Secretariat of Foreign Affairs
Juárez 20, Centro
Mexico City
Mexico
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Conference: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (10...
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2015 Latin American Cities Conferences: Mexico City
For its eighth consecutive year, AS/COA will host a Latin American Cities Conference in Mexico City.
Registration: 8:00 a.m to 9:00 a.m.
Conference: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (10...
Secretariat of Foreign Affairs
Juárez 20, Centro
Mexico City
Mexico
Live broadcast
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Overview
MEXICO: A LOOK AT CLIMATE CHANGE,
CYBERSECURITY, AND ENERGY IN NORTH AMERICA
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At the recent North American trilateral ministerial meeting, the foreign ministers from the United States, Canada, and Mexico met to advance an agenda that expands the region’s leadership in energy, supports sustainable economic growth, and combines strengths to face climate change and cybersecurity challenges. North America is fast becoming one of the most economically competitive regions in the world, and Mexico will play a critical role in fulfilling North America’s potential. Upgrading infrastructure and building strategic logistical corridors will benefit the inter-American community.
For its eighth consecutive year, Americas Society/Council of the Americas will host a Latin American Cities Conference in Mexico City. Join AS/COA, Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), and ProMéxico for a conference that will address Mexico’s role in these issues.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Luis Videgaray Caso, Secretary, Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (Download his presentation.)
- Ildefonso Guajardo, Secretary, Secretariat of Economy
- Carlos Álvarez, Managing Director, Mexico Infrastructure, BlackRock
- Beatriz Bugeda, General Director of Climate Change Policy, Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT)
- Michael Chertoff, Executive Chairman, The Chertoff Group
- Nur Cristiani, Head of Mexico Equity Research & Strategy, J.P. Morgan
- Patricia Florissi, Vice President and Global Chief Technology Officer, EMC Corporation
- Francisco N. González, CEO, ProMéxico
- Oliver González Barrales, General Director of the Specialized Center for Technological Response, Federal Police
- Daniel Enrique Guerrero Rodríguez, General Director of Natural Gas and Petrochemicals, Secretariat of Energy (SENER)
- Joe Keenan, Executive Vicepresident for Latin America, The Nature Conservancy
- Rubén Kraiem, Corporate Partner, Covington & Burling LLP
- Arturo Martínez, General Director, ACE Fianzas Monterrey
- Lina Ornelas, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Mexico, Central America and The Caribbean, Google
- Saúl Padrón Estrada, Deputy Director for Cybersecurity, Telefónica México
- Andrés Rengifo, Director for Latin America of the Computer Crime Unit and Intellectual Property Issues, Microsoft
- Rolf Schmitz, Managing Director & Head Latin America Energy Finance, Scotiabank
- Susan Segal, President & CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas
Registration fee: This event is complimentary for all registrants. Prior registration is required.
Event Information: Ernesto Aguilar | eaguilar@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8393
Sponsorship Opportunities: Ana Gilligan | agilligan@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8364
COA Corporate Membership Information: Monica Vieira | mvieira@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8344
Press Inquiries: Adriana La Rotta | alarotta@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8384
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Agenda
Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
- Susan Segal, President & CEO, AS/COA
- Francisco N. González, CEO, ProMéxico
9:30 – 9:50 a.m. Keynote Remarks
- Sergio Alcocer, Undersecretary for North America, Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE)
9:50 – 10:30 a.m. Climate Change — Financing for Sustainable Growth in North America
- Rubén Kraiem, Corporate Partner, Covington & Burling LLP (moderator)
- Beatriz Bugeda, General Director of Climate Change Policy, Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT)
- Joe Keenan, Executive Vicepresident for Latin America, The Nature Conservancy
- Patricia Florissi, Vice President and Global Chief Technology Officer, EMC Corporation
Questions for discussion: What are the initiatives being taken in Mexico to finance sustainable growth? What are the effects of Mexico’s carbon tax on fossil fuels? What are the benefits of public-private partnerships as a tool to mitigate climate change? How can economic policy be affected by climate change? What are the hazards that can be effected by climate change and what can be done to diminish their costs?
10:30 – 10:50 a.m. Keynote Remarks
- Ildefonso Guajardo, Secretary, Secretariat of Economy (SE)
10:50 – 11:15 a.m. Keynote Remarks
- Michael Chertoff, Executive Chairman, The Chertoff Group (former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security)
11:15 – 11:55 a.m. Cybersecurity: The Cost to Businesses — Building Public Trust
- Andrés Rengifo, Director for Latin America of the Computer Crime Unit and Intellectual Property Issues, Microsoft (moderator)
- Lina Ornelas, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Mexico, Central America and The Caribbean, Google
- Saúl Padrón Estrada, Deputy Director for Cybersecurity, Telefónica México
- Oliver González Barrales, General Director for the Specialized Center for Technological Response (CERT), Federal Police
Questions for discussion: How are digital transformation and technological advances increasing the businesses vulnerability to cyberattacks? What are companies doing to protect their most valuable assets: intellectual property, financial data and customer information? How can businesses maintain a proper balance between sharing information to the government and safeguarding their customers’ privacy? What are the challenges and solutions required to protect critical infrastructure shared by Canada, Mexico and the U.S. against increasing threats such as energy grid lines or water distribution? How can public-private partnerships work together to improve security and safeguard networks of critical infrastructure?
11:55 – 12:10 p.m. Coffee Break
12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Energy, Developing Infrastructure, and Human Capital in North America
- Nur Cristiani, Head of Mexico Equity Research & Strategy. J.P. Morgan (moderator)
- Arturo Martínez, General Director, ACE Fianzas Monterrey
- Carlos Álvarez, Director General, Infraestructura México, BlackRock
- Rolf Schmitz, Managing Director & Head Latin America Energy Finance, Scotiabank
- Daniel Enrique Guerrero Rodríguez, General Director of Natural Gas and Petrochemicals, Secretariat of Energy (SENER)
Questions for discussion: What are the opportunities of the National Infrastructure Plan in terms of energy investments? How does the decline in oil prices affect the anticipated energy investments in Mexico? How can Mexico develop a labor force to meet the increasing demand of the energy sector? What is Mexico’s role in achieving energy security in North America? How can Mexico contribute to Central America’s energy integration?
12:50 – 1:20 p.m. Closing Session
- Luis Videgaray Caso, Secretary, Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP)
