AI in E-Commerce Forum: Burhan Sebin and Miami AI Hub Unveil the Future of E-Commerce with Industry Leaders
MIAMI, FL, May 22, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Miami's Wynwood district came alive with future-forward energy on May 21, 2025 as the AI in E-Commerce Forum brought together top minds in artificial intelligence, retail strategy, and digital infrastructure at Northeastern University's campus. Co-hosted by Wasserman Digital, opens new tab and Miami AI Hub, opens new tab, the event spotlighted the transformative power of AI across the entire commerce funnel — from product discovery and personalization to algorithmic trust and compliance.
The evening kicked off with opening remarks by Burhan Sebin, the founder of Miami AI Hub, welcomed attendees with a vision for how South Florida is rapidly becoming a national force in AI innovation.
'Miami has a unique opportunity to lead — not just in culture and creativity, but in how we shape the future of commerce,' said Burhan Sebin. 'This forum was designed to bring together the builders, thinkers, and founders turning generative AI from buzzword into business advantage.'
Graham Lubie, VP of Digital at Wasserman Digital, delivered a powerful keynote on how AI is shifting the way brands engage, transact, and scale online. His address set the tone for an evening rich with insights and tactical takeaways.
The first panel, "AI for Growth: Innovation in E-Commerce," explored how entrepreneurs and brand leaders are leveraging AI to fuel customer acquisition, retention, and category dominance. Moderated by Lubie, the discussion featured Walter Gonzalez, Jr. (GOJA), Daniel Sanchez (Reekolect Corp), Amit Chawla (Publicis Groupe), Mitali Saxena (Fashom/XFashom), and Jevon Howell (ShopHowell). Their stories ranged from scaling Amazon-native brands to building AI-powered personalization engines for fashion retail.
The second panel, "Risk, Data & Infrastructure: Building with AI," shifted focus to backend intelligence — from LLM operations and AI safety to insurance, compliance, and infrastructure. Moderated by Sebin himself, the panel featured Julia MacDonald (SuperAnnotate), Jonathan Horemans (Rezolve AI), Stefano Gulbalis (Nebulai), Jeremy Carr (AiShelter), and Maury Rogow (Rip Media Group).
In addition to the discussions, guests enjoyed a vibrant networking hour offering a taste of Miami's diverse flavor as they exchanged ideas and forged new partnerships.
The event was made possible by the support of Wasserman Digital, 4A Labs, EZ Newswire, Atlas Space, and Northeastern University — a coalition dedicated to advancing Miami's place in the global AI conversation.
For more information, future events, and partnership opportunities, visit: https://lu.ma/miamiaihub, opens new tab.
About Miami AI Hub
Miami AI Hub fosters innovation and collaboration in artificial intelligence within the city's vibrant tech ecosystem. Its mission is to make Miami a global AI powerhouse and to build bridges across the AI ecosystems of the United States, Italy, Spain, and Latin America.Miami AI Hub has convened over 4,000+ participants, supported more than 50 AI startup showcases, and hosted speakers from major companies including NVIDIA, Apple, Google, AWS, and others. As an innovation catalyst, the Hub champions AI solutions that improve lives and transform industries. As a community platform, it brings together enthusiasts and experts to grow a shared knowledge base. And as a startup launchpad, it supports early-stage ventures with mentorship, funding access, and growth resources.For more information, visit www.miamiaihub.com.
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