Emotional Intelligence in Action: The Human Advantage in the Age of AI

As AI reshapes careers, EQ sets leaders apart. Join ALPFA Miami to build empathy, resilience, and human-centered leadership skills.

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the ultimate competitive advantage is deeply human: emotional intelligence.

As automation transforms industries and reshapes roles, the professionals who thrive will be those who can build trust, navigate complexity, and lead with empathy.

Join ALPFA Miami for an immersive leadership experience exploring how emotional intelligence (EQ) fuels connection, resilience, and influence in the modern workplace.

This interactive evening blends keynote inspiration, expert-led roundtables, and reflective activities designed to help you strengthen the human skills AI cannot replace.

Event Details

📅 Date: February 26, 2026

🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 Location: Openbank by Santander, Miami Worldcenter

Walk in curious. Walk out future-ready.

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Arrival & Networking Connect with professionals, leaders, and innovators across industries in a welcoming community environment.

Keynote Experience by & , Co-Founders of CanWe

In a time where technology accelerates everything, human connection matters more than ever. Ernesto and Ashley Arguello, founders of CanWe, share insights from their mission to combat loneliness and rebuild in-person communities — and why emotional intelligence is becoming the defining leadership capability of the next decade.

Drawing from backgrounds in architecture, global politics, athletics, and community design, they explore how trust, belonging, and authentic relationships are essential drivers of innovation, performance, and wellbeing in 2026 and beyond.

Following the keynote, participants rotate through expert-led stations exploring the five core dimensions of emotional intelligence and adjacent fields including wellness, leadership, and human performance.

Be Seen, Be Heard Learn powerful listening and affirmation techniques to build immediate trust and make every professional interaction meaningful and memorable.

Led by & Leaders of Society Circus Players improv company, with over a decade of experience using improvisation to develop communication, presence, and connection skills.

Master Your Mindset Discover practical methods for emotional regulation, managing pressure, and reframing self-doubt to sustain peak performance and conquer imposter syndrome.

Led by Comprehensive High-Performance Strategist with 15+ years in Fortune 500 finance and 16+ years in wellness and human optimization. Specializes in aligning energy, mindset, and emotional intelligence for sustainable success.

Your Competitive Edge Explore the irreplaceable human capabilities — empathy, ethical reasoning, and complex judgment — that define leadership relevance in an AI-driven world.

Led by Director of Changemaker Education & Social Innovation at Miami Dade College. Senior executive in social impact, innovation, and higher-education transformation.

Conflict to Connection Identify emotional triggers, practice de-escalation strategies, and learn to deliver difficult feedback with clarity and compassion.

Lead From Within Define emotional boundaries, align career choices with personal values, and strengthen self-trust as your core leadership foundation.

The Mind-Body Connection Understand how emotional intelligence affects physical health, stress regulation, and long-term wellbeing — and learn strategies to support resilience and longevity.

Led by Cardiologist, Memorial Healthcare System, specializing in cardiovascular health and preventive care.

Love Letter to Your Future Self A guided reflective activity to anchor insights, intentions, and leadership commitments for the year ahead.

✔ Strengthen emotional intelligence for leadership and career growth

✔ Build meaningful professional connections

✔ Learn skills AI cannot replace

✔ Gain practical tools for communication, resilience, and influence

✔ Engage with experts across wellness, leadership, and innovation

🎟 Space is limited — reserve your seat today.

ALPFA Members receive preferred pricing.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Openbank by Santander, Miami Worldcenter, 150 NE 8th St, Miami, United States

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