European Latin America Forum (ELAF) 2022

23. November 2022

14:45
Registration and reception

15:00
Welcome
Prof. Dr. Ulrike Zika, Head of the Department of Alpine Development and member of the Board of the Graubünden University of Applied Sciences
Winfried Weck, Head of the Regional Program Alliances for Democracy and Development Partnerships with Latin America (ADELA) and the Panama Office, Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Eva Bernartz, Board of Directors, connosco e.V.

15:10
Lecture
The impact of geopolitical challenges on (economic) relations between Europe and Latin America
Prof. Dr. Susanne Gratius, Professor of Political Science, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

15:40
Lecture
The importance of sustainability in European-Latin American (economic) relations
Alejandra Ramirez, Political Advisor to Juan Ignacio Zoido Alvarez MEP of the EPP group in the European Parliament, for the committees on International Trade, Public Freedoms and the Delegations for relations with Latin America and the Caribbean

16:10
Break

16:20
Panel discussion
Economic relations between Europe and Latin America: success story or disappointment?
Philipp Gerhard, Doctoral Candidate, University of Freiburg
Carl Moses, Correspondent Argentina, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)
Nanno Mulder, Chief, International Trade and Integration Division, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Paolo Giordano, Senior Economist, Integration and Trade Sector, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Moderator: Dr. Rocío Robinson, Academic Program Manager, Swiss School of Latin American Studies (SSLAS), University of St. Gallen

17:05
Panel discussion
"Taking stock": Mid-term review of the SDGs: Where does Latin America stand in terms of climate resilience and sustainability?
Prof. Dr. Christian Huggel, Professor of Geography, University of Zurich
Gabriel Blanco, Full Professor, Department of Engineering, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
Paula Ellinger, Climate Change Director, Avina Foundation
Ana María Durán Calisto, architect, urban planner, environmental planner, co-director, Estudio A0; faculty, Yale School of Architecture
Moderator: Maria Figueroa, Associate Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Department of Management Society and Communication

17:50
Summary of the first day
Prof. Dr. Christian Hauser, Director of the PRME Action Center for Business Integrity, Graubünden University of Applied Sciences

18:00
End of Day 1

24. November 2022
14:45
Registration and reception

15:00
Welcome and review of day 1
Prof. Dr. Christian Hauser, Director of the PRME Action Center for Business Integrity, Graubünden University of Applied Sciences
Marcee Gómez Marín, Project Coordinator, Regional Program Alliances for Democracy and Development Partnerships with Latin America (ADELA) and Panama Office, Konrad Adenauer Foundation

15:05
Panel discussion
Successful establishment of value chains between Europe and Latin America
Lina Maria Echeverri-Roeder, Impact Designer, Business Developer & Sustainability Expert, Circular Munich
Jose Roberto de Paiva, Country General Manager, Hitachi Energy Brazil
Frank Neuhaus, Founding Partner, iManagementBrazil Ltda.
Henrik Alexander ter Huerne, General Manager, Schryver de Colombia S.A.S.
Moderator: Daniel Breitenmoser, Co-Founder and CEO, Ongresso and Swiss Commissioner, Latin American Association (LAV)

15:50
Presentation of the sub-themes for discussion and division into groups
Paula Mertens, process engineer, Circular Munich
Carlos Salazar, connosco e.V.
Dr. Eduardo Noboa, Strategic Sustainability Advisor, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt
Carolina Suarez Visbal, General Manager, Latimpacto
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Christian Hauser, Director of the PRME Action Center for Business Integrity, Graubünden University of Applied Sciences

16:00
Pause

16:10
Focus group workshop 1
"Culture as a breakfast strategy": cultural challenges and pragmatic solutions
Paula Mertens, Process Engineer, Circular Munich
Focus group workshop 2
Russia, China and the West: How will the new Latin American governments position themselves?
Carlos Salazar, connosco e.V.
Focus group workshop 3
Strengthening and expanding sustainability and resilience in urban areas: where are we in Latin America and where are we in Europe?
Dr. Eduardo Noboa, Strategic Advisor on Sustainability, BMW Herbert Quandt Foundation
Carolina Suarez Visbal, General Manager, Latimpacto

17:10
Recapitulation of the focus groups
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Christian Hauser, Director of the PRME Action Center for Business Integrity, Graubünden University of Applied Sciences
Marcee Gómez Marín, Project Coordinator, Regional Program Partnerships for Democracy and Development with Latin America (ADELA) and Panama Office, Konrad Adenauer Foundation

17:25
Discussion round

17:45
Summary of day 2
Prof. Dr. Christian Hauser, Director of the PRME Business Integrity Action Center, Graubünden University of Applied Sciences

17:50
Musical presentation
Juan Carlos Zeta, Musician, Zurich 18:00
Closing of the event