BritWeek Miami, the annual celebration of British innovation and creativity in South Florida, returns for a third year – from March 5th to March 14th**–** highlighting transatlantic commerce and culture within the art, sport, technology, fashion, music, entertainment, trade and financial sectors. To celebrate this creative synergy between the UK and Florida, BritWeek Miami, an alliance with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), HM British Consulate-General Miami and a series of strategic media and industry partners, will hold a series of events throughout downtown Miami, Wynwood, Coral Gables and Miami Beach.
Two events of interest to the tech and entrepreneurship communities:
On Saturday, March 7th is BritWeek’s pioneering community outreach initiative Britcode. Hosted by The LAB Miami, a center for excellence and innovation in the heart of Wynwood’s vibrant tech scene, Britcode looks to ignite kids futures with hands on interactive Coding and STEM zones. In collaboration with key partners Microsoft, the Patricia and Phillips Frost Museum of Science, Mia MADE, Miami Dade College, The Club Med Foundation, Girl Develop It, City Year and Teach for America, the children will have expert guidance to learn whilst having fun. BritWeek Miami aims to make a difference and follow in the footsteps of Great Britain as world leaders in Coding education, to combine Stem and Code in an interactive outreach platform. The Day will start with Britcode “Ignite” - a launch breakfast, hosted by Dave Prodger, the British Consul-General with the leaders of Miami’s tech and educational communities to help us take Britcode and our kids to the next level.
BritWeek and eMerge Americas returns on Wednesday, March 11th, for a look at British and Miami Media and Technology with the second annual signature event: BritWeek eMerge Americas Bridging the Gap - Media and Film A Marriage Made in Miami. The forum will come together for a fascinating panel discussion with top innovators, including Jennifer Brooks of Microsoft, Gillian Thomas of the Miami Science Museum, Patricia Arias of Miami Film and Media Market, andSonia Hendler of Arts & Business Council to name a few. Panelists will be introduced by Manny Medina, and mediated byJose Luis Martinez, of Miami Media Film Market and the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba. There will also a message from London Mayor, Boris Johnson, following his trip to the United States.
For further information on BritWeek Miami 2015, including an event schedule, visit www.BritWeek.org
- information submitted by BritWeek.