6th Latin American Business Symposium
“Latin America – Business Opportunities and Risks in an Uncertain Global Environment”
University Sponsors
Latin American Business Environment Program
Center for Latin American Studies
University Co-sponsors
Center for International Business Education and Research
David F. Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research
M.A.- Major in International Business & M.S. -Management Programs
Center for International Economics and Business Studies (CIEBS)
Marilyn Southwick Fregly International Speaker’s Series
Corporate Co-Sponsors
Johnson & Johnson
Biotechnology Industry Organization
Enterprise Florida
FedEx Express
Kestrel Liner Agencies
Liberty Capital Advisors
Date: November 2, 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: 250 Hough Hall, University of Florida Campus, Gainesville
Overview: The symposium, the sixth hosted by the Latin American Business Environment Program in UF’s Center for Latin American Studies since 2004, will focus on the current situation in Latin America from a business and finance perspective. The speakers will share their experience working with Latin America and the outlook in the region for their industries and their companies.
Program:
9:00-9:15 Welcome
Terry L. McCoy, Latin American Business Environment Program
9:15-10:30 Business Panel 1
Moderator: Andy Naranjo, Center for International Business Education and Research
Speaker: Manuel Mencia, Enterprise Florida
Speaker: Francisco X. Santeiro, FedEx Express
Speaker: Steven Keats, Kestrel Liner Agencies
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Business Panel 2
Moderator:
Speaker: Meredith Fensom, Biotechnology Industry Organization
Speaker: Robert Gidel, Liberty Capital Advisors
Speaker: Carlos Ribas, The Wendy's Company
12:15-1:30 Luncheon
Welcome: Philip Williams, Director, Center for Latin American Studies
Keynote Speaker: Antonio Jose Ferreira, Janssen Latin America Johnson & Johnson
Luncheon Sponsor: Marilyn Southwick Fregly International Speaker’s Series and
Center for International Economics and Business Studies (CIEBS)
2:00-3:30 Career Roundtable
Moderator: Ana Portocarrero, Director, MAIB and MSM Programs
Participants: Speakers from morning sessions
Reception
The luncheon seating has reached capacity so lunch registration has been closed. Attendance at any of the other sessions throughout the day and the afternoon reception are still open to attend without registering in advance.
