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Tap open app to complete the verification via your brand new mobile app.www.worldforumforfdi.com | www.conway.com | @conwayglobal | #WorldForum1813CONFERENCE PARTNERSMEDIA PARTNERSForum Partners MONDAY 11TH JUNE PRECONFERENCE DAY 9:00am - 4:00pm FDI Training Seminar 6:30pm – 8:30pm Welcome ReceptionThe Shankly HotelWelcome Reception featuring wine tasting from Slovenia TUESDAY 12TH JUNE CONFERENCE DAY ONE 8:00am - 8:45am RegistrationDesk A - ACC Liverpool 8:00am - 8:45am BreakfastExhibition Area 8:45am - 9:00am Welcome & Opening Remarks 9:00am - 10:15am Panel I – The Next 25 Years: Technology, Water & Climate ChangeWhat will the next 25 years bring, and how will we balance industrial growth with sustainable development? keynote & moderator Patrick Dixon Author, The Future of Almost EverythingFounder & Chairman, Global Change, LTD. panel Harald JedlickaSenior Investment Policy Officer, World Bank Group José Maria RogerCEO, Nice Tech Suparna SinghCluster Head Corporate Strategy, Larsen Toubro Jarrett WendtExecutive Vice President & Head of CityNOW, Panasonic North America 10:15am - 10:45am Networking Break 10:45am - 12:00pm Panel II – The Investor Perspective: Where is Investment Going & Why?Corporate decision-makers will tell us which regions they expect to be most robust for FDI, and which industries are poised for the most dramatic growth. keynote & panalist Kara GoldinCEO & Founder, hint, inc. moderator Annika JostmeierSenior Manager of FDI, Conway Advisory panel Rene BuckPresident & CEO, Buck Consultants International Patrick V. Fiel, Jr.Head of Corporate Development, EdgeConneX Neil SimpsonFinance Director, BrewDog invited 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm Panel III – Workforce Development & Talent AcquisitionThis panel explores the role of partnerships between industry and education in preparing students and employees for the modern workforce, and how companies and governments attract and retain top talent. moderator Amy La PorteWriter/Producer/Reporter, CNN panel Carine ClarkPresident & CEO, Banyan Ankur GopalCEO, Interapt Jon GustafsonPerformance Consultant, Lockheed Martin Bushra SarawWomen Who Code Leader, Aptiv 2:00pm - 3:00pm Panel IV – Rise of the RobotsRobots and artificial intelligence are replacing traditional workers across myriad industries around the world. What will this mean to future generations, and how can we best prepare for these inevitable changes? moderator Richard QuestAnchor & Correspondent, CNN panel Leila Aridi AfasDirector of International Public Policy, Toyota www.worldforumforfdi.com | www.conway.com | @conwayglobal | #WorldForum1814Agenda Ina BagociuteCo-Founder and Innovation Director, HACKMASTERS Josef GmeinerCEO, Rinovasol Amit Kumar PandeyChief Scientist, SoftBank Robotics Europe 3:00pm - 3:15pm Networking Break 3:15pm - 3:30pm Country Profile speaker Abhimanyu LondheDirector Strategy & Finance, Bhumi World Industrial Park 3:30pm - 4:30pm Panel V – Cybersecurity: Opportunities & ObstaclesSecuring data and protecting intellectual property has never been more important or more challenging. How will companies and governments address these issues so critical to economies across the world? moderator Mike ChinoySenior Fellow, USC U.S. -China Institute panel Prashant PathakPresident & CEO, Ekagrata, Inc. Mariana PereiraDirector, Darktrace Kimmie Rostrup Brauner Privacy, EU, GDPR, Specialist, IBM Global Justin SmithChief Security Officer, Pivotal Software 4:30pm - 5:30pm International Business Festival Keynote & Cocktails 6:30pm – 9:00pm Gala Dinner & Cocktail Networking ReceptionSt. George’s HallJoin us for an evening of fine dining and networking to celebrate the kick-off of The 2018 International Business Festival. WEDNESDAY 13TH JUNE CONFERENCE DAY TWO 8:00am - 9:00am RegistrationDesk A - ACC Liverpool 8:45am - 9:00am Welcome Back 9:00am - 10:15am Panel VI – The New Global Disorder: Brexit, Trump, China & Global RiskThose who feel the world is more chaotic than at any time in recent memory aren’t paranoid. What do the cataclysmic shifts in the global order portend for the future? Is this chaos the new normal? If so, how should corporations and governments adapt? keynote & panelist Dr. Florence Eid-OakdenCEO & Chief Economist, Arabia Monitor moderator Dennis MeserollCo-Founder and Executive Director, Tractus Asia panel Arthur ChenManaging Director of Global Corporate Development & Chief Representative, Fosun Group UK Robert HardyCommercial Director, Oakland Invicta Limited Katrina McWhinnieBrexit Strategist, The McWhinnie Consultancy 10:15am - 10:45am Networking Break 10:45am - 11:00am IPA Awards Ceremony Honoring the Founder 11:00am - 12:00pm Panel VII – Future of Energy & Responsible Development There are few issues more vital to growth and expansion than access to reliable energy. Our experts will discuss the new technologies and opportunities driving this critical industry. moderator Toralf NitschCEO, United Energy Group B.V., COO, UPWEGO.info panel Majbrit HøyerCEO, WorldPower Alex MarshallGroup Marketing & Compliance Director, Clarke Energy Dr. Fred OlayelePresident, Global Economic Institute www.worldforumforfdi.com | www.conway.com | @conwayglobal | #WorldForum1815Agenda Dr. Will RitzrauDirector Sustainability, SAP 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 2:15pm Panel VIII – Startups & Innovation; Building the Next Silicon ValleyHow should governments and businesses work together to cultivate a start-up and innovation hub? Who’s getting it right, and what do entrepreneurs need to aid in their success? moderator Maren LescheFounder, Startup Colors panel Sue MarshallCEO, Abodoo K.P. ReddyCoFounder, The Combine Alysia SilbergGeneral Partner, Street Global Venture Capital Iris WeltenChairwoman of the Board, Welten & Welten AG 2:15pm - 2:45pm Networking Break 2:45pm - 4:00pm Panel IX – Emerging Markets & Sustainable Development sponsor Emerging markets tend to be some of the fastest growing in the world and are often at the forefront of sustainable development. A panel of experts will discuss the how’s and whys of sustainable development, and the markets that will benefit most from it. moderator Richard QuestAnchor & Correspondent, CNN panel Eden Full GohFounder, SunSaluter Ahmed KareemSenior Manager, FAM Holding Richard LiebrechtsDirector, Ripple-A Troy LiuFounder & CEO, Mileslife 4:00pm 2019 Host Location Presentation & Conference Conclusion 4:30pm - 5:30pm International Business Festival Keynote & Cocktails 6:30pm – 9:00pm Own the Night Networking Reception Anfield Stadium - Liverpool Football Clubwww.worldforumforfdi.com | www.conway.com | @conwayglobal | #WorldForum1816Agendawww.worldforumforfdi.com | www.conway.com | @conwayglobal | #WorldForum1817KEYNOTE & MODERATORPANELISTPatrick DixonAuthor, The Future of Almost Everything, Founder & Chairman, Global Change, LTD.Harald JedlickaSenior Investment Policy Officer, World Bank GroupPatrick Dixon is often described in the media as Europe’s leading futurist. He has been ranked as one of the world’s most influential business thinkers alive today. Patrick is the Chairman of Global Change Ltd, a growth strategy and forecasting company. Originally a physician by training, Dr. Dixon has spoken to audiences in 52 countries. He is the author of 16 books (which have been translated into 35 languages) including Futurewise, Building A Better Business and The Future of Almost Everything, which was published in August 2015, and works with many of the world’s largest multinationals. His website has had 15.5 million users and his videos have had more than 6 million views.Harald Jedlicka is a Senior Investment Policy Officer in the World Bank Group’s global Investment and Competition unit, currently based in Vienna, Austria. As regional product lead for Europe and Central Asia, he is responsible for managing relationships and de-livery of the unit’s advisory and lending services with key government and private sector clients across the region. Specializing in investment policy and promo-tion reforms, Mr. Jedlicka co-leads the unit’s global portfolio on investment incentives.An experienced FDI practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in the field of investment policy and promotion, Mr. Jedlicka has advised govern-ments in over 25 countries on designing policies for attracting and retaining foreign investors. Focusing on emerging markets predominantly in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and East Asia, he co-authored the unit’s advisory approach on investment incentives for climate efficient industries and contributed to the World Bank Group’s flagship ‘Investing Across Borders’ report, benchmarking FDI regulations in 87 economies across the globe.Prior to joining the World Bank Group, Mr. Jedlicka started his career in the private sector. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Marketing and Man-agement from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration.PANEL IIThe Investor Perspective: Where Is Investment Going & Why?PANEL IThe Next 25 Years: Technology, Water & Climate Changewww.worldforumforfdi.com | www.conway.com | @conwayglobal | #WorldForum1818PANELISTPANELISTJosé Maria RogerCEO, Nice TechSuparna SinghCluster Head Corporate Strategy, Larsen ToubroJose Maria Roger is a born entrepreneur. Visionary from the early stages of his professional career, Jose has developed a special sensitivity to detect business opportunities where others do not see them. He has more than 30 years’ experience in senior level international positions.He was a pioneer in the renewable energy sector becoming CEO of NEG-MICON for Spain and Portugal. (former world leading manufacturer of wind turbines).In 2000, he funded FERSA ENERGIAS RENOVABLES, the first private independent investment company in renewable energy in Spain. In 2006, Jose was promoted to President. Within two year, he expanded the company to 10 countries and succeeded in getting the company listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange.Since 2013 he has led Nice Tech “A Revolution Full of Life” as Executive Chairman. Nice Tech is revolutionizing the world of Food, creating new eating habits and transforming the consumption experience. The patent technology Nice Tech provides allows for the reduction of Co2 emissions and food waste.A post graduate Business Management degree combined with a graduate degree in Heavy Electrical Engineering, Singh has over 28 years of work experience, evolved into a specialist Corporate Strategist, Public Speaker and Mentor. Her core expertise comprises Development of Corporate Strategy, Planning and Deployment, Implementation and Performance Monitoring, Governance and Risk process management, Man-management and Corporate Relationship building.Commencing her career as maintenance engineer on the shop floor of Durgapur Steel Plant in Steel Authority of India Ltd. in 1990, she drove the environment management processes of the Steel Plant and several associated mines. In 1999, she moved to Tata Steel as independent Head of Synergy, anchoring the strategy, projects, governance and risk processes for 17 individual companies. In 2007, she assumed responsibility and steered the global strategy thinktank within the Essar Group, working with businesses based out of the USA, Africa, Middle East, China, Indonesia, and India. She has been Head of Corporate Planning for Minerals, Ports, Shipping and Oilfields Services and Steel businesses. Currently, she is the Strategy Head of Larsen Toubro, India’s largest Engineering and Construction Company, handling a portfolio of US$8 billion.Singh is an active member of government policy forum committees at both national and regional levels on Ease of doing Business, International Trade and Investment, and Sustainability.PANEL Iwww.worldforumforfdi.com | www.conway.com | @conwayglobal | #WorldForum1819PANELIST Jarrett WendtExecutive Vice President & Head of CityNOW, Panasonic North AmericaJarrett Wendt serves as Executive Vice President & Head of CityNOW for Panasonic North America. Jarrett is charged with leading Panasonic’s Smart Cities initiative CityNOW, leveraging Panasonic’s smart and sustainable solutions, including solar, battery storage, micro-grids, traffic and mobility solutions, healthcare and more. He created Panasonic’s Connected Vehicle business, signing the largest CV contract in U.S. Department of Transportation history with Colorado’s Department of Transportation. Jarrett also leads corporate partnerships for Panasonic providing largescale solutions across their global portfolio.PANEL INext >