About this Event
Introducing The Hospitality Entrepreneurship Experience, a new flagship event from FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, created to show you just how far entrepreneurship can take you in this industry.
On November 6, join 200+ students and some of Miami’s leading hospitality entrepreneurs, founders, and innovators for a day of real stories, real risks, and real connections.
Learn what it took to turn an idea into something real. The risks that paid off. The ones that didn’t. The lessons no classroom could teach. And the mindset that helped founders recognize an opportunity, take the leap, and build something of their own.
Whether you already have an idea, have thought about starting something but aren’t sure where to begin, or have never considered entrepreneurship before, this experience is designed to expand what you think a career in hospitality can look like and leave you asking one question: What would I build?
What to expect:
✔️ Real lessons and unfiltered founder conversations with entrepreneurs shaping Miami’s hospitality industry
✔️ Meaningful connections with industry leaders and 200+ ambitious students ready to think beyond the traditional career path
✔️ Experiential moments designed to take you beyond the traditional conference format
✔️ Your first look at The Panther Pitch, FIU Hospitality’s new business competition, where students will compete for $15,000 in startup funding in Spring 2027
You don’t need a business plan.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to be curious about what you could create.
This is your opportunity to see hospitality from a different perspective. Not just how to operate a business, but how to imagine one, build one, and make it your own.
Get inspired November 6. Build it Spring 2027.
📍 Wolfe University Center, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
🗓️ November 6, 2026 | 10 AM to 5 PM
Space is limited. Get your ticket now and take the first step from student to founder.
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Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in this event or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodations or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Event venue & nearby stays
Wolfe University Center, 3000 Northeast 151st Street, North Miami Beach, United States
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