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International procurement summit
Miami Dade County
This session will feature two expert panels exploring international and local business opportunities. They allow you to gain insights from international leaders representing Brazil, Jamaica, Colombia, India, and Thailand on how businesses can access global contracting opportunities and navigate competitive markets. You will also hear from public sector leaders across South Florida as they discuss the evolving role of procurement that driven by policy, technology, innovation, and strategic partnerships to deliver greater value and impact.
Venue: James L. Knight Center, Miami, FL 33131, US
Date: April 21 2026 (9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m)
KEY PLAYERS
SUMMIT AGENDA
TUESDAY, April 21st
📍 Location: Breakout Room 2 (Downtown)
09:00 - 09:05
Welcoming
Manny Cid. Subdirector del Departamento de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Manny Cid. Subdirector del Departamento de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
09:05 - 09:20
SPD Presentation
Ana Rioseco. Defensora de la Competitividad Local, Depto. de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Tiffany Taylor. Gerente de la Sección de Apoyo y Captación de Proveedores, Depto. de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Ana Rioseco. Defensora de la Competitividad Local, Depto. de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Tiffany Taylor. Gerente de la Sección de Apoyo y Captación de Proveedores, Depto. de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
09:30 - 10:15
Diversifying Supplier Base: Contracting Opportunities in the International Market
Moderator: Sophia Cunningham. Subdirectora del Depto. de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Cristiano Berbert. Minister and Deputy Consul General of Brazil in Miami.
Emily McHugh. Director. Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce.
Jill Johnson-Isaac. President. India – US Chamber of Commerce in Miami.
Gizette Lemus León. Ejecutiva de Desarrollo de Nuevos Negocios, Cámara de Comercio Americana en Colombia.
Preeya Disyanan. Honorary Trade Advisor to the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Thai Trade Center – Miami.
Moderator: Sophia Cunningham. Subdirectora del Depto. de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Cristiano Berbert. Minister and Deputy Consul General of Brazil in Miami.
Emily McHugh. Director. Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce.
Jill Johnson-Isaac. President. India – US Chamber of Commerce in Miami.
Gizette Lemus León. Ejecutiva de Desarrollo de Nuevos Negocios, Cámara de Comercio Americana en Colombia.
Preeya Disyanan. Honorary Trade Advisor to the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, Thai Trade Center – Miami.
10:15 - 11:00
Transforming Public Procurement: Challenges & Opportunities
Moderator: Sophia Cunningham. Subdirectora del Depto. de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Charles Spencer, Jr. Procurement Director, City of Plantation.
LaTonya Ammons, M.A. Director of Procurement, City of Riviera Beach.
Shereece George Depusoir. Director / Chief Procurement Officer, City of North Miami Beach.
Christopher Grant-Henriques. Division Director II, Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department.
Juliana Restrepo. Especialista senior en comercio. ProColombia.
Representative from Jackson Health System (TBD).
Moderator: Sophia Cunningham. Subdirectora del Depto. de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Charles Spencer, Jr. Procurement Director, City of Plantation.
LaTonya Ammons, M.A. Director of Procurement, City of Riviera Beach.
Shereece George Depusoir. Director / Chief Procurement Officer, City of North Miami Beach.
Christopher Grant-Henriques. Division Director II, Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department.
Juliana Restrepo. Especialista senior en comercio. ProColombia.
Representative from Jackson Health System (TBD).
11:00 - 11:30
Wrap up
Sophia Cunningham. Subdirectora del Departamento de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
Sophia Cunningham. Subdirectora del Departamento de Adquisiciones Estratégicas del Condado de Miami-Dade.
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