CCA Alberta invites you to our International Business Forum “Canada and The Future of the Economic Regions in the Americas Pacific”. The program will include keynote presentations and business panels for an in-depth conversation about business opportunities in the Americas and Pacific regions, with recognized experts in international trade and foreign policy.
FINAL AGENDA
7:15-7:30 A.M. Registration & Networking
7:30-8:00 A.M. Networking Breakfast
8:00-8:05 A.M. Host Remarks, Miguel Cortines, President CCA Alberta
8:05-8:10 A.M. Welcoming Remarks
Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.
8:15-9:15 A.M. Opening Address
“Calgary and the Pacific Rim: Opportunities for Diversification”
Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Americas Society, Washington D.C.
Interviewed by: Deborah Yedlin, Business Columnist, Calgary Herald
9:15 - 10:15 A.M. Morning Address
"Energy Opportunities in the Americas - Helping Canadian Companies Navigate Global Markets"
Donovan Volk, Vice President Sales & Marketing, JWN JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group.
10:15 - 10:45 A.M. Networking Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:55 A.M. Panel Discussion
“The Future of Business in NAFTA: A View from Three Perspectives”
Matt Rooney, Director Economic Growth, Bush Presidential Institute, “North American Competitiveness Scorecard”
Dr. Sergio Alcocer, Former Under Secretary North America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico
Ian Brodie, Former Chief of Staff, Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Moderator: Deborah Yedlin, Business Columnist Calgary Herald
11:55-12:15 P.M. Pre-Lunch Break
12:30 P.M. Remarks Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism on behalf of Minister of Alberta Economic Development & Trade
Government of Alberta
Recognition Trajectory CCA Alberta, Miguel Cortines, President CCA Alberta
12:50: 1:45 P.M. Luncheon Keynote Address:
“The State of the Americas: What Canadian Business Need to Know”
Ambassador Guillermo Rishchynski, Canadian Executive Director, Inter-American Development Bank
Interviewed by: Deborah Yedlin, Business Columnist Calgary Herald
2:00 - 3:25 P.M. Ambassadors Panel
“The Pacific Alliance: Opportunities for Western Canada Businesses”
Marcel Lebleu, Canada’s Ambassador to Chile
Pierre Alarie, Canada’s Ambassador to Mexico
Gwyneth Kutz, Canada’s Ambassador to Peru & Bolivia
Nicolás Lloreda, Colombia’s Ambassador to Canada
Moderator: Deborah Yedlin, Business Columnist at Calgary Herald
3:25 P.M. Closing Remarks CCA Alberta
Followed by General Networking Reception
Sponsored by TransCanada
5:00 PM End of Program
SPECIAL GUESTS
Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Accompanied by Lieutenant Governor’s spouse: His Honour, Honourary Colonel Douglas Mitchell
Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of Alberta
THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORS
CORPORATE GENERAL RECEPTION SPONSOR
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
PROGRAM PARTNER
CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS
COMMUNITY PARTNER
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