Resilience Tech Meetup - Building Miami's Sustainable Future

Join us for our next Resilience Tech Meetup focused on the future of the built environment in Miami-Dade County. This gathering will spotlight breakthrough innovations in sustainable and resilient construction—such as in cement and materials technology—that are reshaping how we design and build in a climate-challenged world.

From cutting-edge circular economy solutions to high-performing building durable materials, meet the companies, researchers, and government officials leading the charge toward a more resilient, climate-ready Miami.

This event is part of our ongoing partnership with the Miami Dade County Innovation and Economic Development Office in our joint mission to catalyze smart, future-forward growth in South Florida—one building block at a time.

Hosted by: Opportunity Miami, Risk and Resilience Tech Hub

Location: Miami-Dade Beacon Council - 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2400, 33130, in the Brickell City Tower, also known as the Chase Building. Please see below for directions and parking information.

Event Check-in begins at 9:30 AM, and the event will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.

Speakers:

• Galen Treuer, Risk and Resilience Tech Hub
• Eric Koehler, TitanAmerica
• Angela Kyle, JLL
• Prannoy Suraneni, UM Associate Professor
• Robert Werthamer, Zyscovich, Architect

Agenda:

• Dive into sustainable building practices
• Hear from innovators rethinking concrete, cement, and infrastructure
• Network with entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and industry changemakers
• Learn how Miami is becoming a hub for resilience tech and sustainable development

Sponsored by: CareerSource South Florida

Powered by: Miami-Dade Beacon Council

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is the county’s official economic development partnership. Attracting and retaining companies that create high-value jobs and invest in our community, The Beacon Council is committed to driving a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive economy for Greater Miami. We achieve this by growing the local economy, championing Miami’s business brand, supporting talent and workforce development, and shaping Greater Miami’s economic future. Established in 1985, The Beacon Council has attracted more than 120,000 new jobs and $8 Billion of new investment to Miami-Dade County. For more information, visit Miami-Dade Beacon Council: Discover the New Business Ecosystem.

How to find us: The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is located at 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2400, in the Brickell City Tower, also known as the Chase Building.

The pedestrian entrance is on the corner of SW 9th Street and SW 1st Avenue (across from the Publix entrance).

There is also a pedestrian ramp on SW 9th Street towards the back of the building.

Parking: There is street parking available in the area, as well as garage parking. For garage parking – the exact address to enter the garage is 86 SW 8th Street. To access the elevators to the Beacon Council – once you have parked, take the elevator down to the lobby, cross the hallway (the elevators to the Beacon Council are directly in front of you as you exit), and take the elevator to the 24th floor.

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