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Letter from the President of the Canary Islands
Letter from the President of Cabildo de Gran Canaria
Letter from the Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
About the Summit
About the Canary Islands
Structure of the Summit
About GEI
Speakers
Registration
Corporate Partners
Agenda
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Letter from the President of the Canary Islands
Dear Delegates,
As the President of the Canary Islands, I am delighted to welcome everyone to the 2018 Annual Economic Summit of the Global Economic Institute.
The Canary Islands are an excellent business platform, an attractive place to live and a good hub from which to connect to the rest of the world. While our special 4% corporate tax rate is an immediate attention-grabber, the competitive advantage of the Islands extends to our international connectivity, communications infrastructure and the availability of qualified personnel.
We are Islands, surrounded by our common Atlantic Ocean. Geographically African, and politically from the European Union, we are a hub from which to do business. Our economy is mainly focused on tourism; we receive more than 15 million tourists per year. Therefore, the diversification of our economy is related to internationalization.
As an example of our tricontinental vocation, I would like to mention the European Interreg MAC program call for this year, which amounts to 63.8 million euros for projects in the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Mauritania, Senegal and Cape Verde.
We do hope that you enjoy the conference and all that our beautiful region has to offer during your stay.
We thank the Global Economic Institute and its partners for choosing the Canary Islands to host the 2018 Summit.
Thank you all for coming to the Canaries.
Fernando Clavijo BatllePresident & Head of Government, Canary Islands
Sincerely,
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Letter from the President of Cabildo de Gran Canaria
Dear Delegates,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Gran Canaria to celebrate the 2018 Annual Economic Summit of the Global Economic Institute. We appreciate that the Global Economic Institute has chosen the Island to hold this important meeting.
Gran Canaria is not only a consolidated and intertionally renowned tourist destination. Beyond tourism, it is a modern and competitive island in may other economic sectors in which the institution that I preside over works effort to promote.
Gran Canaria has an ideal business environment for investment and entrepreneurship. Therefore, through the ‘Best in Gran Canaria’ initiative, in which more than a dozen public and private entities are involved, we work jointly not only in the economic diversification of the Island, but also in attraction of investments and professionals in priority sectors such as audiovisual, marine biotechnology and aquaculture, off-shore activities and services, software developmen and remote work.
In addition to its own economic and fiscal regime and the investment incentives availabe to companies and entrepreneurs, Gran Canaria has excellent airport, port and telecommunications connections, an important regional market, availability of qualified young talent and a competitive offer of spaces and services for the location of business activities.
These advantages, together with the magnificient climate throughout of the year, its wonderfil natural surroundings, its extensive leisure offer, a competitive cost of living and the wide range of services, make the Island and ideal place to live and work.
I invite you to take advantage of your stay in Gran Canaria to enjoy the hospitality of its people and discover and island full of opputunities.
Antonio Morales MéndezPresident of Cabildo de Gran Canaria
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Letter from the Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the city with the greatest demographic and economic weight in the Canary Islands. I welcome you to a tri-continental city, located on the axis that unites Europe with Africa and America. We are the spearhead of the European Union in Africa. Our diplomatic and commercial relations with the neighbouring continent are extraordinary. In addition, due to the geostrategic situation of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, our Port has become the main base for humanitarian organizations operating in many African countries, given the security and legal assurance offered by this European city.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gathers the basic qualities to become an intercontinental hub between America and Africa. We have all kinds of transport, tourism, health, cultural, scientific and educational infrastructures. The main productive sectors have been established in our city for decades. We have a strong business community in which there is a close public-private partnership for the development of initiatives. One of our most determining conditions is a high quality of life.
Gran Canaria and, therefore, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is the main communication hub between Europe, West Africa and America. Thus, we have, in terms of the number of operations, the first airport in the archipelago and the sixth in Spain.
Last but not least, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers other incentives for entrepreneurs. The most prominent is the most favourable tax regime in Europe, which equally extends to the rest of the archipelago.
I hope your stay in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be profitable. I also invite you to discover and enjoy our city, neighbourhoods, as well as the wide cultural and gastronomic offer. I am sure you will discover a friendly, safe and open city to the world.
The MayorAugusto Hidalgo Macari
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About the Summit
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In partnership with the Government of the Canary Islands, the 2018 Annual Economic Summit of the Global Economic Institute (GEI) will hold in Las Palmas, Canary Islands from November 12-15, 2018.
Held every year outside our home country, Canada, under the Trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Innovation for Sustainable Development (TFi4SD) brand, the Summit is the flagship event of GEI.
The 2017 edition was held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria from November 1-2, with thought leaders, senior government officials, business leaders, distinguished academics, top diplomats, development partners and international trade and investment practitioners from Canada, United States, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and other countries in attendance.
The 2018 edition in Las Palmas will examine issues traversing trade, FDI, sustainable tourism, open innovation, maritime innovation, health innovation, sustainable energy systems, innovation in resource economies, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, public-private partnerships and the triple helix of industry–academia-government interactions – and their inter-jurisdictional spillover effects.
In addition to Africa and North America, delegates and business leaders from Brazil, China, the Middle East, mainland Spain, Portugal, Germany, United Kingdom and other parts of Europe will attend this year’s edition.
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About the Canary Islands
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The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, south-west of Spain and north-west of Africa. The Islands enjoy a privileged status as a geo-strategic logistical platform connecting Africa to Europe and the Americas. Historically and culturally, the Islands have close ties with Latin America, in addition to the strong trading and institutional links with West Africa.
The Islands are an excellent platform for trade, logistics and transfer of services and technology between continents as they are on the main international trading routes.
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The Canary Islands are a part of the European Region and are fully integrated in the European Union.
The Islands confer maximum legal guarantee, great tax advantages and double taxation conventions.
The Canary Islands boast world-class quality of life, through for instance, first-class European healthcare and education, good climate averaging 71F temperature annually and cosmopolitan, modern and cheerful atmosphere.
Residents enjoy wide and varied cultural and leisure offerings, with 48 weekly air connections with West African cities
The Islands have maritime connections to all the ports in the area, as well as D-ALIX, neutral internet exchange point linked to Africa.
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Structure of the Summit
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The TFi4SD BrandThe annual TFi4SD Summit offers a unique platform to hear from global experts, build your brand, grow your network, and connect one-on-one with decision-makers, thought leaders, influencers, companies and potential partners from around the world.
Pre-Summit FDI Training(November 12)In partnership with the Government of the Canary Islands and United States-based Conway, Inc., GEI will host a pre-summit FDI and Sustainable Tourism training seminar from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on November 12. Economic development professionals in the Canary Islands, Africa and other jurisdictions will attend. This seminar will be facilitated by experts drawn from industry and academia. Attendance is optional for delegates attending the Summit.
Mayoral Reception (November 12)The Summit will be declared open in the evening of November 12 during a Welcome Cocktail Reception to be hosted by the Mayor of Las Palmas, Augusto Hidalgo.
Plenary Sessions (November 13 and 14)On November 13 and 14, a variety of issues will be addressed through our highly interactive plenary sessions, achieved through a combination of masterful facilitation, expert panelists and to-the-point questions.
Trade, FDI, sustainable tourism, open innovation, maritime innovation, health innovation, sustainable energy systems, innovations in the resource sectors, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, public-private partnerships and the triple helix of industry–academia-government interactions and their inter-jurisdictional spillover effects – will be discussed.
Red Carpet Gala Dinner (November 13)A red carpet Gala Dinner will be held in the evening of November 13 at the luxurious AC Hotel by Marriot Iberia Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Delegates will be treated to cusine and refreshments throughout the evening.
This is a formal occasion; delegates are advised to be red-carpet ready. The President and Head of Government of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo Batlle, is the Special Guest.
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Structure of the Summit
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Post-Summit Business Meetings and Sightseeing (November 15) At the end of the Summit on Wednesday November 14, a variety of post-summit activities will take place on November 15 and 16. These include strategic business meetings, site visits, and other sightseeing opportunities in Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
In partnership with the Government of the Canary Islands, delegates will visit key Canarian institutions in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. As well, working with the government-owned corporation, Proexca, and tour operators, delegates will enjoy the privilege of exploring the spectacular natural beauty of the Canary Islands, as key monuments, cultural landmarks and attractions will be visited.
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About GEI
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GEI is a non-profit research and development organization fostering public-private dialogue on global issues. Our research is interdisciplinary and collaborative; we are focused on internationalization and the triple helix of industry-academia-government interactions.
The Institute’s work is organized around four thematic areas: Trade, FDI, Innovation and Sustainable Development. We combine technical expertise, institutional experience, global perspectives and local realities to help advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our mandate is accomplished through the Institute’s two strategic units: Global Division and Africa Division. The Africa Division, called the Global Economic Institute for Africa (GEIA), is the full-fledged arm that helps design and implement strategies and policies across the African continent, using GEI’s vast network of experts and practitioners across industry, government and academia.
Further information on GEI is available on our website: www.econinstitute.org
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Antonio Morales MéndezPresident, Cabildo de Gran
Canaria, Canary Islands
Dorothy Gordon Chair, Inter-Governmental
Council UNESCO-Information for All Programme
Adam Jones-KellyPresident, Conway, Inc.,
United States
Speakers
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Dr. Fred OlayelePresident, Global Economic
Institute, Canada
Pedro Ortega Rodríguez Minister of Economy, Industry,
Trade and Knowledge,Government of the Canary Islands
Jeff FinklePresident, International
Economic Development Council,United States
Amine LaghidiPresident, National Commission
of Capital and Intangible Economy, Morocco
Prof. Sidi OshoProfessor of Agriculture/Former
Vice-Chancellor, Nigeria
Aaron ShullManaging Director, Centre for
International Governance Innovation, Canada
2018 ANNUAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Trade, FDI and Innovation for Sustainable Development
Fernando Clavijo BatllePresident & Head of Government,
Canary Islands
Arc. Namadi Sambo Chairman, Africa Power and
Development Advisors; Former Vice-President, Federal Republic
of Nigeria
Augusto HidalgoMayor of Las Palmas,
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Pablo Martín CarbajalGeneral Director, African Affairs,
Canary Islands Government
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Fabio Yukio YamadaGeneral Manager (South America), Castlepines
Investment Group, Brazil
Fergus MaclarenPresident, ICOMOS International
Cultural Tourism Committee, Canada
Dr. Isaias Barreto da RosaFormer Commissioner for ICT, Economic Community of West
African States, Cape Verde
Dr. Courtney DoagooPost-doctoral Fellow, Centre for
International Governance Innovation, Canada
Dr. Troy AndersonDirector, Sprott Centre for
African Research and Business, Canada
Joanna WajdaResearch Associate, Centre for
International Governance Innovation, Canada
Dr. Isaac RutenbergDirector, Centre for Intellectual
Property and IT Law, Strathmore Law School, Kenya
Dr. Erika Kraemer MbulaAssociate Professor, South
African Research Chairs Initiative, University of
Johannesburg, South Africa
Peter GuntherSenior Research Fellow,
Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis, United States
Jacinta NziokaInterim President,
International Council on Monuments, Kenya
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Dr. Chris EkongClinical Professor of Surgery (Neurosurgery), University of
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Laura Jane MartinMarket Development Manager,
Conway, Inc., United States
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Samantha St. AmandSenior Research Associate, Global Economy Program,
Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada
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Dr. Jude EmokpareVice President of Global Health,
Outpost Healthcare,United States
Jose Luis Artiles Chief Executive Officer, Harven
Group, Las Palmas, Canary Islands
Sam AnissimovJunior Counsel, Centre for International Governance
Innovation, Canada
Dr. Oluwole OduntanChief Executive Officer,
City Medical Centre, Canada
José Ignacio ZabaletaDirector General, MBA Business
School, Las Palmas,Canary Islands
Cosme García Falcón Managing Director, Corporation
for the Economic Development of Gran Canaria (SPEGC),
Canary Islands
Dr. Cristiana OliveiraRector, Universidad Europea de
Canarias, Canary Islands
Dr. Richard Clouet Vice-Rector, Internationalization
and Cooperation, University of Las Palmas, Canary Islands
Dr. Didi EmokpareChief Medical Officer, Outpost
Healthcare, Canada
Annika JostmeierVice-President, Conway
Advisory, Berlin, Germany
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Prof. Michel RodAssociate Dean, Sprott School of
Business, Carleton University, Canada
Adekunle AjiboyeChief Executive Officer,
Aajimatics Incorporated, Canada
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Antonio José Olivera Herrera
President, The Canary Islands Special Zone (Canarias ZEC),
Canary Islands
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Inmaculada CabreraEUREKA Project Officer, Centre
for the Development of Industrial Technology, Spain
Dr. Rosa M. Batista‐Canino
Vice Rector for Entrepreneurship and Employment, University of Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria
Luis Padrón LópezDirector, Casa Africa, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,
Canary Islands, Spain
Stephanie Wear PintadoDirector of Economic and Air
Service Development, Turismo de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Louis KouakouDivision Manager, Economic and
Social Statistics, African Development Bank, Abidjan,
Cote d’Ivoire
Vicente DortaChief Executive Officer,
Turismo de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Pablo Landrau International Development Manager, Binter Canarias,
Canary Islands
Dr. María del Carmen Rubio Armendáriz
Vice Chancellor for Internationalization, Universidad
de La Laguna, Canary Islands
Ambassador Johanna Odonkor Svanikier
President & CEO, Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa, Ghana
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Registration
The all-inclusive registration fee covers the following:
1. Access to all conference sessions, materials, lunches, tea and coffee
2. Group discount on hotel (discount code will be provided upon registration).
3. Welcome Reception on November 12 with the Mayor of Las Palmas
4. Red Carpet Gala Dinner on November 13 with the President of the Canary Islands
5. Free shuttle bus transfer between delegates’ hotels and conference venue
6. Free shuttle bus service to the airport
7. Complimentary breakfast buffet
8. Post-summit site visits and sightseeing tour of Las Palmas and other parts of Gran Canaria on November 15
9. Post-summit site visits and strategic meetings in Tenerife on November 16 (participants must satisfy pre-qualification criteria)
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Corporate Partners
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Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
Knowledge Partners
Official Airline
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Agenda
2018 ANNUAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Trade, FDI and Innovation for Sustainable Development
PRE-SUMMIT: Monday, November 12, 2018
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM FDI and Sustainable Tourism Seminar(Separate Registration Required)
SUMMIT DAY 1: Tuesday, November 13, 2018
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Registration, Coffee & Networking
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome and Opening RemarksDr. Fred Olayele: President, Global Economic Institute, Canada
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Networking & Welcome Reception for Delegates Hosted by the Mayor of Las Palmas
Session I: The Data-Driven Economy: Tackling Governance ChallengesPosed by Emerging Technologies
MODERATORAaron Shull, Managing Director, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada
SPEAKERS Dr. Courtney Doagoo, Post-doctoral Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation, CanadaJoanna Wajda, Research Associate, Centre for International Governance Innovation, CanadaSamantha St. Amand, Senior Research Associate, Global Economy Program, Centre for International Governance Innovation, CanadaSam Anissimov, Junior Counsel, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada
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10:10 AM - 10:30 AM Networking Break
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SUMMIT DAY 1: Tuesday, November 13, 2018
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MODERATORAnnika Jostmeier, Senior Manager, Foreign Direct Investment, Conway, Inc., United States
Session II: The Triple Helix of Industry-Academia-Government Interactions
SPEAKERSDr. Michel Rod, Associate Dean, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Canada Dr. Cristiana Oliveira, Rector, Universidad Europea de Canarias, Las Palmas, Canary Islands Dr. Jude Emokpare, Vice-President of Global Health, Outpost Healthcare, CanadaDr. Rosa Maria Batista Canino, Vice-Rector, Entrepreneurship and Employment, Universidad de Las Palmas, Canary IslandsTo be confirmed
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11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
MODERATOR Adam Jones-Kelley, President, Conway, Inc., United States
SPEAKERSLeo Clarkin, Co-founder & Executive Vice-President, AESP Green Energy, Canada Dr. Erika Mbula, Associate Professor, South African Research Chairs Initiative, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Dr. María del Carmen Rubio Armendáriz, Vice Chancellor for Internationalisation, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary IslandsInmaculada Cabrera, EUREKA Project Officer, Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, SpainSpeaker to be confirmed
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11:45 AM - 12:05 PM Special Presentation: Internationalization of the Canary Islands Pablo Martín Carbajal, CEO PROEXCA/General Director, African Affairs, Canary Islands Government
Networking Break
12:05 PM – 1:15 PM Session III: Internationalizing Technological Capabilities:A Canarian-Canadian-African Perspective
1:15 PM - 2:10 PM Lunch
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SUMMIT DAY 1: Tuesday, November 13, 2018
3:30 PM - 4:35 PM Session IV: Fintech, eHealth and Medical TourismMODERATORMary Daniels, Director of Global Trade, Globaify, Ireland
SPEAKERSDr. Chris Ekong, Clinical Professor of Surgery (Neurosurgery) University of Saskatchewan, CanadaAdekunle Ajiboye, CEO, Aajimatics Incorporated, Canada Dr. Oluwole Oduntan, Chief Executive Officer, City Medical Centre, CanadaDr. Sandra Iroakazi, President, Council of Entrepreneurs for Africa, CanadaTo be confirmed
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2:40 PM - 2:55 PM Special Presentation: Healthcare Innovation and Sustainable DevelopmentDr. Didi Emokpare, Chief Executive Officer, Outpost Healthcare, Canada
2:55 PM - 3:15 PM Networking Break
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Short SpeechPedro Ortega Rodríguez, Minister of Economy, Industry, Trade and Knowledge,Government of the Canary Islands
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM KeynoteKEYNOTE SPEAKERHis Excellency, Fernando Clavijo Batlle, President & Head of Government, Canary Islands
Interviewed by:Dorothy Gordon, Chair, Inter-Governmental Council UNESCO-Information for All Programme
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM KeynoteTitle: Future Ready: Preparing for Tomorrow’s EconomyJeff Finkle, President, International Economic Development Council, United States
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Red Carpet Gala Dinner AC Hotel by Marriot Iberia Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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10:25 AM - 10:40 AM Networking Break
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Networking Break
9:15 AM - 10:25 AM Session V: Innovations in Regional Economic Development: CustomizingGlobal Best Practices for AfricaMODERATORDorothy Gordon, Chair, Inter-Governmental Council UNESCO-Information for All Programme
SPEAKERSJeff Finkle, President, International Economic Development Council, United States Prof. Sidi Osho, Professor of Agriculture/Former Vice-Chancellor, Nigeria Amine Laghidi, President, National Commission of Capital and Intangible Economy, MoroccoDr. Isaias Barreto da Rosa, Former Commissioner for ICT, Economic Community of West African States, Cape VerdeDr. Fred Olayele, President, Global Economic Institute, Canada
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10:40 AM - 11:50 AM Session VI: Research, Educational Exchanges and InternationalizationMODERATORAaron Shull, Managing Director, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada
SPEAKERSDr. Richard Clouet, Vice-Rector, Internationalization and Cooperation, Universidad de Las Palmas, Canary Islands Dr. Troy Anderson, Director, Sprott Centre for African Research and Business, Carleton University, Canada Luis Padrón López, Director, Casa Africa, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary IslandsDr. Isaac Rutenberg, Director, Centre for Intellectual Property and IT Law, Strathmore Law School, KenyaDr. Didi Emokpare, Chief Executive Officer, Outpost Healthcare, Canada
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Title: An Age of Disorder: How Trump, Trade, China and Robots Make for an Uncertain FutureAdam Jones-Kelley, President, Conway, Inc., United States
SUMMIT DAY 2: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Coffee and Networking
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Keynote
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SUMMIT DAY 2: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM Lunch
Session VII: Sustainable Tourism and DevelopmentMODERATORFergus Maclaren, President, ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Committee, Canada
SPEAKERSJacinta Nzioka, Interim President, International Council on Monuments, KenyaFrancisco Martins, Director General, Tourism and Transport, Cape VerdeLouis Kouakou, Division Manager, Economic and Social Statistics, African Development Bank, Abidjan, Cote d’IvoireAmbassador Johanna Odonkor Svanikier, President & CEO, Heritage and Cultural Society of AfricaTo be confirmed
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11:50 AM - 12:25 PM Special Initiative Launch: The Canarian-Canadian-African Hub InitiativeSPEAKERS
Dr. Fred Olayele, President, Global Economic Institute, CanadaPablo Martín Carbajal, General Director, African Affairs, Canary Islands Government
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1:55 PM - 2:55 PM
1:25 PM - 1:55 PMTitle: Energy Delivery, Institutional Capacity Building and Sustainable Development in AfricaArc. Namadi Sambo, Chairman, Africa Power and Development Advisors & Former Vice-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Keynote
2:55 PM - 4:05 PM Session VIII: FDI, Global Best Practices and the Canary Islands as a Gateway toBusiness in AfricaMODERATORLaura Martin, Market Development Manager, Conway, Inc., United States
SPEAKERSPablo Landrau, International Development Manager, Binter Canarias, Canary IslandsAntonio Herrera, President, Canary Islands Special Zone (Canarias ZEC)Cosme Garcia Falcon, Managing Director, Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran CanariaFabio Yukio Yamada, General Manager (South America), Castlepines Investment Group, London, U.KStephanie Wear Pintado, Director, Economic Development, Why Tenerife, Canary Islands
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SUMMIT DAY 2: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM Closing Remarks & Unveiling of 2019 Summit Host
5:40 PM - 6:10 PM Short Remarks by 2019 Host
6:10 PM - 7:00 PM Closing Cocktail & Networking
4:20 PM - 5:30 PM
POST-SUMMIT DAYS 3 & 4: Thursday and Friday, November 15-16, 2018
Business-to-Business/Business-to-Government Meetings
Strategic Site Visits: Gran de Canarias and Tenerife
Tours & Sightseeing
4:05 PM - 4:20 PM Networking Break
Session IX: Intra-African Trade, Competitiveness and the Global DigitalEconomyMODERATORSherry Lee, Director of Partnerships, Global Economic Institute, Canada
SPEAKERSThomas Svanikier, CEO Svani Group, GhanaJosé Ignacio Zabaleta, Director General, MBA Business School, Las Palmas, Canary IslandsJose Luis Artilles, CEO, Harven Group, Canary IslandsOsita Oparaugo, CEO, Footprint to Africa, Kenya/NigeriaTo be confirmed
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