4Ward Americas: Intersections of Tourism, Business and Human Rights Brunch
Join us for Day 1 of the 4Ward Americas LGBTQI Human Rights Symosium for a special brunch & learn networking forum designed to bring experts in the tourism, business and human rights sectors together to discuss collaborative ways to promote human rights & equality for LGBTQI communities in the Pan American region.
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Brunch:
A full brunch serving cold and hot items with beverages.
The Program:
Welcome Remarks:
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Introductory Remarks: John Tanzella; CEO; the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (USA).
"Global Report of LGBT Tourism & It's Relation to Human Rights."
Keynote Address:
Fabrice Houdart, Human Rights Officer with the United Nations OHCHR, Free & Equal Camapign and Global Buisness Standards Program.
"The Role of Business in Confronting the Backlash Against Human Rights of #LGBTI People."
Business Spotlight:
Tim Morton, CEO; Prompta (Canada).
Winner of the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Awards:
"Building the Model Organization through True Working Cultural Transformation: Enabling Everyone to Bring Their True Self to Work."
Panel:
"Equality and Economic Empowerment for LGBTQ+ Communities through Global Partnerships."
Moderator- Steve Adkins, President, Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (USA).
Panelist- Felipe Cardenas, President of Colombian LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (Colombia)
Panelist- Kristin Hansen; President of Ella International Festival and Hansen & Partners (Spain).
Panelist- Julio Cesar Calvo, CEO of the Costa Rican LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (Costa Rica).
Sponsored by:
ILGTA & the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Community Partner:
The Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
