European American Chamber of Commerce Texas [EACCTX] | Your Partner for Transatlantic Business Resources

Slovenia Business Event
2022-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX, United States
April 8th @ 9:00am – 5:00pm
Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, Texas

Slovenia Business invites you to get to know Slovenia and discover business, investment opportunities, and tourism. Slovenia, a land of infinite potential for your business. Make the most of it! Learn about what connects us, more about Slovenia as a land for your business and place to visit, about investment opportunities. There will also be sufficient time for networking and meeting valuable contacts through a business lunch. For more information and a detailed agenda, please visit the event website.

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Pre-OTC International Cocktail in Houston - Discount for EACC Members
2022-05-01 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Buffalo Bayou Brewery, 2101 Summer Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join us at this event to warm up for the Offshore Technology Conference.
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Enjoy complimentary craft beers, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an upscale rooftop experience with a breathtaking view of downtown Houston.
250 executives, entrepreneurs, and public officials all across the world sharing business opportunities.
Mingle and start networking right away!
When: Sunday, May 1
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Buffalo Bayou Brewery
2101 Summer St, Houston, TX 77007
Dress Code: Business Casual
Tickets include complimentary drinks
(craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages) and delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Parking: Free

Early Bird
$80 – Members$95 – Non-members
After April 20th
$95 – Members$110 – Non-members
If you are a EACC Texas member and want to register for this event, you will need a discount code to get the member price. Please contact info@eacctx.com, we will be happy to send you this code.

Dealing with Digital Assets: Business Realities vs. Knowns & Unknowns
2022-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Join EACC New-York for an EU-US comparative assessment of business implications in the Wild West of digital assets.
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Interest in digital assets and digital currencies has been steadily growing both in the EU and the United States. The technologies behind this phenomenon and its business implications are tremendous. Our panelists will discuss the practical perspective on the commercial use of digital assets and currencies. They will shed light on issues around property and ownership of digital assets, transferring them in the sale of goods with the right documentation, remedies, and security disclosures
The discussion will also address taxation and insurance issues, consumer and investor protection questions, as well as a comparative assessment of EU and US legislation including the European Commission’s Regulation of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and the United States’ Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets.
In the webinar we will raise topical issues like the impact of cyber-attacks on the systems that manage and create digital assets, and the role of the digital asset intermediaries to create confidence on the market. We will also cover the fight against the illicit use of digital assets with special focus on the war in Ukraine and the sanctions on Russia.
Are we bartering Pearls for Glass Pebbles? With a look into the future of digital assets and central bank issued digital currencies, our panelist will talk about the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) movement, the issue of anonymity and its impact on mass adoption of digital assets, and the challenge if digital currencies could become the ultimate medium of exchange, where pure demand and supply define their value.
AGENDA:
> Property & ownership of digital assets
> Transfer in the sale of goods
• Transaction documentation
• Security (safety) in commercial transactions
• Remedies if something goes wrong
> Comparison between EU and US law on digital assets
• Relevant financial regulations (do transactions fall under regulatory regiments)
• Preview of upcoming EU MiCA Regulation (Markets in Crypto Assets)
• Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets (differences with MICA)
> Taxation of digital assets
> Insurance related issues
• Cyber-attacks and how they would affect contracts/flow of payments
• Consumer and Investor protection
> DeFi (Decentralized Finance) movement – what you need to know
• Offering comfort on the market/platforms – the role of intermediaries
• Use of digital assets in the context of the war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia (incl. illicit finance)
> Can digital currencies ever be the ultimate medium of exchange, where pure demand and supply define their value?
> Traceability: Would solving the anonymity issue drive mass adaption?

SPEAKERS:
• Marc Jones, Partner, STEWARTS
• Marc Minor, Partner, THOMPSON HINE
• Matthew Flynn, Partner, BENNETT JONES
• Dr. Markus Kaulartz, Partner, CMS
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
TIME:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT / 16:00 h – 17:00 h CET
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free

GACC Southwest Business Conference
2022-05-19 | Texas
BCON South
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc is hosting its inaugural business conference for the Southwest region. BCON South will be held in Houston, TX on Thursday, May 19th, 2022.

They are focusing on the overarching themes of Business, Energy, Future of Manufacturing, Logistics, and Workforce Development. Presenting companies at the conference include Siemens Industries, MAN Energy Solutions, Kuehne+Nagel, Foster LLP, ConMoto etc. The keynote speakers are Michael Göbel, President & CEO at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, and Thomas Manderbach, SVP Global Engineering at BASF. The conference will have breakout rooms/sessions so participants can pick and choose sessions according to their interests.

Please visit their event page to learn more about the conference.

Quarterly EU Economic Update: Forged in Crisis – How the War in Ukraine May Strengthen the European Union & the Transatlantic Relationship
2022-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
EACC New-York –
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has unleashed a humanitarian crisis and a major macro-economic shock that fundamentally changes the global economic outlook. The EU is directly exposed to spillovers from the conflict, but the impact will be more pronounced for countries on its eastern border. Surging commodity prices, disrupted supply chains, and unprecedented trade and financial sanctions will all weigh on growth and push inflation higher in the near-term.
With that said, key economic indicators show that the European economic expansion overall should remain strong enough to weather these war-related disruptions and continue its recovery. The outlook is clouded by significant uncertainties regarding the outcome of the war in Ukraine, the impacts of economic sanctions on Russia, and possible responses from Russia and other major geopolitical actors. It is clear that the war presents many challenges for the EU, especially over the medium-term, and it drives home the need to accelerate the energy transition. Securing clean, reliable sources of energy are now not simply an environmental priority, but a matter of geopolitical security for Europe.
It is often said that Europe will be forged in crises but with challenges come opportunity. The continent is responding with solidarity, strengthening and deepening the European Union while providing aid to Ukraine. Forceful policy actions are reinforcing a broad-based economic recovery by supporting business and household incomes, encouraging investment, and promoting the green and digital transitions.
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing the European economy. Our panel will begin with an update on the European Commission’s newly released Spring 2022 Economic Forecast, the first to factor in the war in Ukraine and associated sanctions on Russia.
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We will then discuss the major challenges and opportunities facing Europe, covering a variety of possible scenarios and key questions facing policy makers:
● What is the inflation outlook and how should policy makers respond?
● How should the EU adjust its fiscal stance to deal with the impact of the war?
● What policy tools are available to ease the uneven impact of the war and refugee inflow on different EU member states?
● How are businesses likely to adapt their supply chains?
● What are the main EU policy developments in the energy sector?
● What does the war mean for the broader global economic and financial architecture that has been in place since World War Two?

SPEAKERS:
● Balazs Parkanyi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
● Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
● Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
TIME:
1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT | 19:00h – 20:00h CET
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free

EACC Italy Information Session in Milan
2022-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | GDP Studio Legale e Tributaro, Via della Moscova 10, Milano, 20121, Italy
What is the EACC, and how can it help my business?
The EACC in Italy
If your business would benefit from expanded connections to Italian, European and American peers, join us for a presentation on who the EACC is, what we do, and what it would take to launch an EACC chapter in Italy. Our delegation from the EACC Chapter in Cincinnati, Ohio USA will share their experiences and the benefits the EACC has brought to them. And we will have plenty of time to connect and network.
Contact EACC Cincinnati Executive Director Todd Schwartz at eacc@europe-cincinnati.com to reserve your seat.

EACC Chapter Milan Event

Webinar | Claims in the EU and the U.S. for Loss of Profit Grounded on the Pandemic
2022-06-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Join our discussion, our panelists will examine the European and US jurisprudence as regards insurance coverage of the loss of profits claims grounded on the confinement and other restrictions across the pandemic. Jurisprudence pro and against the insurers, lecturer’s debate, key points on the discussion will be carefully analyzed and used to forecast what can be expected in Europe by comparison to the US.
AGENDA:
I. Introduction/setting the stage:
● Loss of Profit in P&C insurance before the pandemic
● Key issues from the “old” times
II. First reactions/first claims after the Great Lockdown
● How the governments/administrations have dealt with these claims at the beginning?
● How the public insurers (if any) reacted?
● First legal actions and the market reactions
● Market developments in the early stage
III. How Loss of Profit is commonly regulated in insurance contracts
(Country-by-country cases – Spain, Ireland, U.S.)
● The difference between retail and great risks, multi-risks and loss of profit autonomous covers
● What the loss of profit really covers in the vast majority of cases
● Unfair limitations on the coverage vs. legal delimitations of the coverage
● The “I cover what I cover” and the “you cover what you don’t exclude” dangerous debate
IV. The Insurance brokers’ perspective
SPEAKERS:
● Joaquín Ruiz-Echauri, Partner, PÉREZ-LLORCA
● Sean McCormick, Partner, THOMPSON HINE
● Catherine Derrig, Partner, MCCANN FITZGERALD
● John Lavelle, Director, BPL GLOBAL
TIME:
10:00 – 11:00 AM EDT | 16:00h – 17:00h CET
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY and EACC Texas Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
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Webinar: Intellectual Property and SMEs in the Digital Economy
2022-07-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Join EACC Texas member Carter DeLuca Farrell LLP in the upcoming TTC webinar on Intellectual Property and SMEs in the Digital Economy.
Thursday July 7, from 9am – 11am EDT
The programme will feature speakers from the European Commission and the U.S. Government who will present and discuss subjects having significant importance for SMEs and being of major priority for policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic. Private sector representatives and SMEs will also share best practices about protecting intellectual property when pursuing international business opportunities. Additional topics will include the importance of intellectual property to attract investment as well as resources to help small businesses take the next step in protecting their intellectual property.
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Webinar: Reining in on Sanctions Evasion - Managing the Complexity of an Ever-evolving Sanctions Regimen
2022-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
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Sanctions only work when they can be effectively enforced. Especially global Sanctions regimen are hard to track and with that even harder to enforce. On the other hand, with evolving sanctions like the ones against Russia many companies and financial institutions find it hard to ensure that their business activities are compliant. Fines for non-compliance are high and the reputational risk sometime even higher.
Join us at this discussion, where our panelists will update us on both EU and US sanction developments and outline the most common and effective techniques to prevent and detect sanctions evasion. You will also learn about the biggest challenges companies, advisors, financial institutions and policy makers face to develop systems and new ways to collaborate to stay on top of the latest sanction developments.

Webinar: Top tips to eliminating the hidden costs of your forklift operations
2022-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
EACC Texas Board Member Quebec Delegation in Houston invites you to attend a webinar on July 20th discussing the top tips to eliminating the hidden costs of forklift operations.
Forklift operations can be a huge cost center for businesses. Many material-handling teams are facing pressure to find new solutions to curb costs, all while maintaining peak productivity.
Relying on legacy technology simply doesn’t work anymore.
REGISTER HERE to attend the webinar on Wednesday, July 20th at 2pm EDT (1pm CDT)

Exclusive Delegation Trip to Germany for the Petrochemical and "Green" Chemical Industry
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-26 | Texas
The delegation trip is organized by the GACC South and the CGCIC, supported by the German Mechanical Engineering Association (VDMA) and the research institution “Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology” (DECHEMA). The delegation is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
Invited: US and Canadian engineers, buyers, production managers, representatives from regulatory bodies and multipliers from the Petrochemical and “green” chemical industry to join us on a delegation trip to Frankfurt, Germany August 22-26, 2022. During the informational trip, participants will visit the world’s leading trade fair for process technology, “ACHEMA” in Frankfurt am Main, giving you the opportunity to exchange ideas with innovative Germany technology suppliers. Additionally, participants will visit leading German research institutions and reference projects for “green” chemistry in the Rhine-Main area as well as other innovative companies to establish strategic business partnerships between German and US/Canadian industry representatives.
For more information visit here: Preliminary Agenda ACHEMA Delegation

EACC NY: The Economic Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on the Global Economy (EACCNY members only)
2022-09-07 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Midtown New York
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues to negatively affect the global and the EU economy, setting them on a path of lower growth than expected and an uptick on inflation.
Join the EACC New York for an in-depth update about the economic impact of the Russian invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine on the European economy, Russia itself and the world economy. The discussion will also include a detailed assessment of the situation in Ukraine, and how the European Union is working with the Ukrainian government to help them get back on their feet, once the war is over.
AGENDA:
I. The impact of the Russian invasion on the EU and the global economy
● The latest EU economic forecast projections – upside and downside risks
● The main impact areas of the war – energy and food prices
● Western sanctions and the Russian economy
● Recession risk depending on the evolution of the war and on solutions to address on the short term the supply of gas to Europe
● Factors that will support the European economic recovery
II. The European Union and Ukraine
● Strengthening partnership since 2014 – ambitious reform agenda to support Ukraine as a candidate for EU membership
● How the EU is helping Ukraine to address its immediate financial needs following the aggression by Russia
● Ukraine’s economic development and its reform agenda
● The physical damage and the overall economic impact of the war in the Ukraine
● Ukraine’s challenges to access to international capital markets
● The EU ‘s response in detail, its impact and what else needs to be done (can be done)
● How to address the BoP gap, w emergency and exceptional macro-financial assistance by the EU and bilateral financial support from member states
● Repurposing other EU loans provided by the EIB
● The financial support still needed from international community, preparations for reconstruction
SPEAKERS:
● Annika Eriksgaard, Director for International Economic Relations and Global Governance, DG ECFIN – EUROPEAN COMMISSION
● Moreno Bertoldi, Acting Head of Unit – Advisor for International Economic and Financial Affairs, DG ECFIN – EUROPEAN COMMISSION
● Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]

Pricing: Free of charge

EACC NY: Webinar The Pandemic Protection Gap – A Look Back & Ahead on the Future of Business Interruption Insurance
2022-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join the EACC New York for a discussion about the current state of affairs of insurance coverage for loss of profits claims grounded on the confinement and other restrictions instituted during the Covid19 pandemic.
The panel of experts will debate the current law of the land both from the insurers as well as the insured side – in Europe and the U.S., and share how companies have addressed claims in this environment. We will also analyze how the insurance market is regulated in select jurisdictions and offer an outlook what changes (if any) can be expected on both sides of the Atlantic to better address future crises.

AGENDA:
Introduction/setting the stage:
● Loss of Profit in P&C insurance before the pandemic
● Specialized insurance and commercial property insurance policies
● Key issues from the “old” times
First reactions/first claims after the Great Lockdown
● How the governments/administrations have dealt with these claims at the beginning?
● How the public insurers (if any) reacted?
● First legal actions
● What were the market reactions?
● Market developments in the early stage
● Effects of political turmoil
How Loss of Profit is commonly regulated in insurance contracts
(Country-by-country cases – Spain, France, Ireland, UK, U.S.)
● The “I cover what I cover” versus the “you cover what you don’t exclude” dangerous debate
● What the loss of profit really covers in the vast majority of cases
● The difference between retail & great risks, multi-risks & loss of profit autonomous covers
● Unfair limitations on the coverage vs. legal delimitations of the coverage
Coverage Takeaways & “What’s Next?
● Pandemic Risk Insurance Act US // EU Level/Member state level
● Pandemic-specific exclusions what does the future hold
● Climate Change Insurance
SPEAKERS:
● Joaquín Ruiz-Echauri, Partner, PÉREZ-LLORCA
● Christopher Bechhold, Partner, THOMPSON HINE
● Catherine Derrig, Partner, MCCANN FITZGERALD
● John Lavelle, Director, BPL GLOBAL
● Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]

REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free

EACC Cincinnati: EACC Young Professionals Executive Insights Series: Joe Bourgraf, Chairman, Ferno Group of Companies
2022-09-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Corkopolis, 640 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202, United States
Young professionals in the Greater Cincinnati region are invited to attend the EACC Young Professionals Executive Insights event on September 20 featuring Joe Bourgraf, Chairman, Ferno Group of Companies.
As Chairman of the privately held Ferno Group of Companies, Joe leads his family’s investment portfolio from an exclusive producer of emergency medical and mortuary products to a blended portfolio with digital based solutions to include www.Acetech.com and www.VRpatients.com . Working closely with Emergency Response agencies worldwide, the Ferno Group brings platform-based innovations to reality, in solving their challenges in their dynamic environments.
Prior to joining Ferno Group, Joe held various leadership positions at Intercomputer Communications Corp and Unisys Corp. in sales, marketing, and program development of large-scale data systems for global airline systems.
Joe is a graduate of Culver Military Academy and Xavier University. He is also a member of the Cincinnati Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and serves on the US Bank Board of Advisors. Joe has served on the Board of Directors of several companies including Lion Apparel and Cincinnati Sub Zero, Inc. He and his family are also very involved in the various philanthropic endeavors that are supported by The Bourgraf Family Foundation, including the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the Culver Educational Foundation, and the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business.
About the Ferno Group of Companies
At FERNO, we’ve been creating solutions since 1955, improving today’s go-to EMS equipment and uncovering new, better ideas for tomorrow. As the leading global provider of emergency care solutions, we’ve put our decades of experience, innovating products to transform the delivery of emergency care. Through it all, we’ve maintained a focus on safety and a commitment to helping medics and EMS agencies deliver the very best emergency care.
About Acetech:
ACETECH’s Fleet Performance Optimization Technology and Services help emergency fleets who want to improve overall performance, to put an end to manual vehicle data collection, minimize liability risk, and meet global standards of efficiency.
About VRpatients:
Like a flight simulator for pilots, VRpatients immerses students into lifelike, stress-inducing scenarios allowing them to interview, assess, diagnose, and treat patients in simulation. Available through a web-based application or in full immersive VR, it’s the closest you can come to real life training without real life consequences.
About the Executive Insights Series:
The Executive Insight Series offers exclusive events where young professionals have the opportunity to connect with top-level global business executives in the Greater Cincinnati region. Attendees have the opportunity to hear the featured executive share his or her career journey, while also discussing professional development, career success, and what it means to be a future global leader. Each event also includes a question and answer session.
Who are the EACC Young Professionals?
The Young Professionals of the EACC are dynamic, internationally-minded 21-35 year old individuals, who connect with European business and culture through a series of social and professional development events.

Pricing:
No registration fee; guests are responsible for their own beverages

EACC Cincinnati: EACC Coffee & Commerce - Blink 2022 an Update on the impact of this spectacular event on the region
2022-09-21 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
Join The EACC Cincinnati for the breakfast series “Coffee & Commerce”, a monthly opportunity for members and non-members to gather and network and listen to speakers on interesting topics around our Tri-State area.
In September we are happy to welcome Justin Brookhart from the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce who will give an overview of Blink 2022, its extension into Covington, the International and especially European Dimension of the event and give an outlook how businesses can get involved, either this year or in the future.
Join the discussion, meet your peers, make new connections and learn what is going on in the area. We will serve a light breakfast.

Pricing:
EACC Members*: Free
Non-Members: $ 20.00
*Membership will be verified by registrant’s email domain.

EACC Netherlands: How the New Age of EU Competition Law impacts Transatlantic Business
2022-09-27 17:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Loyens & Loeff, Parnassusweg 300, Amsterdam
The European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) Netherlands and Loyens & Loeff
co-host a roundtable discussion with Transatlantic business leaders on the future of EU competition law.
Keynote speakers
Olivier Guersent, Director General, Directorate General for Competition, European Union
Marc Wiggers, Attorney at law, Partner, Member Competition & Regulatory Practice Group, Loyens & Loeff
Roel Fluit, Board Member EACC, Attorney at law, Partner, Member Corporate Practice Group, Loyens & Loeff
These experts will be speaking on the developments in competition law in the decade to come and
the challenges and opportunities for enforcers of European and U.S. companies.
Topics to be discussed (among others):

An update on the enforcement priorities regarding: cartels & dawn raids, distribution, the digital sector, sustainability & the energy transition; While we will also ask Mr Guersent to share any insight on recent cases.
How the EU’s DG Competition is dealing with hot topics on State Aid e.g. in the context of the current energy crises and of the COVID pandemic.
An overview of current issues in EU and US competition policy incl. progress being made via the Joint EU/US Technology & Competition Dialogue.
A transatlantic perspective on the EU’s recent The Digital Services Act package (i.e. Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act).

WEBINAR – The EU’s New Tech Rules and their Impact on Transatlantic Business: what do you need to know and how should you prepare?
2022-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Do you remember the EU’s GDPR and its extra-territorial impact on companies based outside of Europe?

The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), together, will form a single set of new rules that will be applicable to online intermediaries and digital platforms in the EU. These rules will also apply to online intermediaries and companies established outside of the European Union offering their services in Europe. They are scheduled to come into force in 2024 – or sooner for some type of companies – and might impact you.

Are you a US company already offering online services or products to clients in the EU? Are you considering expanding your online business to Europe? Are you a start-up or scale-up still developing your business model with an eye on Europe?

Don’t be caught unprepared!

Join us to find out what type of businesses/services/products will be covered by the DSA-DMA Package, what you need to know to anticipate on these new rules and how to build them into your business model.

Topics to be addressed

What are the DMA and DSA?
Which online services will be impacted and what type of companies should be concerned?
How will the DSM and DMA fit into the EU’s array of tech legislation alongside the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation?
What role will the EU/US Trade & Technology Council have with regard to the implementation of these rules and their impact on US companies?
What routes might the U.S. take as it considers similar regulations on tech companies?
What concretely can you do to prepare and what is the timeline?

SPEAKERS

Lucinda Creighton, CEO of Vulcan Consulting Ltd
Peter Fatelnig, Minister-Cousellor for Digital Economy Policy – EU Delegation in Washington DC
Francesco Liberatore, Partner – Squire Patton Boggs
Alan Sutin, Chair of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice and Senior Chair of the Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice – Greenberg Traurig [Moderator]

SPEAKER BIOS

Lucinda Creighton
Lucinda Creighton CEO of Vulcan Consulting Ltd, is a barrister, qualified New York attorney, former Irish Minister for European Affairs and Member of the Irish Parliament. As Minister for European Affairs she represented Ireland in key negotiations on Ireland’s EU/IMF bailout, leading to a reduction in interest rates and the extension of Ireland’s repayment schedules. She has extensive knowledge of the EU bureaucratic infrastructure and regulatory system.
As CEO of Vulcan Consulting, she works closely with CEOs and senior management teams to assist them in understanding and navigating the political, policy and decision-making environment in Europe and Ireland. A regular keynote speaker at industry sponsored events and roundtables, Creighton also advises firms on political engagement. Since June 2016 she has worked with several corporate clients on Brexit contingency planning, particularly in the fields of banking and asset management. She is in high demand in the United States and across Europe to speak at conferences and to provide in-depth briefings on EU and Irish political and regulatory changes.
During Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of European Union, Creighton led negotiations with 28 Member States on the €960 billion EU Budget, as well as representing the continent in bilateral trade discussions in the United States, leading to the start of formal TTIP negotiations. She was also involved in the negotiations between the Commission, Council and Parliament on the MiFID II Regulatory Framework. She also served for three years as Vice President of the European People’s Party (EPP) alongside a number of EU Commissioners and other Ministers.
Lucinda maintains a deep interest and expertise in Foreign Policy issues. She is an Advisory Board member of the Washington DC based International Republican Institute (IRI) as well as being an active Council member of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). The ECFR comprises many former and serving Prime Ministers, Ministers, EU Commissioners and leading academics.

Peter Fatelnig
Peter Fatelnig is Minister-Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States and resides in Washington DC since 2018. Since then, digital economy policy became a top-priority in the EU-US relations. He is instrumental in defining the US relations in the Trade & Technology Council, drives the US narrative on European key policies such as the Digital Services Act or on AI. A senior manager at the European Commission since 1998 he is committed to a positive European vision of a society and economy increasingly driven by technology. Prior to the EU he worked on international assignments for the strategy consulting firm American Management Systems, and for the European Space Agency, in the Netherlands. Peter holds a Master degree in Communication Engineering from the University of Technology in Graz, Austria, is a senior member of the IEEE and alumni of the ’93 class of the International Space University. He is married and has raised two daughters.
The EU Delegation was first established in Washington, DC in 1954 and now represents the European Union across the United States. It has expanded to host staff of the European Parliament Liaison Office, EUROPOL, the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank and the European Air Safety Agency.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterfatelnig
@PeterFatelnig

Francesco Liberatore
Francesco Liberatore is Partner at Squire Patton Boggs. He advises clients on all aspects of the application of competition law, in particular in technology driven and digital economy sectors. His experience also focusses on communications law and he coordinates the firm’s EMEA Communications Practice.
He regularly represents clients in investigations before regulatory and competition authorities, as well as managing internal investigations, dawn raids and counseling on compliance issues and various commercial agreements. Francesco handles merger control due diligence and filings, as well as coordinating multijurisdictional merger control strategies. He also advises private equity investors, banks and other financial investors on arbitrage opportunities. Francesco’s litigation experience includes representing clients in matters before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, the High Court of Justice and the European Courts. Francesco is based in London.

Alan Sutin
Alan Sutin is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. In addition to being an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters, Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements, strategic alliance agreements, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President. Alan is based in Miami.

TIME:
10.00AM – 11.00AM EDT – 3.00PM – 4.00 PM BST – 4.00PM-5.00PM CET
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCFL Members: Free
EACCFL non-Members: Free
REGISTER

EACC NY: The Future of Transatlantic Finance with EU Commissioner McGuinness: The EU-U.S. Cooperation on Digital & Sustainable Finance
2022-10-11 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | New York Stock Exchange, 2 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10005, United States
Join us for a conversation with Mairead McGuinness, EU Commissioner in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services, and Capital Markets Union.
Commissioner McGuinness will explain her priorities regarding sustainable finance including the EU’s plans to finance the transition to a more sustainable economy. We will talk about how the EU addresses climate related risks and the impact of the current energy price hike on climate goals.
We will discuss the latest European financial markets developments and Commissioner McGuinness will share an update on the ongoing EU-US financial regulatory cooperation to address the key challenges in the global financial markets.
She will highlight the role of financial innovation in creating a competitive financial sector and the need of a global approach to regulating crypto-assets. The EU Commissioner will also offer a state of play on the EU Capital Markets Union and discuss the EU and US coordination on the financial sanctions regime deployed against Russia.
Other topics will include:
• European Commission’s priorities on Sustainable Finance
>> How the EU plans to finance the transition to a more sustainable economy?
• Climate related risks in the financial sector
>> Including the impact of the current energy price hike on climate goals
• European financial markets developments
• Update on the ongoing EU-US financial regulatory cooperation
>> Including key challenges in the global financial markets
• The role of financial innovation in creating a competitive financial sector
• The need for a global approach to regulating crypto assets
• State of play on the EU Capital Markets Union
• EU and US coordination on the financial sanctions regime deployed against Russia
GUEST OF HONOUR:
• Mairead McGuinness, EU Commissioner – Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
In conversation with Lauren Silva Laughlin, US Editor, REUTERS BREAKINGVIEWS
TIME:
8:30 – 9:00 AM ET Check in | 9:00 – 10:00 AM ET Program | 10:00 – 10:30 AM ET Networking
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free
COVID PROTOCOL:
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination & Booster required to Attend
This event is organized in collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange and the Consulate of Ireland in New York.

Location:
New York Stock Exchange
2 Broad Street
New York, NY 10005

Pricing:
EACC-Members: Free
Non-Members: $ 20.00
*Membership will be verified by registrant’s email domain.
Parking at the Museum Center will be $ 6.00

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EACC Carolinas: European Supply Chain Directive and Statutes: How to prepare your business to meet the new regulatory requirements
2022-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 575 Millennium Blvd, Greenville, SC, 575 Millennium Blvd, Greenville, South Carolina
Updates on The EU, German and other European Countries’ Supply Chain Directive and Statutes
The proposed European Supply Chain Directive and various statutes in EU countries are designed to monitor and enforce a system to prevent violations of environmental, global warming and human rights statutes. These require EU companies to audit their products and services providers along the entire global supply chain, including all direct and indirect business relationships. Many US companies will become directly or indirectly subject to scrutiny, compliance and burdens from this Directive and its implementation as well as current statutes.
Accordingly, if a U.S. subsidiary or established business partner of goods or services is part of or deals with a covered company it must assure that all its products and ingredients/components are in compliance. The issues are significant for everyone connected with or trading with the EU. There will be substantial civil penalties, administrative sanctions and clearly imposed direct cost burdens.
Outlining the latest developments of the EU Supply Chain Directive and key elements of the EU, German, French, Netherlands and UK laws, this presentation will address how to prepare for the new regulatory requirements:

Obligations, Directors’ Duties, Civil Liability And Sanctions.
Who Does The EU Supply Chain Law Apply To?
How Will The Directive Impact Small And Mid-Sized Companies?
How Can You Assess Your Supply Chain For A Preliminary Analysis Of Operations?
Are There High-Priority Sector Lists And How To Address Them?

At an applied level, the legislative focus on ESG in supply chains means that companies must have a detailed illustration of their existing supplier arrangements. Businesses that are well primed now will have the best prospect of successfully implementing global agreements to comply with these complex, expansive, and potentially conflicting supply chain due-diligence laws.

Pricing: Free ticket
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EACC Cincinnati: EACC Coffee & Commerce - "Made in Cincinnati" at the Museum Center
2022-10-19 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Cincinatti Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinatti, OH, 45203
Join the EACC Cincinnati for the breakfast series “Coffee & Commerce,” a monthly opportunity for members and non-members to gather and network and listen to speakers on interesting topics around our Tri-State area.
In October we will take you to the stories of “Made in Cincinnati.” Enjoy coffee at the “Landing” and discover how Cincinnati has been a leading city for inventions and manufacturing for a long time. Meet the city’s inventors and laborers, the products they developed and the markets they transformed. From Porkopolis to the Queen of the West to tomorrow’s modern tech hub, discover how innovation is, and always has been, in Cincinnati’s DNA.
Whitney Owen will give an overview of its new permanent exhibit “Made in Cincinnati” the Museum Center has created to show the history and impact of invention and manufacturing on our region. Together we will discuss how exhibits like this can expose visitors to the promise of careers in manufacturing and support workforce development efforts.

Pricing:
EACC-Members: Free
Non-Members: $ 20.00
*Membership will be verified by registrant’s email domain.
Parking at the Museum Center will be $ 6.00

EACC PARIS: Discussion on the basic information that French companies need when considering a US presence.
2022-11-15 09:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Paris) | Cercle de l’Union Interalliée, 33 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, 75008, France
Join the EACC Paris for a discussion on the basic information that French companies need when considering a US presence.
« Les étapes pour une implantation pérenne aux USA »

Taille du marché, dynamisme économique, production à des couts faibles, main d’œuvre qualifiées… les Etats-Unis représentent un marché plus qu’attractif pour de nombreuses entreprises.
Quelles sont les étapes clés, quelles sont les choses à éviter, sur quoi vous baser pour choisir votre lieu d’implantation et ensuite réussir votre implémentation ?
Du démarrage en France jusqu’à l’implantation aux Etats-Unis, des experts et des entreprises témoignent sur les enjeux et partagent leurs conseils pratiques sur des spécificités à connaître avant de s’y implanter pour s’assurer une expansion pérenne.

PROGRAMME

8:30 – Petit-déjeuner
9:00-10:00 – Panel (en Français & Anglais)
10:00-10:15 Questions / réponses

PANELISTES

Robert J Donovan Jr., First Secretary for Commercial Affairs, US Embassy in France , Senior Manager, Jobs Ohio

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Alina Hatastasanu, Senior Manager, Jobs Ohio
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Sophie Tricaud, Vice President, Corporate affairs & Sustainability, Member of the Board, Forsee Power.
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Laurent Sansoucy, Director at OCO Global
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Invitation personnelle, Inscription obligatoire. Pour plus d’information, contactez Catherine Zdziechowski
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LOCATION

Cercle de l’Union Interalliée*
33 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris
*Les messieurs sont invités à porter la veste et la cravate, merci par avance de leur aimable compréhension.

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EACC NY: Webinar | Quarterly EU Economic Update - How Much Closer Will Europe Come Together to Stay Warm This Winter?
2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, as the world was just beginning to emerge from COVID, has been a huge shock to the global economy and no region of the world has borne the brunt of this shock as much as Europe. The war has led millions of refugees to seek safety in the EU, caused household food and energy bills to soar, and threatened the competitiveness of entire industrial sectors as the costs of basic inputs have mounted.
Yet the shock of the attack on Ukraine has reinforced the lessons learned from the pandemic namely that coordinated, collective action is the only effective response, and Europe is stronger & more effective when it acts in unison. The war has thus been a galvanizing force that is bringing the EU closer together.
It is now clear that the green energy transition is not simply a matter of combating climate change, but that making Europe independent from Russian fossil fuel imports is a strategic necessity. The EU and its Member States are already executing a host of policy measures, some initiated during the Covid 19 Pandemic, that will mobilize hundreds of billions of euros in new energy investments, contain energy prices and bring inflation back under control, and support freedom and democracy in Ukraine.

With winter fast approaching, these efforts have already begun to bear fruit.
• Natural gas reserves are over 90% full, and Russian imports have fallen from 40% last year to under 10%.
• Construction of new energy infrastructure is beginning, households and businesses are receiving support to ease the pain of high energy bills.
• The Ukrainian people are getting aid that will allow them to continue their stand against Russian aggression.
But these early successes have not resolved all of the challenges that lie ahead. The economic outlook is complex: the EU faces the prospect of a recession in 2023, many member states may face fiscal constraints as they seek to provide for needed investments and social spending, and risks are, to say the least, tilted to the downside.

In this fluid and challenging geo-political environment, be sure to join us for a discussion of the EU Commission’s latest economic forecast and learn more about:
• How the EU is simultaneously attempting to cushion Europe from the economic shocks it is facing, including how Member States are implementing significant structural reforms to counteract these economic challenges.
• How Europe is investing in new and innovative renewable energy technologies that could put European firms at the leading edge of green innovations.
• The west’s resolve and resilience as it combats authoritarian threats to liberal democracy and the rule of law.

SPEAKERS:
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Balazs Parkanyi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Debora Revoltella, Director – Economics Department, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]

TIME:
12:00 – 1:00 PM CT
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCTX Members: Free
EACCTX non-Members: Free

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Location: Online

EACC NY: Webinar | The EU-US Relationship Beyond the US Midterm Elections
2022-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
EACC NY: Webinar | The EU-US Relationship Beyond the US Midterm Elections

Issues on the table include:

NATO: US leadership current Involvement in Ukraine
Collaboration with the EU on technology and innovation,the future of the EU/US Trade & Technology Council
Environment: Support for a Green Transition on both sides of the Atlantic, incl. joint efforts too upgrade ailing Infrastructure
United Nations: Collaboration on the global stage incl. in the UN Security Council
Trade/Tarrifs and WTO Reforms
Collaboration on Sanctions
Coordinated Monetary policy to address Inflation
Taxation/Business: Global Minimum Tax and other reforms planned in the U.S. and across Europe

Location:
Online

TIME:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCTX Members: Free
EACCTX non-Members: Free

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BABC Texas: Webinar | ESTATE PLANNING: U.S. ESTATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR NON-CITIZENS
2022-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
LET’S TALK ESTATE PLANNING: U.S. ESTATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR NON-CITIZENS

Are you a non-U.S. citizen working and living in the United States? Have you wondered whether you need a will, trust or other documents while here? Join Jackson Walker for a discussion about estate issues that citizens of the U.K. and other countries face when they decide to reside in the U.S., either temporarily or long-term. Learn how to create an estate plan that will not only reduce future taxes and costs but also minimize the risk of disputes between beneficiaries.

We’ll address such questions as:

What is estate planning and is it necessary for non-U.S. citizens?
Should I consider executing a U.S. will or trust, even if I only plan to be here for a limited period of time? Does Texas require me to leave my assets in a certain way?
What happens if I pass away unexpectedly and I don’t have a will?
If I were to die in the U.S. as a non-citizen, where will my estate be administered?
In the event of my death, what arrangements can/should be made for my children if they are minors?
What if I become incapacitated while living in the U.S.?
Does the U.S. have an estate tax or inheritance tax at death?
What are the differences between estate taxation of U.S. citizens and non-citizens?
What are the differences between estate taxation of U.S. residents and non-residents?
If I plan to live in the U.S. indefinitely but remain a non-citizen, what considerations do I need to make in my estate plan?
Is there a way to avoid having my estate subject to U.S. estate taxes?

Register here and a Zoom link will be sent ahead of the event.

Find out more Scott A. Schepps and Sarah Patel Pacheco

Venue
Virtual

Starts
Tue Nov 15 2022, 12:00pm CST

Ends
Tue Nov 15 2022, 01:00pm CST

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GACC South: Dallas Stammtisch | Join us at Arlington Christkindl Market
2022-12-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Arlington Christkindl Market, 1905 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, 76011, United States
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The GACC South, is delighted to invite EACC Texas’ Members for some Holiday Cheer and Glühwein!
We are looking forward to our Business Stammtisch in Dallas! Join us at Arlington Christkindl Market for a Glühwein and networking with the local German American business community. Light appetizers and Glühwein along with your registration will be provided.

About Texas Christkindl Market:
The almost 70-year relationship between Arlington and its sister city, Bad Königshofen, inspired the Texas Christkindl Market to commemorate its first magical season in 2011. With several markets all over Europe for the holidays, the Texas Christkindl Market also works with its partner Christmas city, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, to bring the same wonderful magic and feeling to Texas. Visitors will discover handcrafted gifts and collectibles, including exclusive Käthe Wohlfahrt merchandise and designs from the iconic Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Village.
Please note that registration is required.

EACC NY: Webinar | New Scrutiny of Transatlantic M&A Deals: How Recent Regulations Effect pre-M&A Procedures & Requirements
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
EACC NY: Webinar | New Scrutiny of Transatlantic M&A Deals: How Recent Regulations Effect pre-M&A Procedures & Requirements

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the global economy and the financial markets, exacerbating systemic risk management issues companies are facing. Companies are presented with a new regulatory environment and grapple with the fact that the pandemic has amplified the scrutiny of social and governance-related risks, which may have enormous consequences when it comes to the acquisition of foreign-based companies and oversight of foreign subsidiaries.
In addition to that 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the unanimous endorsement of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights by the United Nations Human Rights Council which made significant progress connecting business with the enforcement of human rights.
In this context, case law has been developed in the field of human rights corporate accountability; and a broad stakeholder community, including consumers and investors, have driven expectations by putting pressure on companies to comply with regulations and to publicly report on their commitment and achievements.
These developments lead to a new level of due diligence before merging with or acquiring a company. Our panel will discuss the new compliance landscape and its effect on M&A deals with a special focus on new transatlantic developments.

Our experts will discuss:
• Updates in U.S. Anti-Corruption Law (FCPA) and its EU equivalent
• Possible sanctions for FCPA violations
• What you need to know about OFAC – who must comply and possible penalties, incl. typical transactions, exceptions and common pitfalls
• Overview of the U.S. Forced Labor Statute & its EU equivalent; including enforcement actions and collaboration between transatlantic task forces
You will also learn:
• How to build effective compliance frameworks and commitments to keep track of suppliers/intermediaries and agents
• Responsibility of the board of directors to develop systems for actionable global governance, identify and manage risks
• Successor liability and corruption risks associated with M&A transactions
• Recent rulings, enforcement actions and Practice Tip Takeaways
SPEAKERS:
• Stephanie Anderson, Partner and Managing Director, ALIXPARTNERS
• Bernard Cazeneuve, Partner, AUGUST DEBOUZY (Former Prime Minister of France)
• Jordi de Llano, Partner, TROUTMAN PEPPER
• James Rosener, Managing Partner, TROUTMAN PEPPER, President of EACCNY [Moderator]
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free

Location:
Online

TIME:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCTX Members: Free
EACCTX non-Members: Free

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BABC Texas: In-Person / Networking | THE QUEST FOR PERFECT DATA IS A FOOL’S ERRAND
2023-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Munsch Hardt Offices, 700 Milan St, Suite 800, 8th Floor, HOUSTON, TX, 77002
Refreshments and light bites provided

Event Brief:
Organizations are not getting more efficient despite gathering more and more data.
BABC Texas members Garner and BJSS believe there are two core reasons why efficiency is not improving.
1. The misguided myth that only perfect data will reveal the truth. Businesses are searching under couch cushions for every byte of data, polishing red herrings and expecting to catch white whales.
2. The mischaracterization of organizations as machines. In reality, every business unit operates as a human community.
Join Mark Childerson, Product Manager, Garner and Mitch Hollander, Data Engineer, BJSS as they provide a better understanding of how to operate a data-driven community — or at least how not to.
Register via the link below.

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EACC FLORIDA: Webinar | Business in Flux – Perspectives from a Transatlantic Panel of C-Suite Women
2023-02-21 08:45 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | Texas
At the end of 2022, the IMF’s annual economic outlook for 2023 projected weak growth across the world in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the lingering impact of COVID especially in China. The sharp downturn in growth was expected to be widespread, with World Bank forecasts in 2023 revised down for 95% of advanced economies and nearly 70% of emerging market and developing economies. Although the economic indicators at the start of 2023 seem to be more favorable than expected, any new adverse development—such as higher-than-expected inflation, abrupt rises in interest rates to contain it, a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, or escalating geopolitical tensions—could push the global economy into recession.

In this program, a transatlantic panel of C-Suite women joined by Arancha González Laya, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain and Dean of the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris, will explore these and other challenges faced by global companies in this uncertain global geopolitical and economic environment.
SPEAKERS

Carol Cabezas, President – Azamara Cruise Lines
Arancha Gonzalez-Laya, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po (Paris)
Daniella Silberstein, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig and Co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Miami Women’s Initiative [Moderator]
Additional speakers to be announced

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

What are the economic perspectives for 2023 and is recession still a risk?
How will business investment respond to recent changes in asset prices and the commitment of monetary policymakers around the world to slower growth?
What are the perspectives for the transatlantic relationship in relation to business and trade ?
What will the return of industrial policy in the U.S. (with the Inflation Reduction Act) mean for transatlantic investment and trade?
What will be the longer-term ramifications for global fragmentation of the sanctions imposed on Russia and on Chinese semiconductors?
Are there new roles for China, India and in particular Latin America in this new economic environment?
How are these trends playing out in places like Florida and Miami in their efforts to establish themselves as global business hubs?

Event schedule

8.45 am – 9:45 am: Program

Registration Fee

EACC Member: Free
EACC Non-Member: Free

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Speaker Bios
Carol Cabezas
Carol Cabezas is the President of Azamara.
She is responsible for the full range of operations of the cruise line including Sales, Marketing, Revenue, Finance, Deployment and Shipboard Operations. Carol’s dedication to the cruise industry with a career spanning over two decades stems from her passion for travel, and cruise in particular.
Prior to that, Carol was Vice President of Investor Relations for Royal Caribbean Group, managing relationships with the global investor and analyst community. During her tenure she attracted new investors to the shareholder base and broadened reach across new markets including Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Carol joined Royal Caribbean Group in 2000 and held a variety of leadership roles across Sales, Finance and Revenue Management. As the Associate Vice President of National and Strategic Accounts, North America for Celebrity Cruises, Carol was accountable for the development of business opportunities with national consortia, key strategic trade partners, and the continued success of the Home-based channel. As Director of Sales Planning and Strategy for Celebrity Sales, she was charged with the development and implementation of national promotional campaigns, trade compensation, business analysis and strategy, financial planning, and automation tools for trade and field sales.
Prior to her career at Royal Caribbean Group, Carol was an Associate Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Dispute Analysis and Corporate Recovery team.
Supporting local community has also been a focus, a trait instilled while a student of the Sacred Heart. At a board level Carol has served organizations with inspiring missions including Dress for Success and, currently, Amigos for Kids.
Carol holds a Masters in Finance from University of Miami and Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from Stern School of Business at New York University.
Carol lives in Coral Gables, Florida, with her husband Francisco and their two children.

Arancha Gonzalez-Laya
Arancha González Laya is the Dean of the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris. She has extensive knowledge of international relations, trade and economics, coupled with broad experience in European institutions as well as in multilateral organisations.
Ms. González was Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain (2020- July 2021). She served as United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the International Trade Centre, the joint trade development agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation (2013 to 2019). Between 2005 and 2013 Ms. González was Chief of Staff to World Trade Organization Director General Pascal Lamy and his representative (Sherpa) at the G-20.
Prior to that Ms. González held several positions at the European Commission in the area of external relations. She was advisor to the European Commissioner for Trade and European Commission spokeswoman. Ms. González began her career in the private sector as an associate in a German law firm advising companies on trade, competition and state-aid matters. She serves in the Mission Committee of Danone and is a member of the International Advisory Council of the European House-Ambrosetti.
A Spanish national, Ms. González holds a degree in law from the University of Navarra and a postgraduate degree in European Law from the University of Carlos III, Madrid.

Nadine Heubel
Nadine Heubel is a veteran retail executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Beginning her career at Hugo Boss, Heubel quickly rose through the ranks to become the company’s Global Head of Travel Retail. She later served as CEO of Heinemann Americas, Inc., the US-based subsidiary of international duty-free leader Gebr. Heinemann. During her six-year tenure as the highest-ranking female executive in the company’s history, Heubel secured contracts with some of the world’s largest cruise lines. In her current role as the Senior Managing Director of Travel Retail for Newmark, she is responsible for establishing the world’s most sought-after luxury brands in the North American travel retail market, and for converting more travelers into customers.
Heubel has a talent for identifying and nurturing critical relationships within her industry. She has extensive experience working across cultures, continents, and time zones in multiple languages: German, English, and French. Her long-standing role as a “positive disruptor” with a keen eye for identifying emerging business trends means that she understands how to bring new and lucrative opportunities to her partners. Because she brings these ideas with enthusiasm and excitement, her partners frequently find themselves pursuing unchartered paths with confidence. Heubel employs a compassionate and collaborative leadership style, establishing environments that foster creativity, emphasize professional growth, and empower staff to do the work required to build successful companies.
Heubel is passionate about mentorship, female empowerment, giving back to her community, and Miami’s budding tech ecosystem. She sits on the Advisory Board for Babson College’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) and the South Florida Board for UNICEF. She has mentored young entrepreneurs through Babson College’s WIN Lab, Mentoro, and Endeavor Miami, and speaks at conferences and events around the globe.
Heubel holds an Executive Bachelor of Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business Administration in Zurich, Switzerland.

Daniella Genet Silberstein

Daniella Silberstein is Shareholder at the Greenberg Traurig Law Firm in Miami. She counsels a broad range of public and private clients on mergers and acquisitions, as well as on general corporate and securities matters. Daniella focuses her practice on U.S. and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-out transactions, business combinations involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), joint ventures, spin-offs, and securities offerings. She also regularly represents clients in corporate governance matters and has defended clients against hostile takeovers and proxy contests, and advised clients with respect to corporate matters that arise in the context of bankruptcies, restructurings, and workouts.
Clients include private equity firms and financial institutions, across industries such as health care, biotechnology, oil and gas, gaming, aviation, aerospace, and retail, on both the buy-side and sell-side of transactions. She counsels start-up and emerging companies in connection with formation matters and capital raise transactions.
In addition to practicing law, Daniella has taught a class on negotiating M&A transactions as an adjunct professor at Tulane Law School. She also co-chairs the GT Miami Women’s Initiative.

Monica Vazquez
Monica Vazquez is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of ABANCA in the USA, one of the most important financial institutions in Spain.
Currently as head of ABANCA USA, since 2018, she leads the internationalization of ABANCA in the United States with a great team of professionals involved in the development of a sustainable, efficient, solid and reliable project aimed at supporting the internationalization of all companies by providing personal and corporate banking services that allow our clients to develop their business and personal projects.
During her latest years of her career in ABANCA, she has worked in different commercial transformation projects as Director of Personal Banking with a team of more than 400 financial advisors, and as responsible for all business lines such as the product and offer line, having an active role in one of the most successful business areas of ABANCA.
She has a degree in Law with a specialization in Business and has different certifications in Spanish and American universities that accredit her high knowledge of the regulations and the European and American banking market.

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EACC NY: Webinar | Supply Chain Resilience in Light of New Geopolitical Realities
2023-02-28 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
The discussion of supply chain resilience has moved from conjecture to hard reality. At the same time, geopolitical competition, pandemic repercussions and shape-shifting impacts from the War in Ukraine are driving a realignment of geopolitical relationships and new trade and supply chain footprints.
Transatlantic relations and trade are a key feature of these resilience objectives. Yet they are also host to a number of geopolitical factors as countries, economic blocs and companies seek the resilience needed in a more volatile world.
Join us for real-time insights on these trends and an outlook how the next 12 months may unfold. Our panel will unpack the challenges of staying resilient against the backdrop of geopolitics, Climate change and ESG requirements.
We will analyze why resilience is still such a burning issue, how governments are addressing the subject and how corporates are responding.
AGENDA:
• Driving forces for supply chain resilience
• The transatlantic response to China-Western decoupling and the War in Ukraine
• Perspectives on the US Inflation Reduction Act and the EU response
• Balancing self-sufficiency objectives with interdependence
• Opportunities and challenges for the climate transition
• Geopolitical realities facing manufacturers, private equity firms, multinationals, traders, financial institutions and how are those impacting the supply chain
• What is the potential impact on the balance sheet and the P & L
• How can corporations de-risk their global exposures
• What is the suite of products available to de-risk these exposure from an individual sector perspective
• Examples of how these products have been utilized in the recent past

SPEAKERS:
• Douglas M. Bell, Global Trade Policy Leader, EY
• Ajit Menon, Managing Director and Head of Structured Trade Solutions, HSBC
• Corina Monaghan, SVP – Head of Political Risk & Trade Credit, AIG [TBC]
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free

LOCATION: Online

TIME:
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CT
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCTX Members: Free
EACCTX non-Members: Free

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SACC Texas: Luncheon | with the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. Karin Olofsdotter
2023-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Richardson IQ, 1302 E Collins Blvd., Richardson, TX, 75081, United States
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