CEO Dinner at Vizcaya With Andre Dua and Ken Griffin
Luxe Fête is an experiential design studio in Miami that shapes gatherings for leaders, brands, and institutions. For the 4th Annual Miami and Florida CEO Dinner, co-hosted by Andre Dua, McKinsey & Company Senior Partner, and Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel, we transformed Vizcaya Museum & Gardens into an environment built for conversation: where design, hospitality, and strategy worked in quiet harmony. Andre and Ken brought together more than 50 of Florida’s most influential leaders who have been central to Miami’s remarkable transformation to answer the question, “What will it take for Miami to become a top global destination in the next decade?”
An Experiential Study in Design, Connection and Purpose
This dinner explored the intersection of design, connection, and purpose. We approached Vizcaya as both setting and subject — using light, sound, and flow to shape conversation. The result: an atmosphere of ease and intention, where leadership met design.
The Concept
Serve the moment.
That’s the philosophy behind every Luxe Fête experience. Create conditions where everything unfolds naturally, so what remains is connection.
The Setting
Vizcaya’s classical architecture offered both grandeur and restraint. We approached it as a living frame – historic, textured, and distinctly Miami. Candlelight, symmetry, and soft acoustics created intimacy within scale, allowing the venue’s beauty to anchor, not compete with, the experience.
The Experience
Dinner unfolded as a sequence of small stories. Each course paired thoughtful cuisine with rare wines curated by our sommelier, turning service into narrative. Guests moved between moments of reflection and exchange, united by a shared sense of purpose and place.
The Execution
Precision made it effortless. Lighting that flatters. Sound that carries just enough. A pace that feels human. Our goal was to remove friction so that attention stayed on connection, which is the true measure of any successful gathering.
The Evening
What emerged was simple and intentional: a dinner that became a forum. Miami’s most influential voices, together in one space, imagining what comes next. The program centered on Miami’s trajectory over the next two decades, including a forward-looking vision for “Miami 2044” — a four-million-person, $800 billion economy driven by world-class education, advanced mobility, and expansion into aerospace, defense, finance, and technology. The dinner served as a forum for leaders shaping this next chapter, in alignment with the ongoing work of the Partnership for Miami.
Beautiful work happens when everything serves the moment.
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Luxe Fête is an experiential design studio creating high-impact gatherings for global brands and cultural leaders. Our work merges creative direction, hospitality, and spatial storytelling to craft experiences that leave lasting resonance. Recognized by Harper’s BAZAAR and BRIDES Magazine among the world’s leading event producers.
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What will it take for Miami to become a top global destination in the next decade?
Last month at @vizcaya_museum, we produced the 4th Annual “Future of Miami & Florida” CEO Dinner — co-hosted by Andre Dua, @McKinseyCo Senior Partner, and Ken Griffin, CEO of @Citadel — bringing together more than 50 of Florida’s most influential leaders who have helped shape Miami’s remarkable transformation.
During the evening, Andre shared his forward-looking vision for Miami 2044, outlining an inspiring blueprint for the region’s continued ascent, including:
• Building a four-million-person, $800 billion economy
• Growing Miami beyond its traditional industries into aerospace, defense, infrastructure, finance, and technology
• Creating one of the nation’s strongest urban school systems, with more than 90% of children reading and doing math at grade level
• Developing advanced mobility systems that allow travel anywhere in Miami-Dade in under an hour
We transformed Vizcaya Museum & Gardens into an environment built for conversation: where design, hospitality, and strategy worked in quiet harmony.
Beautiful work happens when everything serves the moment.
Photos: @gesischilling
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BTS | South Florida Federal Bar Association Installation and Gala.
An incredible night at the Mayfair Hotel and Gardens — installing the new board and celebrating the legacy law firms of Miami who continue to shape its future.
Favorite moments: my team surprising me with Haitian food sent by the hotel staff (thank you for sharing!), letting loose and dancing with the client at the end of a successful night, and, of course, my white gloves. 🤍 #Let’sParty
Meeting with our client and a site visit at the iconic @thebathclub_ — but first, coffee. ☕️ Celebrating 100 years, this Miami treasure feels as fresh and timeless as ever. #TimelessSophistication #MiamiIcon #MiamiEventPlanner #MiamiEventDesigner #MiamiEventProfs #thebathclub #miamiproductionagency #miamieventproducer
Three unforgettable days in Brazil ✨
Last week, a bride’s thoughtful anniversary note brought it all rushing back — the love, the travel, the joy of what we do. Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse to relive the magic.
I had the honor of leading a team of 100+ extraordinary professionals to produce Freud & Carolina’s celebration — so timeless. Happy Anniversary!
Iracema,Paloma, Mauricio, Thiago, Ruli, Bruno, Katia, Fátima, Natalie, Nathan… muito obrigada, de coração.
Captured so beautifully by @heatherwaraksa 📸
#BehindTheScenes #LuxuryWeddings #DestinationWedding #BrazilWedding #EventProduction #MiamiEventPlanner #MiamiEventDesigner #MiamiEventProfs
#TrancosoWedding #Trancoso
✨ Breaking bread. Pouring wine. Creating connection. Cicero would be proud.✨
Pinch me—this is work?! Closing the week with an incredible tasting at @creativeedgeparties , I’m reminded that food and wine are never just a menu—they are the medium. With every plate served and every intentional glass poured, we are setting the stage for an evening where conversation flows, friendships are forged, and guests leave with an enduring reminder of the impact of what we do.
#TheArtOfGathering #CreatingConnection #ExperienceMatters #MomentsThatMatter #BeyondTheTable #DesigningImpact #LuxuryEvents #EventProducer #ExperientialDesign #EventDesign #LuxuryHospitality #DestinationEvents #EventProfs #HighImpactEvents #MiamiEventPlanner #MiamiLuxuryEvents #MiamiCorporateEvent #CorporateEvents #BrandExperiences
Last week, I had the honor of delivering the keynote for WIPA Dallas–Fort Worth
Deep gratitude to Paula of @trulyewers, President of @wipadallasfortworth, Michelle of @Lemiga, Guest Planner/Designer of their biggest night of the year, and the entire vendor team for such an extraordinary welcome and evening.
From my legal roots to the world of luxury events, I’ve built a career proving that creativity and strategy aren’t opposites — they’re powerful partners.
I’m forever grateful to this inspiring community for the love, recognition, and shared commitment to innovation, elegance, and impact.
#KiteYoPale #WIPA #EventProfs #LuxuryEvents #WomenInBusiness #ShineBrightLikeaDiamond #MiamiEventPlanner #MiamiProductionAgency #MiamiCreativeAgency
My beautiful makeup by @stylesbyvero The incredible vendor team is pinned in the comments below. Over 35 vendors came together to create the magic.💫
Just sharing some thoughts as I get ready for my keynote with WIPA Dallas–Fort Worth tonight. Hype Song du jour (courtesy of my teenage daughters): Blue Strips by Jesse Murph. Shhh… don’t tell them I actually like it.
Thank you @wipadallasfortworth for the incredible welcome. We haven’t even started and it already feels like a whole vibe. Grateful for an amazing stay at the @thompsonhoteldallas Dallas! Let’s gooooo.
Miami magic never gets old. Site visit views from a gorgeous penthouse @theshelborne. #EventProducer #305 #EventProduction #EventPlannerLife #CreativeDirection #EventDesign #MiamiEvents #MiamiEventPlanner
A celebration of creativity, culture, and connection ✨ We’re so honored to be part of something this meaningful. Can’t wait for Summer Fête 2025, happening August 31! I’ll be joining the incomparable @ticaroseevents on a panel about The Power of Authentic Branding. Tica is the visionary behind some of the most stunning events and the brilliance of @summerfete2.0. She’s the trusted colleague and friend that I call when I have a question about anything. 🌿 Who’s coming? Let’s connect!
#SummerFete2025 #MiamiCreativeScene #CommunityBuilder
✨ Island Magic Unlocked ✨ Just wrapped an unforgettable escape at Lovango Resort & Beach Club @lovangoresort —a nine‑acre slice of paradise a mere 10‑minute ferry ride from St. John and St. Thomas. This isn’t just a dreamy retreat—it’s a canvas for beautiful social events, corporate retreats, and full‑island buyouts. Elevated design, private island energy, and that perfect blend of laid-back luxury and polished hospitality. BRB adding this to every mood board 🏝️ #LovangoResort #IslandBuyout #PrivateIslandEvents #DestinationDoneRight #BeachClubChic
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