# Event Details - **Event Name**: Business Week Miami 2026 | Where Ideas Meet Opportunity - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Business Week Miami is an event to encourage, learn, and pitch your business idea at University of Miami for a funding oppourtunity.About this EventWelcome to Business Week Miami!Connecting students with a network of resources, businesses, and oppourtunities that support entrepreneurship – including mentorship programs, business incubators and accelerators, funding and investment opportunitie, Professional development, and strategic networking.Connecting international students with potential employer sand mentors making their international transition smoother for those who desire to stay in the U.S. after their student visas expires. Eliminatting the fear surrounding this event for many of our students.October 26🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMWelcome & Introductory Remarks🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMSurprise Guest Speaker🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMPanel Discussion🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PMImmigration Attorneys SegmentInfo: Will guide students through the F1 Visa process and give tips for studying abroad.October 27🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMWelcome Remarks & Mentor Introductions🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMMentor Matching DayInfo: Students will engage in an X-Factor styled game, where the attendees will pitch themselves, their strengths, and what they hope to improve on to a panel of potential business mentors. If a mentor is interested in guiding and assiting the mentee throughout business week, they will turn around in their swivel chairs to "pick" their mentee. If more than one mentor turns around... it will be the mentees choice to choose the mentor of their preference. The one who most aligns with their goals, participation is on a first come first served basis. 🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMMatch N' MixInfo: A moment for the matches to get to know each other better, exchange preferred contact methods, and discuss goals and current challenges they are facing whether in school, business, or personally. The unmatched mentees will have a chance to introduce themselves to the mentors and possible find the right match,October 28🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMBuilt To Last: From Idea to Execution by Mr. David MullingsInfo: A workshop lead by Mr. David Mullings on how to properly pitch and create a business idea. October 29🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMScreening Premiere 🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMFireside Chat🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMPanther Tank: FIU Mini Business ChallengeInfo: After the screening, attendees transition into a fast-paced, fun FIU-themed mini pitch competition inspired by Shark Tank. Students form teams, and each team randomly draws a mystery business challenge. Here's the catch: each team only gets 10–15 minutes to build the company. Each team gets 60–90 seconds to pitch their idea to the Panther Panel. The point isn't spreadsheets but creativity + entrepreneurship + teamwork. Audience members decide which company they would "invest" their Panther Bucks in. The winners are picked by the Panther Panel (judges). October 30🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMWelcome Bites & RefreshmentsInfo: Welcoming contestants, their supporters, and graduates of Business Week. Mentors will begin prepping pitch competition participants.🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMIntroduction to Panel of Judges🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMPitch CompetitionInfo: Each contestant has approx. 3-7 minutes to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges for the chance to win an investment into their idea.🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PMAwards & Closing Remarks🕑: 09:00 PM - 11:00 PMThump on UMiami's CampusInfo: Conclude Business Week Miami with a Thump at University of Miami's illustrious campus with a DJ and light refreshments. See you next year! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/coral-gables/business-week-miami-2026-where-ideas-meet-opportunity/100002001734191853 - **Event Categories**: contests, business, workshops - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Coral Gables - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: University of Miami - **lat**: 25.7169568 - **long**: -80.2798198 - **full address**: University of Miami, 1320 South Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Business Week Miami 2026 | Where Ideas Meet Opportunity - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/78b04d03046d730c61d1d4636f910e3b97f724b903678e9d5954824c2470a352-rimg-w820-h460-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790223425 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Business Week Miami 2026 | Where Ideas Meet Opportunity being held? - **A:** Business Week Miami 2026 | Where Ideas Meet Opportunity takes place on Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at University of Miami, 1320 South Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Business Week Miami 2026 | Where Ideas Meet Opportunity? - **A:** Business Week Miami 2026 | Where Ideas Meet Opportunity is organized by Nova High School Reunion 2025. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Business Week Miami 2026 | Where Ideas Meet Opportunity is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Coral Gables, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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