Welcome to Women Empowerment Wednesday!

Join us for an empowering evening with Melissa Medina, Co-Founder, CEO & President of eMerge Americas, whose mission is to transform South Florida into a global tech hub. The eMerge Americas signature event, launched in 2014, is a global tech conference and expo held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. With Melissa’s leadership, the eMerge Americas conference now attracts more than 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. In addition to the annual conference, eMerge organizes year-round executive summits, innovation challenges, startup pitch competitions, masterclasses, webinars, a world-class global accelerator program, as well as publishes venture activity and investment insights reports. Melissa is also a Partner at Medina Ventures, an early-stage venture fund, as well as the President of the Medina Family Foundation, which has a mission to fund local initiatives that focus on mentoring children and empowering families. Melissa was named by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the “2023 Power Leaders in Technology.” Melissa is also on the Board of The Miami Foundation, as well as Tech Equity Miami. Most importantly, Melissa is a mother and most passionate about her 5 children.

Melissa will be interviewed by South Florida entrepreneur, Misha Kuryla, founder and owner of the beloved Misha’s Cupcakes. Misha and Melissa will discuss Melissa's experiences as CEO, investor, community leader, philanthropist, wife and mom. Join us to ask your questions and share an evening with Melissa and Misha at Clementine's.

Date: Wednesday, October 2nd

Location: Clementine's Wine Gourment, 2714 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables 33134

Time: 6-8 pm

Format: Networking, Interview and Q&A, additional networking - all accompanied by wine and tapas

Price: $30

Attendees: Space limited to 35 attendees. Women Only Please.

Women Empowement Wednesday (WEW) presented by Clementine's Wine Gourmet is an in-person speaker series whose mission is to empower South Florida women through discussion, education and networking. WEW is typically the first Wednesday of each month and features an inspiring speaker, networking opportunities and includes delicious Spanish tapas and wine. Whether you're looking to connect with like-minded individuals or gain valuable insights, this event is for you. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a supportive community that uplifts and empowers women. Please see our Events/Calendar page for future event dates (https://clementineswinegourmet.com/events-calendar/).

(Women Only Please)