The United States Agriculture Coalition for Cuba (USACC) is gearing up for its anticipated annual conference, set to take place from April 21-25 in Havana. This event promises to be a key opportunity for professionals seeking to explore new trade prospects as Cuba’s private sector continues to grow and evolve.
As trade between the US and Cuba strengthens, this conference offers attendees the chance to connect with influential policymakers and stakeholders within the Cuban agriculture sector. Participants will gain valuable insights into recent policy changes affecting agricultural trade, investment, and production.
The conference will feature a range of activities designed to foster collaboration between US and Cuban businesses, including:
- Networking with Key Cuban Contacts: Attendees will meet with representatives from Cuban ministries, agricultural enterprises, and farm cooperatives critical to doing business in the country.
- B2B Roundtables: US participants will engage in roundtable discussions with Cuban private-sector entrepreneurs working in food production, processing, and logistics.
- Field Visits: A hands-on tour of Cuban farms, cooperatives, and food industry facilities will provide valuable first-hand knowledge of the sector.
- Understanding Cuba’s Agriculture Landscape: Attendees will learn about Cuba’s agricultural policies, which are aimed at boosting production and attracting foreign direct investment.
- Opportunities in the Private Sector: The conference will highlight recent developments in Cuba’s expanding private sector and the opportunities they offer for US businesses.
- Policy Insights: US policymakers will provide updates on agricultural export opportunities, the potential for importing Cuban products, and the current state of political relations between the two countries.
- Cuban Tourism Experience: Participants will also have the chance to dine at private restaurants and explore aspects of Cuba’s tourism economy.
Who Should Attend?
The USACC Business Conference is a “not to be missed” event for professionals in the agriculture and food sectors, particularly those interested in expanding their business horizons in Cuba. This year’s event should be more productive. Previous conferences resulted in significant trade deals.
Attendees who will benefit from the event include:
- US agricultural producers
- US exporters and export promotion organizations
- Potential investors in Cuba’s agriculture and food industry
- Companies involved in agricultural packaging, distribution, equipment sales, technology, and biotechnology
- Agriculture NGOs
- Anyone interested in strengthening US-Cuba agricultural ties
With the rising Cuban entrepreneur market, the US-Cuba Agriculture Business Conference presents a unique opportunity to network, understand emerging trends, and potentially secure trade deals in the thriving agricultural sector.
For further information and tickets, visit the USACC website.
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