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Trends in new technology and design 6th December 2016 - GPD CUBA An exciting place to invite and network with your South and North American customers Tuesday 6th December 2016 Meliá Cohiba

GOLD SPONSORS: MEDIA PARTNERS: THE CONFERENCE The Glass Performance Days (GPD) is an independent forum dedicated to the development of the global glass industry through education. This is achieved by holding conferences in different . Currently the main conferences take place every two years in Finland (where GPD also holds workshops and a glass exhibition). In 2016, GPD will land in the Caribbean Region with GPD CUBA, in conjunction with CUBA GLASS, which will be held on the 6th and 7th December in Havana. Over the years, GPD has organized countless smaller local events, to share the latest knowledge with local specialists who cannot attend the main GPD event in Finland. These events are a great way to inform and educate industry leaders and designers alike as to what the most recent glass technology can offer. These events are also a great way for professionals from around the world to meet and discuss business with local specialists. Following the end of the embargo, Cuba is starting to open up to modernization and development in all sec- tors. Glass is certain to be at the forefront of Cuba’s development and with this a great deal can be done to modernize and recreate this beautiful . CUBA GLASS is the fi rst international event that not only allows you to help renew, revolutionize and invest in the island but also gives you the opportunity of enjoying this experience with your customers from North and South America. Cuba’s beautiful scenery and weather are a wonderful addition to this cooperative event. We guarantee that you and your customers will leave informed, educated, inspired and well relaxed. GPD CUBA is your opportunity to enter a new market and strengthen your own brand and your relationship with your clients in South and as a whole, while making a good impression through your educational presentation. Moreover, it may be your last chance to experience Cuba before the changes which modernization could bring. THE VENUE Meliá Cohiba Havana, Calle Paseo e/1ra y 3ra, Vedado, Havana - Cuba, www.meliacuba.com/cubahotels/ hotel-melia-cohiba. Boasting spectacular views over the city and the seafront, the 22-storey Meliá Cohiba offers comfort and el- egance in keeping with its 5 star status. Located in the central business district of Vedado, the most modern of downtown Havana, and just 50 meters from the famous Malecon esplanade (Avenida del Maceo), the hotel is a metropolitan landmark for business and conventions.

HOW TO REACH CUBA A sample of fl ights from capitals and other major cities in the USA and Central-South America: • Asunción (Paraguay) – Havana: 10h, via (Perù) / via Panamá (Panamá) • () – Havana: 4h • (Argentina) – Havana: 12h, via Lima (Perù) / via Panamá (Panamá) • () – Havana: 6h • City (Guatemala) – Havana: 7h, via City (Mexico) • Lima (Perù) – Havana: 5h30min • () – Havana: 5h, via () / via Panamá (Panamá) • (Mexico) – Havana: 3h • (FL - USA) – Havana: 1h (charter fl ight) • (Uruguay) – Havana: 11h, via Panamá (Panamá) • Panamá (Panamá) – Havana: 2h30min • (Ecuador) – Havana: 3h • San José () – Havana: 4h30min, via Panamá (Panamá) • San Salvador (El Salvador) – Havana: 2h • () – Havana: 11h, via Lima (Perù) / via Panamá (Panamá) • Tampa (FL - USA) – Havana: 1h30min (charter fl ight) • () – Havana: 5h, via San Salvador (El Salvador) / via Panamá (Panamá) WEATHER Cuba enjoys a moderate subtropical climate. December falls in the dry season and the temperature is usu- ally between 19° and 26° C. In conjunction with:

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