2026 Teach to Fish Business Summit
About this Event
Your next business move deserves more than another saved post.
Get in the room with the founders, business leaders, and resources that can help you move forward.
The 2026 Teach to Fish North Miami Business Summit returns for its fifth year with two days of business programming, featured conversations, and opportunities to connect with people building across South Florida.
Whether you’re launching, growing, or figuring out what comes next, make time to work on your business.
October 5–6, 2026 | 9 AM–5 PM
Hilton Miami Aventura
2885 NE 191st Street, Aventura, FL 33180
Presented by Vice Mayor Kassandra Timothe, MPA, in collaboration with the City of North Miami and North Miami CRA.
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YOUR SUMMIT PASS: TWO DAYS OF CONNECTIONS, STRATEGY, AND OPPORTUNITY
Bring the challenges you’re working through: reaching customers, strengthening your brand, making better use of technology, or finding the right business support.
Your October 5–6 Summit Pass includes:
- Workshops and panels exploring marketing, branding, AI, and business growth.
- Business-resource conversations connecting entrepreneurs with local support and opportunities.
- Networking with fellow founders, industry professionals, and community partners.
- The Business of Beauty, featuring the founders behind Mielle Organics and Miss Jessie’s.
North Miami residents: $20 | Non-residents: $35
The Kandi Burruss luncheon is an optional $10 add-on requiring a Summit Pass. The free October 4 Networking Derby requires separate registration.
MONDAY’S FEATURED CONVERSATION: THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY
The Vision. The Build. The Legacy.
Featuring Monique Rodriguez, founder of Mielle Organics, and Miko Branch, co-founder of Miss Jessie’s.
You know the brands. Now hear from the women who built them.
Join a conversation about the entrepreneurial journeys behind two influential beauty businesses. For founders working to turn their own vision into a recognizable brand, this is an opportunity to hear perspectives from people who have built beyond the starting stage.
Monday, October 5 | 12:30–1:30 PM
Hilton Miami Aventura
Included with your Summit Pass.
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TUESDAY’S FEATURED LUNCH & LEARN EXPERIENCE: POWER & PURPOSE
A Kandid Konversation with Kandi Burruss
Grammy Award winner. Serial entrepreneur. A career spanning music, entertainment, and business.
Join us for a featured luncheon conversation with Kandi Burruss, bringing the person behind the public success into focus. Make this experience part of your two-day Summit visit.
Tuesday, October 6 | Hilton Miami Aventura
Optional $10 luncheon add-on. Summit Pass required.
To attend, select your Summit Pass and add the Kandi Burruss luncheon during checkout.
MORE VOICES. MORE PERSPECTIVES. MORE REASONS TO BE IN THE ROOM.
The Summit brings together founders, business advocates, and industry professionals, with announced speakers including:
Eric Knowles • William “Bill” Diggs • Fabiola Fleuranvil • Anna-Bo Emmanuel • Nicky Wesley • Guil Dormeus • Wilameana Jones
Hosted by Kalyn James.
Explore the broader lineup and find the conversations relevant to where you want to take your business.
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LIVE PITCH COMPETITION: LOCAL BUSINESSES. REAL OPPORTUNITY.
Watch selected entrepreneurs present their businesses and compete for one of twenty $5,000 grants.
Support local founders as they share their ideas, their plans, and the next steps they want to take. It’s a chance to see the ambition being built right here in our community.
Interested in pitching? Visit the Summit website for application information, eligibility requirements, and updates. Pitch participation requires a separate application and selection process. Summit registration does not enter you into the competition or guarantee a grant.
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START THE CONNECTIONS EARLY: THE NETWORKING DERBY
Before the Summit begins, join us for Vision & Vibes: The Networking Derby, our free Sunday kickoff.
Featuring Reel Talk Live: The Wins, the Work & What’s Next, with Felecia Hatcher, Chima Burey, and Cheyenne the Blogger, plus music by Whiskey Chick.
Come ready to meet people, enjoy the conversation, and bring your Derby style.
Sunday, October 4 | 5–9 PM
NoMi Village
12351 NW 7th Avenue, North Miami
Doors open at 5 PM. Program begins at 6 PM.
Free admission. Separate registration required.
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Derby registration does not include the October 5–6 Summit or the Kandi Burruss luncheon.
MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE
Choose your Summit Pass, add the Kandi luncheon if you’d like to attend, and put October 5–6 on your calendar.
Bring your questions. Bring your business cards. Bring the idea you’re ready to take seriously.
Reserve your Summit Pass using the ticket button on this page.
For speaker announcements, programming, and event information, visit NoMiBusinessSummit.org.
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 10.00 to USD 35.00
