2018 ANNUAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT

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1 2018 ANNUAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT TRADE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FDI INNOVATION Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands November 12-16, In Partnership With

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the President of the Canary Islands Letter from the President of Cabildo de Gran Canaria Letter from the Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Letter from the Director General of Casa África About the Summit About the Canary Islands Structure of the Summit About GEI Speakers Corporate Partners Agenda

4 Letter from the President of the Canary Islands Dear Delegates, As the President of the Canary Islands, I am delighted to welcome everyone to the 2018 Annual Economic Summit of the Global Economic Institute. The Canary Islands are an excellent business platform, an attractive place to live and a good hub from which to connect to the rest of the world. While our special 4% corporate tax rate is an immediate attention-grabber, the competitive advantage of the Islands extends to our international connectivity, communications infrastructure and the availability of qualified personnel. We are Islands, surrounded by our common Atlantic Ocean. Geographically African, and politically from the European Union, we are a hub from which to do business. Our economy is mainly focused on tourism; we receive more than 15 million tourists per year. Therefore, the diversification of our economy is related to internationalization. As an example of our tricontinental vocation, I would like to mention the European Interreg MAC program call for this year, which amounts to 63.8 million euros for projects in the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Mauritania, Senegal and Cape Verde. We do hope that you enjoy the conference and all that our beautiful region has to offer during your stay. We thank the Global Economic Institute and its partners for choosing the Canary Islands to host the 2018 Summit. Thank you all for coming to the Canaries. Sincerely, Fernando Clavijo Batlle President & Head of Government, Canary Islands

5 Letter from the President of Cabildo de Gran Canaria Dear Delegates, It is a pleasure to welcome you to Gran Canaria to celebrate the 2018 Annual Economic Summit of the Global Economic Institute. We appreciate that the Global Economic Institute has chosen the Island to hold this important meeting. Gran Canaria is not only a consolidated and intertionally renowned tourist destination. Beyond tourism, it is a modern and competitive island in may other economic sectors in which the institution that I preside over works effort to promote. Gran Canaria has an ideal business environment for investment and entrepreneurship. Therefore, through the Best in Gran Canaria initiative, in which more than a dozen public and private entities are involved, we work jointly not only in the economic diversification of the Island, but also in attraction of investments and professionals in priority sectors such as audiovisual, marine biotechnology and aquaculture, off-shore activities and services, software developmen and remote work. In addition to its own economic and fiscal regime and the investment incentives availabe to companies and entrepreneurs, Gran Canaria has excellent airport, port and telecommunications connections, an important regional market, availability of qualified young talent and a competitive offer of spaces and services for the location of business activities. These advantages, together with the magnificient climate throughout of the year, its wonderfil natural surroundings, its extensive leisure offer, a competitive cost of living and the wide range of services, make the Island and ideal place to live and work. I invite you to take advantage of your stay in Gran Canaria to enjoy the hospitality of its people and discover and island full of opputunities. Antonio Morales Méndez President of Cabildo de Gran Canaria

6 Letter from the Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Dear Delegates, Welcome to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the city with the greatest demographic and economic weight in the Canary Islands. I welcome you to a tri-continental city, located on the axis that unites Europe with Africa and America. We are the spearhead of the European Union in Africa. Our diplomatic and commercial relations with the neighbouring continent are extraordinary. In addition, due to the geostrategic situation of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, our Port has become the main base for humanitarian organizations operating in many African countries, given the security and legal assurance offered by this European city. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gathers the basic qualities to become an intercontinental hub between America and Africa. We have all kinds of transport, tourism, health, cultural, scientific and educational infrastructures. The main productive sectors have been established in our city for decades. We have a strong business community in which there is a close public-private partnership for the development of initiatives. One of our most determining conditions is a high quality of life. Gran Canaria and, therefore, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is the main communication hub between Europe, West Africa and America. Thus, we have, in terms of the number of operations, the first airport in the archipelago and the sixth in Spain. Last but not least, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers other incentives for entrepreneurs. The most prominent is the most favourable tax regime in Europe, which equally extends to the rest of the archipelago. I hope your stay in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be profitable. I also invite you to discover and enjoy our city, neighbourhoods, as well as the wide cultural and gastronomic offer. I am sure you will discover a friendly, safe and open city to the world. Augusto Hidalgo Macario Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

7 Letter from the Director General of Casa África Dear Delegates, As General Director of Casa África, the host institution for the 2018 Trade, FDI and Innovation for Sustainable Development (TFi4SD) Summit, it is an honour to be able to host you in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This shows the deep interest in the potential of our country, Spain, and especially the Archipelago of the Canary Islands as a hub for business. It also underscores the close relationship that we have with African countries, especially those closer to us in West Africa. Casa África is a tool of public diplomacy, formed by the Government of Spain, the Regional Government of the Canary Islands and the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Incorporated as a public consortium in June 2006, Casa África was created to generate and host activities that may be of interest to the continent, thereby further amplifying our slogan: Africa and Spain ever closer. We work in the fields of public, economic and cultural diplomacy, and our strategy is to offer our country and these Islands as a strategic platform for companies and institutions wishing to support the African continent. This Annual Summit shows the great interest in Africa that exists from one of the most powerful economies on the planet, Canada. We hope that your visit to the Islands will help advance your work. From our side, our aspiration is to show you that we can be a great ally in your path, and that we certainly have the knowledge and experience to do it. Luis Padrón López Director General, Casa Africa

8 About the Summit In partnership with the Government of the Canary Islands, the 2018 Annual Economic Summit of the Global Economic Institute (GEI) will hold in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands from November 12-15, Held every year outside our home country, Canada, under the Trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Innovation for Sustainable Development (TFi4SD) brand, the Summit is the flagship event of GEI. The 2017 edition was held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria from November 1-2, with thought leaders, senior government officials, business leaders, distinguished academics, top diplomats, development partners and international trade and investment practitioners from Canada, United States, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and other countries in attendance. The 2018 edition in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will examine issues traversing trade, FDI, sustainable tourism, open innovation, maritime innovation, health innovation, sustainable energy systems, innovation in resource economies, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, public-private partnerships and the triple helix of industry academia-government interactions and their inter-jurisdictional spillover effects. In addition to Africa and North America, delegates and business leaders from Brazil, China, the Middle East, mainland Spain, Portugal, Germany, United Kingdom and other parts of Europe will attend this year s edition. 8

9 About the Canary Islands The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, south-west of Spain and north-west of Africa. The Islands enjoy a privileged status as a geo-strategic logistical platform connecting Africa to Europe and the Americas. Historically and culturally, the Islands have close ties with Latin America, in addition to the strong trading and institutional links with West Africa. The Islands are an excellent platform for trade, logistics and transfer of services and technology between continents as they are on the main international trading routes. Among other things: The Canary Islands are a part of the European Region and are fully integrated in the European Union. The Islands confer maximum legal guarantee, great tax advantages and double taxation conventions. The Canary Islands boast world-class quality of life, through for instance, first-class European healthcare and education, good climate averaging 71F temperature annually and cosmopolitan, modern and cheerful atmosphere. Residents enjoy wide and varied cultural and leisure offerings, with 48 weekly air connections with West African cities The Islands have maritime connections to all the ports in the area, as well as D-ALIX, neutral internet exchange point linked to Africa. 9

10 Structure of the Summit The TFi4SD Brand The annual TFi4SD Summit offers a unique platform to hear from global experts, build your brand, grow your network, and connect one-on-one with decision-makers, thought leaders, influencers, companies and potential partners from around the world. Pre-Summit FDI Training (November 12) In partnership with the Government of the Canary Islands and United States-based Conway, Inc., GEI will host a pre-summit FDI and Sustainable Tourism training seminar from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on November 12. Economic development professionals in the Canary Islands, Africa and other jurisdictions will attend. This seminar will be facilitated by experts drawn from industry and academia. Attendance is optional for delegates attending the Summit. Mayoral Reception (November 12) The Summit will be declared open in the evening of November 12 during a Welcome Cocktail Reception to be hosted by the Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Augusto Hidalgo. Plenary Sessions (November 13 and 14) On November 13 and 14, a variety of issues will be addressed through our highly interactive plenary sessions, achieved through a combination of masterful facilitation, expert panelists and to-the-point questions. Trade, FDI, sustainable tourism, open innovation, maritime innovation, health innovation, sustainable energy systems, innovations in the resource sectors, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, public-private partnerships and the triple helix of industry academia-government interactions and their inter-jurisdictional spillover effects will be discussed. Red Carpet Gala Dinner (November 13) A red carpet Gala Dinner will be held in the evening of November 13 at the luxurious AC Hotel by Marriot Iberia Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Delegates will be treated to food and refreshments throughout the evening. This is a formal occasion; delegates are advised to be red-carpet ready. The President and Head of Government of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo Batlle, is the Special Guest. 10

11 Structure of the Summit Post-Summit Business Meetings and Sightseeing (November 15) At the end of the Summit on Wednesday November 14, a variety of post-summit activities will take place on November 15 and 16. These include strategic business meetings, site visits, and other sightseeing opportunities in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. In partnership with the Government of the Canary Islands, delegates will visit key Canarian institutions in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. As well, working with the government-owned corporation, Proexca, and tour operators, delegates will enjoy the privilege of exploring the spectacular natural beauty of the Canary Islands, as key monuments, cultural landmarks and attractions will be visited. 11

12 About GEI GEI is a non-profit research and development organization fostering public-private dialogue on global issues. Our research is interdisciplinary and collaborative; we are focused on internationalization and the triple helix of industry-academia-government interactions. The Institute s work is organized around four thematic areas: Trade, FDI, Innovation and Sustainable Development. We combine technical expertise, institutional experience, global perspectives and local realities to help advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our mandate is accomplished through the Institute s two strategic units: Global Division and Africa Division. The Africa Division, called the Global Economic Institute for Africa (GEIA), is the full-fledged arm that helps design and implement strategies and policies across the African continent, using GEI s vast network of experts and practitioners across industry, government and academia. Further information on GEI is available on our website: 12

13 Speakers Fernando Clavijo Batlle President & Head of Government, Canary Islands Jeff Finkle President, International Economic Development Council, United States Dorothy Gordon Chair, Inter-Governmental Council UNESCO-Information for All Programme Pedro Ortega Rodríguez Regional Minister of Economy, Industry, Trade and Knowledge, Government of the Canary Islands Adam Jones-Kelly President, Conway, Inc., United States Antonio Morales Méndez President, Cabildo de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Arc. Namadi Sambo Chairman, Africa Power and Development Advisors; Former Vice-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria Augusto Hidalgo Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Prof. Sidi Osho Professor of Agriculture/Former Vice-Chancellor, Nigeria Aaron Shull Managing Director, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada Amine Laghidi President, National Commission of Capital and Intangible Economy, Morocco Dr. Fred Olayele President, Global Economic Institute, Canada 13

14 Speakers Fabio Yukio Yamada General Manager (South America), Castlepines Investment Group, Brazil Fergus Maclaren President, ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Committee, Canada Dr. Isaias Barreto da Rosa Former Commissioner for ICT, Economic Community of West African States, Cape Verde Dr. Courtney Doagoo Post-doctoral Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada Dr. Troy Anderson Director, Sprott Centre for African Research and Business, Canada Joanna Wajda Research Associate, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada Dr. Isaac Rutenberg Director, Centre for Intellectual Property and IT Law, Strathmore Law School, Kenya Dr. Chris Ekong Clinical Professor of Surgery (Neurosurgery), University of Saskatchewan, Canada Prof. Erika Kraemer Mbula Associate Professor, South African Research Chairs Initiative, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Monica Rovers President & CEO, Global Connect Corporation, Canada Jacinta Nzioka Interim President, International Council on Monuments, Kenya Pablo Martín Carbajal CEO PROEXCA/General Director, African Affairs, Canary Islands Government 14

15 Speakers Dr. Jude Emokpare Vice President of Global Health, Outpost Healthcare, United States Samantha St. Amand Senior Research Associate, Global Economy Program, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada Jose Luis Artiles Chief Executive Officer, Harven Group, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Annika Jostmeier Vice-President, Conway Advisory, Berlin, Germany José Ignacio Zabaleta José Ignacio Zabaleta Director General, MBA Business School, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Sam Anissimov Junior Counsel, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada Dr. Oluwole Oduntan Chief Executive Officer, City Medical Centre, Canada Laura Jane Martin Market Development Manager, Conway, Inc., United States Dr. Cristiana Oliveira Rector, Universidad Europea de Canarias, Canary Islands Dr. Richard Clouet Vice-Rector, Internationalization and Cooperation, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Dr. Didi Emokpare Chief Medical Officer, Outpost Healthcare, Canada Cosme García Falcón Managing Director, Corporation for the Economic Development of Gran Canaria (SPEGC), Canary Islands 15

16 Speakers Aminou Akadiri Executive Director, Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry Antonio José Olivera Herrera President, The Canary Islands Special Zone (Canarias ZEC), Canary Islands Dr. Rosa M. Batista Canino Vice-Rector for Entrepreneurship and Employment, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Prof. Michel Rod Associate Dean, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Canada Louis Kouakou Division Manager, Economic and Social Statistics, African Development Bank, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire Luis Padrón López Director, Casa Africa, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Stephanie Wear Pintado Director of Economic and Air Service Development, Turismo de Tenerife, Canary Islands Adekunle Ajiboye Chief Executive Officer, Aajimatics Incorporated, Canada Vicente Dorta Chief Executive Officer, Turismo de Tenerife, Canary Islands Pablo Landrau International Development Manager, Binter Canarias, Canary Islands Ambassador Johanna Odonkor Svanikier President & CEO, Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa, Ghana Dr. María del Carmen Rubio Armendáriz Vice-Chancellor for Internationalization, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands 16

17 Speakers Thomas Svanikier Executive Chairman, Svani Group, Ghana Osita Oparaugo CEO, Footprint to Africa, Kenya/Nigeria Sherry Lee Director, Media and Public Affairs, Global Economic Institute, Canada Patricio Azcárate Secretary-General, Responsible Tourism Institute, Canary Islands 17

18 PROEXCA is a public company assigned to the Regional Ministry of Economy, the Treasury and Security for the Government of the Canary Islands whose main objectives are the internationalization of Canarian companies and the attraction of strategic investments into the islands. The primary aim of PROEXCA is to become a source of reference for the Canary Islands internationalization process and to attract investments. Casa África's activity forms part of the Government's foreign policy as a public and economic diplomacy tool. In the public diplomacy field, Casa África works with the aim of promoting good understanding and trust between Spain and Africa, and strengthening Hispano-African relations through dissemination, educational and cultural activities. In the economic diplomacy area, Casa África acts as part of the strategy for Brand Spain making known the opportunities that the African continent offers Spanish professionals, companies and investors. To fulfil this mission, Casa África supports internationalisation, mainly in the political-strategic area, of Spanish companies who already act or are interested in acting in Africa, and strengthens the collaboration between public and private agents. 18

19 Conway provides the world s most comprehensive offering of services related to domestic and crossborder corporate investment. Our integrated services meet the needs of government agencies seeking to attract investment as well as companies planning international expansion. Conway s network of corporate decision-makers invests more than $400 billion each year in new facilities, offices and sites. Conway s full spectrum of services and relationships with corporate decision-makers around the world facilitates government attraction of foreign and domestic direct investment. Catlantic Resources and Development Group is a diversified resource and development company engaged in research, advisory and business development services, with extensive cross market knowledge of Canada and the Atlantic. We connect clients with business development opportunities and facilitate entry in key markets around the world. We are headquartered in Canada. 19

20 Why Tenerife is a project aimed at promoting the economic, social and cultural development of Tenerife through implementing activities that favour the creation of a solid business and commercial base on the island, driving growth in terms of development and employment. The aim is to unite efforts across the public and private sectors to promote the huge advantages available on the island from a one-stop shop approach. Binter offers the most numerous, youngest and most ecological fleet in the Canary Islands, constantly maintaining the process of renovation to offer its customers the best service and to apply green, less polluting, technology. Binter makes great effort to contribute to the good positioning of the islands from the logistics point of view. Binter looks to the future with force and illusion to provide the best service. The commitment and eagerness to excel has made Binter the first airline in the online accreditation of residence before others. 20

21 You can reach it by sea or air. You ll be inspired by the experience of multinational companies or innovative start-ups. Connecting with Gran Canaria is simple: just allow yourself to be carried away and discover the many opportunities on this unique island. Explore all the connections Gran Canaria can offer and create your own route to a destination in which to invest. Africa Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Corp. (AEMI) is a Canada-based diversified energy, mining, agribusiness and infrastructure company. We are engaged in the development of renewable and traditional energy, mineral resources, agro-based clusters and general infrastructure. We offer a full complement of related professional services across these sectors. With extensive cross-market knowledge of Canada and Africa, strategic partnerships and access to global networks, AEMI conducts business by leveraging best practices that integrate sustainability every step of the way. 21

22 SPEGC is a commercial entity fully owned by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and currently attached to the Ministry of Economic Development, Energy and R & D. Its main purpose is to promote the economic development of Gran Canaria through the promotion of investment for the creation of companies, thereby promoting economic and business activities that contribute to the development and expansion of Gran Canaria. Africa Power and Development Advisors specializes in working with the relevant government agencies and departments to design suitable Public Private Partnership and profitable frameworks to address energy needs efficiently and cost-effectively. Our areas of specialization include: Institutional Development, Urban & Regional Planning, National Planning and Infrastructure. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is located northeast of Gran Canaria, of which it is its capital. A modern, cosmopolitan city, with a mild and delicious climate considered internationally as "the best climate in the world" - as many international studios have shown - that has managed to incorporate itself into the new times without losing its traditional lines. 22

23 We are an experienced team of Canadian multi-disciplinary Health providers who share a core value that the needs of our patients come first. We are united by a common vision of compassionate, quality, accessible, respectful, and patient-centred care. Our Healthcare Providers have volunteered and served Community and Global Organizations for over 25 years, and continue to. Our team has brought healthcare and development projects to communities in Northern Saskatchewan, Haiti, and West Africa. Our projects include Advocacy, immunization, Educational, Treatment programs, and virtual care visits (Telehealth). The Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC) is a low tax zone created within the framework of the Canary Islands Economic and Tax Regime (REF) for the promotion of the economic and social development of the Islands and to diversify their production structure. ZEC was authorized by the European Commission in January 2000 and it is regulated in the Law number 19/94 of the 6th of July, ZEC Entities are subject to the Corporate Income Tax in force in Spain, at the reduced rate of 4%. Dividends paid by ZEC subsidiaries to parent companies resident in another country as well as the interest and other income from transfers to third parties of capital and capital gains from property, obtained without a permanent establishment are exempt from withholding. In general terms, any entity or branch which intends to carry out an industrial, commercial or service activity included in the list of authorized activities can establish in ZEC. 23

24 Universidad Europea de Canarias Islands. It currently offers degrees and master programs adapted to the business world in social sciences and communications, architecture, and health and sport sciences, which add value for students and provide them with an international experience. Pragmatically geared toward boosting employability, the educational model of Universidad Europea de Canarias is also based on personalized attention for its students, language training and the different international mobility opportunities available, and an innovative focus, based on theoretical and practical learning and developing professional competencies and skills. In addition, the institution aims to transfer know-how and design study methodologies compatible with professional activity allowing everyone to continue learning at any age. Universidad Europea de Canarias is one of the three campuses belonging to Universidad Europea, the leading academic institution on the Spanish private higher education market; it currently has 16,000 students. Universidad Europea de Canarias academic model places special emphasis on the maturity and student autonomy, to adapt students in to a world that is increasingly complex and in perpetual change. Universidad Europea de Canarias students acquire knowledge and develop competences and values with an academic model in which they learn by doing, in an interdisciplinary, international environment, immersed in the profession from which learning develops. Universidad Europea de Canarias First Private University in Canary Islands 27 PROGRAMS STUDENTS 800 POSTGRADUATE 13 PROGRAMS 12 % INTERNACIONAL 93 STUDENTS % EMPLOYABILITY SCARAB is a strategic research unit within the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. SCARAB s mission is to promote Africa-focused business research, evidence-based analysis, training, consultancy, and development services to private, public and not-for-profit organizations. The Centre for International Governance Innovation is an independent, non-partisan think tank with an objective and uniquely global perspective. CIGI s research, opinions and public voice make a difference in today s world by bringing clarity and innovative thinking to global policy making. By working across disciplines and in partnership with the best peers and experts, CIGI is the benchmark for influential research and trusted analysis. CIGI s research programs focus on governance of the global economy, global security and politics, and international law in collaboration with a range of strategic partners and support from the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, as well as founder Jim Balsillie. 24

25 canarias.universidadeuropea.es The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, established in 1989, has more than 25,000 students and 1,500 lecturers. It has modern facilities and equipment, with Wi-Fi area in all its centres. The ULPGC offers the university community a wide range of cultural and sports activities to complement academic learning, promoting values such as solidarity, social justice, gender equality, and respect for diversity and the environment among members of the community. Open AIR is a unique collaborative network of researchers spread across 15 African countries, Canada, and elsewhere in the world answering two overarching questions. How can open collaborative innovation help businesses scale up and seize the new opportunities of a global knowledge economy? Which knowledge governance policies will best ensure that the social and economic benefits of innovation are shared inclusively? 25

26 Agenda PRE-SUMMIT: Monday, November 12, :30 AM - 4:30 PM FDI and Sustainable Tourism Seminar (Separate Registration Required) Venue: Casa Africa Buiding Alfonso XIII, 5, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Networking & Welcome Reception for Delegates Hosted by the Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Venue: Casas Consistoriales Plaza de Santa Ana 1, Vegueta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria SUMMIT DAY 1: Tuesday, November 13, :00 AM 8:40 AM Registration, Coffee & Networking 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks 1. Dr. Fred Olayele, President, Global Economic Institute, Canada 2. Luis Padrón López, Director, Casa Africa, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Session I: The Data-Driven Economy: Tackling Governance Challenges Posed by Emerging Technologies MODERATOR Aaron Shull, Managing Director, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada SPEAKERS Dr. Courtney Doagoo, Post-doctoral Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada Joanna Wajda, Research Associate, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada Samantha St. Amand, Senior Research Associate, Global Economy Program, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada Sam Anissimov, Junior Counsel, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM Networking Break 26

27 Agenda SUMMIT DAY 1: Tuesday, November 13, :30 AM - 11:30 AM Session II: The Triple Helix of Industry-Academia-Government Interactions MODERATOR Annika Jostmeier, Senior Manager, Foreign Direct Investment, Conway, Inc., United States SPEAKERS 1. Dr. Michel Rod, Associate Dean, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Canada 2. Dr. Cristiana Oliveira, Rector, Universidad Europea de Canarias, Tenerife, Canary Islands 3. Dr. Jude Emokpare, Vice-President of Global Health, Outpost Healthcare, Canada 4. Dr. Rosa Maria Batista Canino, Vice-Rector, Entrepreneurship and Employment, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands 5. Monica Rovers, President & CEO, Global Connect Corporation, Canada 11:30 AM 11:45 AM Networking Break 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM Special Presentation: Internationalization of the Canary Islands Pablo Martín Carbajal, CEO PROEXCA/General Director, African Affairs, Canary Islands Government 12:05 PM 1:15 PM Session III: Internationalizing Technological Capabilities: A Canarian-Canadian-African Perspective MODERATOR Adam Jones-Kelley, President, Conway, Inc., United States SPEAKERS Leo Clarkin, Co-founder & Executive Vice-President, AESP Green Energy, Canada Dr. Erika Mbula, Associate Professor, South African Research Chairs Initiative, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Dr. María del Carmen Rubio Armendáriz, Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands Amine Laghidi, President, National Commission of Capital and Intangible Economy, Morocco Dr. David Fasanya, Director of Strategy, Global Economic Institute, United Kingdom 1:15 PM - 2:10 PM Lunch 27

28 Agenda SUMMIT DAY 1: Tuesday, November 13, :10 PM - 2:40 PM Keynote Title: Future Ready: Preparing for Tomorrow s Economy Jeff Finkle, President, International Economic Development Council, United States 2:40 PM - 2:55 PM Special Presentation: Healthcare Innovation and Sustainable Development Dr. Didi Emokpare, Chief Executive Officer, Outpost Healthcare, Canada 2:55 PM - 3:15 PM Networking Break 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Short Speech Pedro Ortega Rodríguez, Regional Minister of Economy, Industry, Trade and Knowledge, Government of the Canary Islands 3:30 PM - 4:35 PM Session IV: Fintech, ehealth and Medical Tourism MODERATOR Mary Daniels, Director of Global Trade, Globaify, Ireland SPEAKERS Dr. Chris Ekong, Clinical Professor of Surgery (Neurosurgery) University of Saskatchewan, Canada Adekunle Ajiboye, CEO, Aajimatics Incorporated, Canada Dr. Oluwole Oduntan, Chief Executive Officer, City Medical Centre, Canada Dr. Sandra Iroakazi, President, Council of Entrepreneurs for Africa, Canada Annika Jostmeier, Senior Manager, Foreign Direct Investment, Conway, Inc., United States. 4:35 PM - 5:00 PM Keynote KEYNOTE SPEAKER His Excellency, Fernando Clavijo Batlle, President & Head of Government, Canary Islands Interviewed by: Dorothy Gordon, Chair, Inter-Governmental Council UNESCO-Information for All Programme 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Red Carpet Gala Dinner AC Hotel Gran Canaria Eduardo Benot, 3-5, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 28

29 Agenda SUMMIT DAY 2: Wednesday, November 14, :30 AM - 9:00 AM Coffee and Networking 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Keynote Title: An Age of Disorder: How Trump, Trade, China and Robots Make for an Uncertain Future Adam Jones-Kelley, President, Conway, Inc., United States 9:15 AM - 10:25 AM Session V: Innovations in Regional Economic Development: Customizing Global Best Practices for Africa MODERATOR Dorothy Gordon, Chair, Inter-Governmental Council UNESCO-Information for All Programme SPEAKERS 1. Jeff Finkle, President, International Economic Development Council, United States 2. Prof. Sidi Osho, Professor of Agriculture/Former Vice-Chancellor, Nigeria 3. Amine Laghidi, President, National Commission of Capital and Intangible Economy, Morocco 4. Dr. Isaias Barreto da Rosa, Former Commissioner for ICT, Economic Community of West African States, Cape Verde 5. Dr. Fred Olayele, President, Global Economic Institute, Canada 10:25 AM - 10:40 AM Networking Break 10:40 AM - 11:50 AM Session VI: Research, Educational Exchanges and Internationalization MODERATOR Aaron Shull, Managing Director, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Canada SPEAKERS Dr. Richard Clouet, Vice-Rector, Internationalization and Cooperation, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Dr. Troy Anderson, Director, Sprott Centre for African Research and Business, Carleton University, Canada Vicente Dorta, Chief Executive Officer, Turismo de Tenerife, Canary Islands Dr. Isaac Rutenberg, Director, Centre for Intellectual Property and IT Law, Strathmore Law School, Kenya Dr. Didi Emokpare, Chief Executive Officer, Outpost Healthcare, Canada 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Networking Break 29

30 Agenda SUMMIT DAY 2: Wednesday, November 14, :50 AM - 12:25 PM Special Initiative Launch: The Canarian-Canadian-African Hub Initiative SPEAKERS 1. Dr. Fred Olayele, President, Global Economic Institute, Canada 2. Pablo Martín Carbajal, CEO PROEXCA/General Director, African Affairs, Canary Islands Government 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM Lunch 1:25 PM - 1:55 PM Keynote Title: Energy Delivery, Institutional Capacity Building and Sustainable Development in Africa Arc. Namadi Sambo, Chairman, Africa Power and Development Advisors & Former Vice-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria 1:55 PM - 2:55 PM Session VII: Sustainable Tourism and Development MODERATOR Fergus Maclaren, President, ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Committee, Canada SPEAKERS 1. Jacinta Nzioka, Interim President, International Council on Monuments, Kenya 2. Francisco Martins, Director General, Tourism and Transport, Cape Verde 3. Louis Kouakou, Division Manager, Economic and Social Statistics, African Development Bank, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire 4. Ambassador Johanna Odonkor Svanikier, President & CEO, Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa 5. Patricio Azcárate, Secretary-General, Responsible Tourism Institute, Canary Islands 2:55 PM - 4:05 PM Session VIII: FDI, Global Best Practices and the Canary Islands as a Gateway to Business in Africa MODERATOR Laura Martin, Market Development Manager, Conway, Inc., United States SPEAKERS 1. Pablo Landrau, International Development Manager, Binter Canarias, Canary Islands 2. Antonio Herrera, President, Canary Islands Special Zone (Canarias ZEC) 3. Cosme Garcia Falcon, Managing Director, Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria 4. Fabio Yukio Yamada, General Manager (South America), Castlepines Investment Group, London, U.K 5. Stephanie Wear Pintado, Director, Economic Development, Why Tenerife, Canary Islands 30

31 Agenda SUMMIT DAY 2: Wednesday, November 14, :05 PM - 4:20 PM Networking Break 4:20 PM - 5:30 PM Session IX: Intra-African Trade, Competitiveness and the Global Digital Economy MODERATOR Sherry Lee, Director of Partnerships, Global Economic Institute, Canada SPEAKERS 1. Thomas Svanikier, CEO Svani Group, Ghana 2. José Ignacio Zabaleta, Director General, MBA Business School, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 3. Jose Luis Artilles, CEO, Harven Group, Canary Islands 4. Osita Oparaugo, CEO, Footprint to Africa, Kenya/Nigeria 5. Aminou Akadiri, Executive Director, Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry 5:30 PM - 5:40 PM Closing Remarks & Unveiling of 2019 Summit Host 5:40 PM - 6:10 PM Short Remarks by 2019 Host 6:10 PM - 7:00 PM Closing Cocktail & Networking POST-SUMMIT DAYS 3 & 4: Thursday and Friday, November 15-16, 2018 Business-to-Business/Business-to-Government Meetings Strategic Site Visits: Gran Canaria and Tenerife Tours & Sightseeing 31

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