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1/9/2004 Award Luncheon for President Ricardo Lagos Escobar of Chile San Diego, California, USA The Institute of the Americas will present its Award for Democracy and Peace to Ricardo Lagos, President of Chile at an award ceremony in San Diego. The Award for Democracy and Peace was established by the Institute's Board of Directors to recognize outstanding contributions to the causes of democracy and peace in the Western Hemisphere. 1/9/2004 Encuentros: President Ricardo Lagos Escobar of Chile Copley International Auditorium (live) and Weaver Center (via video) Filming of the Encuentros series, interviews produced and broadcast by UCSD-TV. 1/29/2004 - 1/30/2004 LNG 2004: Supply, Demand, Market Change and Financing La Jolla, California, USA This executive forum will focus on LNG and offer an update on the proposed projects for Baja California and California and the growing importance of LNG and its potential to meet projected natural gas demand in North America. Key tenets for discussion will be the success of Atlantic LNG in Trinidad & Tobago, the status of Venezuela's Mariscal Sucre project, proposed sources of natural gas supply, and financing the required investments. 2/9/2004 Encuentros: Rubens Barbosa, Brazilian Ambassador to the U.S. Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas Brazilian Ambassador Rubens Barbosa will address the business community on "High Technology Opportunities in Brazil", 9 a.m. at the Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas. 2/13/2004 Encuentros: Madeleine Albright Hojel Hall of the Americas auditorium, Institute of the Americas Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be interviewed by Susan Shirk and Jeffrey Davidow for the series “Encuentros,” at the Hojel Hall of the Americas auditorium at the Institute of the Americas, UCSD. Program co-sponsored by the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies. 2/17/2004 Speaker Series: Dennis Jett, former U.S. Amb. to Peru IR/PS, room 3201 Dr. Dennis Jett, former U.S. Ambassador to Peru and current Dean of the International Center at the University of Florida speaks at UCSD on “Why U.S. foreign policy is incoherent and why it will remain that way.” Dr. Jett will speak in Room 3201 at the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS) at 4:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and free of charge. 2/24/2004 ICT Mexico Roundtable Mexico City, Mexico This top-level, executive roundtable will offer participants information and analysis on regulation, reforms, market assessment, Internet governance, and digital access in Mexico and Central America while permitting an opportunity for networking with public and private sector leaders from the entire region. 3/2/2004 Tequila Talk: Miguel Alemán, Governor of Veracruz Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas Tequila Talks is a series of informal meetings conducted in Spanish. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas. This event, sponsored by AeroFon, is free of charge. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges conducted in Spanish. You may register online or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 3/31/2004 Encuentros: Milos Alcalay Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas Milos Alcalay resigned in protest in early March from his position as Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations. He will be interviewed by Amb. Davidow for the half-hour television program "Encuentros," a collaboration between UCSD-TV and the Institute. He will then answer questions from the audience. 4/15/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Lázaro Cárdenas Batel, Governor of Michoacán Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas Par of the Cepas Program, this event, sponsored by Jose Cuervo, Union Bank of California, and Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, is free of charge. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges conducted in Spanish. 4/19/2004 Speaker Series: The Mexican Scene, with S. Lynne Walker Deutz Conference Room, Institute of the Americas Part of our Community program speaker series, this roundtable presents a remarkable opportunity to speak with two accomplished journalists with a wealth of experience and “insider” stories. Ms. Walker is Mexico Bureau Chief of Copley News Service. Mr. Yanovich is Executive Editor and President of Revista PODER. This event is free of charge and open to the public. 4/22/2004 Speaker Series: Dr. Luis Ernesto Derbez on U.S.-Mexico Relations Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas Dr. Luis Ernesto Derbéz is Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Relations. He will talk about current U.S.-Mexico relations. The event is free and open to the public. It will start promply at 6:00 p.m., and will be held in the Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to reserve. 4/29/2004 ICT Brazil Roundtable Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This top-level, executive roundtable will offer participants information and analysis on regulation, reforms, market assessment, Internet governance, and digital access in South America while permitting an opportunity for networking with public and private sector leaders from the entire region. 4/30/2004 Roundtable Discussion of Brazil's New Electric Sector Model Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Brazil’s New Electric Sector Model has been approved and signed into law. The new model will bring important changes to Brazil’s electric sector. The Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Institute of the Americas are presenting an executive roundtable to discuss and debate the key aspects, the new legal and regulatory framework, the impact on hydro and thermal generation, and what the new model will mean for investment and investors. 5/6/2004 - 7/12/2004 Art & Culture: Exhibit of Haitian paintings, metalworks and objects Copley International Conference Center, IOA Part of the Community Program and CEPAS project. We are very pleased to show this unique collection of Haitian paintings, sculptures and other objects from the personal collection of Institute member Larry Kent. This event is free and open to the public. The event will include a presentation on current affairs in Haiti and a reception. Show closes on July 12th. Call for viewing appointment. This event is sponsored by Bimbo Bakeries USA, California Commerce Bank, and Kent Bromeliad Nursery, Inc. 5/15/2004 - 5/16/2004 Board of Directors Meeting - Spring 2004 La Jolla, California Semi-annual meeting of the Institute Board of Directors. 5/17/2004 - 5/18/2004 13th Annual Latin American Energy Conference La Jolla, California, USA Recognized as the most significant meeting of its kind, the La Jolla Conference will convene the most influential players of the Latin American energy sector. Latin American decisions makers will address issues related to energy integration, international energy interconnections, sector restructuring strategies, industry consolidation, competition for investors, and the latest policies and plans affecting the Latin American markets. 5/20/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Carlos Medina Plascensia, Mexican Senator Institute’s Weaver Center Part of the Cepas Program, this event, sponsored by Jose Cuervo and Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, is free of charge. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges conducted in Spanish. 6/2/2004 Proposals for Developing the Venture Capital Market in Mexico Mexico City, Mexico The Institute of the Americas is pleased to join with principal organizers Nacional Financiera, S.N.C. (NAFIN) and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to present the results of the NAFIN-TDA study on developing a capital market in Mexico. The objective of the invitation-only Workshop is to contribute to the reform process underway in Mexico that is aimed at creating an appropriate environment to foster the growth of the venture capital industry. 6/4/2004 Deciphering China’s Success Mexico City, Mexico Program to analyze potential the impact on Mexico and the US of China’s successful industrial and trade policies. Themes: How China Manages Its Economy: Who makes the decisions and how? • China's Political System: Who is Really in Charge? Is there political risk in China? • Mexico vs. China: Why is China Winning in the U.S. market? • Mexican Private Sector Looks at China: All threat or some opportunity? • Chinese Products and Mexican Customs - What is being done? • Chinese Business Culture - Can we ever understand it? 6/16/2004 9th Annual ICT Conference Miami, Florida, USA Our ninth annual hemispheric conference will focus on the communication technologies and services, infrastructure funding, and methods of promoting access to underserved areas. Opportunities for networking with top business leaders, government officials, and public and private sector representatives will be available. 6/17/2004 - 6/18/2004 Annual Conference on Latin American Sustainable Development Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas This Annual Sustainable Development Conference will bring together public and private sector and civil society organizations together to examine the main issues in this sector and the policies and plans considered for Latin America. Themes to be considered are sustainable development and free trade agreements, climate change, carbon credits, clean sustainable cities, energy efficiency, renewable energy and corporate social responsibility among others. 7/8/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Enrique Martínez y Martínez, Governor of Coahuila Institute’s Weaver Center The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas. This event, sponsored by Jose Cuervo, Union Bank of California, and Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, is free of charge. Reserve by email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges conducted in Spanish. 7/11/2004 - 7/20/2004 Jack Ealy Workshop on Science Journalism Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas The Jack Ealy Workshops on Science Journalism aim to help Spanish-speaking journalists improve their technique in dealing with scientific news, so that their print or electronic stories are compelling, informative and easy to understand, while at the same time being accurate, balanced and responsible. 7/14/2004 Speaker Series: Role of Press, Science and University in Mexican Dev. Institute’s Weaver Center 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Mario Molina, Nobel Prize winner (Chemistry, 1995), Juan Francisco Ealy, General Director of El Universal and Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Rector of the Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM) will share their views on the role of the press and university in Mexican development. The event is open to the public and free of charge. 7/29/2004 Speaker Series: Roger Noriega Institute’s Weaver Center Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Roger Noriega will speak on "The U.S. and Latin America: The View from Washington." His presentation will start at 7:00 p.m. at the Weaver Center. Participants are also invited to attend, on the same day, an art exhibit and reception that will start at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies. The exhibit "Landscape and Architecture: Heritage from the Old World" is composed of oil paintings by renowned Spanish artist Teodoro Nieto Antón. 8/5/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Manuel Andrade-Díaz, Governor of Tabasco Institute’s Weaver Center The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas. This event, sponsored by Jose Cuervo and Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, is free of charge. Reservations required online or via email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges conducted in Spanish. 8/10/2004 Peru Energy Roundtable Lima, Peru Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Institute of the Americas are presenting this Roundtable to coincide with the inauguration of the Camisea project. The Roundtable will feature discussion of the key issues and lessons learned from Camisea, the role of local and international financing, the reality of Peru's new energy matrix, next steps in energy development utilizing Camisea natural gas, including an update on Peru LNG and electric power, as well as hydrocarbon exploration and production opportunities in Peru. 8/15/2004 Corporate Philanthropy in Mexico: Corporate Roundtable Mexico City, Mexico Closed roundtable to discuss the reasons for and responses to the relatively low social investment by corporations in Mexico. 8/16/2004 Corporate Philanthropy in Mexico: Academic Roundtable Monterrey, Mexico Closed roundtable to discuss the creation of an academic network for research and education in the area of social investment by corporations in Mexico. 8/19/2004 Mexico and China: Competition and Collaboration in Baja California Tijuana, Mexico The conference will analyze the potential responses of Mexico's industry and public sector to China's successful industrial policies. What options exist for competing and cooperating in the manufacturing sector with China? 8/24/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Carlos de Icaza, Mexico’s Amb. to the U.S. Hojel Hall of the Americas Auditorium Ambassador de Icaza will give a presentation on the state of Mexico-U.S. relations. This event will start at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public free of charge. 9/2/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Melquiades Morales, Gov. of Puebla Weaver Center, IOA The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas. This event, sponsored by Jose Cuervo, and Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, is free of charge. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges conducted in Spanish. 9/9/2004 Art & Culture: Exhibit of Paintings by Ana Maria Guardia & Angel Valra Arango Foyer of the Copley International Conference Center Works of Ana Maria Guardia and Angel Valra, two prominent painters in Baja California. Their work can be described as abstract and slightly figurative. Valra’s works have been exhibited in Mexico and in abroad. Ana Maria Guardia’s abstractions often evoke the planet's evolution process. She has been recognized as one of the up and coming painters in Mexico. This event is sponsored by Bimbo Bakeries, U.S.A. 9/14/2004 Reforming Argentina’s Energy Sector - A Roundtable Discussion Buenos Aires, Argentina The Institute of the Americas and Argentina's Energy Secretariat are presenting this executive roundtable to discuss the energy sector in Argentina. The proposed new state company, ENARSA, and reforms to the electric and hydrocarbon sectors, as well as fiscal and regulatory regimes will be central themes for discussion. Regional integration and Argentina's energy sector and implications for the Southern Cone will also be assessed. September 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Buenos Aires. 9/30/2004 PyME-tec Executive Roundtable Mexico City Program to evaluate use of information and communications technology by small enterprises in Mexico and what can be done to stimulate faster investment in productivity-generating technologies. This executive roundtable will cover new business opportunities, successes in the utilization of the technologies, sources of finance and institutional support for technology adoption, challenges of adoption, and the role of access to connectivity and applications. 10/1/2004 Roundtable on Challenges of Mexican Corporate Philanthropy Mexico, D.F. Workshops to discuss the reasons for and responses to the relatively low social investment by corporations in Mexico. The focus will be on how to encourage companies and foundations to invest more in Mexico’s social sector. Corporate sector: 9:30 to 13:00. Social sector: 1600 to 1900. 10/14/2004 North American Regulators Trilateral Meeting Institute of the Americas The Institute of the Americas is honored to host the next trilateral meeting of North American Energy Regulatory entities - FERC from the US, CRE from Mexico and NEB from Canada. This is a private, closed meeting. 10/28/2004 Art & Culture: Día de los Muertos Institute of the Americas Complex at UCSD Opening and reception on Oct. 28. Extensive exhibit of a colorful and significant Mexican holiday that will include a performance of Altar de Muertos by Cuarteto Latinoamericano, photographs by Annie Lemoux, traditional displays, "Danza de los Viejitos" by Los Gallitos. Exhibited and sold will be traditional pottery and crafts from the state of Michoacan as well as unique Day of the Dead prints by accomplished artist and illustrator Madonna Davidoff. Read more! 11/4/2004 Speaker Series: Ambassador Bernardo Alvarez of Venezuela Deutz Conference Room A panel discussion on “Embattled Democracy in Venezuela: The Referendum and Its Aftermath.” Relations with Venezuela have formed one of the most precarious aspects of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America. Bush administration antipathy to President Hugo Chavez Frias, Chavez’s strident criticism of U.S. foreign policies, the importance of Venezuela’s oil to the U.S. economy form the backdrop of the discussion, and the polarization of Venezuelan society. Sponsored by the Center for Iberian and Latin American studies. 11/4/2004 - 11/5/2004 ICT Connectivity Workshop for Underserved Areas Santiago, Chile This forum will facilitate discussion on the use of the Internet in Latin America and build bridges of communication with regional project managers regarding Internet applications and the development and distribution of localized content. 11/10/2004 Roundtable: Obstacles to Corporate Philanthropy in Mexico University of Monterrey In collaboration with the University of Monterrey (UDEM) the Institute is organizing a roundtable to discuss the obstacles to corporate philanthropy in Mexico. The roundtable, which will take place in Monterrey, Mexico, will be the third in a series of roundtables organized by the Institute aimed at strengthening corporate philanthropy in Mexico by bringing together representatives of NGOs, companies, foundations and the government. 11/18/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Governor Eduardo Bours Castelo, Sonora Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas Part of the Cepas program, this event, sponsored by Jose Cuervo, and Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, is free of charge. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges with Mexican personalities. 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004 Board of Directors Meeting - Fall 2004 Mexico City Semi-annual meeting of the Institute Board of Directors. Mexico City. 12/1/2004 Annual Project Mexico Conference Mexico City, Mexico Conference to bring together the individual themes of Project Mexico covered in 2004 and to propose options for policy change in light of this research and discussion. 12/7/2004 Mexico Gas and Electricity Roundtable Mexico City, Mexico An executive roundtable to assess the key issues facing natural gas and electricity in Mexico. A key component of the discussion will be the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), their vision, plans and evolving role. Agenda topics will include: electricity supply and demand issues; the relationship between natural gas and Mexico's growing electricity requirements; LNG and its potential impact on gas-fired power generation plans; and, an assessment of the status and future of Independent Power Producers (IPP). 12/8/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Mario Laborín, NAFIN Deutz Conference Room The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas. This event, sponsored by Jose Cuervo, and Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, is free of charge. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges with Mexican personalities. This event will be in English. You may register online or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 12/9/2004 Art & Culture: Mexican Ceramics and Guadalupanos Exhibit Institute’s Weaver Center On December 12, Mexicans celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Institute is collaborating with Aid to Artisans and the Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) for the community to enjoy a one-of-a-kind cultural event. On display (and for sale) will be beautiful lead-free, hand-made ceramics from a very special Aid to Artisans project called “Lead-Free Alliance Mexico,” and photographs by David Alemán. Sponsors: Bimbo Bakeries U.S.A., Wells Fargo, and CECUT. Learn more at www.iamericas.org. 12/16/2004 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Mario Marín, Governor of Puebla Weaver Center The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas. This event is sponsored by Jose Cuervo, and Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record exchanges with Mexican personalities. This event will be in Spanish. CEPAS events are free, but online registration are requested at www.iamericas.org. Governor Marin will outline plans for his new administration and comment on Mexico’s recent gubernatorial elections. |
