programs

CEPAS

In Spanish, Cepas means roots, origin or stock. Our Cepas program touches on the origins of Latin American life. C is for culture, E for economy, P for politics,
A for art, and S for sciences. Through these five areas, we offer our culturally-rich community the best of border life.
Read More...

ENERGY

Led by our energy expert, Jeremy Martin , this program is recognized as one of the oldest energy policy initiatives in the Western Hemisphere.
In a region confronted
with ever more complex energy issues, the program examines the geopolitics of energy -- security, integration and investment. Through a series of meetings and conferences that bring together industry analysts, business leaders and policy makers, the Institute offers comprehensive analysis of public policy on oil, electricity, LNG and natural gas.
Read More...

ICT

As the region strives to stay in touch, our Information and Communication Technology programs bring together experts on subjects ranging from technology trends to e-Government to discuss sustainable policies that promote socio-economic and business opportunities. Our seminars look at industry convergence and regulatory frameworks as well as the development of home-grown technologies and human capital.
Read More...

Project Mexico

From our strategic location at the U.S.-Mexico border, we analyze, discuss and debate Mexico’s economic, social and political development. Under the leadership of Institute President Jeffrey Davidow, Mexican and U.S. policy makers, academics, journalists and students meet for workshops on public health issues, migration, job creation, municipal finance and environmental issues.
Read More...

Professional
Workshops

Migration. Poverty. HIV/AIDS and public health. Latino voters and the U.S. presidential election. U.S. and Latin American experts will share their views on these critical social and political issues throughout the year. We encourage reporters, policy makers, government representatives, teachers and students to join us for these comprehensive training programs on the region’s economic and social challenges.
For journalists, we offer the prestigious Jack F. Ealy Science Journalism workshop.
Read More...

General Membership: Steering Group

The primary purpose of the Steering Group is to identify business opportunities and provide oversight, advice, and assistance to the Institute in the development of its multi-year Sectoral programs and related activities. Current programs are Energy, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Project Mexico. The following is a general benefit guideline, as each program is unique in subject matter, scope, and as it relates to the marketplace.
Steering Group Membership benefits

   1. Recognition as a principal sponsor at the Program's Annual Conference, including:

      a. A company representative may participate as a session moderator or speaker.

      b. Two (2) complimentary registrations to the conference (includes speaker or moderator). Additional registrants would receive the Steering Group members’ discount.

      c. Two (2) private, one-on-one meetings or personal introductions.

      d. Invitation to exclusive events such as CEO dinners and speaker/sponsor receptions.

      e. Public recognition as a principal sponsor in materials and signage relating to the conference.

   2. Complimentary corporate membership in the Institute with access to the Institute’s networking service (used by members to identify and meet potential partners, customers, and influential individuals). Through this service, the Institute researches key issues and potential new projects, reviews members' Latin American business plans, and provides personalized briefings to a member’s management team on specific countries, and/or issues of interest. In addition, members can be escorted to Latin or North America to personally introduce them to key contacts. These briefings and personal introductions sometimes require separate financial arrangements;

   3. Preferential seating at program events and other Institute special events such as a Presidential visit to La Jolla. Invitations to exclusive networking events;

   4. Access - with their consent - to government officials and private sector leaders during conferences, roundtables and other events in the format of either private one-on-one meetings and/or personal introductions;

   5. Access to industry and government contact data around the hemisphere;

   6. Receive copies of any research and analysis products associated with this program, with opportunities to collaborate extended to participate in the development of these products;

   7. Be the first to be invited to program roundtables and other events. Receive discounted registrations to attend them and to participate (where considered appropriate by program director) in a speaker/moderator role;

   8. Recognition on the Institute’s web site, annual report and program materials. Steering Group members may also display promotional and informational materials at program events.

[ Back ]