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Friday, November 22, 2019
8:00 AMBegin Registration
Location: First Floor Lobby
8:00 AMExhibitor Arrival & Set-Up
Location: First Floor Lobby
8:00 AMSpeakers/Panelists Arrival
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM10:00 AM - 11:00 AMPlenary Session
Future of Haiti Depends on Building Resilient Communes
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
Historically all roads and conversation towards development centers in PAP at the exclusion of the role of the communes and sectional communal of the country. The future of Haiti must involve a decentralization mindset and shifting of focus and behavior. The presenters on the panel will provide concrete examples of programs being implemented in the communes and their overall impact.
Moderator: Dr. Guitele Nicoleau – Executive Director, Ayiti Community Trust
Speakers:
- Abner Septembre – CEO, Hotel Villa Ban-Yen (HVB) and CEO, Banyen Center for a Smart Agriculture and Tourism
- Claudia E. Grourdet – Founder of STEM Access For Girls
- Patrick Dessources – Executive Director of the Centre d’Appui et de Services aux Entreprises Locales et Internationales (CASELI)
11:15 AM - 12:15 PMPlenary Session
Working in the Technology & Innovation Space
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
From personal brand to professional brand, what’s in the stars for the entrepreneurs and professionals of tomorrow? Share insights on the role that technology plays in shaping how we run our businesses and how we run our lives, and even how we run a country.
Moderator: Christine Coupet Jacques – President of DAGMA
Speakers:
- Clyde Vanel – Assembly member, District 33, New York State
- Nzingah Oniwosan – Entrepreneur, Consultant, Public Speaker, Artist, and Healer
12:45 PM - 1:05 PMLuncheon
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
Keynote Speaker:
1:10 PM - 2:45 PMLuncheon (Cont’d)
Leaping and Leading – Women in Action
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
The pillars and backbone of every society are the women. This session goes deep into investing into a framework that promotes women empowerment. It is time to do away with the failed institutionalized models and enlarge our reach of dominance across all sectors. The focus will be on the pace of advancement and how to accelerate into territories yet to be conquered.
Moderator: Milka Millance – Organizational & Change Strategist Consultant, We R Artemis Leadership Inc.
Speakers:
- Rodneyse Bichotte – Assemblymember, District 42, New York State
- Karen André – Attorney and Principal of the Andre Group
- Dr. Guitele Nicoleau – Executive Director, Ayiti Community Trust
2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBreak
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMMultiple Breakout Sessions
Session #1: Tourism in Haiti – Evaluating Growth Possibilities
Location: Large Meeting Room 114
An exposition of the many opportunities in Haiti and how to capitalize on maximum growth through diverse markets.
- Role of the diaspora as key participants in Marketing the industry to other nationalities.
- Evaluate gains through the concept of “eating our own dog food”. What type of tourism initiatives would entice the Haitian community to make them larger consumers of resorts and other touristic aspects of the island
- The hinderances such as political climate, security concerns, lack of infrastructure
- Marketing alternatives to bring guests to the island such as Haiti as movie shooting location
Moderator: Danielle Saint Lot, former Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
Speakers:
- Davidson Toussaint – Founder, Tourism Innovation Summit
- Dominique Carvonis- Founder and President, DFC Consults (USA/Haiti)
- Samuel Dameus – Founder of Faces of Haiti, Entrepreneur
- Edouard Faubert – Executive Chef at Sodexo Corporate Food Service
Session #2: Millennials Who Are Redefining and Disrupting the Status Quo
Location: Auditorium 117
Millennials are the generation of disruption. Through the use of technology and social media, they have largely amplified their voices and created momentum behind the causes and initiatives they support. This panel will highlight the work of Haitian Millennials and how they are redefining their fields. Furthermore, it will identify the engine fueling the change that they seek to achieve.
Moderator: Vanessa Joseph – Elected City Clerk, City of North Miami
Speakers:
- Santra Denis – President & Founder, Avanse Ansanm
- Merline Thermora – Owner, Mimi’s BoutiQ and Fashion Show Producer
- Lovens Gjed – Chairman & CEO, MEnvesti
- Nadia Jean-Charles – Co-Founder and President of Haiti Femmes & TIC and Senior M&E Coordinator at Project Medishare for Haiti
Session #3: Diaspora’s Investments In Haiti—A Road Map to Redefining the Economic Development of the country
Location: Auditorium 120
The Diaspora sends about $1 billion every year in Haiti. While these contributions are important and helpful, they cannot be categorized as investments. This session will explore how Diaspora’s Direct Investment in Haiti can redefine the country’s economy and create a path toward economic development. Furthermore, it will highlight investment opportunities in Haiti in key sectors and the role of innovative financing in promoting economic development and eradicating poverty
Moderator: Carl Monplaisir – VP of HACCOF and Managing Partner, Caribbean Media Group
Speakers:
- Vladimir Laborde – CEO Avenir Energy, S.A.
- Noel Jonathas – Managing Director at INSSI Group
- Sophie Dessources – Executive Director at Haitian Renewal Alliance (HRA)
- Philippe Saint-Cyr – Director Haiti Start Up Talent / Fondation CASELI
4:00 PM - 6:00 PMBreak
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMOpening Night Networking Reception
Location: Bayview Terrace 224
Saturday, November 23, 2019
8:00 AMBegin Registration
Location: First Floor Lobby
8:00 AMExhibitor Arrival & Set-Up
Location: First Floor Lobby
8:00 AMSpeakers/Panelists Arrival
9:30 AM - 10:00 AMOpening Remarks
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMPlenary Session
Haitian American Elected Officials as Trailblazers for Our Communities Serving this Country with Distinction
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
Come listen to a panel of leaders making great strides in protecting and expanding the rights of immigrants and workers, raising awareness in labor issues, promoting workforce development initiatives, and social justice. These arising and lifelong public servants are role models for the next generation of young professionals, and are committed to hard work, advocating for our communities, and for all Americans.
Moderator: Katia Saint Fleur – Principal of the governmental affairs firm, KSF & Associates
Speakers:
- The Honorable Mary Estimé-Irvin – Councilwoman, District 3, North Miami, Florida
- The Honorable Paule Villard -Commissioner, North Miami Beach, Florida
- The Honorable Alix Desulme – Councilman, District 4, North Miami, Florida
- The Honorable Dotie Joseph – State Representative, Florida House District 108
11:15 AM - 12:15 PMPlenary Session
Implementation of the Proposed Roadmap for Haiti’s Development: Insights from a Panel Who are Active in Economic Development in the US and Other Countries
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
With the latest political events, it’s obvious that Haiti is experiencing a major setback in its plans towards economic developments. Despite these setbacks, we need to take stock of where we are, including our shortcomings, and multiply our efforts to forge a path forward. A good place to start is a roadmap that was developed last year by a working group composed of thought leaders in both Haiti and the Diaspora under the hospice of NAAHP. Key elements of the roadmap include infrastructure, natural resources and the creation of clusters (economic poles) to spur economic activity. After giving a brief overview of the roadmap, we will engage with panelists who are knowledgeable about Haiti and have experience in economic development in the US and other countries. The intent is to address both factors that are enablers or challenges to the implementation of the roadmap. Leaning on the expertise of the panelists, we will explore strategies and tactics that have worked elsewhere in economic development that could be replicated in Haiti. Examples of questions that we will seek to address include: what specific tactics are used by regional administrative units to create economic poles for specific industries or attract major employers? How do they create draws for underserved communities such as rural or neglected urban areas? What types of investments are required in economic development for a major US municipality or County, and how would that translate in Haiti given the constraints on available resources? Two of the panelists are County level executives who are responsible for economic growth in their regions, and the third is a business leader with experience in business investments in frontier economies including Haiti. Our aim is that this panel discussion will give attendees a greater understanding of the current economic situation, and further continued dialogues on the roadmap and its implementation.
Moderator: Jean G. Orélien, DrPH, MStat – Founder of SciMetrika, LLC; CEO of ScitoVation, LLC.
Speakers:
- JP Michel – Chairman and CEO to Santé Nou Health, Inc; Member of the Board of NAAHP
- Philome Joseph Raymond Magloire – Former Haiti Ambassador to Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the European Union
12:45 PM - 1:05 PMLuncheon
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
Keynote Speaker:
1:10 PM - 2:45 PMLuncheon (Cont’d)
The Haitian Diaspora A Powerful Engine
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
The Haitian Diaspora is a powerful but yet stagnate engine. There is a need to address the overwhelming lack of organization which results in little to zero political power in what is happening in Haiti. This panel will react to issues such as:
- The effects of the constant catastrophic brain drain.
- Issue of no voice – Are we truly helpless in the issues Political Economic Development of Haiti?
- What would it take to peel through the layers of poverty, violence, and lawlessness and emerge with strength?
- Can the diaspora take the lead towards initiatives such as industrialization and creation of Big Corporations that provide mass employment? Or any other strategies for economic engagement and immersion?
Moderator: Alex Saint-Surin – Owner of Radio Mega
Speakers:
- Ambassador Paul Altidor – Former Ambassador of Haiti in Washington DC
- Garaudy Laguerre – Real Estate Developer and Project Designer, Gala Tower Condominium Hotel
- Philome Joseph Raymond Magloire – Former Haiti Ambassador to Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the European Union
2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBreak
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMMultiple Breakout Sessions
Session #1: Practical Entrepreneurship Strategies
Location: Large Meeting Room 114
Get started by taking small modest steps with calculated risks, while avoiding common pitfalls.
- Are you an inspired young entrepreneur?
- Do you have interest in social entrepreneurship?
- Do you just have great innovative ideas for a business but don’t know where to start?
- Would you like to meet successful entrepreneurs with great winning approaches for new businesses in the US and in Haiti?
This session will explore the different stages of entrepreneurship and give you a head start on how to launch and sustain.
Moderator: Christine Coupet Jacques – President of DAGMAR
Speakers:
- Jeff Lozama – President and CEO of CMS International Group
- Newton Sanon – President/CEO at OIC of South Florida
- Saurel Quetan – President of the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GAHCCI)
- Wanda Tima – Digital Influencer, Media Maven, and Founder of L’union Suite
Session #2: Financing Platform to Promote Entrepreneurship
Location: Auditorium 117
The roadmap and all the concluding recommendations largely depends on funding capabilities to enable the much-needed entrepreneurship engines to move forward. Identifying viable funding sources capable of sourcing all of the various levels of business initiatives, is a must. In developing countries such as Haiti innovative entrepreneurs can creating jobs and boost economic development, while extending essential products and services to national and international platforms. Entrepreneurs will require assistance at the individual level to acquire technical training, market research and financing from institutions in place to support the growth of innovative small, medium to larger scale enterprises. This panel will examine 4 headlines:
- The unique challenges at hand on the way to realizing the success of the roadmap, primarily financing opportunities.
- What it will take to industrialize the existing exploits of the country.
- Identifying Public Private Partnerships at a much global scale rather than recycling the same sources.
- Strategic diaspora avenues for engagement as financing agents and beneficiaries
- Current businesses and institutions proposing suggested approaches
Moderator: Jean G. Orélien, DrPH, MStat – Founder of SciMetrika, LLC; CEO of ScitoVation, LLC
Speakers:
- The Honorable Paul G. Altidor – Former Ambassador of Haiti to the United States of America
- Robert PARET Jr. – Président Directeur Général / CEO of Group Pro-FIN
- Clifford Reginald Nau – Director of Economic Promotion Division at the Ministry of Economy and Finance
- Mike Singh – Chairman & CEO at TC GROUP
Session #3: Developing a Growth Mindset: Trust, Partnerships and Ecosystem Creation
Location: Auditorium 120
One of the greatest predictor’s of professional success beyond competence is the cultivation of a growth mindset and the expansion of one’s self-leadership capacity. The combination of the two, coupled with a spirit of trust and collaboration, are necessary to form effective partnerships. It is through partnerships that an ecosystem development mindset comes to life, which ultimately expands both our individual and collective influence in a systematic way.
Join us in a thought-provoking and lively discussion with actionable takeaways of what you can begin to do to expand your influence in your professional life.
Themes: Self-Leadership, Collaboration, Trust, Cooperation, Growth Mindset and Ecosystem Development Capabilities/Skills
Moderator: Milka Millance – Organizational & Change Strategist Consultant, We R Artemis Leadership Inc.
Speakers:
- Roshell Rinkins – Grants Director at The Knight Foundation
- Mohales Deis – COO|Founder Poprouser Inc.
- Sherry Todd-Green -Director of Communications & Branding at Fonkoze USA
4:00 PM - 7:00 PMBreak
7:00 PM - 11:00 PMNAAHP VIP Reception Dinner
Location: Bayview Ballroom 214
11:00 PM - 4:00 AMNAAHP Closing After-Party
Location: TBD
*Agenda is subject to change
