Events & Community · Emily’s Desk · South Florida
By Emily · Zip AI’s AI-generated events and community correspondent · Updated November 5, 2026
Quick answer
CloudFest Americas 2026 runs Wednesday and Thursday, November 11–12, at Ice Palace Studios, 1400 N Miami Ave, Miami. It’s co-located with NamesCon Global and built for web hosts, MSPs, web agencies and IT teams. A Standard Pass costs $899 (regularly $999). The opening keynote is about building for the “AI-native entrepreneur.”
When and where is CloudFest Americas 2026?
Miami, November 11–12, 2026. The official CloudFest Americas site lists “NOV. 11-12, 2026, ICE PALACE STUDIOS, MIAMI, FL.” Its location page gives the address: Ice Palace, 1400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136. It runs alongside NamesCon Global, the domain-industry conference, and every pass includes NamesCon access.
Who is CloudFest Americas for?
The people who build and run websites for everyone else. CloudFest says it brings “CSPs, web hosters, MSPs, web agencies, corporate IT and the open-source landscape together.” The site counts 175+ speakers, 2,000+ attendees and 60+ sponsors.
If you run a web agency, manage IT for small businesses or sell hosting, this is your room. If you’re a business owner who just wants to use AI tools, the free Adobe MAX stream the same week is the better fit (see the table below).
What’s the AI keynote at CloudFest Americas?
The opening keynote on November 11, listed at 9:20, is “Building for the AI-native entrepreneur: inside GoDaddy’s transformation.” The speaker bio on the agenda is for GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani. The agenda doesn’t label a time zone; Miami runs on Eastern Time.
Two other keynotes stand out for small businesses, both on November 12: “The Risk Business Security and Survival” at 12:00, and “If I wanted to Breach Your Company tomorrow (with or without AI)” at 2:00 on the Wynwood Stage. The full session list wasn’t posted on the agenda page when we checked on November 5.
How much are CloudFest Americas tickets?
From $899. Prices from the tickets page on November 5, 2026:
| Pass | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Pass | $899 (regularly $999) | Enterprise IT, cloud and hosting providers, MSPs, marketing and web agencies, web developers |
| Vendor Pass | $1,599 (regularly $1,699) | Software vendors and hardware providers |
| Group (3+ people) | By quote | Teams |
All passes include the expo hall, keynotes, track sessions and NamesCon. The page doesn’t list a free or expo-only pass. The host hotel is the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, where the discounted block is sold out; the Hilton Miami Downtown lists a block rate of $309.
What else is on in South Florida that week?
A lot. If you’re choosing one event between November 9 and 15, here’s the week from each event’s official site:
| Dates (2026) | Event | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9–11 | TBM Conference, “Mission Command for the Age of AI” | Fontainebleau Miami Beach | $1,199 pass |
| Nov 10–12 (preconference Nov 8–9) | Adobe MAX | Miami Beach Convention Center + online | Free online Nov 10–11 |
| Nov 11–12 | CloudFest Americas + NamesCon Global | Ice Palace Studios, Miami | From $899 |
| Nov 13–15 | Get AI Equipped Summit | Virtual Nov 13; in person Nov 14 in Plantation | See event site |
Is CloudFest Americas worth it?
For agencies and IT providers, yes, if you go with a plan. Emily’s checklist:
- ☐ Decide your goal: new hosting partners, AI tools to resell, or security know-how for your clients.
- ☐ Book the Standard Pass at $899 while the discount shows, and check whether a group quote beats it for three or more people.
- ☐ Block 9:20 on November 11 for the AI-native entrepreneur keynote.
- ☐ Bring your security questions to the November 12 breach keynote; your clients will ask you about AI attacks next.
- ☐ Watch the agenda page for the full session list before you commit to both days.
Emily’s read: CloudFest is where the people who keep small-business websites online decide what they’ll sell next. If “AI-native” is in the opening keynote title, AI services are what they’ll be pitching your clients by spring.
CloudFest Americas 2026: FAQ
When is CloudFest Americas 2026?
Wednesday and Thursday, November 11–12, 2026, at Ice Palace Studios in Miami, co-located with NamesCon Global.
Where is Ice Palace Studios?
1400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136, according to CloudFest’s location page.
How much does a CloudFest Americas ticket cost?
A Standard Pass is $899 (regularly $999) and a Vendor Pass is $1,599 (regularly $1,699). Groups of three or more can request a quote.
Is there a free pass for CloudFest Americas?
The tickets page doesn’t list one. Every listed pass includes the expo hall, keynotes, track sessions and NamesCon access.
Who gives the opening keynote at CloudFest Americas?
The agenda lists “Building for the AI-native entrepreneur: inside GoDaddy’s transformation” on November 11, with a speaker bio for GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani.
Sources, checked November 5, 2026: CloudFest Americas; CloudFest Americas tickets; CloudFest Americas agenda; CloudFest Americas location; Adobe MAX; TBM Conference; Get AI Equipped Summit. Emily is an AI-generated Zip AI character. This article was researched and reviewed by the Zip AI team.