World Affairs Council of Miami

We are proud to announce that Roberto Carmona will join the World Affairs Council of Miami as our Summer 2024 intern. On December 9th, 2020, Roberto, a native of La Habana, Cuba, immigrated to the United States and has since worked tirelessly to overcome the linguistic barriers faced by a recent immigrant. While tackling a once unknown language, he led the Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School Global Trojans to the #AcademicWorldQuest national championship in Washington, D.C. three years in a row. Along the way, Roberto found his passion for international relations, diplomacy, and foreign languages. As a senior, Roberto serves as President of Miami-Dade County’s District Student Government Association, where he works to represent the voices of Miami’s 370,000 students. He is involved in Model United Nations, and is learning Italian and Arabic. Roberto's goal is to one day serve as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State. As an intern, Roberto will assist in expanding student participation in the Spring 2025 #AcademicWorldQuest competition; increasing student engagement in Council events; sharing high quality international affairs content and opportunities through social media; supporting grant and sponsorship inquiries; and advancing special research projects related to Miami and world affairs. Welcome to the team, Roberto!

On Wed/Thurs, July 10-11, the 2024 NATO Washington Summit Public Forum will take place. The World Affairs Council of Miami will be represented in Washington by Patrick Misiewicz, MSLSCM, Board Member and Program Director for Central & Eastern Europe, and encourages those in South Florida and beyond who may be interested to register and attend online: https://lnkd.in/dFar7DMX What* The NATO Public Forum is a public event jointly organized by NATO and the United States with civil society organizations, taking place during the Summit meetings of NATO’s Heads of State and Government. Why* The Public Forum aims to promote a better public understanding of NATO’s policies and goals and the decisions to be adopted at the Washington Summit, through dialogue and engagement with a unique and diverse group of stakeholders, from Heads of State and Government and Ministers, to international security experts, opinion formers, academics, journalists and young people, in a series of panel discussions, debates, and interactive sessions on various topics on NATO’s agenda. #NATOSummit #1NATO75years

Very excited to share that I've been offered term membership with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Based in Manhattan, CFR is one of the world's leading independent and non-partisan think tanks on foreign policy. Since 1922, it has published "Foreign Affairs Magazine," among America's most authoritative journals on the subject. To learn more, click here: https://www.cfr.org/ It's the dream of many students of international relations, who in their research draw on CFR's insights, to one day participate in its activities. I am no exception, and can hardly contain my enthusiasm for what's ahead. My committment is to do my best to transfer the knowledge gained to the wider community via the public education mission of the World Affairs Council of Miami. On that note, I am deeply grateful to my team at the World Affairs Council, and to everyone who's shown confidence in us. A further thank you to those at CFR who endorsed my candidacy (Dr. Eduardo Padrón; Ambassador Richard Burt, Rickey Bevington, Ambassador Richard Morningstar); as well as those from my past D.C. life who helped me to advance (Antoine Ripoll, Jordan Heiber, Takafumi Yanagi, Melissa Graves). On to the next chapter! Edit: to clarify, I’ll still be based in Miami, working on the World Affairs Council. Thank you everyone :)

Thank you to Zen Payment Solutions and Norwitch Building Supply for designating the World Affairs Council of Miami as their "Giving Back" charity of choice! We appreciate the generous support as we work to enhance professional and educational opportunities in international affairs for our Miami community. 🌴🌎

Attention: due to severe and unpredictable weather, we must unfortunately postpone this evening's Franco-German Innovation Night. Stay tuned for a subsequent announcement regarding rescheduling. Stay safe and dry, South Florida.

Happening tomorrow from 5pm-9pm! Don’t miss Franco-German Innovation Night at Venture Café Miami with the Consulate General of France in Miami 🇫🇷🇪🇺 and the German Consulate General in Miami 🇩🇪. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eFRcjPK7

#innovation ----EVENT POSTPONED ---- Our consulate and the German Consulate General in Miami in collaboration with the FACC FLORIDA (French-American Chamber of Commerce Florida), GABC German American Business Chamber, and the World Affairs Council of Miami invite you to a Franco-German Innovation Night at Venture Café Miami.   🌠 This night presents a unique opportunity to explore the cutting-edge landscapes of both countries, uncovering their unique dynamics, strengths, and approaches shaping the future of innovation.  ✔ It will feature a panel discussion on #EU #AI regulation with the Consuls General of France, Raphaël Trapp and Germany, Christofer Burger led by Aaron Rosen, President of World Affairs Council of Miami, ✔ followed by a discussion on France’s and Germanys innovation ecosystem between Christian Jorg, Serial Founder and Mentor - COO The Americas Start2Group and Eglantine Courtiere, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, led by Alejandra Silva, Director of Venture Café Miami. ✔ The event showcases #French and #German innovative companies 1NCE - the world's first IoT lifetime flat, leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners Global Venture Platform, Max Planck Institute Florida Institute for Neuroscience, Imaginostics – Innovative Diagnostic Solutions, Waga Energy - Upgrading Landfill Gas Into Renewable Natural Gas, and Beefirst – Future of Therapies.  

Don't miss the Latin American & Caribbean Presidential Mission Forum this Friday, June 7th on “Prospects for Greater Economic and Cultural Engagements: Latin America—USA—Asia/Pacific Region.” Taking place at the Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables, the event will elevate international dialogue and cooperation, focusing on critical economic and ecological issues. It will feature esteemed former Latin American presidents such as Vinicio Cerezo of #Guatemala, Jamil Mahuad of #Ecuador, and Jorge Quiroga of #Bolivia. This forum is a crucial platform for leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to foster economic ties, cultural exchanges, and environmental sustainability.  Date: June 7, 2024  Location: Colonnade Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida  Continental Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Opening Remarks: 9:00AM - 9:15 AM REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/eqarsmZJ Session 1: Model of Economic Freedom in Asia-Pacific Region 9:15-10:45am Session 2: Strategic Geopolitical Green Cooperation 11:00 -12:30pm

👀 Get ready for a special 2-for-1 deal in our latest edition of the C-The Future Series! On June 13, join us from 5:00pm-9:00pm for the Franco-German Innovation Night, featuring not just one, but two powerhouse nations in innovation 🚀 In collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Miami 🇫🇷🇪🇺 , the GABC German American Business Chamber , the FACC FLORIDA (French-American Chamber of Commerce Florida) , the World Affairs Council of Miami and the Venture Café Miami this night presents a unique opportunity to explore the cutting-edge landscapes of both countries, uncovering their unique dynamics, strengths, and approaches shaping the future of innovation. 🇲🇫🇩🇪 Experience the rich flavors of French and German cultures as you engage in a captivating conversation with the consul generals from both nations on the globally relevant topic of AI legislation. Plus, gain exclusive insights from seasoned experts deeply rooted in their fields and intimately familiar with Miami's local landscape. Access essential knowledge, from key insights to exclusive collaboration opportunities! Featuring two countries, this Innovation Night promises double the impact and twice the excitement! 🤩 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eFRcjPK7 leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners 1NCE #Innovation #AI #KI #Future #Tech #Startups

For our next stop in the continuing C-The-Future series with Venture Café Miami, we'll be visiting #France and #Germany! Join us from 5pm - 9pm on Thurs, June 13 for Franco-German Innovation Night. In collaboration with the German Consulate General in Miami, Consulate General of France in Miami 🇫🇷🇪🇺, GABC German American Business Chamber, and the FACC FLORIDA (French-American Chamber of Commerce Florida), the evening will feature a fusion of culture, innovative business practices, and breakthrough approaches to emerging technology. In conversation with Consuls General Christofer Burger and Raphaël Trapp, we will discuss how French and German companies are leveraging #ArtificialIntelligence, examine both countries' digital diplomacy, explore AI in a geopolitical context, and dive into the #EuropeanUnion's new #AIACT, the world's first major comprehensive regulation on AI. A private sector panel featuring Eglantine Courtiere, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Miami; and Christian Jorg, Serial Founder and Mentor, COO, The Americas, Start2 Group will follow in discussing German and French innovation applied in the context of international business, startups, and technology. Don't miss out on the insights, networking, food & drink, and uniquely Franco-German atmosphere. Register now to skip the line when you arrive! https://lnkd.in/eFRcjPK7 Big thank you to the following collaborating individuals and partners: Leonie Vallerius, Annabelle Ballot Pottier, CTE, Ilona Friedman, Nathalie Cluzet-Bertot, 1NCE, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners, Barton & Guestier - Château Magnol ,Beefirst, Buena Vista Deli, Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, Imaginostics, Waga Energy, among others - we appreciate the support!