XII UNIEMPRESARIOS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2016

STARTUPS: INNOVATING AND ADAPTING TO AN UNCERTAIN WORLD

Wednesday, October 26 & Thursday, October 27

Purpose

1. The purpose of the conference is to explore latest trends to make successful businesses considering new technology, shifting economies, demographic patterns, pressing social issues, and therefore, need of innovation.
2. The conference will present speakers and experts in the fields of business, communications and tourism, as well as real examples of successful companies that started as Lean businesses.
3. The conference aims to spark interest on innovative ideas that could transform into successful product/service based businesses.

Attendees:

Entrepreneurs, managers, commercial directors of local or international businesses.Students and professors of Business Administration, International Business, Travel & Tourism, Communications and Mass media, and others.

Tentative Agenda:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2016

8:30 a.m.
Breakfast and Registration

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Opening and welcome remarks by Mrs. Angélica Moyano
UIC’s Academic Director

Introduction of entrepreneurs and participants

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Global Trends 2030

10:05 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
The role of the Asian Economy and your Startup

10:55 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Coffee Break

11:10 a.m. – 11:55 p.m.
Start Ups South Florida: An Expert speaks

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
A Lean Business in Action

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016

9:00 a.m. – 09:35 a.m.
Technology Based Businesses and Applications by TBA

9:40 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Crowd Sourcing and Media by TBA

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break by TBA

10:35 a.m. – 11:10 am
Tourism Boom in South Florida and its Impact in the Economy
Carlos Molinet, Senior Vice-President
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

11:15. – 11:50a.m.
How Has El Dorado Furniture Adapted and Succeeded in a Rapid Changing World?
Mr. Luis Capó, President
El Dorado Furniture

11:50 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Closing
Mrs. Lydia Bautista Möller, President / Founder
Unilatina International College

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch

2:00.p.m
Participant certificates