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Cuba Compliance and Ethics Training Programs Focus of Miami Conference

A packed day of discussions on the ethical challenges of doing business in Cuba kicked off Friday at the Andreas School of Business at Barry University in Miami Shores, drawing a range of experts from government, legal, and academic fields.

Notable Figures Attend Conference

The event brought together notable figures including:

  • Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason
  • Doral Mayor J. C. Bermudez
  • FIU Law School Dean Alexander Acosta
  • MIA Dir. Emilio Gonzalez
  • St. Thomas Prof. Marcia Narine Weldon
  • A panel of distinguished attorneys

Keynote Address: “What Does Engagement With Cuba Reveal (Or Conceal) About Your Ethical Compass?”

Keynote speaker John Kavulich, President of the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council, Inc., and editor of Economic Eye on Cuba, presented his keynote address:

“What Does Engagement With Cuba Reveal (Or Conceal) About Your Ethical Compass? Comparing Cuba With Other Countries”

Topics Explored

Participants explored topics such as:

  • Ethical challenges in Cuba
  • The legalities of doing business in Cuba
  • Compliance dilemmas that arise from navigating these complexities

Event Details

The event was organized by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust, and registration was open to the public at a fee of $50, which included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • All materials

For updates and registration information, attendees were directed to visit ethics.miamidade.gov or call 305-579-2594.