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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY . AUGUST . SEPTEMBER July 9-18 September 13-14 Windsurfing and kite boarding competitions in various categories are held off Hadicurari Beach (Fisherman’s Huts). Five days of entertainment, beach parties, events, and activities. Contact the Aruba Tourism Authority Tel. [phone] www.aruba.com or www.aruba-hiwinds.org The Aruba Tourism Authority & The United Nations World Tourism Organization will host a global tourism conference with speakers and panelists from around the globe. Tel. [phone] email: [email protected] www.aruba.com 30TH ANNUAL ARUBA HI-WINDS WORLD TOURISM CONFERENCE August 12-14 September 15-17 Sailing event featuring fun, action, and competitions among international yachts, catamarans, Sunfish, and windsurfers during the day, combined with music, parties, and dinners at night. Contact the Organizing Committee Tel. [phone] email: [email protected] www.arubaregatta.com Startup founders, investors, world-class speakers and key global players in the technology industry discuss the future of tech and showcase the latest and greatest trends in the industry. Contact Mrs: Valerie Croes Tel. [phone] Mr. Tristan Every Tel. [phone] email: [email protected] www.atechconference.com ARUBA INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2016 ATECH CONFERENCE August 26-28 September 23 TEDx ARUBA Striving for sustainable innovation, new business creation while bringing ideas to life for Aruba and the rest of the world. www.tedxaruba.com 22ND ANNUAL ARUBA INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT Professional and amateur golfers team up in a two-day, 36-hole tournament featuring gifts, prizes, and special events. Contact Tierra Del Sol Tel. [phone] email: [email protected] September 23-24 10TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL ARUBA 2016 Annual festival of local jazz, Latin, soul, and funk musicians. music; food stands, bars. Contact Caribbean Sea Foundation Tel. [phone] or info@caribbeanseajazz. com or visit www.caribbeanseajazz.com August 26-27-28 ONE COOL SUMMER INTERNATIONAL DRAG RACE Exciting international drag racing competition at the Palo Marga International Raceway Park. Contact Lucho Werleman Tel. [phone] email: [email protected] www.draginaruba.com September 25 22ND ANNUAL ARUBA REEF CARE PROJECT September 11 36TH TURIBANA TO SANTA CRUZ 10K RACE Open road race. Registration begins on August 20, 2016. Contact IBISA Tel. [phone] email: [email protected] 22 Great eco-tourism opportunity. A cleanup of the island’s most popular beaches and dive and snorkel sites helps raise awareness for a clean marine environment. Contact Mr. Castro Perez Tel. [phone] email: [email protected]