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Friday, April 28 relations between the United States and Cuba and will then open
the floor for discussion. *TBC based on Ambassador’s schedule and
Enjoy complimentary breakfast prior to today’s activities political context.
9:00 am Meet in your hotel lobby for departure to our morning activities 7:30 pm Private Behind the Scenes Tour of Fabrica de Arte and Discussion
with Curators
9:15 am Walking Tour of the Old City (Divide into 3 smaller groups)
We will wander the fascinating cobblestone pathways through the 8:00 pm Dinner at Tierra
16th century Plaza Vieja, see the Plaza de San Francisco, and visit Niuris Higueras, Cuba’s most famous restaurateur, has recently
the Cathedral de San Cristobal de La Habana and other historic opened this elegant new restaurant adjacent to the VIP area of
sites in the Old City. Fabrica de Arte Cubana (FAC). Established by rock star X Alfonso,
this sprawling art gallery, performance space, bar, café, concert and
11:00 am Exclusive TIGER 21 Discussion with Cuba’s Leading Urban theatre venue is truly the epicenter of Cuban culture.
Architect, Miguel Coyula
Presentation and discussion on housing, infrastructure, After dinner, enjoy drinks in the “salon de artistas” with the
investment, and restoration programs with an inside look at why cultural director of FAC and other leading artists.
Havana looks the way it does today and the possibilities moving
forward.
Saturday, April 29
12:30 pm Lunch at Paladar San Cristobal with Top Cuban Artists
Enjoy complimentary breakfast prior to today’s activities
2:00 pm Cuban Art Behind the Scenes (Divide into 3 smaller groups)
Spend the afternoon visiting the homes, studios, and galleries of 9:30 am Hotel Saratoga and Parque Central Hotel guests meet in the lobby
Cuba’s leading artists for private tours and discussions with the of your hotel for departure to our morning activities at the Hotel
artists. Nacional.
We will travel by car to visit this iconic hotel.
Free Time for Shopping, Additional Exploration, or Relax Back at
the Hotel 10:00 am Cuba Trade & Investment Panel Discussion at Hotel Nacional
Moderated by Cuban Expert, Collin Laverty, the panel will include a
5:00 pm Meet in your hotel lobby for departure to our evening event former Cuban Ambassador and an international businessman.
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence 11:00 am Technology & Entrepreneurship Roundtable
Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis, a career member of the Senior Entrepreneurs and the founders of leading technology companies
Foreign Service and the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy, will discuss Cuba’s uniquely challenging operating environment
will join us for cocktails at this spectacular home, originally built (limited access to internet, no legal framework, no capital markets,
as a winter White House for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The etc.) as well as some of the innovations these challenges have
Ambassador will share a few welcome remarks about the bilateral spawned.
