From the 27-29 April, World Economic Forum will be Livestreaming sessions from Rio De Janeiro. Hear from the leaders in the region discuss a variety of topics including the future of sports in Latin America, how the region can achieve inclusive growth, and which social entrepreneur is making the greatest impact and how they are making a difference.
Thursday April 27, 2011
14:15 – 15: 14 (EST)
Opening plenary
Chaired by
Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
17:30 – 17:40 (EST)
Social Entrepreneur Award — Latin America 2011
Social Entrepreneurs implement innovative solutions to social and ecological problems with financially sustainable models. The Schwab Foundation announces the 2011 Latin American Social Entrepreneurs of the Year working in different sectors and countries across the continent.
17.40 – 18.40 (EST)
Achieving Inclusive Economic Growth
How is the issue of inclusive economic growth addressed politically and socially, and which barriers should be removed to achieve equitable prosperity?
Panellists:
Jorge Luiz Numa Abrahão, President, Ethos Institute for Business and Social Responsibility, Brazil
Luciano Coutinho, President, Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), Brazil
Reinaldo Garcia, President and Chief Executive Officer, Latin America, General Electric do Brasil, Brazil
Felipe Kast Sommerhoff, Minister of Planning and Cooperation of Chile
William R. Rhodes, Senior Adviser for Latin America, World Economic Forum, USA
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry of India; Member of Parliament, India; Young Global Leader
Chaired by
Ricardo Hausmann, Director, Center for International Development, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Competitiveness
Friday April 28, 2011
9:30 – 10:30 (EST)
Sports: Going for Gold, Goals and Growth
With two major sports events, the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016, how will Brazil leverage sports to drive economic growth and social progress?
In partnership with the World Economic Forum, Deutsche Welle TV hosts this debate focusing on how Brazil will leverage sports to drive economic growth and social progress in light of the two major events taking place in the country: the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016.
Panellists:
Tony Blair, UN Middle East Quartet Representative; Global Agenda Council on Conflict Prevention
Sérgio de Oliveira Cabral Santos Filho, Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Charlie Denson, President, Nike Brand, Nike, USA
Juergen Griesbeck, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Streetfootballworld, Germany
Nizan Guanaes, Chairman, ABC Communications Group, Brazil; Media, Entertainment & Information Industry Agenda Council
Moderated by
Amrita Cheema, Anchor, Deutsche Welle TV, Germany
11:00 – 12:00 (EST)
Latin America's Role in the Global Governance System.
How can Latin America best contribute to reshaping the global governance landscape?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
– Redesigning the global economic system post-crisis
– Roles within the G20
– Regional and interregional cooperation
– Role of business
Panellists
Leonel Fernández, President of the Dominican Republic
Bruno Ferrari Garcia de Alba, Secretary of the Economy of Mexico
Enrique V. Iglesias, Secretary-General, SEGIB Secretaría General Iberoamericana, Spain; Regional Agenda Council on Latin America
Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive Officer, WPP, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America
Ricardo Villela Marino, Chief Executive Officer, Latin America, Banco Itaú Unibanco, Brazil; Young Global Leader
Chaired by
Moisés Naím, Senior Associate, International Economics, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, USA; Global Agenda Council on Illicit Trade
16:30-17:30 (EST)
Looking Ahead to a Latin American Decade. How will the region reach its 2020 goals?
The World Economic Forum on Latin America Co-Chairs will address the following dimensions:
– Growth targets for innovative development and social prosperity
– Security and political stability
– Interregional relations and global influence
Panellists:
Eike Batista, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EBX, Brazil; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America
Frederico Fleury Curado, President and Chief Executive Officer, EMBRAER, Brazil; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals
Orit Gadiesh, Chairman, Bain & Company, USA; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America
Luis A. Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank, Washington DC; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America
Vikram Pandit, Chief Executive Officer, Citi, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America
Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive Officer, WPP, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America
Chaired by
Maria Bartiromo, Anchor, CNBC's Closing Bell; Host and Managing Editor, Wall Street Journal Report, CNBC, USA; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Systemic Financial Risk