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Maria Bartiromo to Host America Business Forum in Miami

The two-day summit at the Kaseya Center is scheduled for December 16 and 17, with ticket prices starting at $399.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People

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Journalist Maria Bartiromo will host the upcoming America Business Forum at the Kaseya Center this December. The event brings business and policy discussions to Downtown Miami following her departure from Fox News.

Why it matters

The forum is a major economic and networking draw that regularly features global leaders, with the downtown venue expecting significant activity over the two-day event. Attendees can expect a shift in leadership for this year's program as preparations for the mid-December summit move forward.

Event tickets for the America Business Forum start at $399, with top-tier Diamond packages priced at $9,999. While these prices are set for the December dates, the full roster of speakers remains unknown.

The players

Maria Bartiromo

A veteran journalist who is set to host the upcoming America Business Forum.

Donald Trump

The current President of the United States who served as a speaker at the forum last year.

Jeff Bezos

The business leader and executive who participated in last year's forum.

Lionel Messi

An Inter Miami CF star player who appeared as a speaker during the previous edition of the forum.

The details

The America Business Forum returns to the Kaseya Center on December 16 and 17, with Maria Bartiromo officially joining as the host. The announcement was made via a promotional video featuring scenes from the prior year, when high-profile figures including Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, and Lionel Messi served as speakers. The event structure remains consistent with previous years, centering on a mix of business and political discourse.

Timeline

  1. September 2026: Maria Bartiromo parted ways with Fox News.

  2. October 29, 2026: Promotional video for the forum was released.

  3. December 16 and 17, 2026: America Business Forum takes place at the Kaseya Center.

Beyond the 305

This year's event builds directly on the format and reach of the previous America Business Forum held at the Kaseya Center. It follows a established pattern of bringing global business and political leaders to Downtown Miami.

Downtown traffic and activity around the Kaseya Center will increase significantly during the two-day forum in December. Residents and commuters should plan for higher density in the area throughout the event dates.

The takeaway

Keep an eye on the Kaseya Center for further announcements regarding the full speaker lineup and event schedule. Prospective attendees should note that tickets are currently available starting at $399.

What happens next

The America Business Forum is scheduled to take place on December 16 and 17, 2026.

Further reading

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