Caribbean Broadcasting Union AGA, Havana, Cuba

Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) 47^th Annual General Assembly (AGA) taking place in Havana, Cuba from October 24 to 27, 2016.

Against the backdrop of culture-rich Havana, media executives from the English, Dutch, French, and Spanish Caribbean will gather at the Hotel Nacional, at the invitation of CBU member, Instituto Cubano de Radio y Televisión (ICRT).

Highlights of this year’s Assembly include a forum on “Competitiveness in the Caribbean”, featuring Dr Warren Smith, President of the Caribbean Development Bank, a seminar on Disaster Risk and the Media, to be addressed by Mr Ronald Jackson, Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), a spotlight on Digital Radio standards featuring Ms. Ruxandra Obreja, Chairman of Digital Radio Mondiale, as well as a half-day seminar on “Doing Business in Cuba”, hosted by the national Chamber of Commerce.

As always, the best of the media offerings from the region will be celebrated at the Caribbean Broadcasting Awards gala, on the evening of Tuesday, October 25. And the CBU has negotiated a special rate for participants to experience La Parisien at Hotel Nacional, hailed as the best cabaret in Havana. In addition, all participants are invited to stay after the Members’ session on Thursday October 27, for an afternoon trip to enjoy the art and handicraft at La Feria in Old Havana, as well as a day tour of Pinar del Rio on Friday October 28.

CBU has negotiated discounted airfare for delegates travelling to Havana on the official airline of the event, Copa Airlines. The discounts are valid for the event attendee and one (1) travel companion, for travel up to 5 days before and after the AGA. Please see attached information on how to access the discounts on Copa Airlines to the AGA.

To access the discounted room rates at the conference hotels, complete the enclosed Registration Form and make payments directly to CBU. The deadline for hotel reservations is June 24, 2016. After that date, rooms are subject to availability and higher rates.

For more information about the customised packages for sponsors and exhibitors, contact Mrs. Loretta Skeete at loretta.skeete@cmccaribbean.com or the CBU Secretariat at admin@caribroadcastunion.org.