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 "Building Innovation & Opportunity across the Americas"April 21 - 23, 2010 - Sheraton Bogotá Hotel | Bogotá, Colombia Wednesday, April 21, 2010Track A - Santa Fe I
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Opportunities in Colombia's Infrastructure Boom Sponsored by: Grupo Bancolombia The workshop will focus on analyzing which market variables have the greatest impact on infrastructure projects and to identify the sources of exposure. There will be a brief presentation on financial derivatives as tools for financial risk management and its development in recent years. Finally, panelists will present coverage alternatives offered in the Colombian market. The workshop is of great relevance to treasuries, financial management firms and any executive involved in the management of financial resources for infrastructure projects. To sign-up write to: bancolombiaworkshop@cg-la.com 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm | IE Singapore: Your Partner for Successful Global Urban Solutions
Sponsored by: IE Singapore Moderator: Norman F. Anderson, President CEO, CG/LA Infrastructure Panelists: Christopher Phong, Business & Commercial Director, Keppel Seghers Engineering Yuet Chia, General Manager, Business Development, SMRT International Foresight and innovative solutions have seen Singapore transform from a rural island with limited land into one of the world’s most livable cities housing close to five million people. Through guiding principles of flexibility, practicality and long term planning, Singapore has been able to pursue long-term economic growth in an environmentally sustainable manner by minimizing waste and increasing efficiency. Hear from the urban transportation and waste / water companies who have made Singapore's rapid urbanization possible and their journeys in exporting their expertise overseas.
To sign-up write to: omar at cg-la.com 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | The Canadian Infrastructure Model: Building Latin America
Sponsored by: Export Development Canada  Moderator: Stephen Benoit, Chief Representative, Andean Region, International Business Development Group, EDC Panelists: Alvaro Torres, General Manager, SNC Lavalin Construction, Colombia ; Rick Prentice, Vice President, International, Canada
;Fernando Garcia, Director, Brookfield Asset Management, Colombia To sign-up write to: edcworkshop@cg-la.com Track B - Santa Fe II 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm| Leading Infrastructure Projects in Argentina: The Case of the Province of Cordoba
Sponsored by: Banco de Cordoba 
Panelists: Jorge Giacomotti, Vice President, Banco de CordobaBanco de Cordoba; Eduardo Ganapolsky, Advisor to the Board, Banco de Cordoba, and President of Proficio SA; Marcelo Tavarone, Partner, Brochou, Fernandez Madero & Lombardi Law Firm. To sign-up write to: bancorworkshop@cg-la.com 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm |Case Study: Effective Public-Private-Partnership Delivering Challenging Infrastructure Programs Sponsored by: CSA Group  Moderator: Juan Melgarejo, Senior VP, Corporate Development, CSA Group Panelists and Description: Jose Ortiz, President, Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) In this workshop the benefits of public-private program management approaches will be examined. The key elements for success will be reviewed and measurable results, from actual programs, will be presented. These include; reduction in cost and schedule, quality improvement, integration of project delivery and technical innovations, and, increased participation and competition from contractors and investors. The workshop will be moderated by CSA Group, a full project delivery company and a leader in Program Management consulting. The President of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), Mr. Jose Ortiz, will presenter and co-moderate the workshop. Mr. Ortiz has ample experience in the implementation of successful Program Management initiatives while working for both private consultants and public utilities. To sign-up write to: csagroupworkshop@cg-la.com
Thursday, April 22, 2010Track A - Cucuy Room: Mezzanine
7:30 am - 8:30 pm | Special Breakfast - Project Preparation & Accessing Feasibility Study Funding Sponsored by: CAF - Andean Development Corporation  Moderator: Francisco Wulff, Director of Infrastructure Analysis & Policy To sign-up write to: cafbreakfast@cg-la.com Track B - Santa Fe III
7:30 am - 8:30 am |Special Breakfast - Colombia: Strengthening Capacities for a Ten-Year Term Infrastructure Boom Sponsored by: Departamento Nacional de Planeación  Moderated by: Esteban Piedrahita, General Director, DNP, Juan Martin Caicedo, President of the Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure (CCI - Invited) Panelists: Alessia Abello, Partner, Posse, Herrera & Ruiz Law Firm, Colombia; Juan Martin Caicedo, President, Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure
Colombia continues to demonstrate its capacity to originate and finance projects, specifically in hydroelectric plants, ground transportation, and urban mass transit. What are the current trends? Which projects and policies will strengthen Colombia’s infrastructure competitiveness? This breakfast will be a discussion with government officials and infrastructure agencies to discuss the current policies, investment trends, and priority projects. Special Afternoon Breakout Session (Project Presentations to be held in Santa Fe I & 2) Cucuy Room - Mezzanine
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Special Workshop: Key Sustainability Elements and IDB Financing
Sponsored by: Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) Moderated by: Warren Weissman, Chief of Corporate Finance Division, Structured and Corporate Finance Department (IADB) Panelists and Description: Jorge Gallon, Investment Officer, Structured and Corporate Finance Department(IDB) Carlos Sepulveda, Investment Officer, Structured and Corporate Finance Department (IDB) IDB will discuss the importance of sustainability concepts in the design and financing of projects. The discussion includes how IDB screens projects for sustainability in determining eligibility of projects for IDB financing. The workshop will discuss recent examples of IDB financed projects illustrating the complexity of sustainability issues, and tools available from the IDB to mitigate adverse impacts and exacerbate positive impacts. To sign-up write to: omar at cg-la.com 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Special Workshop: Private Investment Connection
Moderated by: Alejandro Sánchez, VP Investment Banking, Corficolombiana Panelists and Description: Jean-Marc Aboussouan, Chief of Infrastructure Division, Structured and Corporate Finance Department, Inter-American Development Bank Carlos Contreras, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Finance, Caja Madrid Traditionally Latin America invest less than 2% of regional GDP in infrastructure. During the 2008 & 2009 financial turmoil, private investments in infrastructure shrunk while governments planned fiscal stimulus to off-set a crowding-out effect. In 2010, current economic recovery in the region is not infrastructure-driven, and the region continues to underinvest in this industry while countries like China invest about 9% or 10% of GDP. Panelist will discuss innovative financial mechanisms to invest in strategic infrastructure projects that can transform national and regional economies, raise competitiveness and create long-term jobs. They will also discuss regional financial trends and steps necessary to increase private and public investments in infrastructure. To sign-up write to: omar at cg-la.com Friday, April 23, 2010Track A Cucuy - Mezzanine 7:30 pm - 8:30 am |Special Breakfast - México: Mobilizing Infrastructure Financing Sponsored by: ProMéxico  Leading comments and Description: Juan Toro, Director, Astris-Finance, Mexico Discussion of strategic projects and the creation of financial instruments, such as national funds managed by the public and private sectors, to facilitate successful investment in infrastructure. The session is relevant to executives on the finance sector and on the engineering and construction industry. To sign-up write to: promexicobreakfast@cg-la.com Track B - Room Santa Fe III 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Collateral Management in Infrastructure Project Finance
Sponsored by: Agency & Trust, Citigroup  Moderator: Rafael Cardenas, Agency & Trust, Citigroup This workshop will address the management of project cash flows, account structures and collateral in order to mitigate risks on both the Public and Private sector sides for long-term participants in infrastructure project finance transactions. The workshop is moderated by Citigroup executives involved in the management of long-term infrastructure projects in Latin America. The workshop is relevant to project sponsors, equity partners, lenders, portfolio managers, and any party related to the administration of project finance transaction. To sign-up write to: citigroupworkshop@cg-la.com |
