Ekaterina Juskowski

Miamians may like to party but we know better than to make connections at nightclubs. When it comes to networking, locals like to keep it meaningful and intimate. From scouting your next career opportunity to finding new ways to get inspired, these eight citywide gatherings will help expand your horizons and widen your circle.   1.  CreativeMornings Miami Prepare to wake up early to meet creative locals who like their morning coffee served with fresh ideas. Founded in New York, CreativeMornings has become a worldwide community of creative individuals from various industries. Its Miami chapter follows the tradition of monthly breakfast lectures featuring international design legends and local heroes. Dates and locations vary. Free with RSVP. 2.  Waffle Wednesdays The Miami tech community starts the day strong with gourmet waffles, Cuban coffee and startup pitches. The event is hosted by Miami-based tech startup LiveNinja and brings together people looking to connect and share ideas in design, coding, marketing and social media strategy. In Miami’s buzzing startup scene, Waffle Wednesdays help people build ideas into companies. 120 NW 25th St, #301. Wed 9–10:30am.Free. 3. Thursday Gathering at Venture Café Every Thursday, hundreds of Miami innovators gather at Venture Café to network, exchange ideas and learn from each other. This event is the latest in a global network with partner organizations in Boston, St. Louis and Rotterdam, Netherlands. 1951 NW Seventh Ave. Thu 4–9pm.