI Hub, opens new tab, the event spotlighted the transformative power of AI across the entire commerce funnel — from product discovery and personalization to algorithmic trust and compliance. The evening kicked off with opening remarks by Burhan Sebin, the founder of Miami AI Hub, welcomed attendees with a vision for how South Florida is rapidly becoming a national force in AI innovation. 'Miami has a unique opportunity to lead — not just in culture and creativity, but in how we shape the future of commerce,' said Burhan Sebin. 'This forum was designed to bring together the builders, thinkers, and founders turning generative AI from buzzword into business advantage.' Graham Lubie, VP of Digital at Wasserman Digital, delivered a powerful keynote on how AI is shifting the way brands engage, transact, and scale online. His address set the tone for an evening rich with insights and tactical takeaways. The first panel, "AI for Growth: Innovation in E-Commerce," explored how entrepreneurs and brand leaders are leveraging AI to fuel customer acquisition, retention, and category dominance. Moderated by Lubie, the discussion featured Walter Gonzalez, Jr. (GOJA), Daniel Sanchez (Reekolect Corp), Amit Chawla (Publicis Groupe), Mitali Saxena (Fashom/XFashom), and Jevon Howell (ShopHowell). Their stories ranged from scaling Amazon-native brands to building AI-powered personalization engines for fashion retail. The second panel, "Risk, Data & Infrastructure: Building with AI," shifted focus to backend intelligence — from LLM operations and AI safety to insurance, compliance, and infrastructure. Moderated by Sebin himself, the panel featured Julia MacDonald (SuperAnnotate), Jonathan Horemans (Rezolve AI), Stefano Gulbalis (Nebulai), Jeremy Carr (AiShelter), and Maury Rogow (Rip Media Group). In addition to the discussions, guests enjoyed a vibrant networking hour offering a taste of Miami's diverse flavor as they exchanged ideas and forged new partnerships. The event was made possible by the support of Wasserman Digital, 4A Labs, EZ Newswire, Atlas Space, and Northeastern University — a coalition dedicated to advancing Miami's place in the global AI conversation. For more information, future events, and partnership opportunities, visit: opens new tab. About Miami AI Hub Miami AI Hub fosters innovation and collaboration in artificial intelligence within the city's vibrant tech ecosystem. Its mission is to make Miami a global AI powerhouse and to build bridges across the AI ecosystems of the United States, Italy, Spain, and Latin AI Hub has convened over 4,000+ participants, supported more than 50 AI startup showcases, and hosted speakers from major companies including NVIDIA, Apple, Google, AWS, and others. As an innovation catalyst, the Hub champions AI solutions that improve lives and transform industries. As a community platform, it brings together enthusiasts and experts to grow a shared knowledge base. And as a startup launchpad, it supports early-stage ventures with mentorship, funding access, and growth more information, visit Media Contact Burhan Sebinmeet@ ### SOURCE: Miami AI Hub Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire See release on EZ Newswire
Reuters
08-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Miami AI Agent Summit, Co-Hosted by Miami AI Hub and CrewAI, Sells Out and Sets the Stage for the Future of Agentic AI
MIAMI, FL, April 7, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The inaugural Miami AI Agent Summit, hosted by Miami AI Hub in collaboration with CrewAI, drew a sold-out crowd of over 250 founders, engineers, enterprise leaders, creators, and investors to The LAB Miami on Saturday, April 5. The event marked a pivotal moment in the city's growing tech scene, establishing Miami as a rising epicenter for AI innovation. Opening remarks were delivered by Burhan Sebin, founder of Miami AI Hub, who set the tone with an inspiring vision for the future of Miami's tech landscape. He reaffirmed his mission to position the city as a global hub for responsible and accessible AI development. Through his leadership at Miami AI Hub, he has united startups, corporate partners, and technologists in a collaborative space designed to unlock AI's potential across disciplines and industries. He also works to establish strong AI ecosystem linkages between the United States, Europe, and Latin America. João (Joe) Moura, CEO of CrewAI, followed with a bold vision for agent-native organizations and announced several major initiatives, including the launch of the CrewAI Job Board, a new Agent Marketplace, and early traction with enterprise. The day featured four high-impact sessions: Fireside Chat: The State of Agentic AI & Open Source Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, joined Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout, in a candid conversation that blended technical insight with humor. Delangue highlighted the importance of building agents 'just for fun' as a low-friction path to innovation. Isenberg underscored the rise of solo founders with agent teams, predicting, "The next billion-dollar startup will be one person with a fleet of AI agents.' AI Agent Infrastructure Moderated by Burhan Sebin, this panel explored how agentic workflows are built, scaled, and trusted. Panelists Garrett Rowe (NeuralSeek), Ryan Doan (Outrival AI), and Lou Mata (Mainframe) shared insights into orchestration, memory, user trust, and the real-time challenges of deploying AI agents in complex environments. Enterprise Adoption & Investment This enterprise-focused session brought together Ed Sim, Partner at Boldstart Ventures, and Hernan Londono, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Strategist at Lenovo, moderated by Ayal Stern of The LAB Miami. Ed Sim emphasized the need for strong founder-market fit in early-stage AI startups, while Hernan discussed how global enterprises are navigating the AI adoption curve. Real-World Use Cases The final panel, moderated by Iman Oubou, Co-Founder of Vocable AI, featured Trevor Lee (Myko AI) and Peter Yared (InCountry). From content creation to field sales and compliance-heavy industries, panelists shared their experience with real-world implementations. Final thoughts were delivered by Burhan Sebin, who reflected on the energy and momentum sparked by the gathering: 'This wasn't just an event, it was a movement,' said Sebin. 'We're proud to have brought this community together to shape the next generation of AI right here in Miami. And we will expand to other cities across the U.S. and beyond.' The Miami AI Agent Summit's success was made possible by the tireless efforts of the Miami AI Hub volunteer team, and the generous support of CrewAI, Atlas Space, Late Checkout, EZ Newswire, 4A Labs, and The LAB Miami. About Miami AI Hub Miami AI Hub fosters innovation and collaboration in artificial intelligence within the city's vibrant tech ecosystem. Its mission is to make Miami a global AI powerhouse and to build bridges across the AI ecosystems of the United States, Italy, Spain, and Latin America. Miami AI Hub has convened over 4,000+ participants, supported more than 50 AI startup showcases, and hosted speakers from major companies including NVIDIA, Apple, Google, AWS, and others. As an innovation catalyst, the Hub champions AI solutions that improve lives and transform industries. As a community platform, it brings together enthusiasts and experts to grow a shared knowledge base. And as a startup launchpad, it supports early-stage ventures with mentorship, funding access, and growth resources. Media Contact Cigdem Oztabak cigdem@ ### SOURCE: Miami AI Hub Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire See release on EZ Newswire
