BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//European American Chamber of Commerce Florida - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eaccfl.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for European American Chamber of Commerce Florida REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210422T163851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T152628Z UID:33892-1622023200-1622026800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Fighting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Across the Globe – US and EU Reform Legal Frameworks DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The United States Congress kicked off the new year by enacting the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020\, which became law only after both houses of Congress overrode then-President Trump’s veto of the proposed legislation. The Anti-Money Laundering Act is one of the most significant reforms since the USA Patriot Act of 2001 almost 20 years ago. The European Commission published an action plan in May 2020 to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering legal framework around six key pillars. The Commission just released a new legislative proposal [to be confirmed on 12 May]. Both reforms will significantly change the shape of AML/CFT on both sides of the Atlantic.\n\nTopics to be addressed: \n\nUS Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020:\n●  Newly created beneficial ownership registry for shell companies\n●  Newly enhanced AML whistleblower program\n●  Extension of U.S. subpoena power over foreign banks\n●  Newly created crimes\, collateral punishments\, and increased penalties for AML violations\n●  Application of AML regulations to virtual currency and to the antiquities market\n\nReform of the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Framework:\n●  The EU approach on Beneficial Ownership\n●  A single EU rulebook\n●  EU-level supervision\n●  A stronger EU in the world\n\nUS-EU: potential for cooperation to strengthen AML/CFT at a global level?\n\nWho should attend:\nEmployees\, directors\, and lawyers who represent U.S. and non-U.S. financial institutions should attend this panel discussion\, as the new legislation affects financial institutions doing business in the United States\, as well as foreign financial institutions that use correspondence accounts located in the United States.  In addition\, those involved in establishing or using offshore shell companies to access the U.S. financial system should be aware of the Act’s plan to bring those companies into the reach of U.S. anti-money laundering laws.\n\nNOTE: This program will not be recorded. If you would like to hear what our experts have to say be sure to join us live at the event\, you won’t be able to access the information presented afterwards.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  Matthew Moses\, Partner\, ORRICK\n●  Amy Walsh\, Partner\, ORRICK [Moderator]\n●  Martin Merlin\, DG FISMA’s Director for Bank\, Insurance and Financial Crime\n●  Jasper Verhoog\, Partner\, AKD\n●  Danielle Camner Lindholm\, Director of National Security Policy\, House Financial Services Committee\n\n \n\nREGISTER\n\nThis program is brought to you by EACCNY\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-fighting-money-laundering-and-terrorism-financing-across-the-globe-us-and-eu-reform-legal-frameworks/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210512T142652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T142836Z UID:33964-1621515600-1621519200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Quarterly EU Economic Update: The Post-Pandemic Recovery - Ready for the ‘Roaring Twenties’? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACCNY\n\nDespite a rocky start\, the vaccine rollout is now accelerating and Europe can look forward to a progressive return to normalcy in the coming months. With consumer optimism on the rise and firms investing in the re-opening\, the stage is set for a sharp acceleration of economic activity in the second half of 2021.\n\nThe stronger than expected global recovery and a spur of public investment in green and digital technologies should sustain the recovery over the medium term\, while a commitment to long-delayed structural reforms could potentially lift productivity after a period of stagnant growth. Join us for a webinar with Mr. Kristian Orsini and Mr. Ben Carliner to discuss the European Commission’s latest economic forecast and learn how Europe is turning the page on the pandemic and reshaping its economic governance to be better prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.\n\nSPEAKERS\n●  Kris Orsini\, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs\, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES\n●  Ben Carliner\, Senior Economist\, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES\n●  Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild\, Executive Director\, EUROPEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW YORK [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nThis event is funded by the EU Delegation in Washington DC\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/quarterly-eu-economic-update-the-post-pandemic-recovery-ready-for-the-roaring-twenties/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210512T141502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T142901Z UID:33960-1620826200-1620829800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Prospects for Transatlantic Cooperation in the Post-Covid Era DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by the EACC Texas.\n\nAs both the United States and the European Union seek to recover from the Covid-19 crisis\, the question is whether they can build back the transatlantic agenda for a new era marked by growing competition with China\, technological change\, and a global climate crisis. What are the political and economic prospects for Europe given a slower vaccination rollout and a smaller stimulus package compared to the U.S.? Where can the Biden administration and European capitals make quick progress on trade\, digital and climate issues over the next six to twelve months? How can the transatlantic relationship be retrofitted to better deal with a new set of challenges stemming from China’s global rise\, the need to diversify global supply chains\, lead on sustainability\, and lead on digital and technology issues?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n●  Erik Brattberg\, Director of the Europe Program and Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington\, D.C.\n●  Joanna Ridgway\,  Managing Director & Head of Southwest Region\, Mid-​Corporate Bank at Santander Bank\, N.A. [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/prospects-for-transatlantic-cooperation-in-the-post-covid-era/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210407T144128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T152527Z UID:33824-1620727200-1620730800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The EU’s Industrial Strategy and how U.S. Investors can get involved DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Europe is embarking on a transition towards climate neutrality and digital leadership. The European industrial strategy to be launched in the Spring of 2021 aims to ensure that European industry can lead the way as we enter this new age.\n\nThe strategy consists of three drivers to transform our industry\, support our small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and keep Europe sustainable and competitive:\n●  Green transition\, supported by the European Green Deal\n●  Digital transition\, supported by the EU’s Digital Strategy\n●  Competitiveness on the global stage\, where Europe will leverage the influence of its Single Market to set global standards\n\nWith this unique initiative Europe is addressing the twin transition into a green and digital future\, the updated industrial strategy will include reflections on strategic dependencies of the European economy. A process similar to supply chain review started under the Biden Administration. This discussion will outline the multitude of issues that merit a transatlantic discussion and outline specific areas ripe for a closer cooperation.\n\nThe strategy also aims to unleash the potential of SMEs\, which are essential to Europe’s competitiveness and prosperity. SME’s will be supported by:\n●  encouraging innovation through new funding and digital innovation hubs as part of the sustainable and digital transitions\n●  cutting red tape by reducing barriers within the Single Market and opening up access to finance\n●  allowing better access to finance by setting up an SME Initial Public Offering Fund (with investments channeled through a new private-public fund) and the ESCALAR initiative (a mechanism to boost the size of venture capital funds and attract more private investment)\n\nOn all three fronts there will be opportunities for US and European investors to get involved.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Kerstin Jorna\, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship and SMEs\n● Duncan Caird\, Managing Director\, Head Infrastructure\, Energy & Export Finance\, HSBC – TBC\n● Additional panelists TBA\n\nTIME:\n10:00am EDT / 16:00 CET\n\nREGISTRATION FEE:\nEACCFL Members: Free\nEACCFL non-Members: Free\n\nREGISTER HERE\nProgram brought to you by EACCNY \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-eus-industrial-strategy-and-how-u-s-investors-can-get-involved/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210420T220849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T140151Z UID:33885-1620558000-1620565200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:IN PERSON - Europe Day Celebration on The Deck DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nBY INVITATION ONLY\n\n\nTo Celebrate Europe Day in Florida\, the Consulate General of France in Miami and the Consulate General of Germany in Miami are hosting a Musical Brunch on the Deck in partnership with the European American Chamber of Commerce – Florida.\n\nThe event will be held on Sunday\, May 9th 2021 from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.\n\nThe number of guests will be restricted and COVID 19 protocol will be fully respected (mask & social distancing).\n\n \n\nPlease contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for information.\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/in-person-europe-day-celebration-on-the-deck/ CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210422T163045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T135224Z UID:33890-1620208800-1620212400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - COVID-19\, A Hard Look Back & A Look Ahead: Lessons learned and what needs to change to be more resilient for the next pandemic DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From an Economic & Government standpoint: which measures have worked to address the COVID-19 Pandemic and which ones did not and why? Looking ahead what will be the long-term fall out of the COVID-19 pandemic and how can it be mitigated.\n\n● What structural changes need to be put into place to manage the next pandemic/major crises (health or environmental)?\n● How did COVID-19 affect us as societies both in the EU & the U.S?\n● Getting back to work: how are countries/states tackling this issue and how are they doing?\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Magdalena Andersson\, Swedish Minister for Finance\n● Pierre Moscovici\, Former European Commissioner for Economic & Financial Affairs\, Taxation and customs\n● Rolf Alter\, Economist\, Fellow\, HERTIE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE\n● Eduardo Porter\, Economic Scene Columnist\, THE NEW YORK TIMES [Moderator]\n\n \nREGISTER\nThis program is brought to you by EACCNY \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-covid-19-a-hard-look-back-a-look-ahead-lessons-learned-and-what-needs-to-change-to-be-more-resilient-for-the-next-pandemic/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T131500 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210420T214325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T215314Z UID:33863-1620129600-1620134100@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:ONLINE - President Biden's First 100 Days - Exclusive Journalist Participatory Debate DESCRIPTION:Joe Biden entered the White House with an expansive agenda that includes addressing the coronavirus\, reshaping the economic recovery\, overhauling climate policy and reviewing the country’s foreign policy. The EACC brings together journalists from both sides of the Atlantic to debate the Biden administration’s first 100 days & EU/US relations: what happened\, what didn’t\, what to expect?\n\n \nREGISTER \n \n\nSPEAKERS \n\n Margaret TALEV\, Managing Editor of Politics\, Axios\, CNN Political Analyst\, Washington\, DC\nMargaret oversees Axios’ White House\, politics and election coverage. Previously\, Margaret Talev was a White House correspondent for Bloomberg News\, covering U.S. politics and foreign policy.\n Stefan GROBE\, Correspondant for Euronews\, Brussels\nStefan produces and presents State of the Union\, a weekly roundup of European affairs. From 2012 to 2017\, he has worked as Euronews’ Washington correspondent\, having covered two presidential election and primary campaigns.\n Philip TURLE\, International Columnist\, France 24\, Paris/London\nPhilip is a British journalist and international columnist for France 24\, formerly journalist at RFI and Paris correspondent for SkyNews\, the BBC and ITN.\n Gregory VISCUSI\, Economic and Political Journalist\, Paris [moderator]\nAfter reporting from at least 40 countries for American media in Europe (Bloomberg news\, Forbes\, AP Dow Jones)\, Gregory is now a writer\, editor and commentator on France24\, and French all-news stations LCI and BFM.\n\n_________________________________________________________________________ \nProgram \n45’ Journalist debate \n20′ Breakout rooms for direct\, confidential exchange with journalists  \n*Breakout rooms will be assigned arbitrarily. \n_________________________________________________________________________ \nEACC Members only. \n\nLimited participation to benefit from a dynamic exchange in the breakout rooms. One participant per member organization. \n\nWhen registering for this event you give consent that your name\, title and company will be included in the attendee list\, made available to attendees prior to the event. \nThis event is organized by EACC Paris URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/president-bidens-first-100-days-exclusive-journalist-debate/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Online Table Topics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210427 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210426T193613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T181900Z UID:33910-1619395200-1619481599@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Podcasts - EACC Florida Interviewed by Miami Global Net DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Listen to EACC Florida President Alan Sutin and Executive Director Christina Sleszynska interview on Miami Global Net. They explain how the chamber started\, its networking capabilities\, the services they provide to members\, how to join and how to get involved. They also announced a partnership with Miami Global Net on a series of Deep Dive podcasts on transatlantic issues of interest to Miami’s international business community.\n\nYou can listen to the interview here.\n\n\nMiami Global Net is a podcast series showcasing Miami’s International diplomatic and business landscape\, and the innovative startups calling Miami home. Meet the people behind the organizations that contribute to Miami’s commercial and cultural international growth.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/podcasts-eacc-florida-interviewed-by-miami-global-net/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T113000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210329T204202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T215135Z UID:33755-1619087400-1619091000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR - EU-USA-CANADA Trade Triangle: A Wish List for Overcoming the Hurdles in Transatlantic Trade DESCRIPTION:Join EACCNY\, the Region of Flanders and the Province of Quebec for a discussion about the viability of negotiating a transatlantic trade agreement.\n\nThree eminent experts\, who successfully negotiated trade agreements will outline what it will take to achieve a trade agreement between the EU and the US and what realistically can be done in the interim to iron out some of the hurdles that are currently inhibiting trade between the EU the US.\n\nBased on the successfully concluded and now implemented CETA and USMCA\, the panel will evaluate what we can be learned from both negotiations to reach an agreement between the two largest economies in the western world\, with a close up on Flanders and Québec experiences.\n\nWill also discussed the steps that need to be taken to bring the US and Europe back to the table to address issues like: tariffs\, sanctions\, the development of workable international standards\, the massive disruption with supply chains and how to solve this issue without retreating into opposite corners and de-globalization.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  Pierre Marc Johnson\,  Premier of Québec in 1985 and lawyer\, Lavery\n●  Geert Bourgeois\, Member of the European Parliament and former Minister-President of Flanders\n●  Doug Bell\, US Trade Expert\, EY [Moderator]\n\nRegister here.\nThis event is co-organized by EACCNY\, the Region of Flanders and the Province of Quebec URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eu-usa-canada-trade-triangle-a-wish-list-for-overcoming-the-hurdles-in-transatlantic-trade/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210330T145819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T150305Z UID:33759-1618221600-1618225200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:The U.S. Trademark Modernization Act: What Foreign Companies Need to Know DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brought to you by EACC Paris.\n\nOne of the primary goals of the TMA\, which will be implemented by December 27\, 2021\, is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the U.S. Trademark Registry by creating new tools and procedures for challenging applications and registrations with inaccurate claims of use. It has the potential to significantly impact trademark prosecution and registration in the U.S.\, particularly for foreign applicants/registrants who obtained a U.S. registration without having to establish use prior to registration.\n\nThis panel offers a unique opportunity to learn about the TMA from a variety of perspectives (USPTO and inside and outside counsel) and also to provide your comments and feedback to the USPTO on issues relating to its implementation.\n\nDiscussion points:\n\n What are the policy goals of the TMA and how will it impact trademark prosecution and enforcement in the U.S.? \n How will the new ex parte cancellation proceedings (both of which are aimed at removing unused marks from the register) impact foreign applicants/registrants? \n How does the TMA interact with other changes implemented by the USPTO to address concerns of fraud/non-use? \n What are the special considerations for foreign applicants/registrants seeking to register/maintain U.S. marks based upon foreign registrations (where proof of use is not initially required)\n What other considerations should foreign applicants/registrants keep in mind in order to prepare for the implementation of the TMA?\n\nSpeakers\n\n Amy Cotton\, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy at the USPTO\n Stephanie Espada\, In-house associate counsel at Lincare\n Laura Pitts\, Counsel at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC\n\nTo Register\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\nThis program is brought to you by EACC Paris \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-u-s-trademark-modernization-act-what-foreign-companies-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210319T141446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T203713Z UID:33741-1617876000-1617879600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:The New Post-COVID Supply Chain Paradigm DESCRIPTION:The coronavirus pandemic has impacted companies around the world and caused major supply chain disruption. Our experts will analyze the effects on demand patterns and supply chain management globally and which of the new routines are here to stay.\n\nBesides the pandemic\, new geopolitical realities also have their effect on global supply chains. Trade and tariffs have become a tool of a larger foreign policy context\, and sale of\, or access to critical components has become the focus of security concerns.\n\nAll these factors drive the need to changing the nature of supply chains. To succeed we need to better understand the key drivers of change and disruption is step one. It affects every business\, although some industries are more affected than others due to geographical footprint\, production factors\, complexity\, or value. Supply chain management moved up on the agenda as the focus switched from “Optimization” to “Survival”.\n\nTo shine a light on how we are moving from Stage 1: “structuring supply chains for cost efficiency” to Stage 2: “diversification due to trade war implications” to Stage 3: “resiliency given disruptions from pandemic (logistics\, government intervention\, shut-downs)\, panelists will discuss:\n●  How diversified and/or dependent are the US and the EU supply chains\, and what critical for resilience?\n●  What role is there for the transatlantic relationship? Are the US and the EU privileged partners or competitors like any other?\n●  How will we navigate through trade tensions to lower costs and increase profits and how will the shift from “Just in Time” production to “Just in Case” production tie in with existing and new to be negotiated trade agreements?\n●  How to deal with Intellectual Property and concerns around dependencies regarding key industries (tech sector and healthcare sectors for example)?\n●  Is a strategy of low-cost supplies and minimum inventories still viable in a (post) COVID-19 world?\n●  Will reshoring give us the guarantee of access to certain food and medical goods?\n●  How to establish a business with increased flexibility\, agility and resilience?\n\nYou will learn how to best prepare for future challenges and what crisis-management mechanisms to develop and how can companies mitigate future risk.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  Patricia Gomes\, Head Global Trade and Receivables Finance North America\, HSBC\n●  Mark Ludwig\, National Leader Trade Advisory Services\, RSM\n●  Rupert Schlegelmilch\, Director DG Trade\, EUROPEAN COMMISSION\n●  Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran\, US Business Editor\, THE ECONOMIST [Moderator]\n\nRegister here.\n\nThis webinar is free for EACC members and EACC non-members. When registering for EACC events you give consent that your name\, title and company name will be included in the attendee list for said seminar. EACC event attendee lists are made available to other seminar attendees.\nThis program is brought to you by EACCNY URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-new-post-covid-supply-chain-paradigm/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210218T203034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T203034Z UID:33647-1616248800-1616259600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Are you an Employer Looking for Staff or Interns with French Language Skills ? DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of France in Washington DC is partnering with some 30 universities across North America – including several colleges in Florida – to organize an Online French Language Job Fair on March 20 to connect companies looking for staff or interns with candidates that have French language skills. This event is open to all students of the French language within the American Higher Education system who are searching for an internship or employment opportunities in the United States\, France\, or elsewhere.\n\nFor more details\, click here. URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/are-you-an-employer-looking-for-staff-or-interns-with-french-language-skills/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210406T142746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T221108Z UID:33782-1616112000-1616198399@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:IN PERSON - EACC Florida CEO Luncheon DESCRIPTION:EACC Florida’s first CEO Luncheon was hosted in March by Laurent Gallissot\, Consul General of France at the Residence de France in Miami. The economic luncheon was attended by CEOs from the travel&hospitality\, communications and renewable energy industries.\n\nThis event is part of our offers to our President’s Circle Members and Friends.\n\nContact Christina Sleszynska\, EACC Florida Executive Director at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details on how to join. URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-florida-ceo-luncheon/ CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T100000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210302T203008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T185305Z UID:33670-1616058000-1616061600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Press Club with Gérard Araud\, former Ambassador of France to the United States DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Program brought to you by EACC Paris\n\nJoin us for a conversation with Gerard Araud\,  former Ambassador of France to the United States (2014-2019)\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/press-club-with-gerard-araud-former-french-ambassador-to-the-united-states/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210319 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210203T181917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T181917Z UID:33556-1615852800-1616111999@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Florida International Trade Expo DESCRIPTION:The first-ever Florida International Trade Expo\, a virtual showcase of 150+ of the state’s leading products and services providers representing companies in the aviation/aerospace\, life sciences/medical\, information technology\, clean technology\, marine/boating\, industrial and consumer products and many more will be held from March 16 to 18\, 2021.\n\nOver 5\,000+ international attendees seeking to meet with our Florida exhibitors to learn more about business opportunities and find strategic partners are expected to attend.\n\nInformation and registration here URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/florida-international-trade-expo/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210309T212552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T212552Z UID:33727-1615464000-1615467600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:A Conversation with the Eurogroup President and Irish Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD DESCRIPTION:On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day\, join us in conversation with Minister Donohoe as he discusses key economic questions and give his priorities and perspectives for the relationships between Ireland\, Europe and the US as we move into a post-pandemic world.\n\nEvent organized by Mr Ciarán Madden\, Consul General of Ireland New York\n\nin partnership with\nEuropean American Chamber of Commerce New York\n\nMore details and registrations here by 1pm EST Wednesday 10th March.\n\n  URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/a-conversation-with-the-eurogroup-president-and-irish-minister-for-finance-paschal-donohoe-td/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210302T204108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T205055Z UID:33674-1615284000-1615287600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:A Gateway to International Trade – South Carolina & Europe Transportation Efficiencies DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Program brought to you by EACC Carolinas & EACC Netherlands \nJoin us for an overview of inbound and outbound transportation modes in South Carolina and the Netherlands\, a gateway to Europe. \nFrom new capital investments and expansions to job creation\, South Carolina and the Netherlands are consistently recognized for their successes with international business. From 2011 – 2019\, foreign-based firms invested nearly $18 billion\, creating 44\,000 new jobs in South Carolina. Across the pond\, The Netherlands is the nineth-largest recipient of foreign investment in the world. Efficient trade and transportation networks are at the root of their successes. \nOur guest speakers will discuss different transport options on both sides of the Atlantic and explore how international companies can better exploit air\, road\, and water transportation infrastructure to optimize their businesses and improve their bottom line. \nLearn more about the newest transportation industry trends and their impact on bi-lateral trade. Geared towards helping manufacturers better exploit transportation networks. \nSpeakers: \n\nBarbara L Melvin\, Chief Operating Officer – South Carolina Ports Authority\nTaylor Jackson\, Director of SC Logistics – South Carolina Council on Competitiveness\nJelle de Rooij\, Sr Manager Supply Chain Solutions – Holland International Distribution Council\nWinnie Wener\, Business Manager Shippers & Forwarders – Port of Rotterdam \n\nTo Register\, click here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/a-gateway-to-international-trade-south-carolina-europe-transportation-efficiencies/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210119T205914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T205925Z UID:33489-1614852000-1614855600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:The Future of Trade: How can Europe and the United States join forces to rewrite the post-COVID trade agenda DESCRIPTION:Under the Biden administration\, Americans and Europeans need to rebuild as close a transatlantic relationship as possible. Transatlantic partners may have different viewpoints on some specific trade issues. But both sides have much to gain by moving forward trade negotiations in many areas and intensifying the closest trade relationship there is between any two big markets in the world.\n\nWhat is needed is no less than an ambitious trade agenda\, for modernising the WTO so that it can be relevant to today’s problems\, for a new agenda for market access\, securing a level playing field in the face of market-distorting subsidies by actors that follow a different economic and strategic philosophy than Europe and America\, and for sectoral transatlantic agreements in areas like professional recognition of qualifications\, freedom of Movement\, and types of trade in services not covered by the WTO’s “essentially all trade” requirement for agreements.\n\nThe COVID-19 crisis has ushered in a paradigm shift in our thinking about supply chains. Instead of efficiency\, resilience is getting more important. This would be a great area of cooperation for transatlantic trading partners who know they can rely on each other when it comes to health supply chains and other critical products.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Pascal Lamy\, President Emeritus\, JACQUES DELORS INSTITUTE\, Former Director-General\, WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO)\n● William Alan Reinsch\,  Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business\, CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (CSIS)\, Former President\, NATIONAL FOREIGN TRADE COUNCIL\n● Jonathan Hackenbroich\, Policy Fellow\, EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS [Moderator]\n\n \nThis program is brought to you by EACCNY \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-future-of-trade-how-can-europe-and-the-united-states-join-forces-to-rewrite-the-post-covid-trade-agenda/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210120T162051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T141512Z UID:33512-1614160800-1614164400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Trade Disputes\, Steel\, Sweaters and Wine: Repairing the US-EU Relationship under the Biden Administration DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the January 2021 inauguration now behind us\, how the Biden Administration addresses the major trade issues which have been a focus of the Trump Administration will impact European companies manufacturing globally and importing into the U.S.  This webinar will discuss the Biden Administration’s intention to repair the US-EU relationship and to work with the EU on China’s unfair trade and forced labor practices.  Our speakers will also address several substantive issues including the long running Airbus-Boeing dispute and additional tariffs on products enacted by both sides of the Atlantic\, the Digital Services Tax and the impact of using tariffs as a negotiating tool.\n\nTopics for discussion\n\n With Joe Biden as President – what will change?\n How will the Biden Administration engage with the EU and the UK?\n What’s next for the Boeing/Airbus dispute?\n What have been the effects of this dispute on certain industries such as steel\, wine or sweaters in the US?\n How are the US relations with China impacting the US-EU trade relations? Can the EU and US work together vs the Chinese steel industry?\n The on-going Digital Services Tax agenda is a global digital economy issue. How is it being addressed in the EU and the US?\n How is Brexit impacting the US-EU trade conversations and what is the status of a UK-US trade agreement?\n What is the status of the discussion on forced labor practices on both sides of the Atlantic and what could be their role in shaping US-EU trade negotiations and the discussions with China?\n\nSpeakers\n\n Tomas Baert\, Head of Section – Trade & Agriculture – Delegation of the European Union to the United States\n Ryan Evans\, Senior Trade Policy Adviser – Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Atlanta\n Laura Siegel Rabinowitz\, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig [Moderator]\n Hubert Surville\, CEO & Founder – Surville Enterprises Corp.\n\nSpeaker biographies\n\nTomas Baert\n\nTomas Baert is the Head of the Trade & Agriculture Section at the European Union Delegation in Washington DC since August 2018\, in charge of the planning\, management and coordination of EU trade policy in the US. Tomas joined the European Commission in 2005 and held various positions at DG Trade in Brussels and at the EU Representation to the WTO in Geneva. Dossiers he handled in various capacities include:  BREXIT\, TTIP\, the EU-India FTA and EU-Korea FTA\, as well as WTO negotiations including multilateral negotiations on intellectual property rights and competition policy. Before joining the European Commission\, Tomas worked as an EU government affairs representative for US multinational DuPont. Tomas holds an MSC from the London School of Economics (LSE) and an MA from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL)\, Belgium. He spent a term at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva\, Switzerland and completed the Mastering Trade Policy program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.\n\nRyan Evans\n\nRyan Evans serves as the Senior Trade Policy Advisor for the British Consulates General in Atlanta and Miami.  Covering the seven Southeastern states\, she promotes the British government’s international trade policy objectives\, including the completion of a comprehensive UK-US Free Trade Agreement.\n\nEvans previously worked for Georgia’s Senator Johnny Isakson from 2009-2019. Starting as an intern\, she worked her way up to becoming the senator’s Foreign Policy Advisor.  During her tenure\, she covered issues related to foreign and trade policy\, national security\, and veterans’ affairs.  Evans earned her Master’s Degree from the Elliott School at the George Washington University in International Development Studies.  She is a graduate of Georgia Southern University.\n\nLaura Siegel Rabinowitz\n\nLaura Siegel Rabinowitz is a Partner at Greenberg Traurig and counsels domestic and multinational businesses on complex supply chain issues and other complicated challenges associated with trade\, advising on mitigation of duty exposure and compliance. Laura has deep experience handling international trade projects for clients\, including multinational importers\, exporters\, manufacturers\, retailers\, customs brokers\, and freight forwarders.\n\n \n\n\n\nHubert Surville\n\nHubert Surville has been in the wine and spirits business in Florida since the early 1990’s. He is President and Founder of Surville Enterprises\, a corporation providing compliance services and corporation management to exporters of wine and spirits into the US since 2006. He is COO of Barton and Guestier USA and Patriarche USA\, which are leading companies in French still and sparkling wines since 2011. Before that\, Hubert held various positions in the wine and spirits industry and started his career in France in the dairy and beverage sector. Hubert received various accolades in the world of business and wines\, is Trade Counselor to the French government on wines & spirits\, and was a Board Member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida for 20 years.\n\n \n\nVIEW RECORDING HERE\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/trade-disputes-steel-bags-and-wine-repairing-the-us-eu-relationship-under-the-biden-administration/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210126T221750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T221750Z UID:33537-1613037600-1613041200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:With a Brexit Deal Done\, What is Next? A Look Ahead on EU & UK Relations with the EU’s Brexit Negotiator DESCRIPTION:Join us for first hand insights on Britain’s Exit from the European Union with Stefaan De Rynck\, Senior Adviser to Michel Barnier the Chief Negotiator for Brexit at the EU Commission.\n\nThis is a not to be missed opportunity to hear the inside scoop on the thinking and process of the last 4 years of intense negotiations to coordinate the departure of the United Kingdom from the EU. Mr. De Rynck will offer a parting analysis and elaborate on – looking back – what has been achieved.\n\nIn conversation with John Foley\, of Reuters Breakingviews\, Mr. De Rynck will answer questions like:\n“What will the future of EU-UK trade look like?”\, \n“What did we get and what did we not achieve with the agreement?”\, \n“Who got the better deal and did the EU get everything they wanted?”\, \nand “Why have financial services not been included in the negotiated deal?”\n\nThere will be an opportunity for live Q&A.\n\nThis program is a must-attend for all U.S. and European companies that need to know about the consequences of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Stefaan De Rynck\, Senior Adviser to the Chief Negotiator for Brexit\, EU COMMISSION\n• John Sinclair Foley\, U.S. editor\, REUTERS BREAKINGVIEWS [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/with-a-brexit-deal-done-what-is-next-a-look-ahead-on-eu-uk-relations-with-the-eus-brexit-negotiator/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210119T054942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T002049Z UID:33479-1611824400-1611835200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:RSM Business Leaders' Summit 2021 – Locked down\, but looking up. DESCRIPTION:As business leaders we are dealing with a unique set of challenges\, join RSM for their inaugural Business Leaders’ Summit . It’s almost a perfect storm\, from the health crisis and the lockdowns\, to Brexit\, the climate emergency\, and a host of geopolitical issues\, all at the same time. Find out more and Registrations here. \n\n\nThis event is brought to you by RSMUS\, a Member of EACC Florida URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/rsm-business-leaders-summit-2021-locked-down-but-looking-up/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210130 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210119T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T145246Z UID:33492-1611792000-1611964799@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:"Learning about South Florida's IT Ecosystem" - EU Delegation in Washington: Digital Counselors Trip to Miami\, Florida DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the end of January 2021\, the Delegation of the European Union to the US led a one-and-a-half day virtual mission to Miami to learn about Miami’s Information Technology ecosystem. The mission included Digital Counselors from 13 EU Member States including Austria\, the Czech Republic\, Estonia\, Finland\, Germany\, Hungary\, Ireland\, Latvia\, Luxembourg\, Malta\, Portugal\, Romania and Spain. The mission was organized in partnership with EACC Florida. It was the first time that the EU Delegation led a virtual mission to Florida.\n\nOn the program\n\n Economic relations between Miami-Dade County and the European Union\n Insights into Miami and South Florida’s IT ecosystem\n Digital policy-making – the view from Brazil\n Blockchain in Florida\n Visit of the Network Access Point (NAP) of the Americas\n\nSpeakers\n\n Samuel Armes\, Founder and President\, Florida Blockchain Business Association\n Jorge A. Cortes Restrepo\, Co-founder and COO – UniFy Inc.\n Jaap Donath\, Senior Vice President\, Research & Strategic Planning – Miami-Dade County Beacon Council\n Peter Fatelnig\, Minister Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy – Delegation of the European Union to the United States\n Evi Fuelle\, Advisor\, Digital Economy Policy\, Delegation of the European Union to the United States\n Christine Johnson\, Vice President\, Innovation\, Economic Development – Miami-Dade County Beacon Council\n Carlos Olivera\, Counsellor for Information Society and Digital Market – EU Delegation in Brazil\n Steve Sasse\, Director Sales\, Equinix\n Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director EACC Florida\n Raj Sundaram\, Lead Sales Engineer\, Equinix\n Alan Sutin\, President EACC Florida\n\nSpeaker biographies[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33547″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Samuel Armes\n\nSamuel is Director for blockchain and legislative affairs at the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office in Central Florida. This is the first government position anywhere in the United States to specifically advance blockchain initiatives. Samuel\, a member of BlockSpaces since 2017\, has an extensive background in blockchain and government spaces and did research for United States Special Operations Command and for the Department of State on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. He also founded the Florida Blockchain Business Association\, a Tampa-based organization created to foster blockchain-related businesses in Florida.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33546″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Jorge Andrés Cortes Restrepo\n\nJorge is an entrepreneur with over +10 years of experience building smart\, resilient and sustainable cities. He was co-founder of Momentum International\, the organization committed to Social Innovation growth across sectors in South Florida and Latin America from The LAB Miami in the Wynwood district since 2012. Jorge received the key to the City of Miami followed by the key to Miami-Dade County in 2017 for his achievements on building Miami’s innovation & tech ecosystem. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Association / Miami\, a member of the Innovation Working Group at the Miami Dade Beacon Council and Innovation Council member at the City of Coral Gables. Jorge was official Advisor and mentor at the Blockchain Center Miami\, Wework Labs Miami program and the World Happiness Summit as well as regular contributor to the tech and innovation ecosystem advancements in the cities of Bogota\, Medellin and Barranquilla – Colombia. Jorge is also a CERTIFIED BLOCKCHAIN PROFESSIONAL (CBCP).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33545″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Jaap Donath\n\nAs Senior Vice President\, Dr. Donath is responsible for providing up-to-date data and information on Miami-Dade County to allow companies to make informed decisions on locating or expanding in Miami-Dade County. Prior to the Beacon Council\, Donath was Business Development Coordinator at the City of North Miami. An Adjunct Professor in 2 universities in S. Florida\, Jaap Donath has also published and lectured internationally. Dr. Donath\, a native of the Netherlands\, received a Ph.D. and M.A in International Relations and International Business from the University of Miami and a B.A. in Education for History and Dutch Language from Windesheim University in the Netherlands. He is fluent in English\, Dutch\, and German.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33544″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Peter Fatelnig\n\nPeter Fatelnig is Minister-Counsellor for digital economy policies at the Delegation of the European Union to and resides in Washington DC since 2018. Peter’s long experience in the digital tech sector\, notably in building industrial innovation strategies\, helped the EU to drive forward internet innovation policies. A senior manager at the European Commission since 1998 he is committed to a positive European vision of the future internet society and economy. Before coming to Washington he managed the team leading Europe’s new Internet policy and investment initiative (flagship on ‘Next Generation Internet‘). Prior to the EU he worked on international assignments for the strategy consulting firm American Management Systems\, and for the European Space Agency\, in the Netherlands. Peter holds a Master degree in Communication Engineering from the University of Technology in Graz\, Austria\, and is a senior member of the IEEE. He is married and has raised two daughters.  The EU Delegation was first established in Washington\, DC in 1954 and now represents the European Union across the United States. It has expanded to host staff of the European Parliament Liaison Office\, EUROPOL\, the European Central Bank\, the European Investment Bank and the European Air Safety Agency.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33543″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Evi Fuelle\n\nEvi Fuelle serves as Advisor\, Digital Economy Policy at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. In this role\, Evi works alongside the Minister-Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy to monitor\, track\, and analyse digital policies (such as AI\, cybersecurity\, privacy\, data flows\, disinformation\, and platform regulation)\, and facilitate trans-Atlantic digital engagements with key stakeholders in D.C.\, Brussels\, and the Bay Area. Evi joined the delegation in September 2019 after four years at the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). Prior to joining ITI\, Evi worked on the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) at the U.S. Department of Commerce\, where she worked on a variety of federal agency trade promotion programs and initiatives\, including the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). Before joining the U.S. Department of Commerce\, Evi worked with the Trans-Atlantic Business Council (TABC)\, where her work focused on enhancing the trans-Atlantic relationship and advancing trade agreements related to transatlantic business operations\, including TTIP and the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). Evi received her Master of Arts degree in European Union Policy Studies from James Madison University in partnership with the European University Institute in Fiesole\, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from James Madison University.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33554″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Christine Johnson\n\nAs Vice President\, Innovation\, Economic Development at the Beacon Council of Miami-Dade County\, Christine is charged with leading recruitment\, retention\, and expansion efforts for the technology and innovation sector. Her work involves supporting the entrepreneurial landscapes by leveraging resources and brokering relationships to foster the community’s growth. Ms. Johnson’s career spans more than 10 years furthering local and national entrepreneurial ecosystems\, including a significant stint as a team member in various capacities at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) –  one of the nation’s leading technology-based economic development organizations and funders of seed/early-stage companies\, as well as the south’s most active startup investors. Christine has been seen and heard on multiple outlets and forums and was voted one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women in DC Tech Startup Community in 2012. She holds a B.A. from Notre Dame of Maryland University\, a private\, woman’s university in Baltimore\, MD.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33553″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Carlos Oliveira\n\nCarlos is Minister Counsellor at the EU Delegation in Brazil since January 2017. He is in charge of fostering EU-Brazil cooperation in the areas of Economy\, Industry\, Digital Markets and Mobility. In this context the policies for “digital transformation” play a especially prominent role. Formerly he was Head of Sector at the European Commission in DG CONNECT (Communications Networks Content and Technology) and responsible for the co-ordination of international cooperation aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) research and innovation in Horizon 2020.  In this role Carlos participated in the policy dialogues with most EU international partners round the world. He was also in charge of the coordination of the ICT European Technology Platforms and Public Private Partnerships in the areas of 5G\, robotics\, big data\, cyber-security\, high performance computing and factories of the future.  Beyond this wide experience at the European Commission in policy development and research program management\, Carlos Oliveira worked for nearly 10 years in computer and communication systems in the telecommunications industry.\n\nCarlos holds MSc and BSc degrees in Computer Systems and Telecommunications Engineering by the Technical University of Lisbon and an MSc in Public Policy by the London School of Economics and Political Science.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33552″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Steve Sasse\n\nSteve Sasse is the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at EQUINIX and is responsible for sales and expansion in the region. Sasse began his career with Equinix in 2013 in New York as Director of Channel Sales for Latin America. Prior to Equinix\, much of his professional career was at Verizon\, where he had several roles in Sales Management and Channel Sales Director for Latin America as well as the Terramark business unit\, managing strategic relationships with network operators and partners and overseeing sales of strategic data products for all major network providers. Steve received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Vermont at Burlington with a major in International Business and holds several industry certifications. He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33551″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Christina Sleszynska \n\nChristina is a Member of the Founding Committee of the Florida Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) and was appointed as its Executive Director in January 2020. An International Association Executive with an expertise in EU policy\, she was formerly based in Brussels (Belgium) where she managed European trade associations and their EU government relations activities for 25 years. Prior to EACC Florida\, in 2006\, Christina established the Europe Representative Office of the International Trademark Association (INTA)\, the world’s largest trade organization of Intellectual Property professionals. She ran INTA’s European office until she moved back to Miami in the summer of 2017.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33550″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Raj Sundaram\n\nRaj Sundaram\, PMP\, is a 6+ year Equinix veteran. Prior to this\, he has held numerous positions at Sprint/T-Mobile in Finance\, IT\, Sales Operations and Sales Engineering. In his last role as a Global Sales Engineer\, he supported Canadian\, Japanese\, and Indian network service providers. Raj lives in the Miami area with his wife and daughter. In addition to his PMP certification\, Raj has a BA (Econ/Stat) and an MBA (Finance).\n\nRaj is a devoted father that loves playing tennis\, soccer and pursuing other outdoor activities with his daughter.  He also enjoys entertaining\, music\, cooking and traveling with his family.  A little-known fact about Raj: He is a Qualified Tennis Umpire and has officiated in numerous international tournaments including the Asian Games.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33549″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Alan Sutin\n\nAlan is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Greenberg Traurig is a large international law firm\, which was founded in Miami and has served as a legal advisor to South Florida’s business community for more than 50 years. Alan was active in EACC’s New York Chapter during his years in Greenberg Traurig’s NYC office. Greenberg Traurig is a Founding Member of EACC Florida. Alan Sutin is EACC Florida’s first President.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Organized in partnership with the European Union.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/learning-about-south-floridas-it-ecosystem-virtual-mission-to-miami-of-the-delegation-of-the-european-union-in-washington-dc/ CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20210106T153459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T201630Z UID:33450-1611745200-1611748800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship with the New US Administration DESCRIPTION:Join us for discussion with H.E. Stavros Lambrinidis\, the EU Ambassador to the United States\, about the outlook for transatlantic relations under the Biden-Harris Presidency. The Ambassador will outline the recent Joint Communication on a new EU-US agenda for global change\, issued by President von der Leyen and HR/VP Borrell on December 2\, 2020.\n\nWe will explore the EU’s moves to engage the incoming Administration on a number of fronts – to ensure recovery from COVID-19\, resolve trade tensions\, boost cooperation on climate\, and work together to reform and reinforce multilateral organizations including the WTO and WHO.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  H.E. Stavros Lambrinidis\, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States\n●  John Rufus Gifford\, Former Deputy Campaign Manager – BIDEN2020\, Former United States Ambassador to Denmark – Moderator/conversation partner \n\n \n\nThis EACC webinar is brought to you by the EACC New York\n\n \n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n  URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-future-of-the-transatlantic-relationship-with-the-new-us-administration/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20201207T172755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T163737Z UID:33405-1608199200-1608202800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:A Last Word on Brexit: Where We Are & A Look Ahead on EU & UK Relations with the EU’s Brexit Negotiator Stefaan de Rynck DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nPOSTPONED\nThis EACC webinar is brought to you by the EACC New York. \n\n\nJoin us for a last word on Britain’s Exit from the European Union with Stefaan de Rynck\, the Senior Adviser to Chief Negotiator for Brexit at the EU Commission \n\nThis is a not to be missed opportunity to hear the inside scoop on the thinking and process of the last 4 years of intense negotiations to coordinate the departure of the United Kingdom from the EU.\n\nMr. De Rynck will offer a parting analysis and what will be happening next and what US and European Companies need to know about the consequences of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Stefaan de Rynck\, Senior Adviser to the Chief Negotiator for Brexit\, EU COMMISSION\n• John Sinclair Foley\, U.S. editor\, REUTERS BREAKINGVIEWS [Moderator]\n\nTIME:\n10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/a-last-word-on-brexit-where-we-are-a-look-ahead-on-eu-uk-relations-with-the-eus-brexit-negotiator-stefaan-de-rynck/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20201105T214346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T214346Z UID:33344-1608037200-1608040800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Year End Economic Update from Europe & Outlook on Transatlantic Trade DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This EACC webinar is brought to you by the EACC New York. \n\n\nJoin us for an update on the EU current economic situation and outlook. As Europe struggles with the much feared second wave of the pandemic\, we will discuss the state of play of the unprecedented EU stimulus package and the way forward.\n\nIn addition to the projected effects of the EU Stimulus package on the growth of the European Economy\, panelists will discuss the future of the transatlantic trade and investment relationship\, in the aftermath of Presidential elections and update US investors on challenges and opportunities as both EU and US continue to recover from the COVID shock to the global economy.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Kris Orsini\, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs\, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES\n• Tomas Baert\, Head of Trade and Agriculture\, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES\n• Ben Carliner\, Senior Economist\, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES\n• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild\, Executive Director\, EUROPEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW YORK [Moderator]\n\nTIME:\nTuesday\, December 15\, 2020\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST\n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/year-end-economic-update-from-europe-outlook-on-transatlantic-trade/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20201117T215252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T162154Z UID:33381-1607508000-1607511600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Influencer Marketing Latest trends\, do’s and don’ts and what’s coming up in 2021 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the proliferation of media channels\, there are more and more ways for advertisers and brands to interact with consumers and an increasing number of companies are focusing on media strategies involving the use of “influencers” to promote their brands. Brands are projected to spend up to $8 billion on influencer marketing this year\, but 87% of influencer marketing campaigns have a budget of $100k or less.\n\nJoin us for a discussion on the trends within influencer marketing in Europe and the United States. We will explain what Influencer Marketing is and what it is not\, will compare and discuss similarities\, differences\, and challenges on both sides of the Atlantic and have a look into the looking-glass in terms of upcoming legislation and trends.\n\n \n\nTopics to be addressed\n\n What is Influencer Marketing?\n Is there a regulatory framework at EU level? What about some of the EU countries?\n What is the legal landscape in the United States?\n What are the do’s and don’ts that you need to keep in mind?\n How can influencer marketing boost B2B and B2C brands alike?\n What are the latest trends? In B2B and B2C?\n Looking ahead to 2021\, what do we foresee from a legal perspective in respect to influencer marketing?\n\n \n\nSPEAKERS\n\n Malka Barkhordari\,  Head of Business & Legal Affairs I Havaianas / Alpargatas USA (Los Angeles)\n Beatriz Bernabeu\, EMEIA Legal Manager I Havaianas / Alpargatas Europe SLU (Madrid)\n Danielle Garno\, Co-Chair\, Retail Industry Team | Cozen O’Connor (Miami)  – Moderator\n Cameron Heffernan\, Sales & Strategic Operations Director | Mach Media (Washington DC)\n Lydia Mendola\, Partner | Portolano Cavallo (Milano)\n\n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33401″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Malka Barkhordari\n\nMalka Barkhordari is the Head of Business & Legal Affairs for Havaianas in North America\, where she is responsible for all things legal\, including developing and overseeing the company’s brand protection program. She joined Havaianas in early 2019 as its first in-house counsel in the U.S.\, bringing a diverse array of transactional and compliance experience to the company on the verge of its digital and media revolution. Prior to joining Havaianas\, Malka worked in-house for an organization partnering with North American private schools to develop international student programs\, recruiting\, and housing. Malka received her J.D. from Chapman University and has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from University of California\, Los Angeles. She is also a certified yoga teacher and active member of the Association of Corporate Counsel\, Southern California – Attorney Well-Being Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33402″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Beatriz Bernabeu\n\nSince 2010\, Beatriz Bernabeu has been in charge of the legal department and acts as Secretary to the Board of Directors of Alpargatas Europe S.L.U\, a subsidiary of the Brazilian company Alpargatas S.A.\, exclusively dedicated to the marketing and promotion of the Havaianas brand in Europe\, the Middle East and Africa. From January 1\, 2021 Beatriz will hold the position of Havaianas International Legal Director\, and will be in charge of Havaianas international legal team including the regions of EMEIA\, NA&C and APAC. Prior to joining Havaianas\, Beatriz was part of the legal department of Eastbridge Group Sàrl for six years\, a Brussels-based venture capital fund with stakes in leading companies in the fashion\, luxury cosmetics and real estate sectors in Poland\, the Czech Republic and Slovakia\, as well as investments in the residential real estate sector in Manhattan\, New York.  Previously\, Beatriz worked for three years at the European Institutions in Luxembourg\, specifically at the European Parliament and the European Court of Justice.  After obtaining a degree in European Union law from the University San Pablo CEU in Madrid\, Beatriz obtained a Master’s degree (LL.M) in International and Comparative Law from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels\, Dutch section).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33383″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Danielle Garno\n\nDanielle Garno is co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Retail Industry team. Danielle focuses her practice on issues faced by the fashion community\, including startup phase and commercial advice\, intellectual property such as trademark and copyright infringement\, social media marketing\, advertising\, and anti-counterfeiting\, as well as employment and general business litigation. She has significant experience litigating both individual and class actions. Danielle represents luxury brands and fashion clients of all sizes from startups to multinational\, global brands\, helping them navigate through legal issues as well as counseling them on growing and sustaining a successful brand. Danielle has written extensively and lectured all over the United States on topics relating to fashion law and currently teaches fashion law at the University of Miami School of Law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33398″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Cameron Heffernan\n\n\nCameron leads Sales and Strategic Operations for Mach Media\, out of their office in the Washington\, DC area. Mach Media develops a wide range of thought-provoking content and inspired media strategies for clients like Janssen Pharmaceuticals\, Solvay\, UCB and the European Banking Federation in North America and Europe. He lived and worked in Europe for nearly five years before launching the US location of Mach Media in 2013.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33382″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Lydia Mendola\n\nRelying on her 21+ year professional experience\, Lydia assists Italian and foreign clients in matters of Intellectual and Industrial Property\, in court proceedings\, with particular focus upon disputes for violations of trademarks and patents\, design and copyrights\, as well as in the extrajudicial context of corporate transactions and commercial agreements. She counsels businesses on consumer protection and advertising\, and has honed deep knowledge of the digital/media & technology\, life sciences\, fashion\, and food & beverage sectors.\n\nLydia is a member of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) and of the Licensing Executives Society (LES).\n\nIn 2020\, Lydia is ranked by The Legal500 EMEA as a “Next Generation Partner” for Intellectual Property and by WTR1000 (World Trademark Review). She has also received an individual recognition as “Best in Copyright” at the Women in Business Law Awards Europe 2020. Lydia is a member of the Milan Bar Association and is admitted to represent clients before the Supreme Court of Cassation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” style=”flat” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:register.gotowebinar.com/register/6277950121745910032|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/influencer-marketing-latest-trends-dos-and-donts-and-whats-coming-up-in-2021/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20201008T183559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T183559Z UID:33304-1606989600-1606993200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Members Only: Transatlantic Trade Update: Trade Post-COVID19 – What’s New? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nThis EACC webinar is brought to you by the EACC New York. \n\nWhat happened since we last brought together Pascal Lamy\, Former Director-General\, World Trade Organization (WTO)\, Lucinda Creighton\, CEO\, Vulcan Consulting and Doug Lippoldt\, Chief Trade Economist\, HSBC for a fire-side chat moderated by John Foley of Reuters News? Have COVID-19 induced changes in trade been here to stay? Have supply chain and service impacts been diverted? What trade deals have been made and have EU/U.S. collaborations taken place to explore alternatives to Chinese technologies? And what will happen now that Brexit is knocking on the door?\n\nSPEAKERS:\n●  Pascal Lamy\, President Emeritus\, JACQUES DELORS INSTITUTE\, Former Director-General\, WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO)\n●  Lucinda Creighton\, Chief Executive Officer\, VULCAN CONSULTING Ltd.\n●  Ben Digby\, Head of Global Trade Policy\, HSBC\n●  John Sinclair Foley\, U.S. editor\, REUTERS BREAKINGVIEWS [Moderator]\n\nTIME:\n10:00am EST | 4:00pm CET\n\nThis free webinar is for EACC Members Only[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” style=”flat” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7503915480282925837?source=EACCFL|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/members-only-transatlantic-trade-update-trade-post-covid19-whats-new/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20201008T183315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T183315Z UID:33302-1606215600-1606219200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Fund Structuring across the EU: “Why my jurisdiction is better than yours!” DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This EACC webinar is brought to you by the EACC New York. \n\nAssets are being relocated and a number of European jurisdictions are seeing an influx of funds. As each European country has their own regulations\, it seems that some countries may be changing their legislation to be more competitive!\n\nJoin us for a highly interactive session where we will bring a selection of panelists from different EU jurisdictions to make the case for “their” jurisdiction and “compete” against each other by comparing the pros and cons to convince the audience why their country is more attractive to invest\, based on 3 scenarios we selected.\n\nScenario I: The US is a fertile market for investment in venture capital\, private equity and publicly traded stocks and investments.  Foreign investors however\, are rightly concerned about US tax and litigation entanglements.  One structure that facilitates these investments is to use a “blocker” entity that invests in the US and into which the non-US investors invest.\n\nIssues encountered in this scenario:\n● US withholding tax and FATCAUS estate and gift taxes and state inheritance taxes\n● US accreditation and qualified investor requirements\n● US AML and privacy rules\n● Access to the US legal system for redress and resolution of claims\n● US limitations on the use of finders and other unlicensed market participants\n\nScenario II: US investment managers see investment opportunities in the EU and UK\, in both publicly traded securities and private placements\n\nIssues encountered in this scenario:\n● EU/UK taxes on returns — availability of treaties and reclaim procedures (US mutual funds will often shy away from EU investing because of the gauntlet they must run to secure tax reclaims).\n● EU and local rules on private investment are confusing (to US investors)\n● French (and other proposed EU) transaction taxes:  too much friction?\n\nScenario III: US investment managers see untapped markets in the EU to sell their US-based/managed investment strategies (such strategies may be US based and/or have a global footprint).\n\nIssues encountered in this scenario:\n● Reverse solicitation — does it work?\n● Internet solicitation — where is the “line”?\n● GDPR is incompatible with US SEC recording keeping rules applicable to US registered advisers.\n● AIFMD/MFID Rules and use of Irish\, Lux\, or Cyprus pools and managers (with US advisers) to passport into Europe; the future of the UK in this regard?\n\nOur panel will discuss what the applicable rules are\, what the quantitative impact of the indigenous taxes is and what the costs for compliance are. If you are a fund manager or working with investors across Europe and the US this is a discussion not to be missed.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n● Raffaele Sansone\, Associate\, GIANNI\, ORIGONI\, GRIPPO\, CAPPELLI & PARTNERS\n● Luc Courtois\, Partner\, NAUTADUTILH\n● Greg Nowak\, Partner\, TROUTMAN PEPPER (Moderator)\n● Conor Durkin\, Partner\, MASON HAYES & CURRAN\n\nTIME:\n10:00am EST / 4:00pm CET\n\nREGISTRATION FEE:\nEACC Members: Free\nEACC non-Members: Free[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” style=”flat” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/685219353839641357?source=EACCFL/WN_NSkHMubNSv6c3g_-lMz-TA|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/fund-structuring-across-the-eu-why-my-jurisdiction-is-better-than-yours/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20201111T152051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T164247Z UID:33365-1605780000-1605783600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Brexit Straight from the Source with Stefaan de Rynck\, John Bruton & Christian Noyer DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This EACC webinar is brought to you by the EACC New York. \n\nWhat we need to know about Brexit\, now\, Straight from the Source with Stefaan de Rynck\, John Bruton & Christian Noyer\n\nAs we get close to the December 31 Brexit deadline\, please join us for a Brexit Update moderated by John Sinclair Foley\, Reuters Breakingviews’ U.S. editor.\n\nThis is a not to be missed discussion about where we stand\, what is happening next and what US & European Companies need to know about the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union…and the consequences for companies\, investors & their advisors on both side of the Atlantic\n\nThe discussion will take place on\nThursday\, November 19\, 2020|10:00am – 11:00am EST\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” style=”flat” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8639613135262063627?source=EACC+Florida|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33373″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Stefaan De Rynck is senior advisor of Michel Barnier\, Chief EU Negotiator for Brexit\, in charge of strategy\, relations with think tanks and public engagement. Previously\, he was Head of Unit in the department for single market and financial regulation. He has worked on various other EU policies\, including transport\, labour markets\, environment\, and regional development.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33372″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]John Bruton was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1969 at the age of 22 as a member of the Fine Gael Party\, joining its front bench in 1972\, becoming Party Leader in 1990\, and leading it into government in 1994. He served as Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997 and as Minister for Finance from 1981-1982 and 1986-1987. From 1982-1983 he was Minister for Industry & Energy\, and Minister for Industry\, Trade\, Commerce & Tourism from 1983-1986. John Bruton was also the first EU Ambassador to the United States.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”33371″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Christian Noyer was appointed to the Treasury in the Ministry of the Economy and Finance in 1976 and was appointed Head of the Treasury in 1993. From 1980-1982 he was part of France’s permanent representation to the European Communities in Brussels. He has been Advisor and Chief of Staff for several Ministers of Finance. When the institution was set up in 1998\, he was appointed Vice-President of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. In 2016\, following the referendum on Brexit\, the French Prime Minister entrusted him the task of promoting Paris as an attractive financial place.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”33379″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/brexit-straight-from-the-source-with-stefaan-de-rynck-john-bruton-christian-noyer/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195115 CREATED:20201102T201619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T201619Z UID:33340-1605002400-1605006000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:The 2020 Wrap-up: A Look at the EU’s Agenda on Key Regulatory & Economic Issues and Their Financial Impacts DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This EACC webinar is brought to you by the EACC New York. \n\nRecent changes to the regulatory landscape in Europe and the U.S. are bound to impact the global economy; and Europe’s agenda for the next few months will play a major role in transatlantic relations. Investment Transactions\, Privacy Issues\, Trade Agreements\, Distressed Sales\, Cross-border Restructurings – the remainder of 2020 will be full of challenges and opportunities across all industries. This webinar will address key components in how best to handle cross-border matters during these unprecedented times while navigating the legal and financial obstacles across the two continents.\n\nEU Financial Recovery Package\n• The €857B Recovery Package: Groundbreaking stimulus to stabilize the EU Economy. A discussion on the latest news and how transatlantic transactions may be impacted.\n\nData Protection Regulation (GDPR) and What the Future Holds\n• Recent development enforcement in the EU.\n• Transatlantic Data Movement: The CJEU ruling on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield; steps to adjust current practices.\n\nRestructurings & Acquisitions\n• Restructuring and COVID-19: A discussion on the Scheme of Arrangements in Europe vs. Chapter 11 in the U.S.\, and how best to cleanse assets in a cross-border distressed sale. Considerations for choosing Europe over the U.S. for insolvency\, bankruptcy\, and restructuring proceedings.\n• Acquisition by EU governments\, utilizing EU funds\, of significant stakes in European private companies in an effort to hold off bankruptcy.\n\nBrexit: Ongoing Negotiations Between the UK and EU\n• The latest on Brexit and the effects on the issues addressed above.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Agnieszka Rafalska\, Transaction Counsel (Private Equity)\, APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT\, INC\n• Kris Orsini\, Counselor\, Economic and Financial Affairs\, DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO THE U.S.\n• Daniel Rücker\, Partner\, NOERR LLP\n• Juan Oñate\, Partner\, PÉREZ-LLORCA\n\n \n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/the-2020-wrap-up-a-look-at-the-eus-agenda-on-key-regulatory-economic-issues-and-their-financial-impacts/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR