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It's that time of year again and TEDxMiami is here! Get your early bird tickets now before they go up on April 8. Prior years, the big speaker event sells out quick. Below are the incredibly timely speakers and a special guest performance by the pioneer of ReggaeEDM.

• Dr. Sheena Franklin (policy & innovation) – Founder & CEO of K’ept Health and a former federal healthcare policy expert, Dr. Franklin is transforming women’s health through ethical AI, data strategy, and patient-centered technology. Her talk will explore how digital innovation can close critical gaps in care and empower women through self-advocacy.

• Dr. Katie Hart (early ADHD intervention) – Director of the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University, Dr. Hart is a nationally recognized psychologist and researcher focused on early intervention for children with learning and behavioral challenges. She’ll share impactful strategies for building a strong foundation for school success and lifelong mental wellness.

• Erik Norden (AI & engineering) – Chief AI Strategy Officer at Zyphra and a pioneer in AI hardware, Erik has helped shape the future of machine learning at Apple, Google, NVIDIA, and Intel. From inventing the iPhone’s Neural Engine to optimizing LLMs, his talk will reveal how accelerating AI at the hardware level can revolutionize tech as we know it.

• Dr. Sunita Sah (organizational psychology) – A physician, award-winning professor at Cornell, and national bestselling author, Dr. Sah is a leading voice in behavioral science. Her research on influence, compliance, and defiance helps leaders and organizations make more ethical, transparent decisions in high-stakes environments.

• Kyle Vowinkel (leadership & negotiation) – A former FBI Special Agent, Kyle served on both the elite Hostage Rescue Team and Crisis Negotiation Unit, with deployments to over 20 countries. Now a leadership advisor and speaker, he will share how trust, mindset, and communication drive outcomes even in the most extreme conditions.

!!! SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE !!!

• Kēvens (music & performance) – Kēvens, a former DJ turned singer-songwriter and the pioneer of ReggaeEDM, uses his music to unite people across divides, promoting multiculturalism and positivity. He began his career in Miami and later joined the progressive reggae group Le Coup. His live performances blend drum 'n' bass with rock-reggae dub, featuring dynamic vocals and visuals. Kēvens has toured globally alongside artists like Steven Tyler, Ice Cube, and Carlos Santana. He advocates the mantra: "Positivity is a Necessity."

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TEDxMiami - Beyond Boundaries: Ideas That Inspire Join us for an evening of inspiring TEDx talks and performances May 8, 2025 celebrating going Beyond the Boundaries!

We are kicking off this week with another groundbreaking for longtime JWI PR client Atlantic Pacific Companies. 💫

Today we were joined by South Florida print and TV press to celebrate the groundbreaking of Brownsville Transit Village V, an affordable housing community in the Brownsville neighborhood of Miami-Dade County.

It’s June, which means hurricane season has begun in Miami, but so has the storm of long lead editorial deadlines for Miami Art Week coverage opportunities! If you’re planning or considering on planning an activation, event, opening, or stunt during the biggest cultural week in Miami, NOW is the time to start pitching press who may be attending or covering happenings during that week. Not sure who to pitch or where to start? Message JWI PR [email protected] for support! We have been working on Miami Art Week related happenings for almost 15 years!