Why Metros Matter to Global Trade and Commerce: Strengthening Linkages between U.S. and Brazilian Cities and Metros

Friday, November 30, 2012

5:30 am - 11:30 am EST

Hotel Unique

Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 4700 - Jardim Paulista
São Paulo

The Global Cities Initiative São Paulo forum explored the role of metropolitan regions as the gateways to global trade and investment. Discussions focused on the tools, resources, partnerships and investments necessary to ensure metropolitan area competitiveness in the global economy.

For more information on the Global Cities Initiative, please visit the project’s homepage.

Learn more about the GCI week in São Paulo »
Read Bruce Katz’s remarks from the GCI forum »

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To attend this event in person, please email [email protected]. The formal invitation (PDF) is also available.

For more information in Brazil, contact:
Susanna Sancovsky, Sancovsky and Associates
Email: [email protected]
Phone: #55 11 3031 6133

PLEASE SEE THE AGENDA BELOW.

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Agenda

November 30
- Remarks
  
  HFH
  
  Honorable Fernando Haddad Mayor-Elect - City of São Paulo
- Networking Breakfast
  
  8:30 am - 9:00 am
  
  HFH
  
  Honorable Fernando Haddad Mayor-Elect - City of São Paulo
- Networking Break with Light Refreshments
  
  11:05 am - 11:35 am
  
  HFH
  
  Honorable Fernando Haddad Mayor-Elect - City of São Paulo
- Introductory Remarks
  
  CAC
  
  Cassio Antonio Calil President - J.P. Morgan Asset Management - Brazil
- Closing Remarks
  
  HGA
  
  Honorable Geraldo Alckmin Governor - State of Sao Paulo
- Networking Lunch
  
  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  
  HGA
  
  Honorable Geraldo Alckmin Governor - State of Sao Paulo
- Welcome
  
  LFd
  
  Luiz Felipe d’Avila President - Center for Public Leadership
- Introductory Remarks
  
  AC
  
  Aod Cunha Head of Public Sector Corporate Banking - JPMorgan Chase
- Keynote Address
  
  JG
  
  Jorge Gerdau Chairman and President of the Board of Directors - Gerdau S.A.
- Presentation: Why Metros Matter to Global Trade & Commerce
  
  Bruce Katz Founding Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab - Drexel University @bruce_katz
- Response Panel: A Vision for Prosperous Metropolitan Economies
  
  Amy Liu Senior Fellow and Co-Director - Brookings Metro amy-liu-91371713
  
  HMC
  
  Honorable Michael Coleman <em>Mayor</em> - City of Columbus, Ohio
  
  MM
  
  Morgan McGrath Head of International Banking, Commercial Bank - JPMorgan Chase
  
  EW
  
  Eduardo Wurzmann <em>Managing Director</em> - H&R Block Brazil
  
  PY
  
  Phillip Yang Founder and Co-founder - URBEM and Petra Energia S.A.
- Discussion: Reflection on the Shift to Sub-national Priorities for Competitiveness
  
  Javier Solana Distinguished Fellow - Foreign Policy @javiersolana
  
  HFHC
  
  Honorable Fernando Henrique Cardoso Former president - Federative Republic of Brazil
  
  RMD
  
  Richard M. Daley Former Mayor of Chicago
- Remarks and Reflections on GCI Los Angeles
  
  HAV
  
  Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa Mayor - City of Los Angeles
- Remarks
  
  HGA
  
  Honorable Geraldo Alckmin Governor - State of Sao Paulo

Why Metros Matter to Global Trade and Commerce: Strengthening Linkages between U.S. and Brazilian Cities and Metros

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Why Metros Matter to Global Trade and Commerce: Strengthening Linkages between U.S. and Brazilian Cities and Metros

Friday, November 30, 2012

Hotel Unique

Agenda

Remarks

Networking Breakfast

Networking Break with Light Refreshments

Introductory Remarks

Closing Remarks

Networking Lunch

Welcome

Introductory Remarks

Keynote Address

Presentation: Why Metros Matter to Global Trade & Commerce

Response Panel: A Vision for Prosperous Metropolitan Economies

Discussion: Reflection on the Shift to Sub-national Priorities for Competitiveness

Remarks and Reflections on GCI Los Angeles

Remarks