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Mike B. Fernández Global Business Leadership Speaker Series

The Idea Center is home to Miami Dade College’s signature CEO speaker series. We bring together renowned entrepreneurial leaders and executives from across the globe to share how they’ve built their companies and lead bold teams. This series is made possible thanks to a gift from Mike B. Fernández, one of our community’s most inspiring entrepreneurs and philanthropists. You can learn more about Mike here.

Upcoming Speakers

Johann ZIetsman

President and CEO, Adrienne Arsht Center

Zietsman played a role in the political transformation of South Africa through his work in the arts. He assumed the role of President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in 2018.

franklin sirmans

Director, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

Franklin Sirmans is an American art critic, editor, and writer. He has been the director of the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) since October 2015. His initiatives there include ensuring that PAMM’s art program reflects the community in Miami.

March 20th - RSVP here

Past Speakers

Johann Zietsmann - Franklin Sirmans

President and CEO | Arsht Center - Director | PAMM

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Rony Abovitz

Founder & CEO, Sun and Thunder

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Carlos A. Migoya

CEO, Jackson Health System

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Christine Duffy

President, Carnival Cruise Line

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We are one of 70+ LaunchPad campuses around the nation. LaunchPad, the signature program of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation, seeks to close the opportunity gap by equipping college and university students with the entrepreneurial skills they need to build lasting careers.  

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