-Thursday, May 1, 2008-
Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
First Plenary Session
- The New Generation of Latino Leaders

 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Second Plenary Session
- Latinos and the Body Politics

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Corporate Luncheon
Keynote Speaker
John W. Chidsey, Chief Executive Officer, Burger King Corporation

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Third Plenary Session
- Hispanic Presence in Today's Corporate America

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Break

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fourth Plenary Session
- The Impact of Latino Business Owners

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Hotel Pool Area - Lobby Level

 

-Friday, May 2, 2008-
Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Fifth Plenary Session
- Latina Leaders in the 21st Century

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Sixth Plenary Session
- Framing Community Issues and Agendas

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Corporate Luncheon
Keynote Speakers
Hon. Bob Menendez, Senator, United States Senate
Hon. Carlos Alvarez, County Mayor, Miami-Dade County

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Seventh Plenary Session
- Health and Wellness Challenges

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Eighth Plenary Session
- Preparing for Homeownership in a Time of Crisis:
Promises and Realities

3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Ninth Plenary Session
- Literacy: The Key to Family Stability

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Pre-Banquet Reception
Ballroom Foyer

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Gala Banquet & Awards Presentation

Horacio Aguirre, Publisher, Diario Las Americas - Lifetime Achievement

Antoinette Alfonso Zel, President, Zel Media - Cafe con Leche

Adrienne Arsht, Chairman Emerita, Total Bank - Philanthropist

Juan M. Delgado, President, Delant Construction - Builder

Samuel G. Saldivar, Professor Emeritus, US Military Academy at West Point - President

Raquel C. Switzer, Partner, Switzer & Switzer - Community Service

Keynote Speaker
Vicente Fox, Former President of Mexico

9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Dance
Music by Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez
(The Judge's Nephews)

AIR TRANSPORTATION
American Airlines is the official carrier for CNC’s 14th National Conference. For reservations, please call the toll free number 1-800-433-1790 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., or visit www.aa.com. CST daily. Please use AN number A7448BK. American Airlines will confirm the discount fare applicable to conference participants for travel during April 22, 2008 through May 8, 2008.