David Grutman & Jeff Zalaznick on Miami's Urban Transformation #FIIPRIORITY

LAB "CAN MIAMI REWRITE THE PLAYBOOK FOR 21ST CENTURY URBAN SUCCESS?" took place at the Faena Hotel in Miami on February 19, 2025 during the 3rd edition of #FIIPRIORITY Summit in #Miami Miami's urban transformation serves as a global case study for 21st-century metropolitan evolution, demonstrating how a diverse, innovative ecosystem can rapidly reshape a city's economic and cultural landscape. With a 22% population growth between 2020 and 2025, the city has strategically repositioned itself as a dynamic hub for international business, technology, and cross-cultural innovation. Can Miami's model of urban reinvention—characterized by its adaptive infrastructure, multicultural dynamism, and forward-thinking approach to challenges like climate resilience—provide a blueprint for other emerging global cities seeking to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world?​ SPEAKERS: David Grutman, Founder, Groot Hospitality Jeff Zalaznick, Co-Owner, Major Food Group MODERATOR: Maha Abouelenein, CEO & Founder, Digital & Savvy