DR1: President Fernandez to Florida IT Conference

President Leonel Fernandez is expected to provide the international perspective at the ITFlorida's annual Awards Gala and Tech Forum, which is being held at the Walt Disney World Contemporary Resort at Lake Buena Vista, on 14-15 December this year. As reported by the organizers, joining President Fernandez during the two-day event will be US Representatives Connie Mack and Tom Feeney, key technology leaders, and several hundred IT executives and professionals. Governor Jeb Bush of Florida, a regular participant in the ITFlorida events, is scheduled to deliver a State of Technology in Florida address. President Fernandez will provide insight into how the Dominican Republic has become an economic growth leader in Latin America, and will detail the many opportunities available to Florida businesses and technology interests. As a state, Florida is the DR's largest trading partner in t! he United States, and has enjoyed a strong relationship with the country. The organizers are highlighting the fact that this is a particularly unique opportunity as it will be the first time that ITFlorida has hosted an international leader at one of its events. "This is a very exciting opportunity to meet with a head of state to discuss business opportunities in his country," said Matt Doster, executive director of ITFlorida. "And I can't think of a better location in the region to look in, particularly with the US-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement. Anyone doing business in Latin America needs to hear what President Fernandez has to say." ITFlorida's Annual Awards Gala and Tech Forum will provide state business and technology leaders with a comprehensive medium to recognize the achievements of their peers, discuss current information technology trends, and hear about the latest technology developments around the region.