Teach To Fish · Year 5

The Moment Is Yours. Reel It In.

This is where business moves. Three days of connection, access, funding opportunities, powerful conversations and business momentum built for the people ready to make their next move.

October 4–6, 2026 · NoMi Village + Hilton Miami Aventura
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An Initiative Of
Rooted In North Miami. Built For Business To Move.
Created in North Miami to expand access, strengthen connections and open doors for entrepreneurs, founders and business owners ready to grow, connect and move forward.
Kassandra Timothe, MPA
Leadership With A Vision For Business

Building Business.
Building Opportunity.

Teach to Fish reflects a commitment to putting entrepreneurs closer to the information, relationships, funding and opportunities that help businesses move forward.

Kassandra Timothe, MPA
Vice Mayor · City of North Miami
The 2nd Annual Teach To Fish Pitch Competition

The Pitch Is Back. The Stage Is Yours.

Pitch Competition Sponsor
North Miami CRA
20 Separate Grant Winners
$5K Awarded To Each Winner
$100K Total Grant Awards

Last year brought the energy, the celebration and the room to its feet. Now the Teach to Fish Pitch Competition is back for Year 5 with twenty separate $5,000 grant awards and another opportunity for businesses ready to step forward and make their case.

Eligibility, application requirements and official competition details are available on the Pitch Competition page.
Vision and Vibes Networking Derby
The Official Year 5 Kickoff
Start With
Vision & Vibes.

October 4 is where the energy starts. Vision & Vibes Networking Derby brings entrepreneurs, founders, professionals and business leaders together for an elevated kickoff mixer built around intentional networking, style and connection.

October 4, 2026 Kickoff Mixer Separate Registration
A Kandid Konverrsation
Featured Day 3 Luncheon

Ownership.
Longevity.
Reinvention.

A Kandid Konverrsation goes beyond success and into what it takes to build, protect, evolve and stay in the game as the vision gets bigger.

Choose Your Pass

Know What You're
Registering For.

The Summit Pass covers October 5–6. Vision & Vibes on October 4 is registered separately.

Outside North Miami
$35
Summit Pass
October 5–6
  • Main Summit experience
  • Workshops and business education
  • Speakers, panels and conversations
  • Business resources and opportunities
  • Networking and featured experiences
Want the complete October 4–6 experience? Register for your Summit Pass + Vision & Vibes.
Five Years In Motion

Five Years Of Showing
What's Possible.

1,000+ businesses reached through the Teach to Fish journey

Year after year, Teach to Fish has brought entrepreneurs and business owners into rooms built for access, learning, visibility, connection and opportunity.

2022
Teach to Fish 2022
Teach to Fish 2022
2023
Teach to Fish 2023
Teach to Fish 2023
2024
Teach to Fish 2024
Teach to Fish 2024
2025
Teach to Fish 2025
Teach to Fish 2025
2026
And Now

The Next Chapter
Is Yours To Reel In.

Before You Pull Up

Know Before
You Go.

Your ticket is only the beginning. Get the practical details you need before Year 5 — registration reminders, arrival information, what to bring, how to prepare for networking and the things that will help you make the most of the room.

Your Registration Know which days your registration covers.
Arrival Details Know where you're going before event day.
Come Prepared Bring what you need to connect and follow up.
Work The Room Make the introductions and ask the questions.
Your Year 5 Prep Guide
Pull Up
Ready.
Open The Guide
Partnership Opportunities

Put Your Brand In The Room
That Moves Business.

Align your organization with an experience built around entrepreneurship, access, visibility, economic opportunity and community impact.

Explore Sponsorship
Quick Answers

Know
The Move.

Your Summit Pass covers the main Teach to Fish Summit experience on October 5–6, 2026 at Hilton Miami Aventura.
No. Vision & Vibes Networking Derby on October 4 is the official Year 5 kickoff and requires a separate registration.
The Summit Pass is $20 for North Miami attendees and $35 for attendees outside North Miami.
The Teach to Fish Pitch Competition returns for its second year with twenty separate $5,000 grant awards. Visit the Pitch Competition page for current eligibility, application and participation details.
Yes. Year 5 welcomes entrepreneurs, founders, professionals and business owners from North Miami and beyond.
Visit the Know Before You Go page for practical Year 5 preparation and event information.
Reel It In · Year 5

Choose Your Next Move. Then Make It.

Get your Summit Pass for October 5–6. Add Vision & Vibes for October 4. Explore the Pitch Competition. Come ready to make Year 5 work for you.