REGISTRATION On the 17th and 18th November, 2021, Greater Fort Lauderdale and all of South Florida will welcome businesses from all over the world to take part in the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) 2021. FITCE will engage key leaders, experts and attendees from around the world to participate in dialogues relating to international trade, foreign direct investment and culture.
Filled with talks from top executives
Professionals to share their ideas
Potential new clients, partners & friends
Dear International Leader:
On behalf of Renaissance Evolution it is with great pleasure that I invite you to participate to the 6th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE), November 17th, 18th, 2021 to be held at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.
In today’s economy, interaction with representatives, businesses and consumers from multiple countries, cultural / political / economic backgrounds are the norm.
Understanding how to approach and cohesively apply inclusive business practices that allow seamless navigation of the new and continually evolving business diversity issues are key in the successful operation and expansion of companies.
Renaissance Evolution Academy’s holistic approach to multinational; politics, culture, philanthropy, legal, regulatory, integrated communications, economic and environmental factors among others will position our Chief Cultural Officer candidates to successfully become the multinational face both internally and externally for its corporation.
This new C-Level position will interact with internal divisions of; Government Affairs, Diversity, Communications, Strategy, Human Resources, Financial, Operations and others with direct impact on the corporate P&L. This complete view of the company and its global, national and regional operations as well as its understanding of the local cultures and leading community / political figures in markets represented will in fact position this individual as a corporate ambassador. Much like a Secretary of State or Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Chief Cultural Officer will ensure that a company’s global approach to business is market relevant, profitable and sustainable.
28th of April has been Proclaimed Chief Cultural Officer Day in Broward County.
Sincerely
Roberto Masiero, Ph.D.
FITCE Ambassador
Founder and Chairman, Renaissance Evolution Inc.
Broward County Commissioner
The Honorable Ted Deutch
U.S Congressman (District 22)
Dean of International Affairs, Nova Southeastern University
Executive Director, Renaissance Evolution Inc.
Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Renaissance Evolution Inc.
Television and Radio Host, Best-selling Author, Episcopal/Anglican Priest
Executive Director of The Libre Initiative
President of The Estopinan Group
President of The World Trade & Development Group
Former US Air-force Colonel and Ethical Entrepreneur, President Atabey Group
Chief Innovation Officer, NSU & Executive Director, Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation
Corporate Affairs Specialist Microsoft
Dean of Business School
Universidad del Norte
Tech London Advocates &
Global Tech Advocates
Co-Founder Renaissance Evolution
Economic Development Specialist
International Trade Broward County
SETUP DAY- Tuesday, October 8, 2019
| 9AM - 5PM | Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration and World Expo Setup |
| 2 - 4PM |
Fresh From Florida and Port Everglades Tour organized by Florida Department of Agriculture
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| 6 - 8PM |
Opening VIP Cocktail Reception (Renaissance Evolution Members)
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
| 7AM |
Registration Opens for General Admission GRAND BALLROOM LOBBY Passport to Prize Raffle Admission ends at 8AM* |
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM |
Breakfast (Space is Limited – first come, first served) GRAND BALLROOM A-B |
| 8:30AM |
World Expo Opens! GRAND BALLROOM C-H |
| 8:30AM |
Cultural Art Exhibit Opens! Presented by Broward County’s Cultural Division GRAND BALLROOM LOBBY |
| 10 - 10:55AM |
Day I - Opening Ceremony GRAND BALLROOM A-B Introductory Salutations: Paola Isaac Baraya, Economic Development Specialist – International Trade, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
Mistress of Ceremonies: Trina Robinson, News Anchor, NBC 6
U.S. Department of Commerce
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| 10:00AM –10:55AM | 11 Steps to Exporting – A Roadmap to your Exporting Success! GRAND BALLROOM A-B Sponsored by Broward College Welcome Remarks: · The Honorable Dr. Barbara Sharief, Broward County Commissioner (District 8) · Greetings from our Panel Sponsor: Greg Haile, President, Broward College Moderator: Paola Isaac Baraya, Economic Development Specialist – International Trade, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development Panelists: · Carlos Guerra, Manager, International Trade Development, Enterprise Florida · Miguel Olivares, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Commerce - Export Assistance Center · Parbatee Chang, International Trade Specialist, Small Business Development Center (SBDC Fort Lauderdale) · Yolanda Roundtree, Development Representative Supervisor, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Jennifer Simpson, Regional Director Eastern Region, Export-Import Bank of US (EXIM) · Daisy Ramos-Winfield, Executive Vice President, Florida Export Finance Corporation (FEFC) 11:00AM – 11:55AM How to Bring Your Business to the USA GRAND BALLROOM A-B Sponsored by Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance & Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Welcome Remarks: · The Honorable Beam Furr, Broward County Commissioner (District 6) Moderator: Mel Meléndez, Editor-in-Chief, South Florida Business Journal Panelists: · Bob Swindell, CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance · Jamal Sowell, Florida Secretary of Commerce · Rufus James, Airport Manager, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and FTZ#241 · Glenn Wiltshire, Acting Chief Executive & Port Director, Port Everglades |
| 12 - 1PM | Buyers and Sellers Networking We invite you to network with the international delegations and local exhibitors at the World Expo Marketplace - Now is your time to do business! (International food vendors available for lunch purchase) |
| 1 - 2:25PM | World Leaders and Former Presidents Panel: Opening Horizons New Market Opportunities *"Passport to Prizes" #1 |
| 2:30 - 3:25PM | Doing Business with the World! Part I: LATIN AMERICA An international panel of governments, consulates, trade commissioners, bi-national chambers and country experts talk about their top export and import opportunities and how to do business with their respective countries. |
| 3:30 - 4PM | Coffee/Tea Networking [email protected] World Expo Marketplace |
| 4 - 5PM |
Doing Business with the World! Part II: EUROPE & The WORLD |
| 5PM | World Expo Closes! Cultural Art Exhibit Closes! Presented by the Broward County Cultural Division |
| 5 - 7PM | Opening Presidential Network Reception & Cultural Experience** |
Thursday, October 10, 2019
| 8AM | Registration Opens for General Admission |
| 8 - 9AM | Breakfast (Limited Space; First come, first served) Admission for "Passport to Prizes" eligibility ends at 8AM* |
| 8:30AM | World Expo Opens! Cultural Art Exhibit Opens! Presented by the Broward County Cultural Division |
| 8:30AM - 9:55AM | Opening Ceremony Main Presentation: Major Infrastructure Projects in Central America |
| 10 - 11AM | Doing Business with the World! Part III: The WORLD An international panel of governments, consulates, trade commissioners, bi-national chambers and country experts talk about their top export and import opportunities and how to do business with their respective countries. |
| 11:30AM - 12:30PM | Doing Business with the World! Part IV: CARIBBEAN |
| 12:30 - 1:30PM | Buyers and Sellers Networking We invite you to network with the international delegations and local exhibitors at the World Expo Marketplace - Now is your time to do business! (International food vendors available for lunch purchase) |
| 1:30 - 2:25PM | How to Bring Your Business to the USA |
| 2:30 - 3:30PM | American and International Buyers Panel: How to Sell to Large Organizations "Passport to Prizes" #2 |
| 3:30 - 4PM | Meet & Greet with the Buyers |
| 4 - 5PM | Speed Matchmaking with Country Representatives This is the opportunity for local businesses to meet one-on-one with country representatives. Meetings last fifteen (15) minutes before you rotate to the next country. Meet with numerous participating countries in one afternoon! |
| 5PM | World Expo Closes! Cultural Art Exhibit Closes! Presented by the Broward County Cultural Division |
| 5 - 7PM | Closing Cocktail Reception and Cultural Exchange** |
For more information on the sponsorship packages below and to reserve one of the sponsorship packages, please contact [email protected]
*Subject to change