eMerge Americas has appointed Maria P. Dominguez as Strategic advisor for programming and content, bringing on a seasoned innovation executive to help steer the organization’s next phase of growth.

With more than two decades of experience leading business transformation, global expansion, and community building efforts, Dominguez is tasked with strengthening eMerge Americas’ year round content strategy. Her role aims to help position eMerge Americas not only as the anchor tech conference for the Americas, but as a year round innovation platform.

Maria brings our team a bold, future-focused perspective. From leading global innovation programs at CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) to launching a successful event production firm, Maria’s journey is rooted in creativity, clarity, and purpose.

wrote eMerge Americas wrote in a recent LinkedIn post.

At CIC, Dominguez led the expansion of innovation programs across North America, Europe, Asia, and the MENA region. As Managing Director of CIC Connect, she was responsible for strategic partnerships, international programming, and community engagement, reporting directly to the Chief Innovation Officer. She previously held roles as Head of Global Special Projects and General Manager in Miami.

Before her time at CIC, Dominguez founded and ran Operations & Production Specialists (OPS), an event production firm behind major activations for Art Basel, Food Network festivals, Richard Branson’s private events, and more.

In her new role at eMerge Americas, Dominguez will focus on building cross-continental partnerships, expanding programming beyond the main conference, and helping elevate Miami’s growing presence on the global tech map.

She holds a B.S. in International Affairs from Florida State University and is a known champion of women in tech, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration.