International Days: LIVE

February 14, 2017

International Business Council Meeting/Florida Trade and Logistics Institute Meeting Ι 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Members Only)
Boxed lunch will be provided.

Board Buses to the Capitol Ι 2:00 p.m.

Meet Your Legislators: Make Your Voice Heard Ι 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception at the Historic Capitol Ι 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

February 15, 2017

Registration, Breakfast and Networking Ι 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Welcome: Navigating the Changing Tides of International Business and Trade

Ι 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce

The Importance of International Trade to Florida’s Economy Ι 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Robert Grammig, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP (Moderator)
Chris Hart IV, Secretary of Commerce and President and CEO, Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Cissy Proctor, Executive Director, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

International Trade in Florida: A Florida Scorecard Report Ι 9:30 – 9:50 a.m.

An update on Florida’s trade numbers as well as International Trade Outlook and Forecast

Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist and Director of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation

Executive Networking Ι 9:50 – 10:00 a.m.

From Local to Global Ι 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Expanding international business opportunities begins locally. From supporting new to export or new to market businesses, to encouraging international companies to invest in your region – this panel will explore strategies to consider adding to your international trade tool kit.

Foreign Direct Investment
Export Financing
International Expansion/Trade Network Development

Strategy Panel

Alice Ancona, Director, Global Outreach, Florida Chamber of Commerce (Moderator)
The Honorable Bill Galvano, Florida Senate
Dr. Mark Rosenberg, President, Florida International University
Jacob Stuart, President, Central Florida Partnership

Global Florida: Trends and Opportunities Ι 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This panel features emerging and established trading partners for Florida. This panel will highlight select markets and provide an overview of developments, trends and opportunities in their respective countries.

Mike Breen, Senior Director, International, JAX USA Partnership (Moderator)
Susan Harper, Consul General of Canada – Miami
Clément Leclerc, Consul General of France – Miami
Ken Okaniwa, Consul General of Japan – Miami
Shane Stephens, Consul General of Ireland – Atlanta
Guy Gilady, Deputy Consul General at Israel Consulate General – Miami
Inmaculada Gutierrez, Trade Commissioner of Spain – Miami

Where We Stand, Where We’ll Go: What is the Future of U.S. Trade Policy and What Will Its Impact Be on Florida? Ι 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Trade has been at the forefront of not just the U.S. Presidential election but all around the world. This panel will explore what a Donald Trump Presidency means for the future of trade.

Video Message

The Honorable Adam Putnam, Commissioner, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Panel

Syd Kitson, Chairman & CEO, Kitson & Partners/Chairman, Florida Chamber of Commerce (Moderator)
Chuck Cobb, CEO, Senior Managing Director, Cobb Partners
Eric Silagy, President and CEO of Florida Power & Light Company

From Local to Global Ι 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Tactics Panel

Manny Mencia, Senior Vice President, International Trade & Business Development, Enterprise Florida (Moderator)
Glenn Cooper, Shareholder, GrayRobinson P.A.
Aerek Stephens, Export Finance Manager, Export Import Bank of the United States of America
Crystal Stiles, Director of Economic Development, Florida Power & Light Company

Executive Networking Ι 2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Expanding Market Access: Choosing the Right Tools for Successfully Going Global Ι 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

International business risks and best practices for success. Learn best practices from successful exporters as well as learn navigate global challenges that exporters face today.

Policy:

Brian Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, JAXPORT (Moderator)
Lee Sandler, Founding Member, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg P.A.
Christopher Wenk, Executive Director, International Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Tools:

Dan Tapia, Manager, Global Outreach, Florida Chamber of Commerce (Moderator)
Dr. Nancy Crews, Chief Executive Officer and Owner, Custom Manufacturing & Engineering Inc.
Keith Landy, President, Germfree
Adrian LaTrace, CEO, Boyd Industries, Inc
Dave Mutch, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Sunotopic Technologies, Inc.

Closing Remarks Ι 3:30 p.m.

Agenda is Subject to Change