Pre-meeting Press Conference

• Emilio Lozoya Austin, Director, Head of Latin America, World Economic Forum USA
• Luis Guillermo Plata, Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism of Colombia; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Economic Growth & Development
• Maria Elvira Pombo Holguín, President, Proexport Colombia, Colombia
• Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
• Alvaro Uribe Velez, President of Colombia

Moderated by

• Adrian Monck, Managing Director, Head of Communications and Media, World Economic Forum

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Opening Press Conference

• Luis Fernando Alarcón Mantilla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Grupo Empresarial ISA, Colombia; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010
• Luiz Fernando Furlan, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, BRF Brasil Foods, Brazil; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010; Global Agenda Council on Climate Change.
• Jorge Londoño Saldarriaga, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bancolombia, Colombia; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010
• Graham Mackay, Chief Executive, SABMiller, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010
• James S. Turley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ernst & Young, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010

Moderated by

• Adrian Monck, Managing Director, Head of Communications and Media, World Economic Forum

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Opening Plenary

Latin America has emerged relatively unscathed from the recent global economic downturn. The expected 4% growth rate for the region as a whole during 2010 is higher than the average global growth forecasts. However, the region's economic future still seems to depend heavily on relatively few commodity and export-goods markets.

What short-term reforms and policies are needed in Latin America to improve the conditions for a strong economic recovery?

• Ferdinando Beccalli-Falco, President and Chief Executive Officer, GE International, Belgium
• Graham Mackay, Chief Executive, SABMiller, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010
• Enrique Peña Nieto, Governor of the State of Mexico; Young Global Leader
• Alvaro Uribe Velez, President of Colombia

Opening Remarks by

• Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

Moderated by

• Emilio Lozoya Austin, Director, Head of Latin America, World Economic Forum USA

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TV Debate – Regional Governance Redesigned

The political and operational capacity of Latin America to handle regional conflict and meet global challenges has recently been put into question as signs of instability begin to emerge. Regional governance should be significantly improved to face growing challenges in trade, security and the environment.

How can Latin American countries improve regional governance to face the emerging risks and contribute to enhancing global governance?

• Rafael Fernández de Castro, Foreign Policy Adviser to the President of Mexico, Mexican Presidency, Mexico; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Latin America
• Ricardo Hausmann, Director, Center for International Development, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, USA; Global Agenda Council on Poverty & Development Finance
• José Miguel Insulza, Secretary-General, Organization of American States (OAS), Washington DC; Global Agenda Council on Corruption
• Moisés Naím, Editor-in-Chief, Foreign Policy Magazine, USA; Global Agenda Council on Illicit Trade
• Arturo Valenzuela, US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, US Department of State

Moderated by

• Claudia Gurisatti, Editorial Director, NTN 24, Colombia

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Presidents Plenary

Over the last decade, Latin America has finally been able to reconcile political change with economic stability. However, the region still needs to develop more effective strategies to improve competitiveness and attract investment, increase regional and international trade, promote environmental sustainability, and reduce poverty and inequality.

How can Latin America become a more prosperous, democratic, integrated and globally relevant region over the next decade?

• Álvaro Colom Caballeros, President of Guatemala
• Fernando Armindo Lugo Méndez, President of Paraguay
• Ricardo Martinelli, President of Panama
• Alvaro Uribe Velez, President of Colombia

Moderated by

• Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

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Social Entrepreneur Award – Latin America 2010

Social Entrepreneurs implement innovative solutions to social and ecological problems with financially sustainable models. The Schwab Foundation announces the 2010 Latin American Social Entrepreneurs of the Year working in different sectors and countries across the continent.

Presented by

• Hilde Schwab, Chairperson and Co-Founder, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Switzerland

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TV Debate – New Horizons for Haiti

The devastating earthquake on 12 January played havoc with Haiti's already fragile economy and weak public institutions.

How can Latin American states and private companies help Haiti to engage in long-term reconstruction efforts and employment strategies?

• Leonel Fernández, President of the Dominican Republic Lorenzo A. Mendoza, Chief Executive Officer, Empresas Polar, Venezuela; Young Global Leader
• Luis A. Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank, Washington DC
• Joseph Philippe, Founder, Fonkoze, Haiti
• José Octavio Reyes, President, Latin America Group, The Coca-Cola Company, Mexico

Moderated by

• Adriana Vargas, News Editor, NTN 24 En Suma, Colombia

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Press Conference – President of Colombia

• Alvaro Uribe Velez, President of Colombia

Closing Plenary – The Next 10 Years for Latin America

The co-chairs examine how industry, government and civil society leaders can direct Latin America on the path to economic growth, income distribution and environmental sustainability.

• Luis Fernando Alarcón Mantilla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Grupo Empresarial ISA, Colombia; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010
• Luiz Fernando Furlan, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, BRF Brasil Foods, Brazil; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010; Global Agenda Council on Climate Change
• Jorge Londoño Saldarriaga, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bancolombia, Colombia; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010
• James S. Turley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ernst & Young, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010

Moderated by

• Moisés Naím, Editor-in-Chief, Foreign Policy Magazine, USA; Global Agenda Council on Illicit Trade

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