Tech Hub Pulse 2026

🚀 Join us at Tech Hub Pulse 2026, where people, ideas, and technologies defining South Florida’s role in the innovation economy are united.

📅 Date: March 5, 2026

📍 Location: Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Secure your spot for a day of expert speakers, industry-driven sessions, hands-on workshops, interactive exhibits, and top-tier networking. Whether you're a tech leader, entrepreneur, developer, or investor, Tech Hub Pulse is where innovation meets opportunity.

Choose Your Experience:

✔️ PulsePASS – $120 – Access to main stage, exhibitors and keynotes

✔️ PulsePLUS – $175 – Includes PulsePASS plus + exclusive networking, Women in Tech Leadership Forum, access to all stages, workshops, and breakout sessions

✔️ PulsePLATINUM – $225 – Includes PulsePLUS + VIP afterparty

Add-On:

✔️ CXO Breakfast – This separately ticketed gathering of C-Suite tech leaders will offer a unique and intimate opportunity to hear from Caroline Roche, IBM's Vice President and Senior Partner, on how IBM achieved $4.5B in productivity gains through their AI-integration.

She will be joined by Colby Brannan, Managing Director at Culture Partners, who will introduce the Results Pyramid framework and reveal how to align clarity, accountability, and culture to turn AI aspirations into measurable success. There will also be exclusive networking oppportunities before and after the expert speakers to allow for ample time to connect with fellow top level peers. Keynote Speakers ⭐ US Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling is the second-highest-ranking official and serves as the Department's Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the agency’s $14 billion dollar budget and 16,000 employees.

As one of the nation’s leading voices on artificial intelligence and workplace transformation, Deputy Secretary Sonderling has spoken at global events including South by Southwest (SXSW), Web Summit, Collision Conference, and the Global AI Forum, and has published widely on the benefits and challenges of using AI responsibly in the workplace. His insights bridge public policy, ethics, and innovation, exploring how AI can empower organizations while protecting workers and promoting equity. Before his current appointment, Sonderling was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Commissioner and Vice-Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), where he helped shape national policy at the intersection of technology, employment, and law. A proud University of Florida alumnus, Sonderling earned his B.S. and J.D., both magna cum laude, before beginning a distinguished career at the intersection of law, technology, and workforce development. Join us for this keynote conversation as Deputy Secretary Sonderling shares his perspective on the future of work, responsible AI adoption, and how technology continues to redefine the modern workforce. ⭐ Dr. Martin Mendelson is a distinguished speaker, executive coach, and the founder of Metamorphosis Coaching, dedicated to helping teams and leaders foster cohesion, enhance communication, and build thriving, productive cultures.

After overcoming a life-changing medical setback in his clinical career, Dr. Mendelson transformed his experience into a purpose-driven mission: empower professionals to resolve challenges before they escalate, feel less burdened by leadership, and create environments where everyone excels and enjoys the process.

Certified in executive coaching, team facilitation, emotional intelligence, and happiness studies, he has served as Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and as resident faculty for Spear Education for over a decade. His approach uncovers the authentic self so that values and a "clarity not fear or confusion" guide action. Dr. Mendelson's book One Move Makes All the Difference: How to discover your power and transform your life(opens in a new tab) offers advice and inspiration to reinvent yourself. In the world of AI, it will be more important than ever to know how to adapt, lead with authenticity, and harness your human potential in ways technology never can.

Whether addressing business leaders or healthcare professionals, Dr. Mendelson brings insight and inspiration that enable change from the inside out.

Women in Tech Leadership Panel & Mixer Join an inspiring discussion with trailblazing women shaping the future of South Florida’s tech ecosystem. This session brings together leaders, innovators, and emerging voices to explore real experiences, career journeys, and the evolving landscape of equity and leadership in technology. Interested in Sponsorship?

You can read more about what's included with each sponsorship(opens in a new tab) here(opens in a new tab). If you want to learn more, feel free to reach out to team@techhubsouthflorida.org.