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World Economic Forum on Latin AmericaProgramme

Buenos Aires, Argentina 5-7 April 2017

Regional Agenda

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Televised session

Programme Co-Chairs

Asheesh Advani, President and Chief Executive Officer, JA Worldwide, USA

Marcos Bulgheroni, Executive Director, Pan American Energy, Argentina

Hans-Paul Bürkner, Chairman, Boston Consulting Group, Germany

Eduardo S. Elsztain, Chairman, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones, Argentina

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Bonn

World Economic Forum on Latin America - Programme 2

Wednesday 5 April

08.00 - 20.00Hilton Buenos Aires - Registration Area

registration

Registration Opens

17.30 - 18.45Hilton Buenos Aires - Main Entrance

transfer

Transfer to Welcome Reception

18.00 - 19.45Teatro Colón - Foyer

welcome reception

Welcome Reception

Hosted by Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, Mayor of Buenos AiresOpen only to white badge participants. Please ensure you wear your badge.


Wednesday 5 April

19.30 - 20.00Teatro Colón - Main Entrance

transfer

Transfer to Official Hotels


Thursday 6 April


registration

Registration

08.15 - 09.15Hilton Buenos Aires - Arena

latam challenges

Deciphering Latin America's ChallengesWhat political transformations are challenging Latin America and how will they shape the region’s future?

Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese and English

This session will be livestreamed on TopLink and the Forum website.

Leonel Fernández, President, Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Dominican RepublicFelipe Larraín Bascuñán, Professor and Director, Latin American Center for Economic and Social Policy, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, ChileDaniel Zovatto, Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean, International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, Chile

08.45 - 09.45Hilton Buenos Aires - Studio

latam tourism

Making Latin America a Global Tourist DestinationHow can the region make the most of its hospitality and natural resources to attract more international visitors and grow its service economies?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Building national and regional brands- Leveraging technology and connectivity- Facilitating travel through new visa policies


Eduardo Coello, Group Executive, Latin America and Caribbean, Visa, USAGerald Lawless, Head of Tourism and Hospitality, Dubai Holding, United Arab Emirates


Thursday 6 April

09.15 - 10.30Hilton Buenos Aires - xChange

connected latam

Connected Latin AmericaWhat collaborative action is needed to build a single regional digital market in Latin America and the Caribbean that can drive new opportunities, economic growth and social equality?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Developing internet for all- Scaling up internet-enabled trade while tackling online crime- Managing data flows in an interconnected world

This session is related to System Initiatives (Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and Society, and Shaping the Future of International Trade and Investment).


Jordi Botifoll, President, Latin America, Cisco, USAMats Granryd, Director-General, GSMA, United Kingdom

Discussion LeadersSebastian Bellagamba, Bureau Director, Latin America, The Internet Society (ISOC), UruguayRicardo Meléndez-Ortiz, Chief Executive, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), Switzerland

Moderated byJoshua Meltzer, Senior Fellow, Global Economy, Brookings Institution, USA

FirestartersLuis Felipe Carrillo, President and Chief Executive Officer, GE Andean and Caribbean, GE, Peru; Young Global Leader

09.15 - 10.45Hilton Buenos Aires - Solutions

financial inclusion

Banking on Latin America: Improving Financial InclusionOver 50% of adults in Latin America have no bank account. What public-private partnerships and policies are needed to expand access to and usage of basic financial services?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Consumer-centred mobile banking services- Incentives for consumer adoption by the unbanked- Availability of credit for SMEs

This session is related to a System Initiative (Shaping the Future of Financial and Monetary Systems).

Discussion LeadersCesar Blaquier, CEO Banco Itaú Argentina and Itaú Unibanco Partner.Michael Schlein, President and Chief Executive Officer, Accion, USA

Facilitated byJose Del Rio, News Editor, La Nación, Argentina

09.15 - 09.45Hilton Buenos Aires - Briefing Centre

issue briefing/social entrepreneurship

How to Harness Social Entrepreneurship for ProgressJoin an in-depth briefing on how to harness social entrepreneurship for socio-economic progress in the region.



Gina Badenoch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ojos que Sienten, Mexico; Young Global LeaderMarcela Benitez, Founder, RESPONDE, Social & Economic Recovery of Rural Villages, Argentina; Social EntrepreneurGonzalo Muñoz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TriCiclos, Brazil; Social Entrepreneur

Moderated byFacundo Garreton, Member of Congress, Argentina; Young Global Leader


Thursday 6 April

09.30 - 09.45Hilton Buenos Aires - Digital Forum Space

tm/digital forum

Briefing: Digital ForumLearn about the latest developments in the World Economic Forum’s digital knowledge platform. Our specialists will help you maximize your experience through our digital tools and networks.

Participants can also visit the Digital Forum anytime for informal briefings.

09.30 - 10.00Hilton Buenos Aires - Virtual Reality Space

virtual reality/amazon 1

Virtual Reality: Under the CanopyCome under the canopy of the Amazon rainforest to encounter the beauty and fragility of this ancient ecosystem, where you will learn from the indigenous communities who have relied on its generosity for centuries.

Under the Canopy is a virtual reality experience produced by Conservation International and Jaunt VR.

Please arrive early, as seating is limited in the Virtual Reality Space.


trust and post-truth

Leading and Trusting in a Post-Truth WorldIn a world shaped by "post-truth" and divisive -isms, how can leaders from all sectors of society restore trust and collaboration?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Personal and group identity- Fear and emotions vis-à-vis facts and evidence- Digital echo chambers and public opinion

Felipe Kast Sommerhoff, Congressman, Chile; Young Global Leader


Thursday 6 April

10.00 - 11.00Hilton Buenos Aires - Networking Area

community break

Community Break

10.00 - 10.45Hilton Buenos Aires - Transformation Hub

tm/competitiveness

A New Framework for CompetitivenessExplore the new framework for the Global Competitiveness Index and debate challenges for growth in the context of fast technological change in Latin America and across global economies.

WithJaime Malet, Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce in Spain, Spain

11.00 - 12.00Hilton Buenos Aires - Plenary Hall

opening plenary

Responsive and Responsible Leadership for Latin AmericaJoin Latin American heads of state and government for a special conversation on how responsive and responsible leadership can strengthen the region’s identity, advance economic integration and create a common agenda for the future.



Chaired byKlaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum


Thursday 6 April


community lunch

Community Lunch


millennial view/education

The Millennial View: Hacking EducationHow can the innovations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution be leveraged to transform education and unleash the region's talent?

Join this session to learn about the millennial generation's concerns and get inspired by their vision for the future. The Millennial View series was developed in partnership with the Global Shapers Community via TopLink, the World Economic Forum's digital platform.

Discussion LeadersPatricia Barrios, Chief Executive Officer ad interim, Corporación Educativa Continental, Peru; Global ShaperLeonardo Santos, Project Supervisor, Newton Paiva University


cultural diplomacy

A Recipe for Success: The Power of Cultural DiplomacyHow can culture and gastronomy lead the way in catalysing cross-border, human-to-human connections in a politically divided world?


Discussion LeadersDavid Hertz, Founder and Managing Director, Gastromotiva, Brazil; Young Global LeaderJohanna Mendelson Forman, Senior Adviser, Managing Across Boundaries; Director, Food Security Program, Stimson Center, USALorna Solis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Rose Compass, USA; Young Global LeaderElias Szczytnicki, Secretary-General and Regional Director, Religions for Peace, Latin America and the Caribbean, Peru


Thursday 6 April


cnne/investment environment

Creating the Business Environment for InvestmentHow can Latin America strengthen its business environment to attract local and foreign investment?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Fighting corruption and removing red tape- Mitigating risks and reducing legal uncertainty- Advancing new public-private financing models

This session was developed in partnership with CNN en Español.


This session will be livestreamed on TopLink and the Forum website. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as the doors will be closed at the scheduled time.

Claudia Dill, Chief Executive Officer, Latin America; Member of the Group Executive Committee, Zurich Insurance Group, BrazilRicardo Hausmann, Director, Center for International Development and Professor, Practice of Economic Development, Harvard University, USALuis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank, Washington DCDouglas L. Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, S&P Global, USAArmando Senra, Head, Latin America and Iberia Region, BlackRock, USA

Moderated byGabriela Frias, Anchor, CNN en Español, USA


dw/eliminating poverty

Eliminating Poverty: Practical SolutionsWhat practical and innovative solutions are at hand to eliminate multidimensional poverty in Latin America?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Context-specific models for poverty assessment- Applied training and education programmes- New approaches to micro-finance and financial literacy

This session was developed in partnership with Deutsche Welle.



Martin Burt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fundación Paraguaya, Paraguay; Social EntrepreneurMauricio Ramos, Chief Executive Officer, Milicom, USA

Moderated byCarol Guerrero Santos, Journalist and News Anchor, Deutsche Welle, Germany


tm/tech adoption

Shaping Regional Transformations for Technology AdoptionHow can Latin American economies promote technological adoption and improve their innovation capacity?

Explore challenges that are common to Latin American countries and debate actions to address them.

FirestartersIgor Nogueira Calvet, Secretary for Industrial Development and Competitiveness of Brazil


Thursday 6 April







expansion/fighting corruption

Fighting Corruption: The New Way ForwardBuilding on recent successes, what is needed to enhance the fight against corruption?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Embracing behavioural and cultural change- Ensuring public-private alignment to mainstream transparency- Advancing regional solutions to transnational crime

This session was developed in partnership with Expansion.



Juan Carlos Botero, Executive Director, The World Justice Project, USAArely Gómez González, Secretary of Public Administration of Mexico

Moderated byAlberto Bello, Editorial Director, News and Business News, Grupo Editorial Expansion, Mexico


latam and the world

Latin America and the WorldHow can the region navigate the new global realities and strengthen its position in the world?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Relations with the US administration- Impact of ongoing transformations in the European Union- China's stake in Latin America



Michael Rake, Chairman, BT Group, United Kingdom


Thursday 6 April


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ntn/regional integration

The Unexpected Push for Regional IntegrationHow is Latin America advancing integration in the face of the new hemispheric context?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Bridging Mercosur and the Pacific Alliance- New and higher-quality products and services- Logistical optimization


Matías Eliaschev, Chief Executive Officer, Latin America, Lazard, ArgentinaEduardo Eurnekian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Corporacion America, ArgentinaMarcos Pereira, Minister of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services of Brazil

Moderated byGustau Alegret, US News Director, NTN24, USA


tm/public institutions

Shaping Regional Transformations for Stronger InstitutionsHow can Latin America strengthen its public institutions and build the foundations for trust and transparency?

Explore challenges that are common to Latin American countries and debate actions to address them.

Introduced byPedro Rodrigues de Almeida, Head of Basic Industries, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

FirestartersSergio Andrade, Founder and Executive Director, Agenda Pública, Brazil; Social Entrepreneur


Thursday 6 April


upgrading agriculture

Upgrading Agricultural Value ChainsHow can regional agricultural and food systems enhance their added value and sustainably meet the demands of a growing global population?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Unleashing technology-led solutions- Upgrading production, distribution and storage systems- Addressing climate impact


Moderated bySilvia Naishtat, Editor-in-Chief, El Pais Section, Grupo Clarín, Argentina


business innovation

Revolutionizing Business InnovationAs the Fourth Industrial Revolution ushers in rapid change, what business models and policy partners will take best advantage of new technologies for growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Artificial intelligence in management and decision-making- Skills and ingenuity relative to high-impact technology- Open innovation

Discussion LeadersMarcelo Camara, Head, Department of Research and Innovation, Banco Bradesco, BrazilTimothy Hwang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, FiscalNote, USAPablo Larguia, Founder, La Red Innova, SpainMartin Migoya, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Globant, ArgentinaCarlos Moreira, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, WISeKey, SwitzerlandAmy Wilkinson, Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA

Facilitated byGary Coleman, Managing Principal, Global Industry; Senior Client Adviser, Deloitte, USA







Thursday 6 April


community break

Community Break


4ir readiness

Getting Ready for the Fourth Industrial RevolutionHow can Latin America prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution to shape and harness its opportunities?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Production and consumption systems - Digital trade- Values and ethical frameworks



Dimitri Diliani, Vice-President, Head of Latin America Region, Nokia Corporation, FinlandBrian Forde, Senior Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA; Young Global LeaderPia Mancini, Chair, The Democracy Earth Foundation, USA; Young Global LeaderPhilipp Schindler, Senior Vice-President and Chief Business Officer, Google, USA

Chaired byOmar Abbosh, Chief Strategy Officer, Accenture, United Kingdom


ft/economic outlook

The Economic Outlook for Latin AmericaWith inflation looking tamer and commodity prices stabilized, is Latin America in a better position to return to a higher growth path in 2017?

Dimensions to be discussed:- Anticipating global economic trends- Advancing economic reforms- Avoiding the middle-income trap

This session was developed in partnership with the Financial Times.



Nicolas Dujovne, Chief of Cabinet of Argentina

Moderated byJohn Paul Rathbone, Latin America Editor, Financial Times, United Kingdom


Thursday 6 April







millennial view/regional identity

The Millennial View: Strengthening Regional IdentityHow can a regional identity be a driver of stronger cooperation and integration?


Discussion LeadersRicardo Doria, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aldeia, Brazil; Global ShaperBerta Valle, Co-Founder, Berta y Xiomara #TodoEnPositivo, Nicaragua; Global Shaper


future workforce

Building the Workforce of the FutureHow can we build a workforce to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Education ecosystem and apprenticeship models- Role of business in addressing the skills gap- Pathways to formal jobs

This session is related to a System Initiative (Shaping the Future of Education, Gender and Work).

Discussion LeadersAsheesh Advani, President and Chief Executive Officer, JA Worldwide, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin AmericaDavid Herranz Acebuche, Regional Head, Latin America, Adecco Group, SpainAdriana Kugler, Professor, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, USAFelipe Larraín Bascuñán, Professor and Director, Latin American Center for Economic and Social Policy, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, ChileClaudia Vasquez, President and General Manager, Latin America, CA Technologies, Colombia

Facilitated byAngel Melguizo, Chief Economist, Latin American Unit, OECD Development Centre, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris


Thursday 6 April


migration dividend

Harnessing the Migration DividendHow can Latin America overcome recent challenges and harness the long-term dividend of migration for improved socio-economic development?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Opportunities for investment and skills development- Multiculturalism and diversity as an asset- Constructive approaches to security concerns


Marcela Escobari, Visiting Fellow, Brookings Institution, USA; Young Global LeaderIgnacio Packer, Secretary-General, Terre des Hommes International Federation, SwitzerlandLaura Thompson, Deputy Director-General, International Organization for Migration (IOM), Geneva

Moderated byEnrique Acevedo, Anchor, Univision, USA


inside venezuela

Inside Venezuela

Join this informal conversation with regional and global leaders on the latest political and socio-economic developments in Venezuela.


Jared Genser, Managing Director, Perseus Strategies, USA; Young Global LeaderLuis Vicente Leon, President, Datanalisis, VenezuelaDanhalit Zamalloa, Chief Executive Officer, PagoFlash, Venezuela; Global Shaper

Moderated byCynthia Arnson, Director, Latin American Program, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, USA


el país/rethinking capitalism

Rethinking Market CapitalismHow can Latin America reach a new covenant that overcomes ideological divides and dismantles inequality fuelled by free-market capitalism?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Restoring trust, ethics and social cohesion- Addressing the root causes of populism- Mitigating cyclical political flux for long-term development

This session was developed in partnership with El País.



Leonel Fernández, President, Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Dominican RepublicBrian Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way Worldwide, USAEmilio Lozoya, Chief Executive Officer, Makech Capital, Mexico; Young Global LeaderAndrés Velasco, Professor of International Practice in International Development, Columbia University

Moderated byCarlos E. Cue, Journalist , El País, Spain


Thursday 6 April

19.30 - 20.00Hilton Buenos Aires - Main Entrance

transfer

Transfer to Cultural Soirée

20.00 - 22.30Centro Cultural Kirchner - Foyer

cultural soirée

Cultural Soirée

Hosted by President Mauricio Macri, President of ArgentinaOpen only to white badge participants. Please ensure you wear your badge.

20.30 - 23.00Centro Cultural Kirchner - Main Entrance

transfer

Transfer to Official Hotels


Friday 7 April


registration

Registration


competitive infrastructure

Infrastructure for CompetitivenessHow can public and private entities collaborate to create the infrastructure needed to boost competitiveness in Latin America?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Revamping long-term project design, procurement and implementation- Unlocking investment- Enhancing logistical efficiency and connectivity


Stephen C. Beatty, Head, Global Infrastructure, Americas and India; Head, Cities Global Center of Excellence, KPMG, CanadaWellington Moreira Franco, Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of BrazilRodolfo Spielmann, Managing Director, Head of Latin America, CPP Investment Board (CPPIB), Canada


scaling-up entrepreneurship

Scaling-Up EntrepreneurshipDespite Latin America’s rank as the second most enterprising region in the world, entrepreneurs face multiple barriers to growing their businesses. What is in place and what is needed to create a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region?


Daniel Isenberg, Professor of Entrepreneurship Practice, Babson Executive Education, Babson College, USANicolás Shea, Founding President, Todos, Chile; Young Global Leader

Moderated byAmy Wilkinson, Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA


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Friday 7 April


gender and employment

Breaking Down Employment BarriersWhat new policies and business models can help close the employment gender gap in Latin America?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Reducing barriers to career advancement- Best practices to promote women’s integral development- Leveraging technology and job opportunities in high-growth sectors

This session is related to a System Initiative (Shaping the Future of Education, Gender and Work).

Discussion LeadersRon Bills, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Envirofit, USA; Social EntrepreneurMaria Cavalcanti, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pro Mujer, USA; Social EntrepreneurMarianne Eve Jamme, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SpotOne Global Solutions, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderLeonardo Martellotto, President, JA Americas, ArgentinaMaria Martinez, President, Global Customer Success and Latin America, Salesforce, USA


issue briefing/sdgs

How to Implement the SDGsJoin an in-depth briefing on how country- and business-led action can advance new models for collaboration on the Sustainable Development Goals.



Moderated byStefano Bridelli, Chairman, Latin America, Bain & Company, Brazil


bloomberg/trade crossroads

Trade at a CrossroadsWhile the Trade Facilitation Agreement has the potential to lift global GDP by 0.5% by 2030, many countries are flirting with protectionism. Is this a crisis or an opportunity for greater trade collaboration?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Laying the groundwork for the WTO ministerial in Buenos Aires- Advancing agreements on services and data flows- Sharing the benefits of commerce and investment

This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg.



Jeffery McElfresh, President, DIRECTV Latin America, AT&T, USAMarcos Pereira, Minister of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services of Brazil

Moderated byErik Schatzker, Editor-at-Large, Bloomberg Television & Radio, USA


Friday 7 April


community break

Community Break


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Friday 7 April


issue briefing/safer latam

How to Make Latin America SaferJoin an in-depth briefing on which innovative approaches have proven successful to make the region safer - from citizen security projects to data-driven solutions.




millennial view/civic engagement

The Millennial View: Engaging, Shaking, MovingHow can democracy be reinvigorated as a platform for meaningful engagement to overcome polarization and disintegration?


Discussion LeadersLiziane Dranka Silva, Entrepreneur, INK, Brazil; Global ShaperPablo Marín Escobar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Blinktech Firm, Mexico


special session/argentina

Argentina's Turn

Join a special session with ministers of the Government of Argentina and state governors on the country's transformation and new role in the region and beyond.


Friday 7 April


climate commitment

Keeping the Commitment on Climate ChangeHow can Latin American leaders deliver on a truly actionable COP21 agenda?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Strengthening cross-cutting policies- Providing business-driven solutions- Leveraging technology and drivers of green growth



Simón Gaviria Muñoz, Minister of National Planning of Colombia; Young Global LeaderMarcelo M. Mindlin, Chairman, Pampa Energia, ArgentinaMartyn Parker, Chairman, Global Partnerships, Swiss Re Management, United Kingdom







tm/regional integration

Shaping Regional Transformations for Stronger IntegrationHow can Latin America deepen regional collaboration in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Join Young Global Leaders and Global Shapers in the Transformation Hub to explore and debate possible actions to strengthen the regional agenda on integration.


Friday 7 April


issue briefing/political risk

How to Respond to Political RisksJoin an in-depth briefing on how business can step up its response to the political and societal risks affecting markets and economies.



Alejandro Guerrero, Corporate Country Officer, MMC Argentina; Chief Executive Officer, Argentina and Uruguay, Marsh (MMC), ArgentinaMauricio Lazala, Deputy Director, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, United Kingdom

Moderated byAndres R. Martinez, Bureau Chief, Buenos Aires, Bloomberg News, Argentina


natural resources

Maximizing Natural Resources for Sustainable GrowthHow can the region maximize resource use and efficiency for sustainable growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Sustainable land use, mining and forestry- Water infrastructure and services- Circular economy and new materials

This session is related to a System Initiative (Shaping the Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security).

Discussion LeadersRoss Beaty, Chairman, Pan American Silver Corp., CanadaGiulio Boccaletti, Chief Strategy Officer, The Nature Conservancy, United Kingdom; Young Global LeaderWalter Gonçalves, Vice-President, Latin America, Tarkett, BrazilRoberto Jaguaribe, President, Apex-Brasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), BrazilRicardo Meléndez-Ortiz, Chief Executive, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), Switzerland


creative economy

The Promise of the Creative EconomyHow can Latin America harness its vibrant and creative culture to develop new growth opportunities?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Innovative government policies to foster creativity- Transition from STEM to STEAM education- Regional cultural integration and identity


Olivier Fleurot, Senior Vice-President, Publicis Groupe, FranceSergio Fonseca Garza, Managing Director, Hispanic America Region, Growth Markets, Pearson, Mexico


Friday 7 April


ntn24/productive latam

Productive Latin AmericaWhat are the productive development policies needed to drive economic diversification, sophistication and increased productivity to re-ignite growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Applying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies- Strengthening regional value networks- Improving coordination between the public and the private sectors

This session was developed in partnership with NTN24.



Fabian Gil, President, Dow Latin America, The Dow Chemical Company, BrazilRicardo Haneine Haua, Partner and Managing Director, Hispano-America, A.T. Kearney, MexicoRicardo Hausmann, Director, Center for International Development and Professor, Practice of Economic Development, Harvard University, USA

Moderated byAndrea Bernal, Director, Opinion Programs, NTN 24, Colombia


liveable cities

Liveable Latin American CitiesHow can the public and private sectors work together to make cities more sustainable, inclusive and competitive in the face of record urban growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Innovative project planning and design- Accessible and affordable infrastructure- Improved municipal services for waste, traffic and crime prevention


Federico Gutiérrez, Mayor of Medellín, ColombiaOlivier Murguet, Chairman, Americas, Groupe Renault, BrazilAndrea San Gil, Founder and Director, Fundación Centro Para la Sostenibilidad Urbana; Global Shaper


community lunch

Community Lunch


Friday 7 April







issue briefing/inclusive growth

How to Advance Inclusive GrowthJoin an in-depth briefing on tested strategies to advance inclusive growth, building on the latest findings of the Forum's Inclusive Growth and Development Report.



Richard Samans, Head of the Centre for the Global Agenda, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum


millennial view/workplace

The Millennial View: The Next Generation's WorkplaceHow can the region's workplaces adapt to meet the demands of a dynamic and innovative generation?


Discussion LeadersAdriana Castellanos Bustamante, Executive Assistant to the President, cbc, Guatemala; Global ShaperCarlos Jaramillo, Chief Executive Officer, Distilled Innovation, Colombia


Friday 7 April


agile governance

Agile Governance

How can governments leverage new technologies to meet the demand for better policies and more inclusive services?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Input mechanisms and crowdsourced expertise- Responsive decision-making processes- Quality and impact measurement

Discussion LeadersTimothy Hwang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, FiscalNote, USAAndres Knobel, Lawyer and Consultant, Tax Justice Network (TJN), United Kingdom; Global ShaperPia Mancini, Chair, The Democracy Earth Foundation, USA; Young Global LeaderAngel Melguizo, Chief Economist, Latin American Unit, OECD Development Centre, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), ParisRobert Muggah, Research Director, Igarapé Institute, BrazilNicolás Shea, Founding President, Todos, Chile; Young Global Leader


energy transition

Latin America's Energy TransitionHow can a new mix between hydrocarbons and renewables underpin regional development?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Technologies to manage growing energy demand and climate change- Impact on fiscal revenue and competitiveness- Policies to fast-track implementation and foster regional integration



Alejandro P. Bulgheroni, Chairman, Bridas Corporation, ArgentinaMauricio Muller Adade, President, Latin America, Royal DSM, Brazil


g20 agenda

Shaping the G20 AgendaThe G20 serves as a platform for global economic cooperation. With anti-globalization sentiment on the rise, how can the G20 adapt and maintain its relevance?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Strategies to eliminate poverty- Foundations for quality employment- Innovation as a path to growth


Guillermo Brinkmann, President, Latin America South, SAP, ArgentinaJulia Pomares, Executive Director, CIPPEC (Centre for the Implementation of Public Policies for Equity and Growth), Argentina


Friday 7 April


latam smes

Strengthening Latin America's SMEsHow can the region's small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen their position in global markets and value chains?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Expansion of market linkages- Progress in quality and standards- Long-term value of innovation


James Scriven, Chief Executive Officer, Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), Washington DCPatrick Struebi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fairtrasa, Switzerland; Social Entrepreneur

Moderated byJohn Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International, USA


closing plenary

Fostering Development and Entrepreneurship in the Fourth Industrial RevolutionJoin the Co-Chairs for a special session on a new agenda to foster development and entrepreneurship in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and to conclude this year's World Economic Forum on Latin America.



Asheesh Advani, President and Chief Executive Officer, JA Worldwide, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin AmericaMarcos Bulgheroni, Executive Director, Pan American Energy, Argentina; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin AmericaEduardo S. Elsztain, Chairman, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones, Argentina; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America


farewell reception

Farewell Reception

Participants and their spouses are invited to join the farewell reception.


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