Special Events

These optional events can be added to conference registrations. Space may be limited, save your spot today!

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Online Talking Circle

No Charge

Talking Circles are a distinctive feature of our in-person conference – and this year we are taking them online. Talking Circles offer an opportunity to meet other delegates and engage in extended discussion about the issues and concerns they feel are of utmost importance to that segment of the Research Network. Participation is open, encouraged, and supported.

This will be held “live” via Zoom (time TBA).

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Online Welcome and Training Session

No Charge

This special event will walk you through the CGScholar Event Mircosite so you have a rich online experience by learn how to comment and participate online. It will also teach delegates how to update their profile and Presenter Pages in order to add digital media: video, sound, other files.

This will be held “live” via Zoom.

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Best Little Havana Walking Tour

US$30

Visit the Bay of Pigs Monument to learn about the fateful battle that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis. - Take photos with the live roosters that cover the base of the Holy Ceiba tree where Santeria is performed. - Learn about Cuba's War of Independence that turned into U. S. 's Spanish American War at the Map of Cuba monument.

Watch a Master Blender roll cigars and learn about the very interesting tobacco industry.

Visit famous Domino Park where the latest "Father of the Bride" movie was filmed.

Taste a Mango or Sugar Cane smoothie, a guava pastry and the most delicious Cuban sandwich ever.

Visit CubaOcho Museum to learn about Cuba's patron, Our Lady of Charity, and its favorite performer, Celia Cruz.

Stroll through Rooster Alley to take photos with the huge, colorful rooster statues, antique cars that still drive the streets of Cuba and the wall murals depicting the suffering of the Cuban population.

End off the tour with a shot of Cuban coffee and buy cigars from a walk-in humidor!

Date: 22 January 2024

Time: 2:00PM (14:00)

Meeting Point: TBD