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SUMMARY:BUSINESS NETWORKING I Beaujolais Nouveau Day Business Mixer
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nJoin EACC Florida Members & Friends and Cozen O’Connor for EACC Florida’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day Business Mixer! \nMeet and mingle over tasty bites\, be the first to taste the Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 and learn why it is a “thing” in France\, Europe and the US. \nRaise your glass with EACC Florida’s leadership and Members and learn about the advantages of becoming an EACC Florida Member organization. \nYou need to be registered to attend. \n \n\n \n\nDATE/TIME\n\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025\n5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\n\nLOCATION\n\nSoutheast Financial Center\nGround Floor Lobby\n200 South Biscayne Boulevard\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nEACC Member: Free\nEACC Non-Member: Free\n\nIf you are a Member of the EACC Florida or a very good Friend and wish to attend\, please contact events@eaccfl.com indicating “Beaujolais Nouveau” in the Subject Line.\n\nEvent hosted by\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/networking-event-i-beaujolais-nouveau-day-business-mixer/
LOCATION:Southeast Financial Center\, 200 South Biscayne Blvd\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
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CREATED:20251022T152651Z
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SUMMARY:INVITATION ONLY I Private Business Luncheon with the EU Ambassador to the United States and European Country Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nINVITATION ONLY I Private Transatlantic Business Luncheon with the EU Ambassador to the United States and European Country Ambassadors \n\nFor the first time ever\, a very large group of European Ambassadors (18 confirmed so far) will jointly visit Florida during four days under the leadership of H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė\, EU Ambassador to the United States.\n\nEACC Florida\, in partnership with the World Trade Center Miami\, the Miami Dade Beacon Council\, and Greenberg Traurig is honored to host\, a private invitation-only luncheon connecting these high-level diplomats with key Florida business and trade leaders.\n\nDuring the Luncheon\, invited guests will engage in high-level discussion on trade and transatlantic business\, hear brief remarks from the EU Ambassador\, participate in a moderated Q&A session with the EU’s top country diplomats to the US\, network and connect with our guests\, business leaders\, local Members\, C-Suite executives\, and bi-national chamber representatives.\n\nRepresented EU Member States at ambassadorial or deputy chief of mission levels will include Austria\, Belgium\, Czechia\, Denmark\, Estonia\, Finland\, France (tbc)\, Greece\, Hungary\, Ireland\, Latvia\, Lithuania\, Luxembourg\, Netherlands\, Poland\, Portugal\, Slovak Republic and Spain.\n\n \n\nREGISTRATION:\nThis is an invitation-only event\n\n \n\nJovita NelupsieneEU Ambassador to the US \n\nJovita Neliupšienė is the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States\, as of January 1\, 2024.\n\nShe was Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania from September 2022 until December 2023. From 2020 to 2022\, she was Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania. In 2020\, she held the post of Chancellor and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. Between 2015 and 2020\, she served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the EU. From 2009 to 2015\, she worked as an advisor and chief foreign policy advisor to the President of the Republic of Lithuania Ms. Dalia Grybauskaite.\n\nBetween 2003 and 2009\, she served as a career diplomat in various positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. From 2005 to 2008\, she was posted in Belarus. From 2006 to 2012\, she was a lecturer at the Institute of International Affairs and Political Science at Vilnius University. From 2000 to 2003\, she worked as a political assistant to a member of the Parliament of Lithuania (Seimas).\n\nMs. Neliupšienė was born in Panevezys\, Lithuania. She received her Bachelor degree in political science at Vilnius University (2002\, Cum Laude) and Bachelor in law at M. Riomeris Law University (2004). She has a Masters degree in International Relations (2004\, Cum Laude) from Vilnius University and PhD in Social Science (2009). In 2008\, she spent a semester at Creighton University\, Omaha\, Nebraska. She is a widow and has a son.\n\n \n\nThis event is organized in partnership with the World Trade Center Miami and the Miami Dade Beacon Council\, in cooperation with the EU Delegation in Washington DC\, and kindly hosted by Greenberg Traurig. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/invitation-only-i-private-business-luncheon-with-the-eu-ambassador-to-the-united-states-and-european-country-ambassadors/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T090000
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CREATED:20250724T142307Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event I Miami Dade College I 2025 Ability Innovations Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nPlease join us for the 2025 Ability Innovations Workshop\, a dynamic event showcasing how emerging technologies are expanding access and enhancing independence for people of all abilities. \nWednesday\, July 30\, 2025\n9:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nMiami Dade College – Wolfson Campus\nBuilding 8\, Room #8106\n300 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL 33132 \nUnder the theme “Tech for All: Advancing Abilities\,” the workshop will feature international experts in immersive technology\, mobility solutions\, and digital health. Speakers from INVELON\, INTERLIGHT\, BIEL GLASSES\, and BADALONA SERVEIS ASSISTENCIALS\, all of which now have a growing presence in Miami\, will share innovations that are transforming how individuals access education\, employment\, and daily life. \nThis is a unique opportunity to explore global advancements in accessibility-focused technology and connect with leaders contributing to Miami’s expanding tech ecosystem. \nRegister here: https://lu.ma/4uqkdmcm \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-event-i-miami-dade-college-i-2025-ability-innovations-workshop/
LOCATION:Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus\, 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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CREATED:20250523T193147Z
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SUMMARY:Start-Ups Are US I Polish EdTech Business Mission to Miami
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP)\, the largest public institution supporting SME development in Poland\, is leading a group of 13 Education Technology start-ups to Miami on June 11-13\, 2025. The objective is to explore S. Florida’s tech ecosystem\, learn about the various educational entities / local accelerators\, identify partners and/or business opportunities for the Polish companies and learn about the realities of doing business in the United States.\n\nFind out about the 13 Polish EdTech start-ups HERE.\n\nEACC Florida is organizing the 3-day program for the group in cooperation with EACC Florida Members\, local Partners and PARP.\n\nDay 1\n\n 	Why Florida Seminar – What Business Leaders Need to Know when Considering Establishing Operation is the US.\nOrganizer: EACC Florida I Host: LeverX\n 	Information Session on South Florida’s EdTech Ecosystem\nHost: Miami Dade Beacon Council\n 	Introduction to Miami Dade College and tour of MDC’s Innovation Corridor\nHost: Miami Dade College AI Center\n\nDay 2\n\n 	Introduction to Florida’s EdTech Ecosystem\nHost: SelectFlorida\n 	Visit of the Alan B. Levan Center of Innovation\nHost: Alan B. Levan Center of Innovation I NSU Broward Center of Innovation\n\nDAY 3\n\n 	Visit and introduction to accelerator & immersion programs\nHost: Mana Tech\n\nIf you wish to receive further information about the Polish EdTech start-ups\, attend one of the sessions or otherwise be involved\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/polish-edtech-business-mission-to-miami/
LOCATION:Various\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408
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SUMMARY:WHY FLORIDA SERIES I Estonian Maritime Technology Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]As part of a trade mission to the United States\, a group of Estonian companies in the maritime industry are travelling to Miami to attend Seatrade Cruise Global from April 7–10\, 2025. The Estonian delegation will be led by Kaupo Läänerand\, Deputy Secretary General for Maritime and Water Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Climate.\n\nEACC Florida will hold a “Why Florida? What Business Leaders Need to Know When Considering Expanding into the US/Florida” seminar for the group on Monday April 7. The seminar will be hosted by Cozen O’Connor – a President Circle Member.\n\nThe delegation consists of 11 companies that represent different aspects of Estonian maritime excellence. Find out more about them HERE.\n\nPANELISTS\n\n 	Scott Bettridge\, Chair\, Immigration Practice – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Carol Cabezas\, Principal – Woodside Square Solutions\, LLC\n 	Jordan Chisholm\, Vice Chair\, Office Managing Partner – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Fabrice Marmousez\, French desk tax national and Global Family Office Enterprise southeast leader – RSMUS\n 	Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nScott Bettridge chairs Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice and represents both corporate and individual clients in all aspects related to U.S. immigration law. Scott’s corporate clients include major global organizations in the financial services\, hospitality\, fashion\, media\, IT\, energy\, agriculture\, insurance\, and health care sectors\, along with organizations specializing in professional services\, athletics and private club industries. Scott also represents individuals with entrepreneurial options\, as well as with family-based immigration matters. He also represents both regional centers and individual investors in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nCarol Cabezas\, a seasoned executive with 25 years of dedicated service in the cruise and broader hospitality industry\, has left a mark on the sector through her dynamic leadership and strategic acumen. As the former President of Azamara Cruises\, Carol oversaw the entire spectrum of operations\, including Commercial\, Finance\, Shipboard\, and Shoreside functions. Her tenure at the helm of Azamara Cruises included navigating the challenges of the global pandemic and successfully orchestrating the carveout from Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) after a private equity acquisition of the brand. This experience has led her to her latest endeavor as Principal of Woodside Square Solutions\, LLC in which she provides hospitality\, travel\, and management consulting.\n\nCarol holds a Masters in Finance from the Miami Herbert Business School at University of Miami and Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Carol is deeply committed to community service. She is married and has two children.\n\n \n\nJordan Chisholm is a Member in the Business Law Department at Cozen O’Connor and the Vice Chair Office Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami Office\, where he focuses his practice on business and corporate matters. His practice spans mergers and acquisitions\, dispositions\, joint ventures\, and general corporate matters. Jordan previously served as Co-Chair of the firm’s Associates Committee after completing a term as committee Co-Vice Chair.\nPrior to Cozen O’Connor\, Jordan was an Equal Justice Works fellow at Legal Services of Greater Miami\, Inc. in Miami\, FL\, where he founded the Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\, Legal Services’ s pro bono small business practice. Through the project\, he provided pro bono transactional legal services to more than 100 low-income entrepreneurs as outside general counsel\, and was a frequent speaker on panels and workshops covering core legal issues for emerging business owners.\n\n \n\nFabrice Marmousez has 29 years of professional experience\, including 25 in public accounting. He is a French and U.S. CPA\, has a diverse background and specializes in providing US tax services to a wide variety of multinational clients.\n\nAs a former PwC France Partner\, Fabrice has gained a solid background working on both sides of the Atlantic with professional service organizations in domestic\, multi-state and international structures.\n\nAs RSM’s national tax leader for the France country practice\, Fabrice is focusing on cross-border US tax compliance or advisory engagements. He leads engagements for multinational private equity firms\, foreign financial institutions and privately owned corporate groups\, helping them navigate through international treaties\, US tax and related mandatory financial reporting obligations.\n\nFabrice leads RSM’s tax International Private Client Services (iPCS) for the Southeast region. The iPCS teams are specialized and dedicated to work on: income and/or transfer taxes compliance\, tax advisory and tax structuring and optimization for high-net-worth individuals and family offices.\n\nHosted by and in cooperation with\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/why-florida-series-i-estonian-maritime-technology-trade-mission/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000
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CREATED:20241216T230307Z
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SUMMARY:Members & Invitation Only I EACC Florida Transportation\, Logistics & Customs Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The global supply chain is susceptible to various threats\, including terrorism\, and cyber-attacks\, so many countries worldwide have created voluntary supply chain security programs. Participating in these programs demonstrates a commitment to improving cargo security practices and ensuring shipments’ integrity. To that effect\, the US created the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). In exchange for demonstrating a secure supply chain\, participants enjoy many benefits\, including a reduction in customs exams.\n\nJoin us at the beautiful Blue Lagoon offices of Pernod Ricard on February 26 for an update on key features of CTPAT including benefits for participants and a discussion about best practices.\n\nIf you are an importer\, exporter\, customs broker\, carrier\, consolidator\, or otherwise involved in international trade\, this meeting is for you!\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	The evolution of CTPAT’s human rights due diligence requirements\n 	Supply chain mapping – the value add for CTPAT compliance and beyond (think UFLPA\, disruption resilience\, etc)\n 	CTPAT as a vehicle to prompt positive bias from government regulators\n\nEXPERT SPEAKER\n\n 	Shawn Harwood\, Trade Investigations Specialist – Squire Patton Boggs\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n11.30 am – 12.00 pm: Arrivals/registration\n12.00 pm – 1.30 pm: Presentation & discussion\n1.30 pm – 2.00pm: Lunch & networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nExact location to be communicated to confirmed guests only.\n\nFor details on how to receive an invitation\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nSPEAKER BIO\n\nShawn Harwood is a nationally recognized trade investigations specialist in Squire Patton Bogg’s International Trade & Foreign Investment Practice\, based in Washington DC. His broad expertise supports the practice’s work in regulatory investigations\, including customs compliance and sanctions\, trade and government contract disputes\, and international partnerships.\n\nShawn’s unique background offers clients critical support in addressing issues related to export control policies and regulations\, antidumping/countervailing duties\, and enhancing white collar and trade investigations. He also works with clients to develop supply chain risk mitigation strategies and implement compliance and due diligence programs.\n\nShawn served as a career special agent and international attaché with US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). After retiring from government service in 2023\, he founded a consultancy specializing in supply chain risk management\, human rights due diligence and customs regulatory compliance.\n\n——————————————\n\nWhy a dedicated Task Force?\n\nWith the second-largest foreign trade zone network in the U.S.\, Florida is home to 11\,500+ logistics and distribution establishments. The broader wholesale trade\, transportation\, and logistics industry accounts for over 67\,000+ establishments and employs more than half a million individuals across the state. Evolving geopolitics\, recurring supply chain disruptions\, the “greening” of the industry and increasing regulatory requirements are impacting global trade and it is expected that trade will become less global and more regionalized with a renewed focus on the Transatlantic Corridor – North America\, Latin America and Europe.\n\nWhile there are a number of entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve these industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nEACC Florida’s Task Force is loosely inspired from a similar TF run by EACC Auvergne-Rhone-Alps: https://eacc-ra.com/task-forces/.\n\nMission: to bring together active professionals who understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries\, ensuring that there is no silo thinking.\n\nRole: to organize meetings on a regular basis to address strategic issues\, share findings and best practices and make mutual recommendations for improvement in a given sector of activity. Chatham House rules or any other confidentiality rule might be used to allow for open exchange during the meetings.\n\nTask Force Members: representatives of EACC Florida Member companies with interests in the transportation/logistics industry invited to serve on the Task Force.\n\nIf you wish to receive further details about the Task Force\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nMany thanks to our Task Force Members![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”35959\,36190\,35975\,35968″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-i-eacc-florida-transportation-logistics-customs-meeting/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20250127T185849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T213029Z
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SUMMARY:Members & Invitation Only I EACC Florida’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a Reception celebrating EACC Florida’s 5th Anniversary.\n\nThe Reception will immediately follow a special Fireside Chat titled Tech Policy in the EU and US – Regulatory Challenges & Business Opportunities for the Industry\, a discussion between a distinguished panel of tech C-Suite executives and Johannes Bahrke\, Digital Counselor to the EU Delegation to the United States.\n\nIf you have not already registered for the Fireside Chat\, you can do so HERE.\n\nAdmire the stunning views and enjoy a drink and some bites while networking with the panelists\, program attendees\, EACC Florida Members and Friends\, and experience EACC Florida’s capacity to Connect Americans & Europeans Who Want to Do Business.\n\nDATE\nThursday February 13\, 2025\n\nTIME\n5.00 PM to 7.00 PM immediately following our special EACC Florida program “Tech Policy in the EU and US – Regulatory Challenges & Business Opportunities for the Industry”\n\nRSVP\nMonday February 10\, 2025\n\nGuests will need to be registered in advance in order to access the building.\n\nLOCATION\nGreenberg Traurig\n333 SE 2nd Avenue – Suite 4400\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nEvent kindly hosted by \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/invitation-only-i-eacc-floridas-5th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20250127T154754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T212915Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat I Tech Policy in the EU and US under Trump 2.0 - Regulatory Challenges & Business Opportunities for the Industry
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED\n\nOn January 20\, 2025\, President Donald Trump issued the “America First Trade Policy” memorandum\, outlining a comprehensive strategy to prioritize American economic and national security interests – including in the tech industry -and representing a radical shift from policies under the Biden Administration.\n\nYet\, continued collaboration between the E.U. and the U.S. is more important than ever due to a combination of competition from non-market economies and a lack of capacity in three key geo-strategic areas: telecommunications\, semiconductor manufacturing\, and critical minerals and raw materials. These areas are the basic building blocks of many of the products and services the United States and EU nations use across a variety of sectors\, including for the operation of critical infrastructure\, the manufacturing of medical devices\, and numerous military applications.\nUS Big Tech is ready for Trump 2.0. But what about the E.U.? And what about US Medium-Sized Tech? \nJoin us on February 13 with guest-speaker Johannes Bahrke\, Digital Counselor at the EU Delegation to the United States\, in conversation with tech C-Suite Executives for an open discussion about challenges and opportunities for the tech industry in Florida and on both sides of the Atlantic under the new Trump Administration.\n\nAnd after the program\, join us for a Networking Reception to celebrate EACC Florida’s 5th Anniversary.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	EU-U.S. relations\, China and “Tech Sovereignty” – what is the current landscape\, how is it being perceived and what does it really mean in an inter-connected world?\n 	Why are supply chain resilience\, standard-setting in new technologies\, and ethical considerations in tech deployment so crucial?\n 	How could the imposition of tariffs disrupt supply chains\, increase costs for tech companies\, and influence the availability and pricing of technology products in both the EU and the US?\n 	What is the status of the EU AI Act\, the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act and how will they play out in this new transatlantic environment?\n 	What was the role for the EU-US Technology & Trade Council established under the Biden Presidency. How was the tech industry involved and will it be replaced? To do what?\n 	How can the E.U. bridge differing transatlantic views to ensure collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence\, 5G\, and cybersecurity?\n 	What are the challenges and opportunities in handling transatlantic data flows and privacy concerns in the Trump 2.0 world?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Johannes BAHRKE\, Digital Counselor – EU Delegation to the United States\n 	Dr. Victor LOZINSKI\, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board – LeverX\n 	Alan SUTIN\, Senior Chair\, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Group – Greenberg Traurig\, and President – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n3.00 PM – 3.30 PM:     Arrivals & Registration\n3.30 PM – 4.45 PM:     Program\n5.00 PM – 7.00P PM:  EACC Florida Anniversary Reception\n\nLOCATION\n\nGreenberg Traurig\n333 SE 2nd Avenue – Suite 4400\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\n\nEACC Member:                 Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member:       $30\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nJohanes BAHRKE is Counsellor for Digital Policy at the EU Delegation to the United States in Washington DC since August 2024. Prior to his posting\, he was European Commission Coordinating Spokesperson for digital policy\, research and innovation in Brussels. He accompanied key EU digital and tech regulations such as Digital Services Act\, the Digital Markets Act\, the Artificial Intelligence Act\, the EU Chips Act and the new data framework from proposal to implementation. Before joining the EU Institutions in 2014\, Johannes worked as editor and reporter for ZDF\, German national TV. Johannes studied media and communications in Siegen\, Germany\, and London\, UK\, and holds an MA in European political studies from the College of Europe in Bruges\, Belgium.\n\n \n\nDr. Victor LOZINSKI\, the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at LeverX\, brings a wealth of expertise in enterprise applications and software engineering coupled with an unwavering commitment to technological excellence. LeverX\, founded by Dr. Lozinski in April 2003 in his Silicon Valley apartment\, has since evolved into a global Systems Integrator. LeverX has offices in twelve countries\, boasting a workforce of over 1700 professionals spread across four continents. Fluent in four languages\, Victor Lozinski obtained his Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and later earned a Ph.D. in Robotics from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and the University of Duisburg-Essen\, Germany. Having spent 24 impactful years in Silicon Valley\, Dr. Lozinski orchestrated the strategic relocation of LeverX to Miami\, Florida\, at the beginning of 2023. He and his wife are residents of Miami Beach and are proud parents of two grown sons.\n\nAlan SUTIN is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\nEvent kindly hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/fire-side-chat-i-tech-policy-in-the-eu-and-us-regulatory-challenges-business-opportunities-for-the-industry/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20240903T160941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T174750Z
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SUMMARY:MEMBERS & INVITATION ONLY I EACC Florida's Transportation\, Logistics & Customs Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for the second Meeting of EACC Florida’s Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs.\n\nIf you are an active professional in these industries and understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries ensuring that there is no silo thinking\, this event is for you!\n\nWhile there are entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve the transportation\, logistics & customs industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nThe topic of the second Task Force meeting is: Customs & Tariffs: what to expect after the US elections?\n\nOur interactive discussion will be facilitated by Mark LUDWIG\, National Trade Services Leader at RSM US and a recognized expert in supply chain and international trade matters\, such as customs valuation\, trade agreements\, classification\, origin and preferential programs.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	Prospects for status quo or radical shifts in US trade policy\n 	Which product categories will see tariff increases\n 	Opportunities to reduce landed costs through proactive tariff planning\n\nSPEAKER\n\n 	Mark LUDWIG\, National Trade Services Leader – RSM US\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n11.30 AM – 12.00 PM:   Arrivals & Registration\n12.00 PM – 1.00 PM:     Program\n1.00 PM – 2.00 PM:       Lunch & Networking\n\nLocation to be communicated to registered attendees only.\n\nFor details on how to receive an invitation\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY\n\nMark LUDWIG heads RSM’s Trade Advisory Services in the United States\, where he assists corporations to structure\, establish and execute compliant and cost-effective sourcing\, manufacturing and distribution operations. Leading global teams to support clients in the design and implementation of strategies\, processes\, controls and programs\, Mark serves as a catalyst for reduced operating costs\, managed risk and sustained performance excellence in cross-border activities.\n\nWith direct experience across major industries and regions\, Mark helps companies to effectively address and navigate through myriad complex global supply chain and trade matters including Export Administration Regulations\, Sec. 301 and 232 tariffs\, customs valuation and classification\, trade agreements\, origin and preferential programs.\n\nMark is a recognized expert and has been a trusted advisor to hundreds of large and mid-sized businesses around the world for over 25 years. Prior to RSM\, he was a partner with a Big Four firm leading the customs and international trade practice as well as founder of his own consultancy. More recently\, he held executive management roles in several multinational corporations\, serving as Senior Vice President/Global Head of Supply Chain Operations at Bloomberg LP\, and Senior Director of Global Trade & Logistics at LVMH/Tiffany & Co.\n\nProfessional affiliations and credentials\n\n 	U.S. Customs Broker License\, U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection\n 	Logistics\, Transportation & Distribution Certification\, Association for Supply Chain Management\n 	Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)\n 	National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (NCBFAA)\n 	European American Chamber of Commerce\n\nEducation\n\n 	Master of Supply Chain Management\, Penn State University\n 	Master of Arts\, University of Miami\n 	Certificado Posgrado\, Universidad Complutense de Madrid\n\n——————————————\n\nWhy a dedicated Task Force?\n\nWith the second-largest foreign trade zone network in the U.S.\, Florida is home to 11\,500+ logistics and distribution establishments. The broader wholesale trade\, transportation\, and logistics industry accounts for over 67\,000+ establishments and employs more than half a million individuals across the state. Evolving geopolitics\, recurring supply chain disruptions\, the “greening” of the industry and increasing regulatory requirements are impacting global trade and it is expected that trade will become less global and more regionalized with a renewed focus on the Transatlantic Corridor – North America\, Latin America and Europe.\n\nWhile there are a number of entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve these industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nEACC Florida’s Task Force is loosely inspired from a similar TF run by EACC Auvergne-Rhone-Alps: https://eacc-ra.com/task-forces/.\n\nMission: to bring together active professionals who understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries\, ensuring that there is no silo thinking.\n\nRole: to organize meetings on a regular basis to address strategic issues\, share findings and best practices and make mutual recommendations for improvement in a given sector of activity. Chatham House rules or any other confidentiality rule might be used to allow for open exchange during the meetings.\n\nTask Force Members: representatives of EACC Florida Member companies with interests in the transportation/logistics industry invited to serve on the Task Force.\n\nIf you wish to receive further details about the Task Force\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\n \nMany thanks to Task Force Members Clasquin USA\, Pernod Ricard\, RAF Solutions and RSM US for their support! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”35959\,36190\,35975\,35968″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/transportation-logistics-customs-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:Location available upon registration only
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20240903T162035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T143747Z
UID:37528-1729787400-1729796400@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:MEMBERS & INVITATION ONLY - UK Tech for Logistics Trade Mission to Miami I Why Florida? Seminar and Reception
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is leading a group of UK tech in logistics companies and start-ups to Miami on October 23-25\, 2024 with the objective of connecting these companies that specialize in logistics to relevant stakeholders and buyers in Miami.\n\nEACC Florida will hold a “Why Florida? What Business Leaders Need to Know When Considering Expanding into the US/Florida” seminar for the group on October 24. The Seminar will be followed by a Networking Reception open to Members and Invited Guests.\n\n \n\n \n\nPANELISTS\n\n 	Bénédicte Boutrouille\, Senior Attorney – Fakhoury Global Immigration\n 	Daniel Diaz\, Managing Partner – NOVUS Ink Advisors\n 	John Owens\, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig\n\n 	Peter Stratos\, Principal\, International Tax – Kaufman Rossin\n 	Alan Sutin\, Principal Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig & President EACC Florida – [Moderator] \n\nSCHEDULE\n\n4.30PM – 5.00PM         Welcome & Registration\n5.00PM – 6.00PM         Panel Presentations\n6.00PM – 7.00PM         Networking Reception\n\nAttendance is Invitation Only. For information\, please contact events@eaccfl.com\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nBénédicte BOUTROUILLE  is a seasoned legal immigration expert with a global perspective\, deeply influenced by her own immigrant journey from Martinique in the French West Indies. At Fakhoury Global Immigration (FGI)\, an award-winning boutique law firm specializing in business-based immigration across more than 180 countries\, she focuses on employment-based immigration petitions\, particularly the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories. Bénédicte has dedicated her career to helping high-skilled professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world find viable paths to live and work in the U.S.\n\nWith extensive experience working in Miami\, Paris\, and Réunion Island\, Bénédicte brings a wealth of knowledge to cross-Atlantic relations\, especially as Florida emerges as a key tech hub. By honing in on the unique opportunities and challenges of South Florida’s growing tech scene\, she ensures that FGI’s clients—from innovative startups to established tech companies—have the immigration solutions they need to expand their U.S. presence and build skilled workforces. For Bénédicte\, this strategic focus is not just about adapting to the region’s growth but about directly helping companies and individuals realize their full potential in a rapidly evolving landscape.\n\n \n\nDaniel DIAZ is Managing Partner at NOVUS INK Advisors\, a management consulting firm specializing in reputation management\, public affairs\, and lobbying. In this role\, he provides senior counsel to executive management teams with global operations.\n\nHaving served as Chief Communications Officer and Federal Lobbyist\, roles in which he reported directly to CEOs\, Díaz has advised firms during critical business periods\, including mergers\, divestitures\, start-ups/IPOs\, spinoffs\, business transformations\, brand repositioning\, executive management changes\, and expansion into new markets or countries. His experience spans consumer\, B2B\, fintech\, financial services\, telecommunications\, and IT sectors.\n\nDíaz began his career at the United Nations and holds a Master’s in International Relations from St. John’s University\, with executive education from Harvard Law School\, the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business\, the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business\, Wharton\, and Columbia Business Schools.\n\n \n\nJohn OWENS\, III is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and focuses his practice on four key areas: (1) representing investors that finance and/or acquire growth stage and emerging companies\, including venture capital firms\, family offices\, private equity firms and other corporate investors\, (2) assisting entrepreneurs\, early stage businesses\, and emerging businesses in assessing\, strategically planning\, and managing their overall legal needs as they progress through critical periods of growth and challenge\, (3) representing hedge funds\, family offices\, and other alternative investment funds in their direct capital market transactions with public companies\, and (4) providing general counsel regarding compliance with federal securities laws.\n\nJohn also provides guidance and transactional support to entrepreneurs\, executive management and boards of privately held and public companies in relation to corporate governance practices\, including public disclosure requirements\, as well as conducting securities offerings and raising capital\, national exchange uplistings\, and negotiating and documenting corporate and commercial transactions. His experience includes seed and venture capital financings\, mergers and acquisitions\, joint ventures\, divestitures\, public offerings\, and transactional work in various industries\, including FinTech\, medical technology\, media\, international shipping and parcel delivery\, e-sports\, e-commerce\, financial services\, health care\, manufacturing\, retail\, agriculture\, beverages\, opportunity zones\, hospitality\, sports\, music\, reality television\, and entertainment. John also advises on cross-border transactions\, including assisting foreign companies investing in ventures and conducting business in the U.S.\, and representing domestic clients planning to engage in business abroad\, particularly in emerging markets in Africa\, Asia and Latin America. He enjoys building long standing relationships with investors and companies beginning at their earliest stages and assisting them through the development process.\n\n \n\nPeter STRATOS is a principal in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax department where he provides extensive knowledge to his clients on international tax planning for both individual and corporate taxes. Peter’s primary expertise in international tax is in the areas of foreign tax credit planning\, residency issues\, state and local issues for international and multinational businesses\, expats and inpats\, pre-immigration planning\, transfer pricing\, compensation planning\, treaty positions\, entity selection\, organizational structuring and withholding issues.\n\nPeter is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Virginia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants. Peter is also a Member of the Board of Directors of EACC Florida and serves as Treasurer.\n\n \n\n \n\nAlan SUTIN is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/uk-tech-for-logistics-trade-mission-to-miami/
LOCATION:Location available upon registration only
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20240404T150117Z
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SUMMARY:LEADERSHIP STYLES - Transatlantic Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fleaderhip-styles-transatlantic-perspectives-registration-880463559207″][vc_column_text css=””]‘When in Rome\, do as the Romans do’ rings true in the world of business leadership. A leader in Finland might have a vastly different approach to decision-making compared to one in the UK\, Italy\, France or Poland\, not to mention in the United States\, Canada or Latin America. Leadership styles are rooted in distinct cultural and historical backgrounds and the management approach that works in Chicago or Miami might not work in Brussels\, Berlin\, Madrid or Amsterdam.\n\nThis program will consider different leadership and management styles and will delve into the unique stories and learnings of American and European executives of international or global companies.\n\nTo set the tone\, we will hear from Colonel Guillaume de Sercey now retired from the French Foreign Legion. Uniquely\, the Legion is characterized by 145 nationalities and cultures\, thousands of soldiers serving a country that is not their own\, and a great diversity in professional and personal backgrounds. He will share how aspects of the Legion’s management style can effectively be adapted to other types of organizations.\n\nColonel Guillaume de Sercey will be in conversation with Carol Cabezas\, former President of Azamara Cruises and Dr. Victor Lozinski\, Co-Founder\, CEO & Chairman of the Board of LeverX. The conversation will be moderated by Ashlee M. Wright\, a founder\, CEO and leader in the education sector.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Carol Cabezas\, former President – Azamara Cruises\n 	Dr. Victor Lozinski\, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board – LeverX\n 	Colonel Guillaume de Sercey\, formerly in the French Foreign Legion\n 	Ashlee Wright\, Founder & CEO – WOT Educational Services [Moderator]\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n4.30 PM – 5.00PM:         Registration\n5.00 PM – 6.00 PM:        Program\n6.00 PM – 7.00 PM:        Networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nGreenberg Traurig\n333 SE 2nd Avenue – Suite 4400\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nEACC Member: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member: $30\n\nSpace is limited!\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\nCarol Cabezas\n\nCarol Cabezas\, with nearly 25 years of dedicated service in the cruise industry\, has left a mark on the sector through her dynamic leadership and strategic acumen. As the former President of Azamara Cruises\, Carol oversaw the entire spectrum of operations\, including Commercial\, Finance\, Shipboard\, and Shoreside functions. Her tenure at the helm of Azamara Cruises included navigating the challenges of the global pandemic and successfully orchestrating the carveout from Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) after a private equity acquisition of the brand.\n\nCarol joined Royal Caribbean Group in 2000 and held a variety of leadership roles across Sales\, Finance and Revenue Management. Before her role at Azamara Cruises\, Carol served as the Investor Relations Officer for RCG\, where she successfully managed relationships with the global investor and analyst community. Her efforts attracted new investors to the shareholder base and expanded reach across new markets\, including Asia Pacific and the Middle East\n\nSupporting local community has also been a focus\, a trait instilled while a student of the Sacred Heart.  At a board level Carol has served organizations with inspiring missions including Dress for Success\, Amigos for Kids. And the Children’s Bereavement Center.\n\nCarol holds a Masters in Finance from University of Miami and Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from Stern School of Business at New York University. Shel lives in Coral Gables\, Florida\, with her husband Francisco and their two children.\n\nDr. Victor Lozinski\n\nDr. Victor Lozinski\, the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at LeverX\, brings a wealth of expertise in enterprise applications and software engineering coupled with an unwavering commitment to technological excellence. LeverX\, founded by Dr. Lozinski in April 2003 in his Silicon Valley apartment\, has since evolved into a global Systems Integrator. LeverX has offices in ten countries\, boasting a workforce of over 1500 professionals spread across three continents. Fluent in four languages\, Victor Lozinski obtained his Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and later earned a Ph.D. in Robotics from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and the University of Duisburg-Essen\, Germany. Having spent 24 impactful years in Silicon Valley\, Dr. Lozinski orchestrated the strategic relocation of LeverX to Miami\, Florida\, at the beginning of 2023. He and his wife are residents of Miami Beach and are proud parents of two grown sons.\n\nColonel Guillaume de Sercey\n\nGuillaume de Sercey was Colonel in the French Army on active service until May 1\, 2023. He spent 9 years with the French Foreign Legion\, in command positions: 30 then 150 then 1000 men (regimental commanding officer); operations in Africa\, the Balkans and Afghanistan.\nHe is a graduate of Saint-Cyr\, Ecole de guerre\, ESCP and Académie du coaching.\nHe decided to put his human and organizational experience at the service of managers and companies\, and works in a variety of ways:\n– Conferences and workshops for APM (Association pour le progrès du management) executives;\n– Conferences for companies: Russel Reynolds\, WiiSmile\, LDC Groupe…\n– Team coaching: BNP Paribas / Arval\, Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire\, Harth Trading…\n– Coaching for senior executives in the public and private sectors.\n\nAshlee M. Wright\n\nAshlee is a dynamic visionary and results-oriented leader in the education sector. Spearheading an ed-tech startup alongside former all-pro professional athletes\, Ashlee is at the forefront of providing financial literacy and NIL education to student-athletes through a cutting-edge digital platform. This innovative venture incorporates social engagement and gamification to enhance the learning experience. She is also the founder of Next Paradigm Academy\, a Miami-based private school that will serve 700 students in grades 6-12\, with a projected launch date between 2025 and 2026. Next Paradigm will offer a curriculum with a future-facing approach of innovative\, engaging\, mastery\, and project-based learning with world-class co-curricular programs and a financial technology cornerstone. \n\nAshlee is also the CEO of WOT\, Inc.\, an educational services company with offices in Miami and Lakeland\, FL. WOT offers a variety of bespoke solutions to communities who desire to open a school\, require school operational services\, or fill an educational need. WOT has served clients throughout the state of Florida\, including but not limited to private and public schools\, nonprofit organizations\, and school districts.\n\nIn 2011\, Ashlee founded a charter school system\, which has provided a progressive and nurturing educational experience to thousands of students in Central Florida who were once unsuccessful in the traditional public school model and are now thriving\, graduating from high school and pursuing post-graduate opportunities. That system currently serves more than 1\,000 students on three campuses throughout Florida.\n\nAshlee established herself as an education professional by being an exceptional teacher for three years and simultaneously starting a tutoring company that became the largest of its kind in Central Florida. She ultimately climbed the career ladder to become a principal at 25. As a result of her modus operandi\, she is widely acclaimed as a business leader who genuinely cares about the growth of each child and for her ability to effectively raise students’ academic self-esteem to increase their academic performance. Due to her keen business acumen\, optimal management strategy\, and philanthropic endeavors\, she was recognized by the U.S. Congress and admitted to the National Library of Congress. Today\, she advises school boards and administrators to utilize the management and education ethos that has brought her so much success.\n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-i-leadership-styles-transatlantic-perspectives/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20240228T212530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T203710Z
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SUMMARY:Geopolitics in Motion. Re-thinking your Strategy and Resources
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”far fa-hand-pointer” css_animation=”none” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fgeopolitics-in-motion-re-thinking-your-strategy-resources-tickets-856145372857″][vc_column_text]After decades of relative stability\, of globalization and market expansion\, the war in Ukraine\, the escalating tensions in the Middle East\, decoupling from China\, “friend-shoring”\, “near-shoring” and a return to subsidized industrial policies in the United States and Europe\, are raising new questions for companies on both sides of the Atlantic looking to grow internationally.\n\n 	What does it mean to be a company with a global outlook in today’s geopolitics?\n 	What should an expansion strategy for a mid-sized company look like?\n 	Where can companies find the talents they need to succeed in a new territory?\n 	Does size still matter?\n 	In order to expand internationally\, how do you re-think your company’s resources and assets as a consequence of COVID\, AI and in the light of our new geopolitical environment?\n\nJoin us on April 18th for a discussion on what “re-thinking your strategy and resources” means for mid-sized companies looking to grow internationally and to hear about the challenges and success stories of some companies that chose Florida as part of their internationalization strategy.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Jodi Ader\, Manager\, Trade Advisory Services – RSM US LLP [Moderator]\n 	Emmanuel Desbats\, Vice-President Global Accounts – Clasquin USA\n 	Mark Ludwig\, National Leader\, Trade Advisory Services – RSM US LLP\n 	Andreas Dal Santo\, CFA\, ABV\, Managing Director – Solidus Capital Group\n 	Antonio Texeira\, Co-founder and CSTO – PICadvanced\n\nSCHEDULE\n\n4.00pm – 4.30 pm:  Registration\n4.30pm – 6.00 pm:   Program\n6.00pm – 7.00 pm:   Networking\n\nREGISTRATION DETAILS\n\nEACC Member: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member: $30\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\nJodi ADER\n\nFrom over 25 years of working in international trade\, Jodi is well-positioned to assist corporations in planning and creating world-class compliance operations and food safety programs. She has substantial experience in import\, export control and sanction matters\, including CBP\, FDA\, USDA and EPA regulations. Her main areas of focus include trade risk assessments; tariff reduction planning; policy and procedures development; and training programs. Prior to joining RSM\, Jodi began her career with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration\, promoting export business to east Asian countries. She then worked for a major shipping line and went on to lead global logistics and trade compliance for a Fortune 500 company. More recently\, she established and ran her own boutique consulting firm\, advising small and middle-market corporate clients. Jodi is a U.S. Customs Broker and certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human and Animal Food.\n\nEmmanuel DESBATS\n\nEmmanuel is a seasoned expert in Logistics and a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry. His career began in Paris and then took him to Montevideo\, Buenos Aires\, and Porto Alegre before settling in Miami\, which has allowed him to become fluent in several languages and capable of effectively working with different cultures. From these experiences\, he developed a strong knowledge of the Latin American market while focusing on Asia and its potential growth with the Americas.\n\nUnderstanding the inner workings of the supply chain\, Emmanuel partners strategically and proactively with different types of customers\, translating their business objectives and logistics challenges into effective and efficient solutions and outcomes. His enthusiasm and collaborative leadership allow his team to innovate with confidence.\n\nIn his current role at CLASQUIN\, he leads the Global Account development in USA. In recent years\, Emmanuel has focused on opening new offices\, developing tailor-made logistics solutions\, and designing new products to meet complex logistics challenges like decarbonization.\n\nMark LUDWIG\n\nMark heads RSM’s Trade Advisory Services in the United States\, where he assists corporations to\nstructure\, establish and execute compliant and cost-effective sourcing\, manufacturing and distribution\noperations. Leading global teams to support clients in the design and implementation of strategies\,\nprocesses\, controls and programs\, Mark serves as a catalyst for reduced operating costs\, managed risk\nand sustained performance excellence in cross-border activities.\n\n \n\nAndreas DAL SANTO\n\nAndreas Dal Santo\, Managing Director of Solidus Capital Group (SCG)\, has a wealth of experience in management consulting\, investments\, and finance. He spent half of his career as an institutional fund manager for a prominent asset manager\, investing in a diverse array of companies in both developed and emerging markets. This role allowed him to gain comprehensive knowledge in economic\, financial\, and market analysis across various sectors and countries.\n\nIn the latter part of his career\, Andreas has concentrated on serving private capital funds\, institutions\, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\, assisting them in expanding into new markets or assessing the value of their private investments. For the last ten years\, Andreas has been the Consulting Director of Research at the New York Representative Office of the Bank of Italy. In this capacity\, he delivers research and analysis on banking\, financial regulations\, economics\, markets\, and technology.\n\nAndreas has contributed to professional and academic books and papers published (among others) by Wiley International\, Wolters Kluwers\, CFA Institute\, Journal of Financial Management\, Markets and Institutions\, and Bank of Italy. He has also contributed to advancing the ESG as part of a guide on ESG investing\, interviews with renowned ESG investment managers\, and by pioneering an award-winning ed-tech investment simulation aimed at improving financial literacy. In the area of innovation\, he has extensive knowledge and experience in technology and innovation that he initially gained as US Tech Media and Telecom portfolio manager\, then as a consultant for startup/scaleup companies and as a business appraiser for private equity and venture capital funds for BlueVal.\n\nAndreas holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Economics with distinction. He is a Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)\, Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)\, holds an ARPM Certificate in modern quantitative finance. Additionally\, he has completed the Future of Commerce (Fintech) course of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.\n\nSolidus Capital Group (SCG) is a Member of EACC Florida and EACC New York.\n\nAntonio TEXEIRA\nAntonio Texeira (PhD 1999) is tenured at the University of Aveiro and Instituto de Telecomunicações in Portugal. He was Dean of Doctoral School\, standardization\, expert in Nokia Siemens Networks and Coriant. He is a co-founder of PICadvanced. Founded in 2014 and with its headquarters in Europe\, PICadvanced targets the telecommunications market – including in the United States – with its innovative and reliable transceiver and optical components lines. Antonio contributed over 400 papers\, 11 patents\, 80 MsC’s and 18 PhD’s\, and 40 projects (national\, European and international).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-geopolitics-in-motion-re-thinking-your-strategy-and-resources/
LOCATION:RSM US\, 2811 Ponce de Leon Blvd - 7th floor\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T113000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Michael Curtis EU Deputy Ambassador to the US
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fa-talk-with-the-eu-on-transatlantic-ties-europe-in-the-western-hemisphere-tickets-849751468517%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][vc_single_image image=”37043″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nEACC FLORIDA\, THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MIAMI\, GLOBAL TIES MIAMI AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE INVITE YOU TO A CONVERSATION WITH EU DEPUTY AMBASSADOR TO THE US MICHAEL CURTIS ON TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS AND EUROPE’S ROLE IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.\nRussia’s war of aggression against Ukraine\, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict\, rising tensions between the US and China and across the Middle East\, and the perspective of an increasingly multi-polar world are confronting Europe and the United States with an increasingly challenging environment\, politically\, economically and militarily. Also\, at least 64 countries around the world – including the United States\, a number of European states as well as EU parliamentary elections – representing a combined population of about 49% of the people in the world\, are holding national elections this year\, the results of which will prove consequential for years to come.\n\nAgainst this backdrop\, please join us on March 12 from 11.30am to 1.30pm for A Conversation with EU Deputy Ambassador to the United States\, Michael Curtis at the occasion of his first official trip to Miami.\n\nMichael Curtis will offer insights into the evolution of transatlantic relations in 2024\, upcoming developments in transatlantic trade\, global challenges as well as perspectives into relations between the EU and Latin America.\n\nOur Guest of Honor will be in Conversation with Dra. Nora Gamez Torres\, Journalist at The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald.\n\n \n\nAbout Michael Curtis\n\nMichael Curtis has been the EU Deputy Ambassador to the US since September 1st 2019. Immediately before joining the Delegation\, he served in the team of the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief\, HRVP Federica Mogherini\, advising her on a number of important foreign policy issues for 5 years including on Transatlantic relations.\n\nHe has had a long career in the European Union institutions working mainly on foreign policy and external relations\, trade\, development and humanitarian issues. From 2004 to 2008\, he worked as the EU Humanitarian Affairs Counsellor to the United Nations in New York. From 2000 to 2004\, he worked on the team of the EU Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid\, Poul Nielson\, first as Press Spokesperson then as a member of his Staff.\n\nMr. Curtis has a Bachelor’s degree in French and Politics from Leicester University in the U.K and a post-graduate Master’s degree in European Politics from the College of Europe in Bruges\, Belgium. He is a dual Italian/British national.\n\n \n\n \n\nAbout Nora Gamez\n\nNora Gámez Torres is the Cuba/U.S.-Latin American policy reporter for el Nuevo Herald and the Miami Herald. She studied journalism and media and communications in Havana and London. She holds a Ph.D. in sociology from City\, University of London. Her work has won awards by the Florida Society of News Editors and the Society for Professional Journalists.\n\n \n\n \n\nSchedule of event\n\n11.30 am – 12.00 pm     Registration\n12:00 pm – 1.00 pm      Formal Event\n1.00pm – 1.30pm           Networking\n\nGreen Room Access from 11.30am to 12.00pm for Invited Guests Only.\n\nLocation\n\nMiami Dade College Wolfson Campus\nMAGIC Screening Room 8106\n315 NE 2nd Avenue – Room 8106 (Building 8\, 1st floor)\nMiami – FL 33132\n\nRegistration\n\nEACC Florida Member: free of charge\nNon-Member: free of charge\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37062″ img_size=”300×300″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37057″ img_size=”250X250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37061″ img_size=”300×300″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37059″ img_size=”300×300″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/a-conversation-with-michael-curtis-eu-deputy-ambassador-to-the-us/
LOCATION:Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus\, 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T120000
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP - Empowering your Business with AI Capabilities
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F820425624127%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][vc_column_text]Join us for a Design Thinking Workshop hosted by LeverX. The Workshop will feature a combination of interactive group activities and expert insights\, employing tools like opportunity cards to stimulate brainstorming and real-world problem-solving. These interactive elements are structured to foster a deep understanding of AI’s potential\, enabling participants to translate abstract concepts into concrete\, actionable business strategies.\n\nFormat:              Facilitated workshop (in person only)\nDuration:           3 hours\nLocation:            LeverX offices in Brickell. Exact location to be provided upon registration\nFee:                       Free of charge.\nRegistration:     First come first serve. Priority Registration for EACC Members & Friends. Maximum 20 participants.\n\nAim of the workshop::\n\n 	\n\n 	Understand the capabilities of AI\n 	Know the legal & ethical limitations of using AI\n 	Be able to apply AI to your business use cases\n\n\n\nPlan of the workshop: \n\nStep 1: Introduction to AI: Capabilities\, Issues\, and Risks\n\nIntroducing the participants and diving into the topic of AI. Our technical specialists will talk about the latest capabilities of AI and inspire you with use cases demonstrating its application in various business areas. The team will also cover its limitations as well as the legal & ethical sides of using AI.\n\nStep 2: Business Challenge Analysis\n\nA critical phase is focusing on understanding current business challenges. Participants will write down activities or processes they believe need improvement and then share these with the group.\n\nStep 3: Solution Ideation\n\nParticipants will delve into potential applications of AI. Using opportunity cards (visual tools presenting various AI capabilities and scenarios)\, they will brainstorm practical AI-driven solutions for the identified challenges\, incorporating concepts like generative AI\, computer vision and data analysis.\n\nStep 4: Detailed Use Case Development\n\nThis phase involves developing detailed use cases from the brainstormed ideas. Working in groups\, participants will outline each use case\, considering business implications\, technical feasibility\, and ethical considerations.\n\nStep 5: Conceptual Solution Synthesis\n\nThe concluding phase focuses on synthesizing and prioritizing the developed AI use cases. It involves evaluating each case for its practicality and potential impact\, leading to a summary of key insights and defining actionable steps for the most promising solutions.\n\nOutcomes of the workshop:\n\nUse cases that can be addressed with AI solutions and the initial concept for a solution based on your business challenges. Risks assessment and ethical view of applying the AI to the use case.\n\nABOUT LeverX:\n\nFounded in 2003 in the heart of Silicon Valley\, LeverX is a global system integrator that provides SAP implementation services and custom software development to companies of all sizes. LeverX experts support clients in North America\, Europe\, Central Asia\, and the Middle East through all stages of their digital transformation and business optimization. What sets LeverX apart is its strong expertise in software development\, effective organizational structure\, and agile corporate culture. This allows LeverX maximum flexibility and responsiveness to be a reliable partner for its clients.\n\nEmerline has been part of the LeverX company since 2011 and offers a comprehensive range of software engineering and consulting services to businesses of all sizes\, including startups. As a technology partner\, Emerline takes full responsibility for turning ideas into end-to-end IT solutions and products by leveraging the latest technologies and best practices. This helps businesses stay ahead of the competition with cutting-edge solutions.\n\nLeverX is recognized as an SAP Global Strategic Supplier and has an extensive client base in over 30 industries\, including Manufacturing\, Transportation\, Healthcare\, Energy & Natural Resources\, Financial\, and Commerce.\n\nLeverX has established partnerships with industry-leading companies\, such as SAP\, AWS\, Google\, and Microsoft. In 2023\, LeverX further recognized its expertise by becoming a Google Cloud Partner and a Microsoft Solution Partner. As a member of the SAP AppHaus Network\, LeverX is committed to promoting innovative design thinking practices.\n\nLeverX moved its global headquarters from Silicon Valley to Miami in 2023 and joined EACC Florida the same year.\n\nFor more information: https://leverx.com/\n\n \n\nWorkshop hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/workshop-empowering-your-business-with-ai-capabilities/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20240108T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T143633Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Business - Navigating Risk in Adopting a Powerful but Not Well-Understood Technology
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fai-in-business-navigating-risk-tickets-793769003457″][vc_column_text]Whether in search of reduced costs\, improved service or simply a sense of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)\, companies – large and small – are rapidly moving to adopt the increasingly powerful artificial intelligence business tools (“AI”) now available to them.  These companies are using AI both as a standalone technology for specialized use cases and/or embedding it within common enterprise software systems that handle core business processes.\n\nWhile AI can deliver impressive results\, even the CEOs of some major providers of AI tools acknowledge that they do not fully understand the behavior of this powerful technology.  For example\, AI has a common tendency to “hallucinate”\, a term used in AI-speak to mean make up facts and assert the existence of things\, people or circumstances that are not real.\n\nAlthough a number of countries and regions are developing AI strategies and regulatory frameworks\, the technology\, its benefits\, risks\, and ethical issues it generates are not necessarily well understood by the regulators. The use of AI by organizations – especially generative AI – is increasingly prompting questions around intellectual property\, data privacy\, discrimination\, litigation\, transparency\, ethics\, and regulation which largely remain unanswered.\n\nThis program will look at some of the key issues companies involved in transatlantic business are facing as it relates to the use of AI\, how regulatory frameworks are being developed on both sides of the Atlantic\, and how companies can manage risk in the still muddled AI waters.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Evi Fuelle\, Global Policy Director – Credo AI\n 	Laura Juanes Micas\, VP\, Privacy Officer – Restaurant Brands International\n 	Oleksii Yaremenko\, Director\, Global Services – LeverX\n 	David Zetoony\, Co-Chair\, U.S. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice – Greenberg Traurig\n 	Alan Sutin\, Chair Technology\, Media & Telecommunications Practice and Senior Chair Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice – Greenberg Traurig\, and President – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	What are some of the major benefits offered by this technology?\n 	What are the known drawbacks and risks?\n 	Legal and regulatory environment for companies that plan to use AI in the US\, EU & beyond\n\n 	US: laws or regulations on the books at the federal or state level regulating AI\n 	EU: AI Act & related regulatory frameworks\n 	Latin America and other parts of the world\n 	Impact of emergence of AI technologies on existing laws that are not specific to AI (eg. privacy\, employment\, etc)\n\n\n 	What are the high-level issues that companies should be aware of in order to mitigate risks when using AI in an uncertain regulatory environment?\n\nEvent schedule\n4.30 PM – 5.00 PM:        Registration\n5.00 PM – 6.00 PM:        Program\n6.00 PM – 6.30 PM:        Networking\n\nRegistration\nEACC Member: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member: $30\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nSPECIAL NOTE: if you are attending this program\, you and colleagues from your company are invited to register for a Design Thinking Workshop powered by LeverX. The workshop will be held on Wednesday February 14 in the morning and is free of charge. During this workshop\, participants will learn how AI technologies can be applied to solve existing business problems. The workshop is free of charge. Registrations on a first come first serve basis. Maximum 20 participants. Details here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SPEAKER BIOS\n\nEvi Fuelle is Global Policy Director at Credo AI\, where she leads the development of Credo AI’s policy philosophy\, translates policy learnings to inform product\, and manages relationships with Credo AI’s global network of policy ecosystem partners. Prior to joining Credo AI\, Evi served as Advisor\, Digital Economy Policy at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States of America (2019-2022). Evi joined the EU Delegation after four years (2015-2019) at the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)\, where she worked closely with senior government affairs staff from the world’s leading technology companies.\n\nPrior to joining ITI\, Evi worked in the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) at the U.S. Department of Commerce; before joining Commerce\, Evi worked with the Trans-Atlantic Business Council (TABC)\, where her work focused on enhancing the trans-Atlantic relationship and advancing trade agreements.\n\nEvi received her Master of Arts degree in European Union Policy Studies\, with a concentration on Economic and Social Policy\, from James Madison University\, in partnership with the European University Institute in Fiesole\, Italy. Evi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs\, with a minor in Political Science\, from James Madison University.\n\nLaura Juanes Micas is a multilingual law\, regulatory\, policy and privacy specialist. She currently serves as VP\, Privacy Officer\, at RBI (Restaurant Brands International)\, owner of the iconic restaurant brands BURGER KING®\, POPEYES®\, TIM HORTONS®\, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. She also sits on the Board of Directors of Caixabank Payments and Consumer\, a leading consumer finance firm in Spain and Portugal.\n\nShe has more than twenty years of professional experience\, acquired in technology and media companies. Prior to joining RBI\, she served as Chief Privacy & Compliance Officer at Constella Intelligence\, a leading cybersecurity firm. As Global Privacy Policy Director at Facebook\, she led a global team providing strategic regulatory advice on privacy matters. Before joining Facebook\, she served in various capacities at Yahoo!\, including as Assistant General Counsel\, Privacy & Human Rights\, and General Counsel of Yahoo! in Spain\, where she is originally from.\n\nLaura is a law graduate of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid\, Spain\, and an LLM graduate of University of Miami School of Law. She is a proud Board and founder Member of Woman in Tech Miami Council\, with a mission to connect and empower women with diverse technological backgrounds\, and a mentor of startups and entrepreneurs in South Florida and Latin America.\n\nAlan Sutin is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\nOleksii Yaremenko\, Director of Global Services at LeverX\, is responsible for service offerings and the smooth delivery of digital transformation journeys for customers worldwide. For more than a decade\, Oleksii has been actively participating in numerous SAP implementations and technology programs\, guiding companies to bring their businesses to the next level with cutting-edge solutions and technologies. Over the last several years\, AI has been the topic of most interest for Oleksii\, who is deeply involved in the Business AI domain\, actively adopting the technology to solve real-life business problems\, and helping to educate customers about this powerful new tool\, which just needs to be used in the right way.\n\n \n\n \n\nDavid Zetoony\, Co-Chair of the Greenberg Traurig’s U.S. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice\, focuses on helping businesses navigate data privacy and cyber security laws from a practical standpoint. David has helped hundreds of companies establish and maintain ongoing privacy and security programs and has defended corporate privacy and security practices in investigations initiated by the Federal Trade Commission\, and other data privacy and security regulatory agencies around the world\, as well as in class action litigation. David receives regular recognitions from clients and peers for his knowledge and experience in the fields of data privacy and security. The National Law Journal named him a “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Trailblazer\,” JD Supra recognized him four times as one of the most widely read names when it comes to data privacy\, cyber security\, or the collection and use of data\, and Lexology identified him fourteen times as the top “legal influencer” in the area of technology\, media\, and telecommunications in the United States\, the European Union\, and in the context of cross-border transfers of information. He is the author of the American Bar Association’s primary publication on the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the American Bar Association’s Desk Reference Companion to the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Program hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-i-ai-in-business-navigating-risk-in-adopting-a-powerful-but-not-well-understood-technology/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T183000
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SUMMARY:Members Only I Celebrating the New Year with Pernod Ricard
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us on Thursday January 25\, 2024 for a Celebration of the New Year hosted by Pernod Ricard in their beautiful new offices in Miami’s Blue Lagoon.\n\nHear about Pernod Ricard’s “2030 Sustainability & Responsibility Roadmap” and learn about ABELAC\, the recently established Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe with a mission to build a sustainable and responsible value chain / industry for spirits across the region.\n\nMingle with Members\, Invited Guests and Pernod Ricard Executives around a drink from the Pernod Ricard Collection and use the opportunity to meet with the Members of the Board of Directors of EACC Florida.\n\nWhen\n5.00 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.                Walk-in\n5.15 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.                Presentations\n5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.               Networking\n\nWhere\nPernod Ricard LatAm HQ – Blue Lagoon\, Miami\nThe exact location will be provided before the event to registered attendees only.\n\nHow\nIf you wish to attend\, please register at csleszynska@eaccfl.com by Monday January 22\, 2024.\n\nABOUT PERNOD RICARD\n\nPernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales amounting to €10\,701 million in fiscal year FY22. The Group\, which owns 17 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands\, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the industry with over 240 premium brands distributed across more than 160 markets. Pernod Ricard’s portfolio includes Absolut Vodka\, Ricard pastis\, Ballantine’s\, Chivas Regal\, Royal Salute\, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies\, Jameson Irish whiskey\, Martell cognac\, Beefeater gin\, Malibu liqueur or Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. The Group’s mission is to unlock the magic of human connections by bringing “Good Times from a Good Place”\, in line with its Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap. Pernod Ricard’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19\,480 employees to be on-the-ground ambassadors of its purposeful and inclusive culture of conviviality\, bringing people together in meaningful\, sustainable and responsible ways to create value over the long term. Executing its strategic plan\, Transform & Accelerate\, Pernod Ricard now relies on its “Conviviality Platform”\, a new growth model based on data and artificial intelligence to meet the ever-changing demand of consumers. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code:FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices.\n\n \n\nHosted by\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/members-only-i-celebrating-the-new-year-with-pernod-ricard/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20231031T155336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T154622Z
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SUMMARY:Member Event I Belgian Tech Delegation @ Miami Dade College
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Missed them on December 13th?\n\nJoin AGORIA and the Belgian Tech Delegation at Miami Dade College’s new AI Center for a session on “WatsonX.ai and Hugging Face: a Fruitful Partnership?” and the link between Quantum Computing and Web3 organized by IBM.\n\n \n\nDate/Time\nDecember 15\, 2023\n12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.\n\nLocation\nMiami Dade College AI Center I Wolfson Campus\n300 NE 2nd Avenue – Building 2\, Miami\n\nSee here the full program of the Belgian Tech delegation in Miami.\n\nSession hosted by\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/agoria-miami-dade-college/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20230927T210943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T155439Z
UID:36693-1702425600-1702511999@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:By Invitation Only - Meet AGORIA & 50 Tech Companies from Belgium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nThe aim of the Future of Digital Mission is to discover two of the most important emerging tech hubs\, Atlanta and Miami\, and their exciting digital innovators to find out all about the next evolution of the internet and its related digital technologies that will disrupt our businesses in the years to come.\n\nJoin AGORIA\, the Belgian Tech Federation and EACC Florida on Wednesday December 13 in welcoming Belgian business leaders\, decision makers (C-level) and tech entrepreneurs from fifty tech companies visiting Miami as part of this mission.\n\nThe event will be graced by the presence of His Excellency Michel Gerebtzoff\, Consul General of Belgium.\n\nFor details\, contact Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director EACC Florida at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nFind out more about AGORIA and the participating companies here.\n\n \n\nWith the support of[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-50-tech-companies-from-belgium-on-inspirational-mission-to-miami/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20230929T182741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T141222Z
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SUMMARY:By Invitation Only I Why Florida Series:  International Expansion of Operations to the US and Florida - European Rail Delegation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On October 12\, as part of our “Why Florida Series”\, EACC Florida will be hosting a group of companies and clusters from across Europe with business in the rail industry.\n\nCountries represented include Italy\, Spain\, Germany\, Sweden\, Turkey and the UK. The purpose of the visit will be to learn about the rail landscape in S. Florida and public procurement opportunities. Before travelling to Miami\, the group will be attending the APTA Expo in Orlando.\n\nIf you are a Member of EACC Florida and have expertise in the rail sector or are otherwise interested in meeting these companies\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/by-invitation-only-i-european-rail-companies-to-visit-miami/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230907
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20230613T185130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T185929Z
UID:36441-1693958400-1694044799@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:Member Event - Driving Forces in European Telecom
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Program brought to you by the CCA – Cloud Communications Alliance \n\nEuropean purchasers of telecom products and services are asking for answers on sustainability.\nArtificial Intelligence is transforming telecom.\nAnd the regulators in Europe are working overtime on regulating communications.\n\nIt’s time to look at these forces affecting European communications. \nClick on the banner for details. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-event-driving-forces-in-european-telecom/
LOCATION:Copenhaguen (Denmark)
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20230323T185550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T185550Z
UID:36246-1681948800-1682121599@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:eMERGE Americas 2023 - Special Rate for EACC Florida Members
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThis year again\, eMerge Americas is back in Miami Beach !\n\nThe eMerge signature event\, launched in 2014\, is a global tech conference held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center\, attracting more than 16\,000 attendees from 40 countries and over 3\,900 unique participating organizations.\n\nFor the last decade\, eMerge has served as a catalyst for innovation and investment across the Americas\, working at the forefront of building the South Florida entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem.\n\nClick on the logo for Program and Registration details.\n\neMerge is offering a special rate to EACC Florida Members. Please contact EACC Florida Executive Director Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/emerge-americas-2023-special-rate-for-eacc-florida-members/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20230214T150622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T164506Z
UID:36151-1678723200-1678732200@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:Sustainability in Transportation - Bridging the Transatlantic Gap
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The U.S. Administration unveiled on 10 January 2023 the National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization\, a “landmark interagency framework of strategies and actions to remove all emissions from the transportation sector by 2050”.  This blueprint proposes a multimodal approach and lays out three key strategies to achieve decarbonization: increase convenience; improve efficiency; and transition to clean options. Building and relying on the historic investments and funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)\, the blueprint sets ambitious but achievable targets and actions across all modes of transport for 2030\, 2040 and 2050.\n\nAs a major enabler of this strategy\, the IRA is perceived around the world as a crucial step in the global decarbonization efforts\, with massive opportunities for clean energy production and manufacturing in the United States.\n\nPlease join us for a high-level discussion on what type of policies are being implemented on both sides of the Atlantic to decarbonize transportation\, how they will play out in maritime and air transportation\, and on supply chains\, what opportunities exist for companies active in the areas of clean energy production and manufacturing\, and more.\n\nSamuel K. Skinner\, Former Secretary of Transportation & Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush will be offering the keynote speech.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	What is the place of the IRA in the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization and how will it benefit the decarbonization efforts of companies in the United States?\n 	What similar policies for transportation decarbonization are being implemented in the EU?\n 	What are the opportunities for cooperation between the EU and the U.S. in these areas?\n 	What initiatives are being taken locally by Miami-Dade County to decarbonize transportation\, its ports and airports?\n 	What is the business case for decarbonizing supply chains?\n 	What are the opportunities for European companies already established in the US/Florida and/or considering expanding operations to the US/Florida?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	David Canard-Volland\, VP Supply Chain Management and Emmanuel Desbats\, National Sales Development Manager – Clasquin\n 	Gzim Ocakoglu – First Counselor on Mobility and Transport\, EU Delegation in Washington DC\n 	Samuel K. Skinner\, Former Secretary of Transportation & Chief of Staff to President George H.W.Bush; Off Counsel – Greenberg Traurig\n 	Alan Sutin\, President EACC Florida and Principal Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig [Moderator]\n 	Galen Treuer\, PhD – Climate Tech & Economic Innovation\, Miami-Dade County |Office of Economic Development\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n 	4.00 pm – 4.15 pm: Registration\n 	4.15 pm – 5.30 pm: Program\n 	5.30 pm – 6.30 pm: Networking Reception\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n 	EACC Member: Free\n 	Guest with Promo Code: Free\n 	EACC Non-Member: $30\n 	Online attendance: Free\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER FOR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fsustainability-in-transportation-bridging-the-transatlantic-gap-registration-551585756847″][vc_btn title=”REGISTER FOR ONLINE ATTENDANCE” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgtlaw.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_4uXS8rDwRquyyRH1S67QTw”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nDavid Canard-Volland\n\nDavid has a strong background in International Supply Chain Management and Decarbonization.\n\nHe joined CLASQUIN in 1999 as Chief Information Officer in France\, with a focus on software services and  headed the development and digitalization of the company in double digits growth\, for 20 consecutive years.\n\nMost recently\, he has developed the Consulting division\, as much in the optimization of warehouse as in the upstream and downstream Supply Chain. He has supported clients in decarbonization\, as well as in conferences\, trainings and transformation.\n\nAlways pushing solutions so Supply Chains become Sustainable… while targeting the drastic reduction of Green House Gases.\n\nEmmanuel Desbats\n\nEmmanuel is a seasoned expert in Logistics and a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry.\n\nHis career began in Paris and then took him to Montevideo\, Buenos Aires\, and Porto Alegre before settling in Miami\, which has allowed him to become fluent in several languages and capable of effectively working with different cultures. From these experiences\, he developed a strong knowledge of the Latin American market while focusing on Asia and its potential growth with the Americas.\n\nUnderstanding the inner workings of the supply chain\, Emmanuel partners strategically and proactively with different types of customers\, translating their business objectives and logistics challenges into effective and efficient solutions and outcomes. His enthusiasm and collaborative leadership allow his team to innovate with confidence.\n\nIn his current role at CLASQUIN he oversees US Business Development. In recent years\, Emmanuel has focused on opening new offices\, developing tailor-made logistics solutions\, and designing new products to meet complex logistics challenges like decarbonization.\n\n \n\nGzim Ocakoglu\n\nGzim Ocakoglu is\, since mid-August 2019\, First Counsellor on Mobility and Transport at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States (EUDEL). In his function\, Gzim supports and promotes EU-US transport co-operation and dialogue through an open exchange of information on transport issues between the European Commission and the relevant US departments and agencies\, and an engagement with business associations\, private companies\, think tanks and relevant international organizations.\n\nIn the European Commission for the last 19 years\, Gzim has extensive experience in policy making\, regulatory development and program management in maritime transport and logistics (2017 to 2019)\, in aviation and air traffic management (2013 to 2017)\, in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) (2008 to 2013) and in security of eGovernment services (2003 to 2008). Before joining the Commission in 2003\, he held for 10 years various research and management positions in the telecom industry\, working for both equipment manufacturers and telecom operators.\n\nGzim Ocakoglu holds a MS degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from the “Université Libre de Bruxelles” and a MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.\n\n \n\nSamuel K. Skinner\n\nSamuel K. Skinner Chairs the Chicago Government Law & Policy Practice at Greenberg Traurig and has had a career in both the governmental and private sectors. As Of Counsel to the firm\, he consults with clients in a variety of areas\, including strategizing on complex litigation matters\, state and federal regulatory matters\, governmental matters\, transportation issues\, and corporate governance.\n\nMr. Skinner is the retired Chairman\, President and Chief Executive Officer of USF Corporation\, one of the nation’s leading transportation and logistics companies. During each year that he served as CEO\, the company was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of America’s most admired companies. From 1993-1998 he served as President of Commonwealth Edison Company and its holding company Unicom Corporation (now Exelon)\, one of the country’s largest utilities.\n\nPrior to joining Commonwealth Edison\, Mr. Skinner served as Chief of Staff to President George H. W. Bush. As Chief of Staff\, he coordinated the activities of numerous cabinet departments and administrative agencies reporting to the President. Prior to his White House Service\, he served in the President’s Cabinet for nearly three years as Secretary of Transportation. In that capacity\, he served as Chief Executive Officer of a Department with a budget of more than $30 billion and a workforce of 105\,000 people. As Secretary\, Mr. Skinner was credited with numerous successes\, including the development of the President’s National Transportation Policy and the development and passage of landmark aviation and surface transportation legislation. He also developed our country’s “Open Skies” policy which liberalized U.S. international aviation policy and significantly increased the number of international flights to and from the U.S. In addition\, Mr. Skinner acted as the President’s point person in numerous crisis situations\, including the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie\, Scotland\, the Eastern Airlines strike\, the Exxon Valdez oil spill\, the northern California earthquake\, Hurricane Hugo\, and the 1991 national rail strike. Washingtonian magazine twice gave Mr. Skinner its highest ranking for his performance as Secretary of Transportation and he has also received numerous awards from the transportation industry.\n\nMr. Skinner has spent more than 50 years in the legal profession. In 1975\, President Gerald R. Ford appointed him the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois\, one of the few career prosecutors ever to hold that position. In this position\, he managed one of the Department of Justice’s largest and most respected field offices. While in the U.S. Attorney’s office\, Mr. Skinner investigated and litigated various complex financial fraud\, official corruption\, and civil rights cases\, including the trial of United States Circuit Judge Otto Kerner. He also was in private practice at two large Chicago law firms where he held positions of leadership.\n\nWhile practicing law\, Mr. Skinner also served as Chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority of northeastern Illinois\, the nation’s second largest mass transportation district. In this capacity\, he developed the RTA’s first strategic plan that was used as a blueprint for a multibillion-dollar service expansion and capital development program. Upon graduation from college\, Mr. Skinner held various sales and management positions with the IBM Corporation where he was selected as one of their three Outstanding Salesmen of the Year Nationwide in 1967. Mr. Skinner has also taught as Adjunct Professor of Management and Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.\n\nIn 2005\, Mr. Skinner was appointed by President George W. Bush to be a member of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission. The Commission was charged with making determinations regarding which of the nation’s more than 400 military facilities would remain active and which were to be closed.\n\n \n\nAlan Sutin\n\nAlan Sutin is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. In addition to being an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters\, Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President. Alan is based in Miami.\n\n \n\nDr. Galen Treuer \n\nDr. Galen Treuer leads Climate Tech and Economic Innovation for Miami-Dade County. He works with the private sector to pursue the County’s climate resilience goals and catalyze regional investment in blue\, green\, and climate technology by bringing together a network of entrepreneurs\, investors\, businesses\, academics\, and community leaders. Treuer has worked on climate policy and solutions for 12 years and holds a Ph.D. in environmental science and policy from the University of Miami and a B.A. in economics from Oberlin College.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nProgram kindly hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reception sponsored by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-sustainability-in-transportation/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Hybrid,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20230214T151516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T151516Z
UID:36154-1677155400-1677160800@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:Partner Event - Miami Law Lecture with EU Commissioner Didier Reynders
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Miami Law’s International and Graduate Law Program welcomes European Union Commissioner Didier Reynders for a lunchtime lecture.\n\nFind out more about the EU Commissioner here.\n\nDetails and Registration here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-event-miami-law-lecture-with-eu-commissioner-didier-reynders/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20230123T210139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T144044Z
UID:36071-1676968200-1676975400@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:Business in Flux - Perspectives from a Transatlantic Panel of C-Suite Women
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the end of 2022\, the IMF’s annual economic outlook for 2023 projected weak growth across the world in the face of elevated inflation\, higher interest rates\, reduced investment\, disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the lingering impact of COVID especially in China. The sharp downturn in growth was expected to be widespread\, with World Bank forecasts in 2023 revised down for 95% of advanced economies and nearly 70% of emerging market and developing economies. Although the economic indicators at the start of 2023 seem to be more favorable than expected\, any new adverse development—such as higher-than-expected inflation\, abrupt rises in interest rates to contain it\, a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic\, or escalating geopolitical tensions—could push the global economy into recession.\n\nIn this program\, a transatlantic panel of C-Suite women joined by Arancha González Laya\, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain and Dean of the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris\, will explore these and other challenges faced by global companies in this uncertain global geopolitical and economic environment.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Carol Cabezas\, President – Azamara Cruise Lines\n 	Arancha Gonzalez-Laya\, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po (Paris)\n 	Nadine Heubel\, former CEO Heinemann Americas; Senior Managing Director – Travel Retail North America & Global Wholesale – Newmark\n 	Daniella Silberstein\, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig and Co-chair of GT’s Miami Women’s Initiative [Moderator]\n 	Monica Vazquez\, Executive Vice President & General Manager – Abanca USA\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	What are the economic perspectives for 2023 and is recession still a risk?\n 	How will business investment respond to recent changes in asset prices and the commitment of monetary policymakers around the world to slower growth?\n 	What are the perspectives for the transatlantic relationship in relation to business and trade ?\n 	What will the return of industrial policy in the U.S. (with the Inflation Reduction Act) mean for transatlantic investment and trade?\n 	What will be the longer-term ramifications for global fragmentation of the sanctions imposed on Russia and on Chinese semiconductors?\n 	Are there new roles for China\, India and in particular Latin America in this new economic environment?\n 	How are these trends playing out in places like Florida and Miami in their efforts to establish themselves as global business hubs?\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Event schedule\n\n 	8.30 am – 8.45 am:   Registration & Coffee\n 	8.45 am – 9:45 am:   Program\n 	9:45 am – 10.30 am: Networking\n\nRegistration Fee\n\n 	EACC Member: Free\n 	Guest with Promo Code: Free\n 	EACC Non-Member: $30\n 	Online attendance: Free\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”IN PERSON ATTENDANCE” color=”blue” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbusiness-in-flux-perspectives-from-a-transatlantic-panel-of-c-suite-women-registration-525121952897″][vc_btn title=”ONLINE ATTENDANCE” color=”blue” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgtlaw.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJ0ldOysrz8jHtehbaaOw2u70Mw8bt2mjc3G”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]Speaker Bios\n\nCarol Cabezas\n\nCarol Cabezas is the President of Azamara.\n\nShe is responsible for the full range of operations of the cruise line including Sales\, Marketing\, Revenue\, Finance\, Deployment and Shipboard Operations.  Carol’s dedication to the cruise industry with a career spanning over two decades stems from her passion for travel\, and cruise in particular.\n\nPrior to that\, Carol was Vice President of Investor Relations for Royal Caribbean Group\, managing relationships with the global investor and analyst community. During her tenure she attracted new investors to the shareholder base and broadened reach across new markets including Asia Pacific and the Middle East.\n\nCarol joined Royal Caribbean Group in 2000 and held a variety of leadership roles across Sales\, Finance and Revenue Management. As the Associate Vice President of National and Strategic Accounts\, North America for Celebrity Cruises\, Carol was accountable for the development of business opportunities with national consortia\, key strategic trade partners\, and the continued success of the Home-based channel. As Director of Sales Planning and Strategy for Celebrity Sales\, she was charged with the development and implementation of national promotional campaigns\, trade compensation\, business analysis and strategy\, financial planning\, and automation tools for trade and field sales.\n\nPrior to her career at Royal Caribbean Group\, Carol was an Associate Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Dispute Analysis and Corporate Recovery team.\n\nSupporting local community has also been a focus\, a trait instilled while a student of the Sacred Heart.  At a board level Carol has served organizations with inspiring missions including Dress for Success and\, currently\, Amigos for Kids.\n\nCarol holds a Masters in Finance from University of Miami and Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from Stern School of Business at New York University.\n\nCarol lives in Coral Gables\, Florida\, with her husband Francisco and their two children.\n\nArancha Gonzalez-Laya\n\nArancha González Laya is the Dean of the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris. She has extensive knowledge of international relations\, trade and economics\, coupled with broad experience in European institutions as well as in multilateral organisations.\n\nMs. González was Minister of Foreign Affairs\, European Union and Cooperation of Spain (2020- July 2021). She served as United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the International Trade Centre\, the joint trade development agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation (2013 to 2019). Between 2005 and 2013 Ms. González was Chief of Staff to World Trade Organization Director General Pascal Lamy and his representative (Sherpa) at the G-20.\n\nPrior to that Ms. González held several positions at the European Commission in the area of external relations. She was advisor to the European Commissioner for Trade and European Commission spokeswoman. Ms. González began her career in the private sector as an associate in a German law firm advising companies on trade\, competition and state-aid matters. She serves in the Mission Committee of Danone and is a member of the International Advisory Council of the European House-Ambrosetti.\n\nA Spanish national\, Ms. González holds a degree in law from the University of Navarra and a postgraduate degree in European Law from the University of Carlos III\, Madrid\n\nNadine Heubel\n\nNadine Heubel is a veteran retail executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Beginning her career at Hugo Boss\, Heubel quickly rose through the ranks to become the company’s Global Head of Travel Retail. She later served as CEO of Heinemann Americas\, Inc.\, the US-based subsidiary of international duty-free leader Gebr. Heinemann. During her six-year tenure as the highest-ranking female executive in the company’s history\, Heubel secured contracts with some of the world’s largest cruise lines. In her current role as the Senior Managing Director of Travel Retail for Newmark\, she is responsible for establishing the world’s most sought-after luxury brands in the North American travel retail market\, and for converting more travelers into customers.\n\nHeubel has a talent for identifying and nurturing critical relationships within her industry. She has extensive experience working across cultures\, continents\, and time zones in multiple languages: German\, English\, and French. Her long-standing role as a “positive disruptor” with a keen eye for identifying emerging business trends means that she understands how to bring new and lucrative opportunities to her partners. Because she brings these ideas with enthusiasm and excitement\, her partners frequently find themselves pursuing unchartered paths with confidence. Heubel employs a compassionate and collaborative leadership style\, establishing environments that foster creativity\, emphasize professional growth\, and empower staff to do the work required to build successful companies.\n\nHeubel is passionate about mentorship\, female empowerment\, giving back to her community\, and Miami’s budding tech ecosystem. She sits on the Advisory Board for Babson College’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) and the South Florida Board for UNICEF. She has mentored young entrepreneurs through Babson College’s WIN Lab\, Mentoro\, and Endeavor Miami\, and speaks at conferences and events around the globe.\n\nHeubel holds an Executive Bachelor of Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business Administration in Zurich\, Switzerland.\n\nDaniella Genet Silberstein\n\nDaniella Silberstein is Shareholder at the Greenberg Traurig Law Firm in Miami. She counsels a broad range of public and private clients on mergers and acquisitions\, as well as on general corporate and securities matters. Daniella focuses her practice on U.S. and cross-border mergers\, acquisitions\, divestitures\, carve-out transactions\, business combinations involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)\, joint ventures\, spin-offs\, and securities offerings. She also regularly represents clients in corporate governance matters and has defended clients against hostile takeovers and proxy contests\, and advised clients with respect to corporate matters that arise in the context of bankruptcies\, restructurings\, and workouts.\n\nClients include private equity firms and financial institutions\, across industries such as health care\, biotechnology\, oil and gas\, gaming\, aviation\, aerospace\, and retail\, on both the buy-side and sell-side of transactions. She counsels start-up and emerging companies in connection with formation matters and capital raise transactions.\nIn addition to practicing law\, Daniella has taught a class on negotiating M&A transactions as an adjunct professor at Tulane Law School. She also co-chairs the GT Miami Women’s Initiative.\n\n \n\nMonica Vazquez\n\nMonica Vazquez is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of ABANCA in the USA\, one of the most important financial institutions in Spain.\n\nCurrently as head of ABANCA USA\, since 2018\, she leads the internationalization of ABANCA in the United States with a great team of professionals involved in the development of a sustainable\, efficient\, solid and reliable project aimed at supporting the internationalization of all companies by providing personal and corporate banking services that allow our clients to develop their business and personal projects.\n\nDuring her latest years of her career in ABANCA\, she has worked in different commercial transformation projects as Director of Personal Banking with a team of more than 400 financial advisors\, and as responsible for all business lines such as the product and offer line\, having an active role in one of the most successful business areas of ABANCA.\n\nShe has a degree in Law with a specialization in Business and has different certifications in Spanish and American universities that accredit her high knowledge of the regulations and the European and American banking market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This event is kindly hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/business-in-flux-perspectives-from-a-transatlantic-panel-of-c-suite-women/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Hybrid,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20230112T152017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T210415Z
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SUMMARY:CCA - Cloud Connections 2023
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA)\, Cloud Connections 2023 held in Fort Lauderdale is the must-attend event for Cloud industry leaders.\n\nWhy attend?\n\n 	Hear from industry-leading experts\, futurists\, investment bankers\, financial and industry analysts\n 	See live demos of leading products\n 	Hear from real customers who are currently in the cloud buying process\n 	Network with peers\, experts\, analysts\, and more\n\nRegister here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/cca-cloud-connections-2023/
LOCATION:W Hotel – 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, Florida\, US\, 33304\, W Hotel - 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33304\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20220929T213233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T144314Z
UID:35730-1667145600-1667156400@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:Partner Event - Great Legal Futures\, Miami (USA)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”35731″ img_size=”FULL” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://greatlegalservices.com/”][vc_cta h2=”Are you interested in connecting and match-making opportunities with LawTech professionals and Arbitration lawyers from the UK?”][/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nEACC Florida is pleased to partner with the UK Ministry of Justice who – together with the Department for International Trade and Arbitra International – are bringing UK legal professionals to Miami to connect with their local and global counterparts and explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJOIN LAW-TECH PROFESSIONALS & ARBITRATION LAWYERS FROM THE UK FOR A NETWORKING RECEPTION ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 30\, SPECIAL WORKSHOPS ON LAW TECH AND ARBITRATION AND B2B MATCH-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1ST AND 3RD.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DATES:\n\n 	Reception: Sunday 30 October\, 2022 – 4.00PM to 7.00PM\n 	Workshops & B2B match-making opportunities: November 1 to 2\, 2022\n\nLOCATION: Miami Beach[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgreatlegalservices.com%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-event-great-legal-futures-miami-usa/
LOCATION:Location available upon registration only
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
CREATED:20220826T153354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T134230Z
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SUMMARY:LUNCH & LEARN - World Disrupted: Impact on Global Mobility and Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The impact of the Pandemic\, the war in Ukraine\, increasing inflation and concerns about a global economic downturn are exacerbating the challenges faced by global companies as it relates to their markets\, international operations\, supply chains and workforce.\n\nAre you a European company looking to establish or develop operations in the US? Or are you an American or Latin American company planning to expand to Europe or already operating globally? How do you handle talent retention and acquisition?\n\nWhat do you need to consider when recruiting new suppliers\, vendors or when establishing manufacturing or operational bases across a larger number of countries? What about the trend toward geographic flexibility and hybrid workplaces? How are changing tax\, social security and residency rules for mobile employees and business travelers impacting corporate decisions? Is there a “Florida factor” in recruitment of international talent and how is it materializing?\n\nJoin us for an interactive discussion on all things immigration\, taxation\, expansion and recruitment. We are also pleased to announce that Bob Swindell\, President and CEO – Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance\, will be offering remarks at the start of the meeting.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	Digital nomad visas for remote working\n 	Social security tax obligations and treaties\n 	USCIS updates and prospective policy/processing reforms\, RFE’s and immigrant visas\n 	US Consulate/Embassy Processing/frustrations\, extension of COVID-19 flexibilities\, and impact on travel\n 	Tips for recruiting and retaining talent with immigration issues\n 	Impact of the perceived recession and the ever-changing mindset of the candidate\n 	Creating an attractive offering in this time of growth and uncertainty beyond the $$\n 	Evolving debate on work from home\, hybrid or in office dynamics\n 	Changing roles (CMO as an example) and the impact of technology\, new trends\, global crisis on these role\n\nSCHEDULE\n12.00pm – 12.15 pm:  Registration & Lunch\n12.15 pm – 1.45 pm:    Program\n1.45 pm – 2.00 pm:     Networking\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Scott Bettridge\, Chair Immigration Practice – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Karen Fonseca\, Vice-President Business Development – HRP Americas Business Sales Lead – TMF Group [Moderator]\n 	Matt Mann\, VP of Sales – reesmarx\n 	Peter Stratos\, Principal\, Tax Advisory Services – International – Kaufman Rossin\n 	Bob Swindell\, President and CEO – Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TIME:\n12.00 PM – 2.00 PM EDT\n\nREGISTRATION FEE:\nEACC Florida Members: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Florida non-Members: $30\n\nLOCATION:\n\nKaufman Rossin\nOne Financial Plaza – 100 SE 3rd Avenue – 6th Floor\nFort Lauderdale – FL 33394[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fworld-disrupted-impact-on-global-mobility-and-recruitment-registration-408926238387″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SPEAKER BIOS\n\nScott Bettridge\n\nScott Bettridge chairs Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice and represents both corporate and individual clients in all aspects related to U.S. immigration law. Scott’s corporate clients include major global organizations in the financial services\, hospitality\, fashion\, media\, IT\, energy\, agriculture\, insurance\, and health care sectors\, along with organizations specializing in professional services\, athletics and private club industries. Scott also represents individuals with entrepreneurial options\, as well as with family-based immigration matters. He also represents both regional centers and individual investors in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.\n\n \n\nKaren Fonseca\n\nAttorney by trade\, with a Major in International Law\, with over 17 years successfully assisting clients as a trusted adviser first as a corporate attorney and later from a commercial perspective as it relates to inbound and outbound international expansion for companies of all sizes.\n\nCurrently working in Business Development for TMF Group\, acting as Commercial Director for new clients globally\, Commercial Market Lead for HRP in the Americas\, as well as North America Market Liaison for clients entering or expanding into the North America region.Specialized in international expansion and foreign clients entering for the first time into new markets – from exploring a new jurisdiction to creating solutions to manage medium to large expansion and consolidation projects.\n\n \n\nMatt Mann\n\nreesmarx is the boutique global talent acquisition and expansion firm serving mid-market companies and agile enterprises for new market entry and worldwide recruiting needs. reesmarx will help you recruit the right people with the skills\, experience\, and cultural alignment to meet your expansion challenges across the globe. Our consultants will guide your business growth in the Americas\, EMEA and APAC.\n\nSince 2014\, Matt has represented reesmarx\, assisting clients with their global recruitment\, business expansion\, and executive search needs. As VP of Global Sales Matt drives talent optimization and growth with a wide range of companies\, from start-ups to SMEs and established brand names.  Matt is leading the global sales team designed to offer best global strategic advice with local market expertise easing market entry no matter where you are expanding in the world.\n\n \n\nPeter Stratos\n\nPeter Stratos is a principal in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax department where he provides extensive knowledge to his clients on international tax planning for both individual and corporate taxes.  Peter’s primary expertise in international tax is in the areas of foreign tax credit planning\, residency issues\, state and local issues for international and multinational businesses\, expats and inpats\, pre-immigration planning\, transfer pricing\, compensation planning\, treaty positions\, entity selection\, organizational structuring and withholding issues.  Peter has taught for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, state CPA societies\, and other organizations on various international tax topics and has also written several articles and issue papers covering these subjects. He was recognized on multiple occasions by the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and Virginia Business Magazine as a SupeCPA in corporate taxation. Peter is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Virginia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants.\n\n \n\n\n\nBob Swindell\n\nBob Swindell was named President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance in 2009.  He joined the Alliance as the Senior Vice President of Business Development in 2003. Bob and his team market and promote Broward County as a highly desirable business location to attract high skill / high wage jobs in targeted industries\, diversifying the local economy.  The Alliance assists local\, national\, and international companies already doing business here or those prospective companies considering a move to Greater Fort Lauderdale.\n\nThe Alliance is Broward County’s official public / private economic development partnership and brings together the County’s business community and 31 municipalities for the purposes of accelerating economic and job growth.\n\nA lifelong Broward resident\, he has served in several business and community leadership roles.  Prior to his position with the Alliance\, Bob was President of Champion Manufacturing for 18 years; a Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale based industrial supply company serving the Southeastern United States.  In 1992\, during the impact of Hurricane Andrew\, Bob chaired the local Board of the American Red Cross for 2 years.  In 2018 Bob was honored by the Broward County Public Schools by being inducted into the Broward Schools Alumni Hall of Fame.\n\nHe serves on several professional and community Boards including CareerSource Broward\, United Way of Broward County\, Junior Achievement of South Florida\, Winterfest\, and is a past-Chairman of the FEDC (Florida Economic Development Council).  He has also served on the Board of Directors for Enterprise Florida.\n\nIn June 2021 Bob was honored with the Visionary Leadership Award by the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce.  Bob was inducted into the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber’s 2018 Business Hall of Fame and was recognized as an Ultimate CEO by the South Florida Business Journal that same year.  In 2016\, Bob was honored by the Florida Economic Development Council as Florida’s economic development professional of the year.\n\nHe was recognized by the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Community Service in February 2014 and was also named a 2011 Business Leader of the Year by the Leadership Broward Foundation. Bob is a 1986 alumnus of Leadership Broward – Class V (5)\n\nIn June of 2013 Governor Rick Scott presented Bob with the Governor’s Business Ambassador Award at the Annual meeting of Leadership Florida. Bob is a 2013 graduate of Leadership Florida Class XXXI (31).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/in-person-i-lunch-learn-world-disrupted-impact-on-global-mobility-and-recruitment/
LOCATION:Kaufman Rossin – Fort Lauderdale\, 100 SE 3rd Ave Suite 2400\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33394\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220727
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
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SUMMARY:"Why Florida?" Series - European Innovation Council Delegation to FIME2022
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]EACC Florida continues its “Why Florida” series with a presentation to a business delegation of 20 European SMEs\, start-ups and scale-ups from the MedTech industry who will be attending the Florida International Medical Expo (07/27-29) in Miami Beach\, as part of the Overseas Trade Fair Program 2.0. of the European Innovation Council. The presentation will be followed by a reception and represents an excellent opportunity for EACC Florida Members to engage in some B2B networking with the visiting companies.\n\nTOPICS\n\n 	Overview of the health care industry / MedTech environment in Florida\n 	Forms of US legal entity through which foreign businesses may transact business\n 	Other compliance concerns\, such as licensure by the Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation\, and local municipalities\n 	Taxation and financial issues\, such as opening bank accounts\, obtaining an Employer Identification Number\, and filing tax returns\, and securities\n 	Cultural differences of doing business in Europe and the United States\n\n \n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Grzegorz Ambroziewicz – Deputy Head of Unit\, European Innovation Council\n 	Carol Barnhart – Shareholder\, Greenberg Traurig\n 	Jaret Davis – Co-Managing Shareholder\, Greenberg Traurig\n 	Karen Fonseca – Vice-President Business Development – HRP Americas Business Sales Lead – TMF Group\n 	Christina Sleszynska – Executive Director\, EACC Florida [Moderator]\n 	Peter Stratos – Principal\, International Tax – Kaufman Rossin\n\nPROGRAM\n\n4.15PM – 4.30PM           Welcome and Registration\n\n4.30PM – 6.00PM           Program\n\n6.00PM – 8.00PM           Reception\n\n \n\nFor details on how to attend\, please send an email to Christina Sleszynska\, csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\n Grzegorz Ambroziewicz (PhD)\n\nGrzegorz Ambroziewicz studied Management\, Economics and Transport at Warsaw School of Economics in Poland\, Vienna School of Economics in Austria\, Université d’Orléans in France and University of Oxford in the UK.. He has a PhD in Political Science with a focus on security and sovereignty.\n\nHe started his career in British telecoms (Cable & Wireless) in Brussels and London. In 2003\, he joined the European Commission and worked on creating policies in Directorate General (DG) Joint Research Centre\, DG Justice Freedom and Security\, DG Enterprise and Research Executive Agency. Then\, he took up a new responsibility in DG Research and Innovation as a Team Leader to implement the Research Potential and Regions of Knowledge programmes inter alia to make a difference in Central and Eastern European Member States of the EU. In 2018\, he became the deputy Head of Unit and then an acting Head of Unit in EASME (European Agency for Small and Medium-Sized Companies) and then EISMEA implementing the European Innovation Council (EIC).\n\nHe is definitely fond of global economic trends\, role of innovation in economy and is a passionate traveller.\n\nCarol Barnhart\n\nCarol Barnhart is a corporate attorney who focuses her practice on mergers\, acquisitions\, and other complex\, strategic negotiated deals\, advising clients on a wide range of regulatory compliance\, financing\, and general commercial issues. She provides pragmatic legal advice for markets lacking predictability and susceptible to fraudulent activity. She also counsels clients on corporate governance matters.\n\nCarol Barnhart joined Greenberg Traurig from packaging manufacturer Grupo Phoenix\, where she served for several years as general counsel\, chief compliance officer\, and chief human resources officer. Prior to her position with Grupo Phoenix\, she was general counsel & chief compliance officer for BTG Pactual-owned\, GlobeNet Cabos Submarinos\, where she was responsible for leading the legal\, regulatory and compliance agenda for the international subsea telecom cable owner and operator. Prior to that\, she held various positions at Diageo\, the global drinks company\, where she was vice president and assistant regional counsel for the Latin American region and subsequently was in charge of M&A for Diageo’s Latin American region. Carol also worked with several local law firms before her position with Diageo. She has a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and a B.B.A. also from the University of Miami.\n\nJaret L. Davis\n\nJaret L. Davis is Co-Managing Shareholder of the Miami office of Greenberg Traurig\, P.A.\, a member of the firm’s global Executive Committee and oversees approximately 180 attorneys and 200 business staff based in the firm’s founding office in Miami. He focuses his corporate and securities practice on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions\, capital markets transactions\, and complex secured financings. The vast majority of Jaret’s clients are technology players\, ranging from information technology\, to life sciences/biotech\, to renewable energy sources. For over a decade\, Jaret has played a key role in the firm’s global efforts to be a dominant player in the technology industry. Under his leadership\, the Miami office has been a thought leader in representing angel investors\, venture capital firms\, growth equity funds\, as well as various technology companies along all intervals of the life cycle\, from startup to multi-billion dollar publicly-traded companies. He routinely provides representation to publicly traded clients having an aggregate market capitalization of over $20 billion.\n\nIn addition to his practice\, Jaret serves as a co-founder and General Counsel of the eMerge Americas global technology conference.  He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and as Chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council\, the Official Economic Development Partnership for Miami-Dade County. In that capacity\, he led Miami’s bid to obtain Amazon’s HQ2 headquarters in which Miami was among the short-listed cities.\n\nJaret also serves on the Board of Directors of the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center\, the National Board of Directors of Venture for America and on the Board of City National Bank of Florida.\n\nJaret has been recognized in a number of publications\, including Chambers and Partners\, the Daily Business Review\, as the 2018 recipient of its “Attorney of the Year” Award; Super Lawyers\, Best Lawyers in America\, which selected him for its 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in the area of Venture Capital Law; the M&A Advisor\, which selected him for its 2010 “40 Under 40” list; the National Law Journal\, which selected him for its 2011 “Minority 40 Under 40” list; and the Daily Business Review\, which designated him “Top Dealmaker of the Year” in both 2010 and 2012.\n\nKaren Fonseca\n\nAttorney by trade\, with a Major in International Law\, with over 17 years successfully assisting clients as a trusted adviser first as a corporate attorney and later from a commercial perspective as it relates to inbound and outbound international expansion for companies of all sizes.\n\nCurrently working in Business Development for TMF Group\, acting as Commercial Director for new clients globally\, Commercial Market Lead for HRP in the Americas\, as well as North America Market Liaison for clients entering or expanding into the North America region.Specialized in international expansion and foreign clients entering for the first time into new markets – from exploring a new jurisdiction to creating solutions to manage medium to large expansion and consolidation projects.\n\nChristina M. Sleszynska\n\nChristina Sleszynska is an International Association Executive formerly based in Brussels (Belgium). She has served as EACC Florida’s Executive Director since the organization was established in January 2020. Before moving back to Miami in 2017\, she worked in Paris\, Amsterdam and Brussels\, managing European trade associations and their EU government relations. In her previous role\, she established the Representative Office for Europe of the International Trademark Association (INTA)\, the world’s largest trade organization of IP professionals. She ran INTA’s Office in Brussels from 2006 until 2017 as INTA’s Chief Representative Officer Europe.\n\nMs. Sleszynska holds an MA in European Integration from the American University (Washington DC)\, a BA in Politics and Public Affairs from the University of Miami and an Executive MA in Management of International Associations from the Solvay Business School in Brussels. Christina speaks English\, French\, Spanish\, German as well as some Dutch and Italian.\n\nPeter Stratos\n\nPeter Stratos is a principal in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax department where he provides extensive knowledge to his clients on international tax planning for both individual and corporate taxes.  Peter’s primary expertise in international tax is in the areas of foreign tax credit planning\, residency issues\, state and local issues for international and multinational businesses\, expats and inpats\, pre-immigration planning\, transfer pricing\, compensation planning\, treaty positions\, entity selection\, organizational structuring and withholding issues.  Peter has taught for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, state CPA societies\, and other organizations on various international tax topics and has also written several articles and issue papers covering these subjects. He was recognized on multiple occasions by the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and Virginia Business Magazine as a Super CPA in corporate taxation. Peter is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Virginia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants.\n\nOrganized with the support of\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/why-florida-series-international-expansion-of-operations-to-the-us-and-florida-what-business-leaders-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Location available upon registration only
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220726
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON I Meet the European Innovation Council & Companies from the European MedTech Industry
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINVITATION ONLY EVENT. \nPlease join the European Innovation Council (EIC)\, Europe’s Flagship Innovation Program\, and EACC Florida in welcoming representatives from European EIC-funded SMEs\, start-ups and scale-ups attending the Florida International Medical Expo (FIME 2022) under the European Pavilion. \nSample European delicacies\, network with other EACC Florida Members & invited guests\, and enjoy a drink as you meet representatives from the EIC and some of the leading European MedTech companies. \nFind out more about the EIC and the participating MedTech companies here. \nFor details\, contact Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director EACC Florida at csleszynska@eaccfl.com \n \nIn cooperation with \n\n\n \n\n \nHosted by \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/invitation-only-meet-the-european-innovation-council-companies-from-the-european-medtech-industry/
LOCATION:Location available upon registration only
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220420
DTSTAMP:20260410T085244
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SUMMARY:eMerge Americas is Back - Special Rate to EACC Florida Members
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\nAfter a 2-year hiatus\, eMerge Americas is back in Miami Beach !\n\nThe eMerge signature event\, launched in 2014\, is a global tech conference held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center\, attracting more than 16\,000 attendees from 40 countries and over 3\,900 unique participating organizations. For the last decade\, eMerge has served as a catalyst for innovation and investment across the Americas\, working at the forefront of building the South Florida entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem.\n\neMerge is offering a special rate to EACC Florida Members. Please contact EACC Florida Executive Director Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/emerge-americas/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
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