Vertical Software Summit Miami Nov. 4–5: Who Should Go

2026-11-04 · 10:45:00 · Miami

Rubell Museum

2100 NW 2nd Ave, 33127

Held at the Rubell Museum in Miami, the second annual Vertical Software Summit gathers vertical software and AI founders, operators, and investors for keynotes, panels, and networking.

The second annual Vertical Software Summit in Miami is a conference built by software founders for vertical software and AI founders, operators, and investors. The event features keynotes, panel sessions on AI, embedded finance, M&A, and networking events across multiple days. Expected attendance is around 400 participants.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders, operators, and active investors focusing on specialized SaaS products and vertical AI platforms will find the agenda directly relevant. The discussions center on specific operational challenges like scaling vertical marketplaces, embedding financial products, and navigating M&A.

What happens

Following a pre-summit opening party on November 3, daytime programming begins November 4 with check-in at 10:45. Content features sessions on vertical SaaS industry shifts, GTM AI strategies, embedded finance, and acquiring businesses, alongside hosted evening social events.

Who's in the room

Roughly 400 participants attend the gathering. Speakers include executives like Sebastian Mejia of Rappi, Danielle Cohen-Shohet of GlossGenius, Fred Voccola of Simpro, and Thiago Sá Freire of OpenGov, joined by leaders from Valsoft, Cents, and First Due.

How to prepare

Review the speaking roster and study current case studies on embedded finance and enterprise AI integration before arriving. Because there are no formal pitch opportunities, focus your conversations around tactical execution questions, revenue architecture, and peer networking during the dedicated evening parties and daytime breaks.

Organizer: Vertical SaaS Group

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At a glance

Attendance
About 400 attendees expected
Sectors
Saas, Ai ml, Fintech

Agenda

  1. Tue, Nov 3, 19:00 · Opening Party — Presented by Reformation Partners
  2. Wed, Nov 4, 10:45 · Check-in opens — Light bites and networking
  3. Wed, Nov 4, 11:30 · The State of Vertical Software in 2026 — Opening session
  4. How to Raise $1B+ for a Vertical Marketplace
  5. Embedded Finance: How Vertical Software Companies Are Unlocking the Next Revenue Layer
  6. Using AI to 10x your GTM output
  7. Wed, Nov 4, 16:45 · Building Two Billion Dollar+ Vertical Businesses Across Multiple Eras
  8. Wed, Nov 4, 17:30 · Kickoff Party — Presented by Worldpay
  9. Thu, Nov 5, 08:30 · Breakfast — Presented by Rollfi
  10. From 0 to Hyper-Growth: The Vertical AI Playbook
  11. Rewiring a $1B vertical SaaS company to be AI-native
  12. M&A lessons from vertical software acquisitions
  13. The 15-Year Journey to a $1.8B Exit: Inside OpenGov
  14. Thu, Nov 5, 18:00 · Closing Party — Presented by Tech Holding

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Alex Jekowsky — Cents (Speaker)
  • Andreas Huber — First Due (Speaker)
  • Cecilia Ziniti — GC AI (Speaker)
  • Danielle Cohen-Shohet — GlossGenius (Speaker)
  • Fred Voccola — Chairman and CEO, Simpro (Speaker)
  • Jordan Crawford — Blueprint GTM (Speaker)
  • Luke Sophinos — Vertical SaaS Group (Speaker)
  • Nir Dremer — Capital OS (Speaker)
  • Raj Bhaskar — Co-founder and CEO, Tight.com (Speaker)
  • Sam Youssef — Valsoft (Speaker)
  • Sebastian Mejia — Co-founder, Rappi (Speaker)
  • Thiago Sá Freire — Co-founder and chairman emeritus, OpenGov (Speaker)
  • Zac Bookman — Founder and CEO, OpenGov (Speaker)

Sponsors and partners

  • Tight
  • Payabli
  • Capital OS
  • Layer
  • Xplor
  • Worldpay
  • Unit
  • Parafin
  • Check
  • Kanmon
  • Rollfi
  • Reformation Partners
  • Tech Holding

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