VI LATIN AMERICAN FORUM

The University of Edinburgh is proud to announce the 6th Latin American Forum 2017, a student-run event created to promote relations between the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. The Forum serves as an opportunity to represent and integrate the Edinburgh Latin American community, as well as to develop international partnerships between The University of Edinburgh and first-class institutions and businesses.

The Latin American Forum will welcome outstanding speakers of the international community, from business representatives and academics, to government officials.

The event features panel discussions, debates, lecture and keynote speeches which emphasize on innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth, with a special focus on the Pacific Alliance.

Session I (10:00 – 12:00): Business Innovation and Investment

• Carolina Arriagada Peters, Managing Director for Cities & Collaboration
• Mauricio Munguía, International Director at Santander
• Noor Naqschbandi, Director, Alliance for Integrity
• Dr. Benjamin Reid, Head of International Innovation at Nesta
• Daniel Gomez Gaviria, Head of Competitiveness Research, World Economic Forum
• Speaker from the embassy of Panama - (to be confirmed)

For further information on all the other panels, debates and keynotes please have a look at the agenda.