9:00-10:15 |
Exclusive breakfast roundtable on "LDC Rising: The Power of IPAs in Driving Growth" (by invitation only). |
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Room No-401 |
This closed door session will bring together a curated group of LDC IPA officials and global organisations, all deeply committed to advancing sustainable economic growth in LDCS. The primary focus of this discussion will be on the Instrumental role that IPAs can play in catalyzing the development of LOCS |
10:30-10:45 |
Opening Remarks |
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Grand Ball Room-6th Floor |
10:45-11:45 |
Global Leaders Forum: Investing for a Better World |
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Current global Investment trends reveal imbalances, urging affirmative action for equitable growth The Global Leaders Forum convenes forward-thinking visionaries to deliberate on trends shaping global Investment. It aims to devise strategies for balanced Investment flows globally, recognizing the significance of even small Investments in the broader trade landscape. |
Panelist
- Mr. Gunther Beger, Managing Director, Directorate for SDG Innovation & Economic Transformation, United Nations Industrial
- Development Organization (UNIDO) (TBC) Dr. Eloisa Klementich, Incoming Chair, International Economic Development Council (IEDC) & President and Chief Executive Officer of Invest Atlanta (TBC)
- Dr. Anish Shah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Non-Executive Director, Tech Mahindra Ltd. & Incoming President, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) (TBC)
Moderation
- -Ms. Courtney Fingar, Founder, Fingar Direct Investment and Senior Advisor, Europe and Communications, WAIPA (TBC)
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11:45-12:00 |
Tea Break |
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12:00-13:00 |
High Level Panel on 'Bridging the Gap: Connecting Investors with Promising Investible Projects' |
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Grand Ball Room-6th Floor |
This high-level panel discussion will bring together a group of experts who will explore the vital nexus between Investor and Investments, and how investible projects are a crucial link herein, especially to ensure sustainable, quality Investment. Experts in the field of Investment, corporate executives and financial Investors emphasize that Investible projects, which are focused, compelling and well-crafted plans that create ease in Investment decisions, are crucial to attracting quality Investment as they bridge knowledge gaps between stakeholders. |
Panelist
- Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, International Solar Alliance (TBC)
- Ms. Rabab Fatima, Under Secretary-General and High Representative, UN-OHRLLS (TBC) Moderation
- Mr. Nitin Jaiswal, Head of Asia Pacific-External Relations, Bloomberg LP (TBC)
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13:00-14:00 |
Lunch Break |
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14:00-15:00 |
High Level Panel on 'FDI Trends and Global Investment Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges' |
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Grand Ball Room-6th Floor |
Through this panel discussion, our expert panelists, will dive into the topic of FDL, its significance, current trends & challenges. FDI is the heart and soul of economic growth, it promotes cross-border collaborations that amplifies Innovation and drives progress. In this exchange, our panelists will provide valuable insights, case studies and share their personal experiences of how FDI benefited them, thereby unraveling the power of FDI and its significance in catalyzing economic growth They will further explore the ever-changing landscape of global Investments, from the exciting opportunities that FDI presents to the challenges it entails. |
Panelist
- Mr. James Zhan, Director of Investments, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (TBC)
- Mr. Matthew Stephenson, Head of Investment Policy and Practice, World Economic Forum (TBC)
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15:00-15:15 |
Coffee Break |
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15:15-16:30 |
Inaugural Address: Ministers' Speak on 'Role of Trade and Investment in the Decade of Action' |
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Grand Ball Room-6th Floor |
The recent United Nations General Assembly reiterated the 2030 Agenda, pledging urgent action for global well-being. The 'Decade of Action' calls for solution-oriented approaches, urging governments and Investment Promotion Agencies to utilize trade and Investment tools. The "G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration emphasizes economic cooperation, underscoring private sector engagement and PPPs. This decade targets universal prosperity, emphasizing the Involvement of Least Developed Countries and the Integration of digitization to foster startup ecosystems. Dignitaries will spotlight their government's Initiatives and policy solutions towards achieving the collective 2030 goal, ensuring the Decade of Action's success. |
-Honorable Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry |