Venue & Spaces
East Miami
788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
Set in the heart of Brickell, East Miami provides the perfect backdrop for the Commerce Media Global Leaders' Forum. With panoramic city views, striking contemporary design and a collection of elevated indoor and outdoor spaces, the hotel offers a dynamic yet intimate setting for our two-day retreat. Throughout the Forum and Awards, we’ll move between a series of carefully selected spaces – from The Shrubbery and Rise on the upper floors to our private meeting rooms and ceremony setting – each chosen to create the right atmosphere for connection, conversation and celebration.
Miami International Airport: 7.9 Miles / 20 Minutes Fort Lauderdale Airport: 28.8 miles / 35 Minutes Miami Beach: 6.8 Miles / 15 Minutes
Your Room
We’re delighted to host you for two nights at EAST Miami. Enjoy views of Miami’s downtown core from the comfort of the Urban King rooms. Each room features a cozy king-size bed, spa-like bathroom and a private balcony for effortless relaxation. As our guest, you’ll also have full access to the hotel’s outstanding facilities, including the gym and stunning pool – the perfect place to unwind during your stay.
Pool & Deck
The expansive Pool & Deck area invites you to make the most of Miami’s sunshine, set within a vibrant outdoor space.
The Shrubbery
5th Floor
Located on the 5th floor, The Shrubbery is a vibrant outdoor terrace featuring lush foliage, a built-in bar and a relaxed open-air setting beneath the City. This is where we’ll host lunch each day, giving time to step outside, recharge, and enjoy the Miami air between sessions.
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Set
38th Floor
Located on the 38th level of the hotel, SET is a striking space framed by three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the room with natural light and offering uninterrupted panoramic views across the city. On Sunday, SET will host the judging sessions, before becoming the main hub for Monday’s Forum content and agenda.
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Workshop 3
6th Floor
This room is a bright, spacious and inspiring space, the perfect backdrop for fresh thinking and focused conversation. Across both days, this room will be used for our scheduled attendee interviews, with The Drum team hosting a series of quickfire, vox pop-style discussions throughout the Forum
Rise
38th Floor
This room is a standout event space with high ceilings and breath-taking views across Biscayne Bay. This unforgettable setting will host our Sunday evening dinner, bringing attendees together for a memorable night of relaxed conversation, shared experiences and connection above the Miami skyline.
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The Crush
39th Floor
The largest of the event spaces, The Crush will be the home of the Commerce Media Awards Honors Ceremony. Designed for big moments, it will host our drinks reception, followed by a banquet-style dinner, with a dedicated bar for those well-earned celebratory drinks as we toast the very best in commerce media.
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