Brett Friedman and Kris Moon of a21, a Miami-based live experience agency, have been named to the inaugural 2026 Miami Titan 100 list, which recognizes the region's top 100 CEOs and C-level executives. Friedman, founder and CEO, built a21 from a single client in 2006 into a national platform. Post-pandemic, he rebuilt the firm into a nearly 100-person operation that remains headquartered in Miami. Moon, who joined as COO in 2025, brings 17 years of experience from the James Beard Foundation.
Portfolio Spans Major Wine & Food Events a21's portfolio includes Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, New York City Wine & Food Festival, Sunfest, Palm Beach Wine & Food Festival, Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Heritage Fire, and Whiskies of the World National Tours, among others.
Recognition Criteria The Titan 100 program selects executives for demonstrated excellence in leadership, vision, and passion. This year's 100 honorees and their companies collectively generate more than $44 billion in annual revenue and employ over 170,000 people across the Miami region. They will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on November 19, 2026, at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science. "This year's Titans represent more than success; they embody resilience, purpose, and transformation," said Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO. "Being a Titan is not just a title; it is a mindset, a way of leading with courage, serving with integrity, and creating something that outlasts you."
Why It Matters
For event operators and hospitality professionals, the recognition underscores Miami's continued prominence as a hub for major food and wine festivals—and signals strong institutional confidence in a21's operational and leadership capabilities as the industry navigates post-pandemic growth.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
