The objective of the event is to expand and strengthen the commercial ties between Korea and Latin American and the Caribbean Countries and to provide a better understanding of investment and trade opportunities. The forum will address issues such as the economic and commercial relations between Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean, investment in quality infrastructure, collaboration in innovation and entrepreneurship, and financing for emerging markets. Private sector leaders and government officials of both regions will share their perspectives about the future challenges and opportunities to expand and strengthen economic and cooperation ties between both regions.
Seoul, Republic of Korea | September 29–30, 2022
6th Korea-LAC
BUSINESS SUMMIT
“Strengthening social and economic cooperation toward
a more resilient post-COVID era”
a more resilient post-COVID era”
KOREA-LAC Business Summit
“Strengthening social and economic cooperation toward
a more resilient post-COVID era”
6th Korea-LAC Business Summit Program
DAY 1 | Thursday, September 29
| Business Forum Location: Grand Hyatt Seoul, Grand Ballroom | |
| 09:30–10:00am KST | Opening Remarks
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| 10:00–11:00am KST | Global Outlook in the Post-COVID Era Coordinated global and national policy strategies for rebuilding social and economic systems in a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable manner are more important than ever. Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), climate change and the digital economy stand at the center of these efforts. This session will explore how policymakers and business leaders across LAC and Korea can boost knowledge exchange and cooperation to achieve growth through a digital economy and climate change lens in the current global context. Panel Keynote Presentation:
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| 11:00am–11:10pm KST | Coffee Break |
DAY 2 | Friday, September 30
| Topical Seminars: Location: Grand Hyatt Seoul, Grand Ballroom 1 & Grand Salon | |
| 10:00am–12:00pm KST | Improving Lives through Smart City & Infrastructure Development in the New Normal While the digital revolution is offering an unprecedented window of opportunity to improve the quality of life for millions of urban residents, there is no guarantee that the rapid diffusion of new technologies will automatically benefit citizens across the board. Smart city policies and projects need to be adequately designed, implemented, and monitored as a tool to improve lives for all. This seminar will provide an opportunity to share challenges, opportunities, and experiences from relevant actors from Korea, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the IDB on delivering more efficient, sustainable and inclusive smart cities and infrastructure. Welcome Remarks:
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Seong-Wook KIM
Deputy Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF), Republic of Korea
Benigno López Benítez
Vice President for Sectors and Knowledge, Inter-American Development Bank
Hee-sungYoon
Chairman & President The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank)
Jeoung Yeol YU
President & CEO - Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency(KOTRA)
Latin America and Korea:
Partners for Sustainable Trade and Investment
Countries in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) are actively pursuing investments in infrastructure to support economic and social growth in sectors including logistics, broadband and communications technology, and upgrading and maintenance of public services.
Organizers
Venue: Grand Hyatt Seoul
Seoul - South Korea
322 Sowol-ro, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu,
Seoul, South Korea, 04347
Seoul, South Korea, 04347
President: SHIN HYUN TAEK
Business Registration #: 106-81-07732