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The Ninth Annual Miami Herald Americas Conference to Highlight Latin America's Global Competitiveness
Thursday September 8, 2:44 pm ET
Among Key Topics, Conference to Focus on China's Growing Presence in Latin America
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2005-- The 2005 Miami Herald Americas Conference, the premier business and political forum on Latin America and the Caribbean, will feature a wide range of leading decision makers and key diplomats speaking on the top economic issues facing the region today, including China's growing presence in the region, intellectual property rights in Latin America, remittances, and the changing landscape of cross-border investment. The conference, to take place Thursday, Sept. 29 and Friday, Sept. 30 at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Fla., is a must-attend for business and political movers and shakers in the region.
The event opens with an introduction by Gov. Jeb Bush, and the opening day's agenda includes panels on China's growing presence in Latin America. Afternoon sessions will address issues ranging from intellectual property rights to remittances in Latin America. President of Panama Martin Torrijos will present following the discussion panels. Friday's agenda will include the topic of financial stability in the region and feature addresses from today's leading diplomatic figures, including Jose Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the OAS; U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla. and President of Ecuador Alfredo Palacio.
Other topics of panregional importance to be discussed include:
Currency Foreign Exchange and Debt Restructuring
The New Investors: The Changing Landscape of Cross Border Investment
Presidential Elections in Mexico, Brazil and Chile
As the region's largest and most acclaimed annual gathering of international executives and top government leaders, the Americas Conference is the pinnacle event for following both public and private policy developments through Latin America and the Caribbean. The event also helps secure Miami's position as gateway to the Americas, an integral step in initiatives such as becoming the permanent home of the FTAA Secretariat.
The Miami Herald's Americas Conference is presented by General Motors in association with Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management and the Council of The Americas. The event's official sponsor is Samsung Electronics, and corporate sponsors include American Airlines, DHL, and The Florida International University Chapman Graduate School of Business. Merck Sharp & Dohme and Burson-Marsteller are associate sponsors, and media sponsors include America Economia, Competencia and Latin Trade.
For media inquiries, contact Naomi Newton at 305-347-4336, write to americasconference@mia.bm.com or visit http://www.heraldevents.com/americas.
Contact:
For Miami Herald Americas Conference, Miami
Naomi Newton, 305-347-4336
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