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IV International Workshop on Business Management and Local Development
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The Center for Studies on Local Development and Business Management (CEDLE) of the Faculty of Economic Sciences invites you to participate in the IV International Workshop on Business Management and Local Development. The motto for this year is: Business management with a transforming vision towards economic, social and environmental sustainability. The workshop falls within the framework of the II International Convention of the University of Cienfuegos.
The themes are related to lines of research of this house of higher studies, highlighting a long tradition of work in the area of knowledge of Local Development, in close ties with the National Association of Economists and Accountants of Cuba (ANEC).
Knowledge management and innovation for local development.
- Systematize the knowledge created in the university, territorial entities and from other localities in the solution of scientific, technical, training, technology transfer problems and extension of academic work in the field of local socio-economic development.
- Establish working connections between researchers, institutions and local socio-economic development actors that strengthen collaboration and the implementation of territorial development policies.
- Socialize results and impacts that allow reflection and scientific debate in knowledge of local development and the territory.
Panel 1: Sustainable local development
- Development planning and measurement
- Prospective studies and statistical modeling
- local production systems
- Public politics
- Tourism and Local Development
- Governance and institutionality
- Project management and evaluation
- Territorial development strategies
- Sustainable and smart cities and human settlements
Panel 2: Organizational innovation for local development
- Knowledge management and innovation for development
- organizational performance
- Productive chains
- logistics platforms
- Improvement of accounting and financial management
- Economic actors for development
- Mathematical modeling for business management
- Paper Presentation
- Presentation of a Book, Monograph, or Management Project
- Plenary Lectures
- Poster
- Audiovisual and interpretative materials
- Click Here for Proposal Guidelines
| Cost | Location | Registration Link | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Delegates | $20.00 USD | Eventos UCf Platform | Opens September 11 | ||
| In-Person Delegates | $30.00 USD | UCf Campus | Opens September 11 |
This year, each workshop will offer a pre-conference course either online or in-person. Delegates are free to choose any pre-conference course from any of the workshops of the Scientific Convention.
Online pre-conference courses will be held on the Eventos UCf platform and be held the week of October 16, 2023. The online pre-conference course will cost $20 USD.
In-person pre-conference courses will be held on the campus of La Universidad de Cienfuegos on October 25, 2023. Pre-conference courses will cost $30 USD. Online courses are available to in-person delegates at no cost.
Pre-conference courses will be available beginning September 10. Delegates can register independently on the platform with their personal e-mail address.
Delegates are invited to submit proposals for papers for publication. The Scientific Committee of each workshop will select the best proposals and presentation experiences for adaptation in one of the University’s various scientific journals, including Universidad y Sociedad, the scientific journal of la Universidad de Cienfuegos. (ISSN Number: 2218-3620)The journal, “Universidad y Sociedad” (RUS), started in 2008 in its electronic form with the aim of promoting the exchange in areas of social, humanistic, economic, technical and others sciences with an interdisciplinary character and it is integrated nationally and internationally.
The Journal dedicates at least eighty percent (80%) of each edition to the publication of original articles; and the rest to issues related to the dissemination of science and innovation. Journal articles are indexed and can be found on Scopus.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Early Bird Deadline - June 30, 2023
- Proposal Deadline - August 31, 2023
- Registration Deadline - September 8, 2023
- Final Payment Deadline - September 8, 2023
- Deadline for Presentations - September 30, 2023
- Flight Departs Miami to Cuba - October 23, 2023
- Flight Departs Cuba to Miami - October 28, 2023
THE CUBA TIES EXPERIENCE
Cuba TIES is more than a conference. Cuba TIES is an immersive experience that invites you to be a part of the community. Each year we develop new opportunities for engagement, to give you chance to make deeper connections with each visit. Click on any of the sub headers below for additional details. If you’re ready to apply, click here.
As a delegate, you will fly into Cuba then travel three hours to the City of Cienfuegos, declared a UNESCO World Heritage City in 2005. Also, known as the Pearl of the South, Cienfuegos sits on the Caribbean coast and will be your backdrop for the week when you participate in Cuba TIES. Click here to learn more about the City of Cienfuegos.
Cuba invests 17% of its GDP in education. Needless to say, it considers education a precious resource and protects it as such. Just stepping foot on the campus of a Cuban University as an international visitor is an exclusive privilege. As an international delegate of the Cienfeugos Scientific Conference, you get the exclusive opportunity to visit the campus and interact with Cuban faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
Delegates are invited to submit proposals for papers for publication. A select number of scholars will be invited to publish a paper of their work in one of the various journals of La Universidad de Cienfuegos including, Universidad y Sociedad, their scientific journal. (ISSN Number: 2218-3620).
The “Universidad y Sociedad” (RUS) Journal in its electronic version, started in 2008, with the aim of promoting the exchange in areas of social, humanistic, economic, technical and others sciences with an interdisciplinary character and it is integrated nationally and internationally.
The Journal dedicates at least eighty percent (80%) of each edition to the publication of original articles; and the rest to issues related to the dissemination of science and innovation. Journal articles are indexed and can be found on Scopus.
Cuba TIES brings together educational leadership, researchers, and even diplomats to share experiences strengthening bonds and partnerships. Many US-Cuba partnerships are built and grown here. This is your chance to learn from counterparts in your field. You’ll also do it in some of the planet’s most unique settings. Keep clicking here to see the institutions from around the world that have committed representatives for the 2nd Cienfuegos International Scientific Convention.
Pack your cleats, a cap, and glove so you can play in the annual Cuba TIES Classic. This friendly softball game brings convention delegates to play with member of the Cienfuegos community. It is your opportunity to participate in our shared national past time on Cuban soil. Men and women of all ages are welcome to play. The Classic is organized by UCf Faculty of Physical Culture, The National Institute of Sports and Recreation (INDER), and Civitas GES. The Classic is played with members of the league Proyecto Softbol Calidad de Vida (Project Softball Quality-of-Life).
Experience your week while living with a host family in their private residence. Your hosts will prepare breakfast for you each morning. Living in a home as a guest of the family will anchor you within the community.
The lessons you learn will extend far beyond the conference room. Our cultural exchanges will plug you into the community. You’ll learn from NGO’s trying to make a difference in daily life. Our full time schedule of activities are designed to make you feel like you’ve lived 6 months in 6 days.
CUBA TIES STUDENT FORUM
The Cuba TIES Student Forum is an immersive study abroad and conference experience that runs concurrently with Cuba TIES that is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Give your students an opportunity to share their work in an international setting and receive a discount on your program fee. Click here for more information on the Cuba TIES Student Forum.
Get counted! Your registration begins when you complete this form. You will need a copy of your passport to upload with the application. Complete the registration form and pay your deposit by June 30 to take advantage of the early-bird rate.
Get your proposal in before the deadline! The proposal deadline is August 31, 2023.
All proposals can be submitted and presented in Spanish or in English. Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words plus 5 keywords. Your thematic area can be related to any of the workshops of the 2nd Cienfuegos International Scientific Convention. The first page of your proposal should include the following data:- Title of Presentation
- Modality
- Paper to Be Published, If Any
- Thematic Area
- Full Names of All Authors including academic degree and institution
- Full Name of Main Contact
- Main Contact Telephone
- Main Contact Phone Number
- Main Contact Country
Plenary lecture proposals should be submitted as soon as possible. They will be evaluated by the scientific committee on a rolling basis. Proposals must be sent in digital format to CubaPrograms@CivitasGES.com. The first page of the abstract should include: Title of the paper, Authors’ data: Names and surnames, affiliation(s), (when different, indicate with consecutive numerical superscripts), address, country of origin, and e-mail.
PROGRAM COST
- Roundtrip Airfare from Miami to Cuba
- Cuba Entry Visa
- Cienfuegos Scientific Convention Registration Fee
- Access to All Program Events and Activities
- Ground Transportation to and From Cuban Airports
- Welcome Dinner in Cienfuegos
- 5-Nights Stay in Private Accommodations
- Breakfast Included Each Morning
- Lunch on Each Day of the Conference
- Cuba Health and Repatriation Insurance
- English Speaking Guides
Logistical services for US travelers are provided solely by Civitas Global Educational Services in full compliance with the United States Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Click here to see the full OFAC Regulations related to travel to Cuba.
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