BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//European American Chamber of Commerce Florida - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eaccfl.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for European American Chamber of Commerce Florida REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105 DTSTAMP:20260530T235137 CREATED:20210914T134945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T152513Z UID:34238-1635984000-1636070399@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:In Person - EU Texas Economic Leadership Forum & Gala with HE Stavros Lambridinis DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\nEACC Texas is honored to present EU Texas Economic Leadership Forum. \n\nVenue: The Debate Chamber at Old Parkland\, Dallas\, Texas\nTime: 8am to 12pm CDT\n\n&\n\nEACC Texas Ambassador’s Gala\n\nVenue: Belo Mansion & Pavillion\, Dallas\, Texas\nTime: 6pm CDT – VIP Reception and from  7pm CDT Gala Dinner  (Black Tie)\n\nHonored Guest & Keynote: His Excellency\, Stavros Lambrinidis\, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States\n\n\n\nHE Stavros Lambrinidis is Ambassador of the EU to the United States as of March 1\, 2019. From 2012 to February 2019\, he served as the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights.In 2011\, he was Foreign Affairs Minister of Greece. Between 2004 and 2011\, he was twice elected Member of the European Parliament (MEP) with the Greek Social Democratic Party (PASOK). He served as Vice-President of the European Parliament (2009-11)\, Vice-President of the Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs Committee (2004-09)\, and Head of the PASOK Delegation (2005-11). Between 2000 and 2004\, he was Director-General of the International Olympic Truce Centre\, an International Olympic Committee organization. He served as Ambassador ad personam of the Hellenic Republic (1999-2004); Secretary-General of the Greek Foreign Ministry\, responsible for Expatriate Greeks (1996-99); and Chief of Staff to the Greek Foreign Minister (1996). Between 1988 and 1993 he worked as an Attorney at Wilmer\, Cutler & Pickering in Washington\, D.C.\, specializing in international trade\, transactions\, and arbitration. Mr. Lambrinidis was born in Athens\, Greece in 1962. He studied Economics and Political Science at Amherst College (Bachelor of Arts degree\, 1984) and Law at Yale Law School (Juris Doctor degree\, 1988)\, where he was also Managing Editor of The Yale Journal of International Law. He is a 1980 graduate of the Athens College High School in Greece. He is married and has a daughter.\n\nPlease reach out to Erin McKelvey\, Executive Director emckelvey@eacctx.com for sponsorship opportunities\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-texas-eu-texas-economic-leadership-forum-gala-with-he-stavros-lambridinis/ CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211102 DTSTAMP:20260530T235137 CREATED:20211103T161715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T204427Z UID:34407-1635724800-1635811199@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:EACC Florida Briefings - EACC Florida Meets Peter Young DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nEACC Florida Meets Peter Young \n\nPeter Young is Deputy Head of the Trade and Agriculture Section at the EU Delegation in Washington DC. He was in Miami on November 1st to learn about the business environment in Florida and what matters to companies and investors engaged in transatlantic business.\n\nHis meetings included a briefing with several EACC Florida Members and Friends from the cruise line\, logistics & transportation\, tech and legal industries as well as meetings with representatives of the Consular Corps.\n\nEACC Florida Briefings are part of our offers to EACC Florida’s President’s Circle Members and Friends.\n\nContact Christina Sleszynska\, EACC Florida Executive Director at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details on Membership and how to join.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-florida-briefings-eacc-florida-meets-peter-young/ CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T113000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210708T133039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T133014Z UID:34145-1633946400-1633951800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Are You Sure Your Transatlantic Business is Resilient for the Risks of Climate Change? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACC Netherlands.\n\nThe effects of the Covid restrictions on the supply chain can’t be missed and will hopefully be temporary. The consequences of climate change are presumed to be broader and more lasting.\n\nMore than 50% of the top 10 risks listed in The Global Risk Report of the World Economic Forum are climate related. This program will focus on the foreseeable and unforeseeable climate-related challenges for transatlantic economies and their businesses. Hence\, business leaders have a responsibility to integrate the impact of climate change in their company’s risk assessment and strategy.\n\nTherefore\, the program will be streamlined along the following questions:\n\n What do we see happening?\n What is it impacting?\n How to prepare/prevent and which measures do other companies already undertake?\n\nFor whom is this webinar?\n\nThis program is organized for Supervisory and (Non-)Executive Board Members of international companies active in transatlantic business and invited professionals of the EACC network.\n\nFormat:\nThe webinar is split in 2 sessions of 45 min. each:\n\n Part 1-2: Fireside chat with keynote speakers for all registrees.\n4.00pm – 4.45pm CET | 10.00am – 10.45am ET\n Part 2-2: Expert conversation between Supervisory and (Non-)Executive Board Members and keynotes\, for exchanging opinions and experience.\n4.45pm – 5.30pm CET | 10.45am – 11.30am ET\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n Louise van Schaik\, Head of Unit EU & Global Affairs\, Clingendael Institute.\n Roderick de la Houssaye\, Chair\, Fenex\n Jacques Buith\, Global lead partner for the United States\, Deloitte and EU Green Deal Advisor. [Moderation]\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/are-you-sure-your-transatlantic-business-is-resilient-for-the-risks-of-climate-change/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210922T191356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T203401Z UID:34257-1632909600-1632913200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Responsible Capitalism – The ESG Integration Balancing Act DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Program brought to you by EACCNY.\n\nPlease join us for a discussion about how companies are balancing the bottom-line with environmentally and socially responsible governance.\n\nKey discussion topics to include:\n\nIntegration of ESG into business strategy and compliance programs – ESG is not “new” particularly in the business and legal spheres. But how companies address ESG is becoming less prescriptive and requires more tailoring of the risks and opportunities respective of their business strategy and embedded into their culture of compliance in order to ensure a sustainable approach.\n\nUnderstanding and applying ESG standards and regulations – The universe of ESG standards is wide and often confusing while country-specific regulations are rolling out at a quick clip. We discuss approaches for understanding which ESG standards may be most relevant to your business and current and emerging regulations to address now. We will also discuss ratings and how to align with standards reporting.\n\nDeveloping ESG metrics and goals for now and for a sustainable future – Prevailing market sentiment has been and still continues to focus on using metrics for measuring ESG performance\, primarily for climate and carbon goals. However\, without properly tying metrics back to strategic initiatives and understanding the explicit financial impact\, the measures can prove to be meaningless for sustainability and building a more resilient organization. We will further explore operational opportunities for implementing ESG initiatives in procurement\, supply chain\, and as part of asset management.\n\nESG Pitfalls: Understanding disclosure\, green-washing\, and dispute risks\n• What regulations require non-financial and financial disclosures and where?\n• What is green-washing and how can companies mitigate the risk?\n• How to know about risks and avoid litigation pertaining to ESG disclosures and operations?\n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Anna Athanasopoulou\, Head of Unit Proximity\, Social Economy\, Creative Industries\, DG Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship and SMEs\, EUROPEAN COMMISSION\n• Brooke Hopkins\, Managing Director\, ALIXPARTNERS LLP (Moderator)\n• Maureen Kline\, VP Public Affairs & Sustainability\, PIRELLI TIRE NORTH AMERICA\n• Fabio Massimo Natalucci\, Deputy Director\, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND\n• Annette Michelle (Shelli) Willis\, Partner\, TROUTMAN PEPPER\, LLP\n\nTIME:\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT / 16:00 h – 17:00 h CET\n\nREGISTRATION FEE:\nEACC Members: Free\nEACC non-Members: Free\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-responsible-capitalism-the-esg-integration-balancing-act/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210707T183026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T133347Z UID:34142-1632308400-1632312000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Patentability of AI Driven Inventions: The Push for Legislature to Play Catch up DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Program Brought to you by EACCNY.\n\nArtificial intelligence (AI) is being used more and more to develop new inventions without human aid. But as AI capabilities increase at a rapid pace\, patent offices and business leaders around the world face a changing landscape.\n\nThe program will provide a look at AI and its effect on commerce (Research & Development)\, Intellectual Property (IP)\, and the regulatory framework\, including:\n● Primary AI issues\, including how it is being handled in various countries\n● An update on the landmark case\, Device for the Autonomous Bootstrapping of Unified Sentience (DABUS) (Thaler v. Iancu) in the U.S. and in Europe\n● How the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is tackling the policy and practical issues surrounding AI\n● How are corporations using AI and navigating the IP implications?\n\nJoin this webinar to learn what practical steps companies can take to position themselves in view of the possible outcomes.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  Philip Hirschhorn\, Partner\, PANITCH SCHWARZE\n●  Ryan Abbott\, AI Patent Guru\n●  Denis Dambois\, Legal and Policy Officer\, DG GROW – Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship & SMEs Intangible economy / Intellectual Property European Commission\n●  Krishna Sood\, Senior Technology | IP | Data lawyer\, MICROSOFT\n\nTIME:\n11:00am EDT / 17:00 CET\n\nREGISTRATION FEE:\nEACC Members: Free\nEACC non-Members: Free\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/patentability-of-ai-driven-inventions-the-push-for-legislature-to-play-catch-up/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210914T134050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T134248Z UID:34236-1631802600-1631826000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:EACC Cincinnati – 2021 Annual Conference and Gala DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join our colleagues at EACC Cincinnati for a combined Annual Conference & Gala on September 16\, 2021 at the Drees Pavilion in Devou Park\, Kentucky.\n\nThe EACC Cincinnati Annual Gala Dinner\, presented by Altix Consulting and Modula\, is a celebration of the vibrant international business community of Greater Cincinnati. Each year this sold-out event brings together top regional decision makers and international business leaders to demonstrate the positive impact of the commercial and business ties that connect the Cincinnati tri-state region and Europe.\n\nThe Gala Dinner is also an opportunity for the EACC to invite European dignitaries to our region as guests of honor and keynote speakers. Visiting foreign ambassadors and dignitaries are consistently impressed by the strength of the Greater Cincinnati international business community and the representation of European companies in the region.\n\nThis year\, Her Excellency Emily Margarethe Haber\, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States of America will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker.\n\n\n\n\nAnd this year we add the conference on Supply Chains\, Logistics and Transatlantic Trade\, with keynote speaker Cain Moodie\, Senior Vice President for Americas Region Network Operations & Aviation\, DHL Americas\, There will also be a panel discussion with Kim Harper-Gage (COO of Festo)\, Kerry Byrne (President of TQL)\, and Scott Miller (Senior Advisor\, Center for Strategic and International Studies)\, and moderated by Dr. Charles Sox\, Associate Dean at the University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business.\n\nPlease find more information on the conference here.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-cincinnati-2021-annual-conference-and-gala/ CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210616T193024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T193254Z UID:34093-1625133600-1625137200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - After the Storm: Trends and Challenges for Private M&A in the US and Europe DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This Transatlantic Webinar is a collaboration between EACC Paris and EACCNY \n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented disruption to the global M&A market.  Even in today’s uncertain environment\, however\, deals are being done. To usher existing agreements to successful completion and seize opportunities in today’s – and tomorrow’s – market\, sellers and buyers alike need to carefully calibrate their deal terms\, learning lessons from the past year.\n\nIn this webinar\, our experts take a closer look at recent developments and trends in private M&A in the US and Europe\, including techniques for bridging valuation gaps and protecting value\, strategies for risk management and deal certainty\, and navigating regulatory issues surrounding M&A deals.\n\nDiscussion points:\n● Market dynamics: What are the hot sectors and investment trends?\n● Trends and challenges in the deal process: What is the impact of the sanitary situation on due diligence and deal preparation?\n● Hot topics in M&A techniques: What mechanisms to protect value and mitigate risk i.e. purchase price mechanics\, MAE and other conditions\, R&W language interim period covenants?\n● Regulatory issues in cross-border M&A: What role for foreign investment screening and antitrust scrutiny?\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Federico G.M. Mennella\, CFA\, Managing Director\, ROTHSCHILD & CO\n● Jim Rosener\, Partner\, TROUTMAN PEPPER\, NYC\n● Nicolas Lafont\, Partner\, McDERMOTT WILL & EMERY AARPI\, Paris\n● Adrianne Shapira\, Managing Director – Brands\, EURAZEO\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/after-the-storm-trends-and-challenges-for-private-ma-in-the-us-and-europe/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210526T160025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T141847Z UID:33983-1625047200-1625050800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Expanding Operations into New Territories: Has the Recipe for Success Changed in a Post-Covid World? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACC Florida\n\nExpanding operations into new territories around the world has traditionally offered important commercial opportunities for both for multinational corporations and SMEs. Whereas the trend toward globalization was well underway\, the COVID-19 pandemic marked an abrupt halt\, leading to a global recession\, a severe disruption of global trade and a sharp decrease in foreign direct investments.\n\nSome countries are still managing the crisis. Others are slowly emerging from it with governments mostly focusing on supporting their domestic economies. Companies around the world however are looking at what commercial opportunities are available to them in other territories and considering how the sanitary crisis and its consequences is impacting plans to expand.\n\nLooking at Europe and the United States\, with a focus on financial transactions\, accounting\, taxation and human resources\, the panel will discuss the push towards more responsible governance\, how the tendency toward international alignment and cooperation between jurisdictions is being challenged by an increase in local\, sometimes idiosyncratic\, administrative and regulatory complexities and why these trends provide both challenges and opportunities for businesses considering expanding operations to other territories.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\nTrends toward more responsible Governance. When planning to expand\, companies need to consider the following:\n\n A shift away from traditional offshoring impacting the choice of new locations;\n Increased protection of employees as businesses are encouraged to be responsible employers;\n An increase in mandated use of third parties;\n Compliance requirements as part of market entry strategy with stricter penalties for non-compliance being implemented especially in more complex jurisdictions;\n Personal consequences for non-compliance on directors.\n\nTrends in international vs. local regulatory and administrative complexity. Issues include:\n\n\n Meeting global obligations with the trend toward standardization via regulations such as CRS\, UBO and FATCA;\n Managing international reporting requirements vs. local ones such as the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard (CRS);\n Navigating the complexities of local/regional jurisdictions opening up to international business while simultaneously enacting rules potentially impacting investments such as the European Commission’s Proposal for Regulating Foreign Subsidies Control;\n Understanding the domination of local legislation in some business areas such as accounting and incorporations;\n Managing the international and local complexities of assembling a workforce.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n Juan Botin\, Project Director – Grupo Santander (Madrid)\n Jan Willem van Drimmelen\, Chief Commercial Officer & Head of North America – TMF Group (Amsterdam)\n Edoardo Gambaro\, Partner – Greenberg Traurig (Milano)\n Tyler Lavin\, VP\, Development and Investment – North America at citizenM hotels (New York)\n Mike Morroni\, Head of Global Client Directors and North America Head of Business Development – TMF Group (Miami) [Moderator]\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\n\nJuan Botín\n\nJuan´s whole career has been linked to the International sphere. His more than 30 years spent with Grupo Santander across several Divisions and various geographies of the Bank have afforded him a unique set of experiences and skills on International Business and Trade Finance (SME\, Large Corporate and Financial Institutions). Born in Seville\, Juan has lived in London and Milan for 15 years. He is married with two children and has Spanish and British citizenship. Academically\, he holds a degree in Private Law from the University of Seville and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from IESE Business School. In addition to his executive role at Grupo Santander as Project Director\, Juan is Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK coordinating relations and networking with the Chambers of Commerce where Santander maintains active relationships.\n\n \n\n\n\nJan Willem van Drimmelen\n\nJan Willem has 20 years of experience in senior commercial- and leadership roles in professional services businesses. Before joining TMF Group\, Jan Willem was a co-founder at Create Capital\, a private equity firm in the Netherlands. Prior to that\, Jan Willem was responsible for Intertrust’s global corporate client division for two years\, after spending nearly five years in his role as Global Head of Sales during a period of unprecedented growth for the Intertrust Group. Prior to that\, Jan Willem was Managing Director of Intertrust North America based in New York for six years. Before joining Intertrust in 2007\, he worked at merchant bank Kempen & Co\, as a tax attorney with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and as an intern at Loyens & Loeff and ABN AMRO Trust Company. Jan Willem has lived and worked in Amsterdam\, London\, New York and Curaçao. Jan Willem graduated from Leiden University in 2003 where he obtained a Master’s degree in International Taxation. He is currently based in Amsterdam.\n\n \n\nEdoardo Gambaro\nEdoardo is a Partner at Greenberg Traurig in Milano\, Italy. He focuses his practice on Italian and European antitrust law. He represents Italian and foreign companies in proceedings before the European Commission in the application of Articles 101\, 102\, and 108 of the TFEU (cartel\, abuse of dominant position and state aid matters). He also advises on EU procedural law\, assisting companies in appellate proceedings before the EU General Court and the EU Court of Justice. He represents companies before the Italian Antitrust Authority and on appeal before the Italian administrative Courts. Edoardo is experienced in the field of merger control\, both at Italian and EU levels\, and has advised various U.S. and European corporations on merger control filings. He has also dealt with other aspects of EU law\, such as telecommunications law\, pharmaceuticals law\, freedom of establishment\, and the free movement of services and capital\, representing several companies before the Court of Justice in preliminary references submitted by Italian courts. \n \n\n\n\nTyler Lavin\n\nTyler has 17 years of experience working in various aspects of hospitality and real estate including five years at Dutch hotel start-up citizenM.  Prior to citizenM he spent roughly four years working in the Real Estate Advisory Group at PwC in Philadelphia and three years working in Development at Denihan Hospitality in New York.  Most recent work includes expansion of citizenM to key markets in North America including New York\, Boston\, Washington DC\, Austin and Miami.\n\n \n\n \n\nMike Morroni\n\nMike is the Global Clients Leader and North America Head of Business Development at TMF Group in Miami.  Mike has been with TMF for 7 years living in a variety of locations including Miami\, Hong Kong and Switzerland.  Prior to this Mike had 15+ years’ experience working in London and New York within services companies\, including Control Risks Group\, Barclays\, Morgan Stanley and Cantor Fitzgerald. Mike has an MBA from ESADE Business School in Barcelona. He enjoys spending time with his family\, travelling and has visited over 100 countries.\n\n \n\n \n\nVIEW THE RECORDING HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-expanding-operations-into-new-territories-is-there-a-new-normal-and-what-does-it-look-like/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210618T190446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T190446Z UID:34102-1624960800-1624964400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Post-COVID Recovery Programs: The US and the EU Strategies to Jump Start their Economies and Make Them Fit for the Future DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACCNY\n\nUnprecedented investment plans driven by high political profiles on both sides of the Atlantic. Join us for a high-level discussion about the US and EU’s strategies for global competitiveness and opportunities for investors.\n\nEurope is embarking on a transition towards climate neutrality and digital leadership. The EU COVID Recovery Fund\, will invest €750 billion in rebuilding the European economy. The U.S. Jobs Plan foresees 1 trillion US$  to create millions of good jobs\, rebuild the US infrastructure\, and position the United States to be more competitive. According to the administration\, the American Jobs Plan will invest in America in a way not seen since the US built the interstate highways and won the Space Race.\n\nThe EU strategy focuses on:\n●  Green transition\, supported by the European Green Deal\n●  Digital transition\, supported by the EU’s digital strategy\n●  Competitiveness on the global stage\, where Europe will leverage the influence of its single market to set global standards\n\nSimilar to that the US approach to the economic recovery will emphasize:\n●  Investments in highways\, rebuild bridges\, upgrade ports\, airports and transit systems\n●  The Environment by clean drinking water\, a renewed electric grid\, and high-speed broadband\n●  Upgrade manufacturing capabilities & skills\, to secure US supply chains\n●  Deliver clean drinking water\, a renewed electric grid\, and high-speed broadband\n\nWhile the US’s post WWII ‘New Deal’ was similarly transformative\, the forward-looking and comprehensive pan-European approach the European Union is taking showcases a new level of commitment to the European Project – one we have not seen before\, neither in scale nor strategic dimension.\n\nBoth the EU and the US recovery plans will present a multitude of opportunities for US and European investors to participate in the   execution of these projects\, engage with partners on the ground on either side of the Atlantic and by offering or accessing funding for these initiatives. Join us to hear what YOU need to know and how to get involved.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Kerstin Jorna\, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship & SMEs\, EUROPEAN COMMISSION\n● Thomas Barrett\, Chairman\, OECD INFRASTRUCTURE GOVERNANCE FORUM\n● Angel Ubide\, Managing Director\, CITADEL LLC\n● Simon Wells\, Chief European Economist\, HSBC BANK\n● Rolf Alter\, Economist\, Fellow\, HERTIE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-post-covid-recovery-programs-the-us-and-the-eu-strategies-to-jump-start-their-economies-and-make-them-fit-for-the-future/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T090000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210526T161840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T161855Z UID:33989-1624521600-1624525200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Is the End in Sight? 17 Years of the Airbus-Boeing Dispute DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This program is brought to you by EACC Cincinnati\n\nIn October 2004 the U.S. hauled Airbus in front of the World Trade Organization\, calling European loans to Airbus illegal subsidies. Since then\, there have been counter-complaints and negotiations and appeals. Meanwhile\, a global pandemic has walloped the aerospace industry\, and China is making a serious run at getting into the civilian airliner market.\n\nIn March 2021 the new U.S. Administration reached agreements with the UK and the EU to “pause” tariffs in the dispute for an initial period of four months to give negotiators time to see if a settlement can be reached. Three months into the pause\, what progress has been made (if any)? Is there a settlement to be had\, and if so\, what might it look like? And if not\, what would a return to tariffs mean for the aerospace industry specifically and for transatlantic (and global) trade in general?\n\nOur expert panelists – from both sides of the Atlantic — will review the state of play offer perspectives on the way forward. Our attorneys will review the history of the dispute and summarize the specific complaints as well as update us on the status of the talks\, while our manufacturers will review how the issue has impacted their firms in the past as well as consider how a resolution (or non-resolution) might affect future operational and investment decisions.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n Jan de Beer\, Office Member-in-Charge\, Frost Brown Todd LLC\n Philippe Garnier\, CEO and General Manager – SAFRAN Landing Systems\n Andrew Tetley\, Partner – Reed Smith LLP\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-is-the-end-in-sight-17-years-of-the-airbus-boeing-dispute/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210601T203540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T203540Z UID:34011-1623841200-1623844800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The Power Of Transatlantic Cooperation: How EU & US Innovators Joined Forces In The Fight Against The Pandemic DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACCNY\n\nThe pandemic has highlighted the importance of private sector and public private partnerships in developing vaccines\, therapeutics and other medical products in response to COVID-19 and various European and American companies are jointly contributing to the solution. The pandemic also exposed the need for secure global supply chains for PPE and medical devices and exposed the over-dependence of third world countries.\n\nThe panel will discuss the following topics:\n● The pandemic highlighted the important role of private sector and public private partnerships in response to COVID-19; in developing vaccines\, therapeutics\, and other medical products.\n● A wide range of European and American companies are jointly contributing to the solution.\n● The pandemic exposed the need for a secure global supply chain of PPEs and medical devices\, and exposed the over-dependence on third countries.\n● Countries follow widely different approaches\, regarding testing\, lock-downs etc.\n● Fighting disinformation regarding the disease and the vaccine.\n\nJoin us for a discussion with executives and officials who worked on the front line of the Covid pandemic and hear how they made the impossible possible and created alliances across the Atlantic to tackle this crisis in ways none of them had thought possible before the pandemic.\n\nHear about challenges they faced and how they addressed these obstacles together with newly found partners on the other side of the Atlantic. Their experience is a testament to the strength of EU-US collaboration\, join us and hear how they did it!\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Peter Gajdos\, Executive Chairman\, CHIRANA\n● Robert Langer\, Koch Institute Professor\, MIT/LANGER LAB\n● Elaine Brennan\, Vice President\, International\, NORTHWELL HOLDINGS AND VENTURES\n● Gareth Hagan\, Deputy CEO. OCO GLOBAL [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE\nProgram brought to you by EACCNY \np \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-the-power-of-transatlantic-cooperation-how-eu-us-innovators-joined-forces-in-the-fight-against-the-pandemic/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210526T202009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T202009Z UID:33999-1623319200-1623322800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The Effects of a Wandering Workforce on Taxation of Corporations and their Employees DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACCNY\n\nWhen many businesses made the swift decision to embrace remote work due to COVID-19\, the future was uncertain. Nearly a year later\, with the pandemic still a key component in our lives\, steps taken as a quick call to stabilize operations\, have become routine. COVID-19 has both accelerated the evolution of the remote workforce and forced a change in business model for many companies. While employees may enjoy the flexibility that this allows\, employers must grapple with compliance costs and administrative burdens\, reevaluate transfer pricing policies and update organizational policies to prevent unintended tax and other consequences on a federal\, state and international level.\n\nPlease join us for a discussion on the challenges that come with a remote workforce and the need to reevaluate the steps taken around staff assignments\, planning and other key issues as businesses focus on their new operating models.\n\nOur panelists will discuss:\nThe role of residency in tax law in light of limited or enhanced mobility.\n● What legal issues come into play including Permanent Establishments? How to identify or prevent business related concerns associated with compliance and and transfer pricing issues?\n● Double Taxation Treaties – Treaty Shopping\, Treaty Benefits and new developments on inter-country tax treaties (e.g. Luxembourg\, Belgium\, Germany\, The Netherlands) taxation and Social Security\n● HR Policies and best practices that need to be established to steer\, monitor and enforce the residency policy.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● David Springsteen\, Global Tax Service Leader\, CLA\n● Jan Bart Schober\, Tax Partner\, Employment & Benefits\, LOYENS & LOEFF\n● Sam Humphris\, Head of International Tax Policy\, AIG\n● Sascha Leske\, Partner\, NOERR [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE\nProgram brought to you by EACCNY \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-the-effects-of-a-wandering-workforce-on-taxation-of-corporations-and-their-employees/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210512T143936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T143936Z UID:33969-1622541600-1622552400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - A Review of Trade & Economic Relations 6 Months into 2021\, a new U.S. Administration & Brexit DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACCNY\n\nWhere is Europe’s economy headed? The continent’s growth should be picking up steam as vaccination programs kick in\, lock-downs and travel restrictions are relaxed and global trade recovers. The United States\, Great Britain\, China and other economies which put the Covid-19 crisis into the rear mirror quicker\, are already buzzing with economic activity.\n\nJoin us for an exclusive discussion with Valdis Dombrovskis\, the European Union’s Trade Commissioner\, on how the world’s biggest economic region will attempt to narrow the growth gap in coming months. Commissioner Dombrovskis will also discuss what lessons policymakers should take from the coronavirus crisis\, the future of supply chains\, strategic autonomy and how he sees trade relations between the EU and key partners\, including the UK\, United States and China\, progressing.\n\nDiscussion topics include:\n\n● The state of Europe’s recovery and economic outlook\, incl. how the rescue packages on both sides of the Atlantic compare in terms of volume and how they address the issues at hand\n● Agenda items for the EU US Summit later in the month\, incl. Aircraft and Steel tariffs\, Vaccine Patents and Europe’s plan for its Digital Tax\n● The state of the trade discussions between Europe and the U.S. incl. opportunities to green transatlantic trade\, the U.S.’s Buy America plans\, and how that may affect European companies\n● The work that has been done to set up a US/EU Trade & Tech Council\n● How Europe and the U.S. can reengage to work together on China\, WTO reform and Climate Change\n\nCommissioner Dombrovskis is uniquely positioned to shed light on these pressing issues and be happy to share his and the European Commission’s views on the way forward to restore Transatlantic collaboration to solve the pressing issues of today.\n\nSPEAKERS\n● H.E. Valdis Dombrovskis\, Executive Vice President & Trade Commissioner\n● Rob Cox\, Global Editor\, Reuters Breakingviews (Moderator)\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-a-review-of-trade-economic-relations-6-months-into-2021-a-new-u-s-administration-brexit/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210422T163851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T152628Z UID:33892-1622023200-1622026800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Fighting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Across the Globe – US and EU Reform Legal Frameworks DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The United States Congress kicked off the new year by enacting the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020\, which became law only after both houses of Congress overrode then-President Trump’s veto of the proposed legislation. The Anti-Money Laundering Act is one of the most significant reforms since the USA Patriot Act of 2001 almost 20 years ago. The European Commission published an action plan in May 2020 to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering legal framework around six key pillars. The Commission just released a new legislative proposal [to be confirmed on 12 May]. Both reforms will significantly change the shape of AML/CFT on both sides of the Atlantic.\n\nTopics to be addressed: \n\nUS Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020:\n●  Newly created beneficial ownership registry for shell companies\n●  Newly enhanced AML whistleblower program\n●  Extension of U.S. subpoena power over foreign banks\n●  Newly created crimes\, collateral punishments\, and increased penalties for AML violations\n●  Application of AML regulations to virtual currency and to the antiquities market\n\nReform of the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Framework:\n●  The EU approach on Beneficial Ownership\n●  A single EU rulebook\n●  EU-level supervision\n●  A stronger EU in the world\n\nUS-EU: potential for cooperation to strengthen AML/CFT at a global level?\n\nWho should attend:\nEmployees\, directors\, and lawyers who represent U.S. and non-U.S. financial institutions should attend this panel discussion\, as the new legislation affects financial institutions doing business in the United States\, as well as foreign financial institutions that use correspondence accounts located in the United States.  In addition\, those involved in establishing or using offshore shell companies to access the U.S. financial system should be aware of the Act’s plan to bring those companies into the reach of U.S. anti-money laundering laws.\n\nNOTE: This program will not be recorded. If you would like to hear what our experts have to say be sure to join us live at the event\, you won’t be able to access the information presented afterwards.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  Matthew Moses\, Partner\, ORRICK\n●  Amy Walsh\, Partner\, ORRICK [Moderator]\n●  Martin Merlin\, DG FISMA’s Director for Bank\, Insurance and Financial Crime\n●  Jasper Verhoog\, Partner\, AKD\n●  Danielle Camner Lindholm\, Director of National Security Policy\, House Financial Services Committee\n\n \n\nREGISTER\n\nThis program is brought to you by EACCNY\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-fighting-money-laundering-and-terrorism-financing-across-the-globe-us-and-eu-reform-legal-frameworks/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210512T142652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T142836Z UID:33964-1621515600-1621519200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Quarterly EU Economic Update: The Post-Pandemic Recovery - Ready for the ‘Roaring Twenties’? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACCNY\n\nDespite a rocky start\, the vaccine rollout is now accelerating and Europe can look forward to a progressive return to normalcy in the coming months. With consumer optimism on the rise and firms investing in the re-opening\, the stage is set for a sharp acceleration of economic activity in the second half of 2021.\n\nThe stronger than expected global recovery and a spur of public investment in green and digital technologies should sustain the recovery over the medium term\, while a commitment to long-delayed structural reforms could potentially lift productivity after a period of stagnant growth. Join us for a webinar with Mr. Kristian Orsini and Mr. Ben Carliner to discuss the European Commission’s latest economic forecast and learn how Europe is turning the page on the pandemic and reshaping its economic governance to be better prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.\n\nSPEAKERS\n●  Kris Orsini\, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs\, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES\n●  Ben Carliner\, Senior Economist\, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES\n●  Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild\, Executive Director\, EUROPEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW YORK [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nThis event is funded by the EU Delegation in Washington DC\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/quarterly-eu-economic-update-the-post-pandemic-recovery-ready-for-the-roaring-twenties/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210512T141502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T142901Z UID:33960-1620826200-1620829800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Prospects for Transatlantic Cooperation in the Post-Covid Era DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by the EACC Texas.\n\nAs both the United States and the European Union seek to recover from the Covid-19 crisis\, the question is whether they can build back the transatlantic agenda for a new era marked by growing competition with China\, technological change\, and a global climate crisis. What are the political and economic prospects for Europe given a slower vaccination rollout and a smaller stimulus package compared to the U.S.? Where can the Biden administration and European capitals make quick progress on trade\, digital and climate issues over the next six to twelve months? How can the transatlantic relationship be retrofitted to better deal with a new set of challenges stemming from China’s global rise\, the need to diversify global supply chains\, lead on sustainability\, and lead on digital and technology issues?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n●  Erik Brattberg\, Director of the Europe Program and Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington\, D.C.\n●  Joanna Ridgway\,  Managing Director & Head of Southwest Region\, Mid-​Corporate Bank at Santander Bank\, N.A. [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/prospects-for-transatlantic-cooperation-in-the-post-covid-era/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210407T144128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T152527Z UID:33824-1620727200-1620730800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The EU’s Industrial Strategy and how U.S. Investors can get involved DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Europe is embarking on a transition towards climate neutrality and digital leadership. The European industrial strategy to be launched in the Spring of 2021 aims to ensure that European industry can lead the way as we enter this new age.\n\nThe strategy consists of three drivers to transform our industry\, support our small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and keep Europe sustainable and competitive:\n●  Green transition\, supported by the European Green Deal\n●  Digital transition\, supported by the EU’s Digital Strategy\n●  Competitiveness on the global stage\, where Europe will leverage the influence of its Single Market to set global standards\n\nWith this unique initiative Europe is addressing the twin transition into a green and digital future\, the updated industrial strategy will include reflections on strategic dependencies of the European economy. A process similar to supply chain review started under the Biden Administration. This discussion will outline the multitude of issues that merit a transatlantic discussion and outline specific areas ripe for a closer cooperation.\n\nThe strategy also aims to unleash the potential of SMEs\, which are essential to Europe’s competitiveness and prosperity. SME’s will be supported by:\n●  encouraging innovation through new funding and digital innovation hubs as part of the sustainable and digital transitions\n●  cutting red tape by reducing barriers within the Single Market and opening up access to finance\n●  allowing better access to finance by setting up an SME Initial Public Offering Fund (with investments channeled through a new private-public fund) and the ESCALAR initiative (a mechanism to boost the size of venture capital funds and attract more private investment)\n\nOn all three fronts there will be opportunities for US and European investors to get involved.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Kerstin Jorna\, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship and SMEs\n● Duncan Caird\, Managing Director\, Head Infrastructure\, Energy & Export Finance\, HSBC – TBC\n● Additional panelists TBA\n\nTIME:\n10:00am EDT / 16:00 CET\n\nREGISTRATION FEE:\nEACCFL Members: Free\nEACCFL non-Members: Free\n\nREGISTER HERE\nProgram brought to you by EACCNY \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-eus-industrial-strategy-and-how-u-s-investors-can-get-involved/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210420T220849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T140151Z UID:33885-1620558000-1620565200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:IN PERSON - Europe Day Celebration on The Deck DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nBY INVITATION ONLY\n\n\nTo Celebrate Europe Day in Florida\, the Consulate General of France in Miami and the Consulate General of Germany in Miami are hosting a Musical Brunch on the Deck in partnership with the European American Chamber of Commerce – Florida.\n\nThe event will be held on Sunday\, May 9th 2021 from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.\n\nThe number of guests will be restricted and COVID 19 protocol will be fully respected (mask & social distancing).\n\n \n\nPlease contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for information.\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/in-person-europe-day-celebration-on-the-deck/ CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210422T163045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T135224Z UID:33890-1620208800-1620212400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - COVID-19\, A Hard Look Back & A Look Ahead: Lessons learned and what needs to change to be more resilient for the next pandemic DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From an Economic & Government standpoint: which measures have worked to address the COVID-19 Pandemic and which ones did not and why? Looking ahead what will be the long-term fall out of the COVID-19 pandemic and how can it be mitigated.\n\n● What structural changes need to be put into place to manage the next pandemic/major crises (health or environmental)?\n● How did COVID-19 affect us as societies both in the EU & the U.S?\n● Getting back to work: how are countries/states tackling this issue and how are they doing?\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Magdalena Andersson\, Swedish Minister for Finance\n● Pierre Moscovici\, Former European Commissioner for Economic & Financial Affairs\, Taxation and customs\n● Rolf Alter\, Economist\, Fellow\, HERTIE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE\n● Eduardo Porter\, Economic Scene Columnist\, THE NEW YORK TIMES [Moderator]\n\n \nREGISTER\nThis program is brought to you by EACCNY \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-covid-19-a-hard-look-back-a-look-ahead-lessons-learned-and-what-needs-to-change-to-be-more-resilient-for-the-next-pandemic/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T131500 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210420T214325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T215314Z UID:33863-1620129600-1620134100@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:ONLINE - President Biden's First 100 Days - Exclusive Journalist Participatory Debate DESCRIPTION:Joe Biden entered the White House with an expansive agenda that includes addressing the coronavirus\, reshaping the economic recovery\, overhauling climate policy and reviewing the country’s foreign policy. The EACC brings together journalists from both sides of the Atlantic to debate the Biden administration’s first 100 days & EU/US relations: what happened\, what didn’t\, what to expect?\n\n \nREGISTER \n \n\nSPEAKERS \n\n Margaret TALEV\, Managing Editor of Politics\, Axios\, CNN Political Analyst\, Washington\, DC\nMargaret oversees Axios’ White House\, politics and election coverage. Previously\, Margaret Talev was a White House correspondent for Bloomberg News\, covering U.S. politics and foreign policy.\n Stefan GROBE\, Correspondant for Euronews\, Brussels\nStefan produces and presents State of the Union\, a weekly roundup of European affairs. From 2012 to 2017\, he has worked as Euronews’ Washington correspondent\, having covered two presidential election and primary campaigns.\n Philip TURLE\, International Columnist\, France 24\, Paris/London\nPhilip is a British journalist and international columnist for France 24\, formerly journalist at RFI and Paris correspondent for SkyNews\, the BBC and ITN.\n Gregory VISCUSI\, Economic and Political Journalist\, Paris [moderator]\nAfter reporting from at least 40 countries for American media in Europe (Bloomberg news\, Forbes\, AP Dow Jones)\, Gregory is now a writer\, editor and commentator on France24\, and French all-news stations LCI and BFM.\n\n_________________________________________________________________________ \nProgram \n45’ Journalist debate \n20′ Breakout rooms for direct\, confidential exchange with journalists  \n*Breakout rooms will be assigned arbitrarily. \n_________________________________________________________________________ \nEACC Members only. \n\nLimited participation to benefit from a dynamic exchange in the breakout rooms. One participant per member organization. \n\nWhen registering for this event you give consent that your name\, title and company will be included in the attendee list\, made available to attendees prior to the event. \nThis event is organized by EACC Paris URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/president-bidens-first-100-days-exclusive-journalist-debate/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Online Table Topics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210427 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210426T193613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T181900Z UID:33910-1619395200-1619481599@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Podcasts - EACC Florida Interviewed by Miami Global Net DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Listen to EACC Florida President Alan Sutin and Executive Director Christina Sleszynska interview on Miami Global Net. They explain how the chamber started\, its networking capabilities\, the services they provide to members\, how to join and how to get involved. They also announced a partnership with Miami Global Net on a series of Deep Dive podcasts on transatlantic issues of interest to Miami’s international business community.\n\nYou can listen to the interview here.\n\n\nMiami Global Net is a podcast series showcasing Miami’s International diplomatic and business landscape\, and the innovative startups calling Miami home. Meet the people behind the organizations that contribute to Miami’s commercial and cultural international growth.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/podcasts-eacc-florida-interviewed-by-miami-global-net/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T113000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210329T204202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T215135Z UID:33755-1619087400-1619091000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - EU-USA-CANADA Trade Triangle: A Wish List for Overcoming the Hurdles in Transatlantic Trade DESCRIPTION:Join EACCNY\, the Region of Flanders and the Province of Quebec for a discussion about the viability of negotiating a transatlantic trade agreement.\n\nThree eminent experts\, who successfully negotiated trade agreements will outline what it will take to achieve a trade agreement between the EU and the US and what realistically can be done in the interim to iron out some of the hurdles that are currently inhibiting trade between the EU the US.\n\nBased on the successfully concluded and now implemented CETA and USMCA\, the panel will evaluate what we can be learned from both negotiations to reach an agreement between the two largest economies in the western world\, with a close up on Flanders and Québec experiences.\n\nWill also discussed the steps that need to be taken to bring the US and Europe back to the table to address issues like: tariffs\, sanctions\, the development of workable international standards\, the massive disruption with supply chains and how to solve this issue without retreating into opposite corners and de-globalization.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  Pierre Marc Johnson\,  Premier of Québec in 1985 and lawyer\, Lavery\n●  Geert Bourgeois\, Member of the European Parliament and former Minister-President of Flanders\n●  Doug Bell\, US Trade Expert\, EY [Moderator]\n\nRegister here.\nThis event is co-organized by EACCNY\, the Region of Flanders and the Province of Quebec URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eu-usa-canada-trade-triangle-a-wish-list-for-overcoming-the-hurdles-in-transatlantic-trade/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210330T145819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T150305Z UID:33759-1618221600-1618225200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:The U.S. Trademark Modernization Act: What Foreign Companies Need to Know DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACC Paris.\n\nOne of the primary goals of the TMA\, which will be implemented by December 27\, 2021\, is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the U.S. Trademark Registry by creating new tools and procedures for challenging applications and registrations with inaccurate claims of use. It has the potential to significantly impact trademark prosecution and registration in the U.S.\, particularly for foreign applicants/registrants who obtained a U.S. registration without having to establish use prior to registration.\n\nThis panel offers a unique opportunity to learn about the TMA from a variety of perspectives (USPTO and inside and outside counsel) and also to provide your comments and feedback to the USPTO on issues relating to its implementation.\n\nDiscussion points:\n\n What are the policy goals of the TMA and how will it impact trademark prosecution and enforcement in the U.S.? \n How will the new ex parte cancellation proceedings (both of which are aimed at removing unused marks from the register) impact foreign applicants/registrants? \n How does the TMA interact with other changes implemented by the USPTO to address concerns of fraud/non-use? \n What are the special considerations for foreign applicants/registrants seeking to register/maintain U.S. marks based upon foreign registrations (where proof of use is not initially required)\n What other considerations should foreign applicants/registrants keep in mind in order to prepare for the implementation of the TMA?\n\nSpeakers\n\n Amy Cotton\, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy at the USPTO\n Stephanie Espada\, In-house associate counsel at Lincare\n Laura Pitts\, Counsel at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC\n\nTo Register\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\nThis program is brought to you by EACC Paris \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-u-s-trademark-modernization-act-what-foreign-companies-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210319T141446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T203713Z UID:33741-1617876000-1617879600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:The New Post-COVID Supply Chain Paradigm DESCRIPTION:The coronavirus pandemic has impacted companies around the world and caused major supply chain disruption. Our experts will analyze the effects on demand patterns and supply chain management globally and which of the new routines are here to stay.\n\nBesides the pandemic\, new geopolitical realities also have their effect on global supply chains. Trade and tariffs have become a tool of a larger foreign policy context\, and sale of\, or access to critical components has become the focus of security concerns.\n\nAll these factors drive the need to changing the nature of supply chains. To succeed we need to better understand the key drivers of change and disruption is step one. It affects every business\, although some industries are more affected than others due to geographical footprint\, production factors\, complexity\, or value. Supply chain management moved up on the agenda as the focus switched from “Optimization” to “Survival”.\n\nTo shine a light on how we are moving from Stage 1: “structuring supply chains for cost efficiency” to Stage 2: “diversification due to trade war implications” to Stage 3: “resiliency given disruptions from pandemic (logistics\, government intervention\, shut-downs)\, panelists will discuss:\n●  How diversified and/or dependent are the US and the EU supply chains\, and what critical for resilience?\n●  What role is there for the transatlantic relationship? Are the US and the EU privileged partners or competitors like any other?\n●  How will we navigate through trade tensions to lower costs and increase profits and how will the shift from “Just in Time” production to “Just in Case” production tie in with existing and new to be negotiated trade agreements?\n●  How to deal with Intellectual Property and concerns around dependencies regarding key industries (tech sector and healthcare sectors for example)?\n●  Is a strategy of low-cost supplies and minimum inventories still viable in a (post) COVID-19 world?\n●  Will reshoring give us the guarantee of access to certain food and medical goods?\n●  How to establish a business with increased flexibility\, agility and resilience?\n\nYou will learn how to best prepare for future challenges and what crisis-management mechanisms to develop and how can companies mitigate future risk.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  Patricia Gomes\, Head Global Trade and Receivables Finance North America\, HSBC\n●  Mark Ludwig\, National Leader Trade Advisory Services\, RSM\n●  Rupert Schlegelmilch\, Director DG Trade\, EUROPEAN COMMISSION\n●  Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran\, US Business Editor\, THE ECONOMIST [Moderator]\n\nRegister here.\n\nThis webinar is free for EACC members and EACC non-members. When registering for EACC events you give consent that your name\, title and company name will be included in the attendee list for said seminar. EACC event attendee lists are made available to other seminar attendees.\nThis program is brought to you by EACCNY URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-new-post-covid-supply-chain-paradigm/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210406T142746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T221108Z UID:33782-1616112000-1616198399@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:IN PERSON - EACC Florida CEO Luncheon DESCRIPTION:EACC Florida’s first CEO Luncheon was hosted in March by Laurent Gallissot\, Consul General of France at the Residence de France in Miami. The economic luncheon was attended by CEOs from the travel&hospitality\, communications and renewable energy industries.\n\nThis event is part of our offers to our President’s Circle Members and Friends.\n\nContact Christina Sleszynska\, EACC Florida Executive Director at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details on how to join. URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-florida-ceo-luncheon/ CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T100000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210302T203008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T185305Z UID:33670-1616058000-1616061600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Press Club with Gérard Araud\, former Ambassador of France to the United States DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Program brought to you by EACC Paris\n\nJoin us for a conversation with Gerard Araud\,  former Ambassador of France to the United States (2014-2019)\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/press-club-with-gerard-araud-former-french-ambassador-to-the-united-states/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210309T212552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T212552Z UID:33727-1615464000-1615467600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:A Conversation with the Eurogroup President and Irish Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD DESCRIPTION:On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day\, join us in conversation with Minister Donohoe as he discusses key economic questions and give his priorities and perspectives for the relationships between Ireland\, Europe and the US as we move into a post-pandemic world.\n\nEvent organized by Mr Ciarán Madden\, Consul General of Ireland New York\n\nin partnership with\nEuropean American Chamber of Commerce New York\n\nMore details and registrations here by 1pm EST Wednesday 10th March.\n\n  URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/a-conversation-with-the-eurogroup-president-and-irish-minister-for-finance-paschal-donohoe-td/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210302T204108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T205055Z UID:33674-1615284000-1615287600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:A Gateway to International Trade – South Carolina & Europe Transportation Efficiencies DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Program brought to you by EACC Carolinas & EACC Netherlands \nJoin us for an overview of inbound and outbound transportation modes in South Carolina and the Netherlands\, a gateway to Europe. \nFrom new capital investments and expansions to job creation\, South Carolina and the Netherlands are consistently recognized for their successes with international business. From 2011 – 2019\, foreign-based firms invested nearly $18 billion\, creating 44\,000 new jobs in South Carolina. Across the pond\, The Netherlands is the nineth-largest recipient of foreign investment in the world. Efficient trade and transportation networks are at the root of their successes. \nOur guest speakers will discuss different transport options on both sides of the Atlantic and explore how international companies can better exploit air\, road\, and water transportation infrastructure to optimize their businesses and improve their bottom line. \nLearn more about the newest transportation industry trends and their impact on bi-lateral trade. Geared towards helping manufacturers better exploit transportation networks. \nSpeakers: \n\nBarbara L Melvin\, Chief Operating Officer – South Carolina Ports Authority\nTaylor Jackson\, Director of SC Logistics – South Carolina Council on Competitiveness\nJelle de Rooij\, Sr Manager Supply Chain Solutions – Holland International Distribution Council\nWinnie Wener\, Business Manager Shippers & Forwarders – Port of Rotterdam \n\nTo Register\, click here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/a-gateway-to-international-trade-south-carolina-europe-transportation-efficiencies/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210120T162051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T141512Z UID:33512-1614160800-1614164400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Trade Disputes\, Steel\, Sweaters and Wine: Repairing the US-EU Relationship under the Biden Administration DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the January 2021 inauguration now behind us\, how the Biden Administration addresses the major trade issues which have been a focus of the Trump Administration will impact European companies manufacturing globally and importing into the U.S.  This webinar will discuss the Biden Administration’s intention to repair the US-EU relationship and to work with the EU on China’s unfair trade and forced labor practices.  Our speakers will also address several substantive issues including the long running Airbus-Boeing dispute and additional tariffs on products enacted by both sides of the Atlantic\, the Digital Services Tax and the impact of using tariffs as a negotiating tool.\n\nTopics for discussion\n\n With Joe Biden as President – what will change?\n How will the Biden Administration engage with the EU and the UK?\n What’s next for the Boeing/Airbus dispute?\n What have been the effects of this dispute on certain industries such as steel\, wine or sweaters in the US?\n How are the US relations with China impacting the US-EU trade relations? Can the EU and US work together vs the Chinese steel industry?\n The on-going Digital Services Tax agenda is a global digital economy issue. How is it being addressed in the EU and the US?\n How is Brexit impacting the US-EU trade conversations and what is the status of a UK-US trade agreement?\n What is the status of the discussion on forced labor practices on both sides of the Atlantic and what could be their role in shaping US-EU trade negotiations and the discussions with China?\n\nSpeakers\n\n Tomas Baert\, Head of Section – Trade & Agriculture – Delegation of the European Union to the United States\n Ryan Evans\, Senior Trade Policy Adviser – Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Atlanta\n Laura Siegel Rabinowitz\, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig [Moderator]\n Hubert Surville\, CEO & Founder – Surville Enterprises Corp.\n\nSpeaker biographies\n\nTomas Baert\n\nTomas Baert is the Head of the Trade & Agriculture Section at the European Union Delegation in Washington DC since August 2018\, in charge of the planning\, management and coordination of EU trade policy in the US. Tomas joined the European Commission in 2005 and held various positions at DG Trade in Brussels and at the EU Representation to the WTO in Geneva. Dossiers he handled in various capacities include:  BREXIT\, TTIP\, the EU-India FTA and EU-Korea FTA\, as well as WTO negotiations including multilateral negotiations on intellectual property rights and competition policy. Before joining the European Commission\, Tomas worked as an EU government affairs representative for US multinational DuPont. Tomas holds an MSC from the London School of Economics (LSE) and an MA from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL)\, Belgium. He spent a term at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva\, Switzerland and completed the Mastering Trade Policy program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.\n\nRyan Evans\n\nRyan Evans serves as the Senior Trade Policy Advisor for the British Consulates General in Atlanta and Miami.  Covering the seven Southeastern states\, she promotes the British government’s international trade policy objectives\, including the completion of a comprehensive UK-US Free Trade Agreement.\n\nEvans previously worked for Georgia’s Senator Johnny Isakson from 2009-2019. Starting as an intern\, she worked her way up to becoming the senator’s Foreign Policy Advisor.  During her tenure\, she covered issues related to foreign and trade policy\, national security\, and veterans’ affairs.  Evans earned her Master’s Degree from the Elliott School at the George Washington University in International Development Studies.  She is a graduate of Georgia Southern University.\n\nLaura Siegel Rabinowitz\n\nLaura Siegel Rabinowitz is a Partner at Greenberg Traurig and counsels domestic and multinational businesses on complex supply chain issues and other complicated challenges associated with trade\, advising on mitigation of duty exposure and compliance. Laura has deep experience handling international trade projects for clients\, including multinational importers\, exporters\, manufacturers\, retailers\, customs brokers\, and freight forwarders.\n\n \n\n\n\nHubert Surville\n\nHubert Surville has been in the wine and spirits business in Florida since the early 1990’s. He is President and Founder of Surville Enterprises\, a corporation providing compliance services and corporation management to exporters of wine and spirits into the US since 2006. He is COO of Barton and Guestier USA and Patriarche USA\, which are leading companies in French still and sparkling wines since 2011. Before that\, Hubert held various positions in the wine and spirits industry and started his career in France in the dairy and beverage sector. Hubert received various accolades in the world of business and wines\, is Trade Counselor to the French government on wines & spirits\, and was a Board Member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida for 20 years.\n\n \n\nVIEW RECORDING HERE\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/trade-disputes-steel-bags-and-wine-repairing-the-us-eu-relationship-under-the-biden-administration/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210130 DTSTAMP:20260530T235138 CREATED:20210119T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T145246Z UID:33492-1611792000-1611964799@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:"Learning about South Florida's IT Ecosystem" - EU Delegation in Washington: Digital Counselors Trip to Miami\, Florida DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the end of January 2021\, the Delegation of the European Union to the US led a one-and-a-half day virtual mission to Miami to learn about Miami’s Information Technology ecosystem. The mission included Digital Counselors from 13 EU Member States including Austria\, the Czech Republic\, Estonia\, Finland\, Germany\, Hungary\, Ireland\, Latvia\, Luxembourg\, Malta\, Portugal\, Romania and Spain. The mission was organized in partnership with EACC Florida. It was the first time that the EU Delegation led a virtual mission to Florida.\n\nOn the program\n\n Economic relations between Miami-Dade County and the European Union\n Insights into Miami and South Florida’s IT ecosystem\n Digital policy-making – the view from Brazil\n Blockchain in Florida\n Visit of the Network Access Point (NAP) of the Americas\n\nSpeakers\n\n Samuel Armes\, Founder and President\, Florida Blockchain Business Association\n Jorge A. Cortes Restrepo\, Co-founder and COO – UniFy Inc.\n Jaap Donath\, Senior Vice President\, Research & Strategic Planning – Miami-Dade County Beacon Council\n Peter Fatelnig\, Minister Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy – Delegation of the European Union to the United States\n Evi Fuelle\, Advisor\, Digital Economy Policy\, Delegation of the European Union to the United States\n Christine Johnson\, Vice President\, Innovation\, Economic Development – Miami-Dade County Beacon Council\n Carlos Olivera\, Counsellor for Information Society and Digital Market – EU Delegation in Brazil\n Steve Sasse\, Director Sales\, Equinix\n Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director EACC Florida\n Raj Sundaram\, Lead Sales Engineer\, Equinix\n Alan Sutin\, President EACC Florida\n\nSpeaker biographies[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33547″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Samuel Armes\n\nSamuel is Director for blockchain and legislative affairs at the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office in Central Florida. This is the first government position anywhere in the United States to specifically advance blockchain initiatives. Samuel\, a member of BlockSpaces since 2017\, has an extensive background in blockchain and government spaces and did research for United States Special Operations Command and for the Department of State on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. He also founded the Florida Blockchain Business Association\, a Tampa-based organization created to foster blockchain-related businesses in Florida.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33546″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Jorge Andrés Cortes Restrepo\n\nJorge is an entrepreneur with over +10 years of experience building smart\, resilient and sustainable cities. He was co-founder of Momentum International\, the organization committed to Social Innovation growth across sectors in South Florida and Latin America from The LAB Miami in the Wynwood district since 2012. Jorge received the key to the City of Miami followed by the key to Miami-Dade County in 2017 for his achievements on building Miami’s innovation & tech ecosystem. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Association / Miami\, a member of the Innovation Working Group at the Miami Dade Beacon Council and Innovation Council member at the City of Coral Gables. Jorge was official Advisor and mentor at the Blockchain Center Miami\, Wework Labs Miami program and the World Happiness Summit as well as regular contributor to the tech and innovation ecosystem advancements in the cities of Bogota\, Medellin and Barranquilla – Colombia. Jorge is also a CERTIFIED BLOCKCHAIN PROFESSIONAL (CBCP).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33545″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Jaap Donath\n\nAs Senior Vice President\, Dr. Donath is responsible for providing up-to-date data and information on Miami-Dade County to allow companies to make informed decisions on locating or expanding in Miami-Dade County. Prior to the Beacon Council\, Donath was Business Development Coordinator at the City of North Miami. An Adjunct Professor in 2 universities in S. Florida\, Jaap Donath has also published and lectured internationally. Dr. Donath\, a native of the Netherlands\, received a Ph.D. and M.A in International Relations and International Business from the University of Miami and a B.A. in Education for History and Dutch Language from Windesheim University in the Netherlands. He is fluent in English\, Dutch\, and German.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33544″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Peter Fatelnig\n\nPeter Fatelnig is Minister-Counsellor for digital economy policies at the Delegation of the European Union to and resides in Washington DC since 2018. Peter’s long experience in the digital tech sector\, notably in building industrial innovation strategies\, helped the EU to drive forward internet innovation policies. A senior manager at the European Commission since 1998 he is committed to a positive European vision of the future internet society and economy. Before coming to Washington he managed the team leading Europe’s new Internet policy and investment initiative (flagship on ‘Next Generation Internet‘). Prior to the EU he worked on international assignments for the strategy consulting firm American Management Systems\, and for the European Space Agency\, in the Netherlands. Peter holds a Master degree in Communication Engineering from the University of Technology in Graz\, Austria\, and is a senior member of the IEEE. He is married and has raised two daughters.  The EU Delegation was first established in Washington\, DC in 1954 and now represents the European Union across the United States. It has expanded to host staff of the European Parliament Liaison Office\, EUROPOL\, the European Central Bank\, the European Investment Bank and the European Air Safety Agency.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33543″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Evi Fuelle\n\nEvi Fuelle serves as Advisor\, Digital Economy Policy at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. In this role\, Evi works alongside the Minister-Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy to monitor\, track\, and analyse digital policies (such as AI\, cybersecurity\, privacy\, data flows\, disinformation\, and platform regulation)\, and facilitate trans-Atlantic digital engagements with key stakeholders in D.C.\, Brussels\, and the Bay Area. Evi joined the delegation in September 2019 after four years at the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). Prior to joining ITI\, Evi worked on the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) at the U.S. Department of Commerce\, where she worked on a variety of federal agency trade promotion programs and initiatives\, including the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). Before joining the U.S. Department of Commerce\, Evi worked with the Trans-Atlantic Business Council (TABC)\, where her work focused on enhancing the trans-Atlantic relationship and advancing trade agreements related to transatlantic business operations\, including TTIP and the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). Evi received her Master of Arts degree in European Union Policy Studies from James Madison University in partnership with the European University Institute in Fiesole\, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from James Madison University.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33554″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Christine Johnson\n\nAs Vice President\, Innovation\, Economic Development at the Beacon Council of Miami-Dade County\, Christine is charged with leading recruitment\, retention\, and expansion efforts for the technology and innovation sector. Her work involves supporting the entrepreneurial landscapes by leveraging resources and brokering relationships to foster the community’s growth. Ms. Johnson’s career spans more than 10 years furthering local and national entrepreneurial ecosystems\, including a significant stint as a team member in various capacities at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) –  one of the nation’s leading technology-based economic development organizations and funders of seed/early-stage companies\, as well as the south’s most active startup investors. Christine has been seen and heard on multiple outlets and forums and was voted one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women in DC Tech Startup Community in 2012. She holds a B.A. from Notre Dame of Maryland University\, a private\, woman’s university in Baltimore\, MD.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33553″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Carlos Oliveira\n\nCarlos is Minister Counsellor at the EU Delegation in Brazil since January 2017. He is in charge of fostering EU-Brazil cooperation in the areas of Economy\, Industry\, Digital Markets and Mobility. In this context the policies for “digital transformation” play a especially prominent role. Formerly he was Head of Sector at the European Commission in DG CONNECT (Communications Networks Content and Technology) and responsible for the co-ordination of international cooperation aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) research and innovation in Horizon 2020.  In this role Carlos participated in the policy dialogues with most EU international partners round the world. He was also in charge of the coordination of the ICT European Technology Platforms and Public Private Partnerships in the areas of 5G\, robotics\, big data\, cyber-security\, high performance computing and factories of the future.  Beyond this wide experience at the European Commission in policy development and research program management\, Carlos Oliveira worked for nearly 10 years in computer and communication systems in the telecommunications industry.\n\nCarlos holds MSc and BSc degrees in Computer Systems and Telecommunications Engineering by the Technical University of Lisbon and an MSc in Public Policy by the London School of Economics and Political Science.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33552″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Steve Sasse\n\nSteve Sasse is the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at EQUINIX and is responsible for sales and expansion in the region. Sasse began his career with Equinix in 2013 in New York as Director of Channel Sales for Latin America. Prior to Equinix\, much of his professional career was at Verizon\, where he had several roles in Sales Management and Channel Sales Director for Latin America as well as the Terramark business unit\, managing strategic relationships with network operators and partners and overseeing sales of strategic data products for all major network providers. Steve received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Vermont at Burlington with a major in International Business and holds several industry certifications. He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33551″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Christina Sleszynska \n\nChristina is a Member of the Founding Committee of the Florida Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) and was appointed as its Executive Director in January 2020. An International Association Executive with an expertise in EU policy\, she was formerly based in Brussels (Belgium) where she managed European trade associations and their EU government relations activities for 25 years. Prior to EACC Florida\, in 2006\, Christina established the Europe Representative Office of the International Trademark Association (INTA)\, the world’s largest trade organization of Intellectual Property professionals. She ran INTA’s European office until she moved back to Miami in the summer of 2017.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33550″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Raj Sundaram\n\nRaj Sundaram\, PMP\, is a 6+ year Equinix veteran. Prior to this\, he has held numerous positions at Sprint/T-Mobile in Finance\, IT\, Sales Operations and Sales Engineering. In his last role as a Global Sales Engineer\, he supported Canadian\, Japanese\, and Indian network service providers. Raj lives in the Miami area with his wife and daughter. In addition to his PMP certification\, Raj has a BA (Econ/Stat) and an MBA (Finance).\n\nRaj is a devoted father that loves playing tennis\, soccer and pursuing other outdoor activities with his daughter.  He also enjoys entertaining\, music\, cooking and traveling with his family.  A little-known fact about Raj: He is a Qualified Tennis Umpire and has officiated in numerous international tournaments including the Asian Games.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33549″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Alan Sutin\n\nAlan is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Greenberg Traurig is a large international law firm\, which was founded in Miami and has served as a legal advisor to South Florida’s business community for more than 50 years. Alan was active in EACC’s New York Chapter during his years in Greenberg Traurig’s NYC office. Greenberg Traurig is a Founding Member of EACC Florida. Alan Sutin is EACC Florida’s first President.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Organized in partnership with the European Union.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/learning-about-south-floridas-it-ecosystem-virtual-mission-to-miami-of-the-delegation-of-the-european-union-in-washington-dc/ CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR