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November 4th I will be moderating a panel on corporate social responsibility in Latin America at a new conference in Miami. Sponsored by the Colombia University Business School (my alma mater) alumni in South Florida, the Latin American Business and Finance Conference brings together thought leaders from across North and South America to discuss a wide range of themes in business, finance and economic development. Conference details are here.
Miami should expand its role in the thought leadership of LATAM. UM and FIU have several organizations that contribute to a better understanding of a wide range of topics in LATAM (but more conferences raise the profile of Miami even further). Two organizations that are particularly noteworthy are the Center for Hemispheric Policy at the University of Miami, which hosts high quality monthly events, and the Institute for Public Management & Community Service at FIU which focuses on the issues of the cities and states in LATAM and also hosts a great annual conference now in its 12th year.
Another upcoming conference is the 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference, November 16-17, sponsored by FIU and the Pino Center for Entrepreneurship (where I am on the Board). This conference focuses on bringing together LATAM entrepreneurs and funding sources. Now in its second year, details for this premier event are here.
Take advantage of these events to expand your knowledge of Latin America. Please share this post on FB, Twitter, etc. so that more people realize that a great deal of though leadership on LATAM comes from right here in Miami.
