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1/12/2006 - 1/12/2006 Brazil Renewable Energy and Power Sector Institute of the Americas Weaver Center The Institute of the Americas, the U.S. Commercial Service and Petrobras are collaborating on this unique videoconference presentation on Brazil's Renewable Energy and Power Sector. Please join us to hear important presentations from Petrobras regarding their Renewable Energy portfolio, Brazilian Banco Pactual on investing in renewable projects, and a general overview of the current status of the Brazilian Power Sector. 1/12/2006 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Rubén Navarrette, Syndicated Columnist, SDUT Weaver Conference Center, Institute of the Americas Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record dialogues with Mexican personalities or Mexico experts. They are part of the CEPAS Program. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Institute of the Americas’ Weaver Conference Center. The José Cuervo Tequila Talks Series is sponsored by Jose Cuervo, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and Deloitte Baja California. Mr. Navarrete will discuss migration, U.S.-Mexico relations and other difficult topics. 1/19/2006 Creating a Mexican e-government agenda for the next presidential period (1) Gran Hotel Tijuana - Mexico The event will gather government officials, NGOs and industry representatives to discuss the emerging role of the CIO at the three levels of government and the next digital agenda for Mexico. This is the first of three scheduled meetings. 2/1/2006 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Dr. Rogelio Ramírez de la O Weaver Videoconference Center, Institute of the Americas 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. in the Weaver Videoconference Center. Lopez Obrador's Economic Plan will be the subject of this Jose Cuervo Tequila Talk. Dr. Ramírez de la O is General Director of ECANAL S.A. de C.V. and is Economic Policy Advisor to Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Dr. Ramírez de la O is an Economist and a graduate of Cambridge University who has had important connections with Mexico's business community. He has written numerous articles on international investment, foreign trade and Mexican economic policies. 2/17/2006 Creating a Mexican e-government agenda for the next presidential period (2) Chiapas - Mexico The event will gather government officials, NGOs and industry representatives to discuss the emerging role of the CIO at the three levels of government and the next digital agenda for Mexico. This is the second of three scheduled meetings. 2/23/2006 Strengthening the Contribution of Mexican Corporate Philanthropy to Civil Society Puebla, México The Institute is completing a one-year study that identifies the major obstacles that impede civil society, business and government from cooperating as fully as they should. A conference of stakeholders will be held Feb. 23 in Puebla with the Fundación Comunataria de Puebla at the Holiday Inn Puebla Centro Historico to discuss the the study on Mexican Corporate Philanthropy and its recommendations. 2/24/2006 - 2/25/2006 Assuring Long-Term Finance for Mexican Municipalities Puebla, Mexico This is the third in a series of conferences on long-term financing for municipal infrastructure in Mexico. The program, to be held on February 24 & 25 in Puebla, is being co-sponsored by the government of that state. The conference and practical workshops will cover a variety of topics relating to access to capital such as revenue collection, accounting practices, and credit ratings in addition to a discussion on Puebla municipal infrastructure needs. 2/25/2006 Spirit of Goodwill Gala, 75th Anniversary-Flight of Ecuador III San Diego Aeropace Museum IOA and the San Diego Aerospace Museum have partnered with the Gildred Family on the 75th Anniversary of the family’s historic goodwill flight from San Diego to Ecuador. In celebration of this event, The Spirit of Goodwill Gala will be held Feb. 25 at the museum. Net proceeds from the gala will benefit the Institute and the Museum, To make a gala reservation, please call Sherry White at 858-453-5560 ext. 114. For more about the flight, please visit: http://www.ecuadorgoodwillflight.com. 3/2/2006 Speaker Series: Dr. Anoop Singh, IMF Weaver Videoconference Center Macroeconomic Volatility, Debt, and Growth in Latin America: What Direction Now? will be the theme of this Speaker Series. Dr. Anoop Singh is Director of the Western Hemisphere Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Speaker Series is part of CEPAS, the Institute’s program to inform, teach, delight and facilitate networking among regional residents. CEPAS events are free of charge. Online reservations are required. Time and place: 6:00-7:15 p.m., Weaver Conference Center. 3/6/2006 Speaker Series: Amb. Roberto Abdenur Weaver Videoconference Center, Institute of the Americas The Honorable Roberto Abdenur is the Brazilian ambassador to the U.S. The topic of his presentation will be announced at a later date.<br><br>The Speaker Series is part of CEPAS, the Institute’s program to inform, teach, delight and facilitate networking among regional residents. CEPAS events are free of charge. 3/9/2006 Jose Cuervo Tequila Talk: Dr. Santiago Levy Weaver Videoconference Center, Institute of the Americas Poverty, Financing, and the Outlook for the Next Administration will be the theme of this talk. Dr. Levy served as General Director of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) from, Dec. 2000 through Oct. 2005. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record dialogues with Mexican personalities or Mexico experts. They are part of the CEPAS Program. Current Series sponsors are Jose Cuervo, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and Deloitte Baja California. 3/22/2006 - 3/23/2006 Cross-Border Electricity Workshop Institute of the Americas On behalf of the Electricity Regulatory Experts Group of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP)/North American Energy Working Group (NAEWG) , we are pleased to invite you to a workshop on "Prospects for Cross-Border Electricity Infrastructure and Trade" to be held March 22-23, 2006, at the Institute of the Americas located in San Diego, California, United States of America. 4/3/2006 - 4/4/2006 Andean Energy Roundtable: Energy and Politics in Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru Quito, Ecuador A one and a half day intensive, off-the record discussion of the current energy and investment climate in the region; the energy policy implications of elections and domestic politics; hydrocarbon E&P framework and bidding rounds; regional natural gas and electrical interconnections; and, the role of indigenous and environmental groups. 4/5/2006 Jose Cuervo Tequila Talk: Richard W. Fisher Weaver Videoconference Center, Institute of the Americas Richard W. Fisher is President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the U.S. Federal Reserve System. Tequila Talks are informal and off-the-record dialogues with Mexican personalities or Mexico experts. They are part of the CEPAS Program. Tequila Talk Series sponsors are Jose Cuervo, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and Deloitte Baja California. 4/6/2006 - 4/7/2006 Spectrum Management and Allocation in Colombia (2) Bogota - Colombia This roundtable will promote the fullest amount of discussion among policymakers, industry representatives and civil society associations in order to address key issues regarding spectrum policy formulation, strategic implication and visions to strengthen and promote digital inclusion programs. This is the Second of two scheduled roundtables. 4/7/2006 Assuring Long-Term Finance for Mexican Municipalities Zacatecas, México This was the fourth in a series of conferences on long-term financing for municipal infrastructure in Mexico. The program, held on April 7th in Zacatecas, was co-sponsored by the government of that state. The conference and practical workshops covered a variety of topics relating to access to capital such as revenue collection, accounting practices, and credit ratings in addition to a discussion on Zacatecas municipal infrastructure needs. 4/13/2006 Award Luncheon for Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo University of California, San Diego The Institute of the Americas will honor Alejandro Toledo Manrique, President of Peru at a luncheon where Dr. Toledo will be presented with the Institute’s Award for Democracy and Peace. At 11:45 a.m. is the private recpetion for VIPs, Patrons and Sponsors to be followed by the award luncheon at 12:30 p.m. To sponsor this event, please contact Sherry White at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 858-453-5560 ext. 114. 5/4/2006 Jose Cuervo Tequila Talk: Liébano Sáenz Weaver Videoconference Center, Institute of the Americas Liebano Saenz served as President Zedillo’s Private Secretary. His role in ensuring that the 2000 presidential elections were clean and transparent is well-documented. His new book, “La Presidencia Mexicana: Analisis de Una Institucion Que Es Urgente Comprender”, is a serious study of the changing (and in some cases unchanging) nature of the Mexican presidency. Tequila Talk Series sponsors are Jose Cuervo, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and Deloitte Baja California. 5/12/2006 Creating a Mexican e-government agenda for the next presidential period (3) JW Marriott - Ciudad de México The event will gather government officials, NGOs and industry representatives to discuss the emerging role of the CIO at the three levels of government and the next digital agenda for Mexico. This is the third of three scheduled meetings. 5/15/2006 - 5/19/2006 The Geopolitics of Energy La Jolla California Participants will attend the Institute of the Americas’ 15th annual La Jolla Energy conference, and will offer an opportunity to engage with leading figures in the Latin American and global energy scenes. They will also participate in three days of specially designed seminars that will discuss: the global energy picture; the Latin American energy scene; hemispheric energy security; and alternative and new energy sources. 5/16/2006 - 5/17/2006 15th Annual Latin American Energy Conference La Jolla, California, USA Recognized as the most significant meeting of its kind, the La Jolla Conference annually convenes the most influential players of the Latin American energy sector. Last year's conference included key policy speeches by the ministers of Energy from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, as well as presentations by the presidents of Sempra Energy and EnCana Corporation. The 15th Annual Conference will once again feature high level policy presentations from government and industry representatives from across Latin America. 5/17/2006 - 5/18/2006 Board of Directors Meeting - Spring 2006 La Jolla, California Semi-annual meeting of the Institute’s Board of Directors. 6/20/2006 Art and Culture: Exhibit of Venezuelan Folk Art Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas Complex The exhibit includes various forms of Venezuelan popular art. The pieces are part of the Latin American art collection of Institute member Larry Kent. 6/28/2006 NAEWG/SPP Natural Gas Workshop IOA Weaver Center 6/29/2006 Jose Cuervo Tequila Talk: Ricardo Pascoe Weaver Center, Institute of the Americas Dr. Pascoe will provide his analysis of the upcoming July 2 presidential elections in Mexico and the likely foreign policy initiatives of Felipe Calderón if he is elected president. Series sponsors are: Jose Cuervo, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and Deloitte Baja California. 7/10/2006 Andean Energy Report Meeting JW Marriott Hotel Houston 7/12/2006 - 7/21/2006 3rd Annual Jack F. Ealy Workshop on Science Journalism La Jolla, California With the 3rd Annual Ealy Workshop on Science Journalism the IOA continues to strengthen reporting on current science issues in the Americas. A group of 20 journalists from throughout the region will come to the Institute and the campus of the University of California, San Diego, to receive instruction from leading scientists as well as experienced science journalists to improve their technique in covering science news. 7/20/2006 - 7/21/2006 5th ICT Brazil Roundtable Rio de Janeiro - Brazil The 5th ICT Brazil Roundtable will focus on telecommunication technologies, service convergence, new regulatory models 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. 8/14/2006 - 8/18/2006 Growth, Equity and Free Trade La Jolla, California This one-week program will offer a realistic view of free trade in the hemisphere and suggest concrete measures for how countries can both take advantage of the benefits of free trade and mitigate the inevitable dislocating impacts. 8/14/2006 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Dr. Pedro Aspe Weaver Conference Center, Institute of the Americas Dr. Aspe theme will be “Mexico: Today and Tomorrow”. Dr. Aspe is former Minister of Finance of Mexico and chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Protego, one of Latin America's leading investment banking and financial advisory firms. Sponsors of the series are: Jose Cuervo; Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP; Wells Fargo; Merrill Lynch; and Deloitte Baja California. 8/23/2006 Brazil Gas and Power Roundtable Rio de Janeiro, Brazil A one-day, off-the record discussion of natural gas and electric power in Brazil, including projections for the electric sector and an update on the auction process; energy policy implications of the election; domestic natural gas development; supply from Bolivia and the latest bid round as well as natural gas policy plans and pending legislation. Discussion of regional natural gas integration will also be a central theme throughout. 8/25/2006 Art and Culture: Kuna Concepts of Global Collaboration Museum of Man, Balboa Park This event, a collaboration between the San Diego Museum of Man and the Institute of the Americas, will consist of a guided tour/lecture of the exhibit and a reception. The exhibit includes textile art and photography. Recognized as the most sophisticated textile artisans in the region of Panama, the Kuna women are known for their intricate work and fair-trade economy. 9/21/2006 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: Mexican Election and AMLO's Protest Weaver Conference Center The Mexican Election and AMLO's Protest will be the theme of this José Cuervo Tequila Talk. A conversation moderated by IOA President Jeffrey Davidow with Copley News Service Mexico City Bureau Chief, Lynne Walker and Robert Kittle, Editor of the Union Tribune's Editorial page. The sponsors of this event are: José Cuervo, Procopio, Deloitte Baja California, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo and Saad Said & Associates. 10/10/2006 InfoCom-Mexico: Convergence, Competitiveness and Development Mexico City Conference principal themes: • Regulatory framework update • Harmonization and integration within North America • Spectrum allocation • Competition and market policies • Benefits and challenges of New Federal Law to regulate radio, television and telecommunications. The conference will be attended by all the major government agencies and industry associations and is being organized under the framework of the Partnership for Security and Prosperity. 10/24/2006 Western Hemisphere Energy Security Forum Washington, DC The IOA is organizing this event in collaboration with PFC Energy. The forum will convene U.S. government officials, representatives from the U.S. Congress, and company representatives from across the hemisphere to discuss current policies, actions to be taken, and possible areas for enhanced energy cooperation. Panels will assess the GAO's recent report on Venezuela, Congressional energy initiatives, the role of National Oil Companies (NOC's), regional supply and integration, as well as the impact of Asia and Russia. 11/9/2006 José Cuervo Tequila Talk: On the Border, at the Edge: Sex, Drugs and HIV Weaver Conference Center, Institute of the Americas A conversation with UCSD researchers Dr. Steffanie A. Strathdee and Dr. Tom Patterson about HIV/AIDS, drug users, and sex workers in Tijuana. This is a Cepas Program event and is sponsored by José Cuervo, Procopio, Deloitte Baja California, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo. 11/13/2006 US Diplomacy - The Challenge of Political Change in Latin America Weaver Center A joint Institute and American Academy of Diplomacy event at the Institute at 5 p.m., with 7 p.m. reception. Senior American diplomats Ambs. Charles Gillespie, David Greenlee, Alec Watson and Jeff Davidow will assess the U.S.’ ability to deal with rapid political change in Venezuela, Bolivia, Mexico and the rest of the hemisphere. Part of UCSD’s International Education Week, the event and reception are open to all. Reserved seats recommended. To reserve a seat, please register (be sure to click on the $0.00 button). 11/21/2006 Assuring Long-Term Finance for Mexican Municipalities Toluca, Edo. de Mexico, Mexico This is the fifth in a series of seminars on long-term financing for municipal infrastructure in Mexico. The program, to be held on November 21st in Toluca is being co-sponsored by the government of the State of Mexico. The seminar will cover a variety of topics relating to access to capital such as revenue collection, accounting practices, and credit ratings, potable and waste water, in addition to a discussion on the State of Mexico's municipal infrastructure needs. 11/29/2006 Central America Power - Integration, Trade, Regulation and Opening San José, Costa Rica The IOA is organizing this event in collaboration with Academia de Centroamérica. The Roundtable will convene government and industry representatives to discuss issues such as: Central America Energy Outlook; Trade and Energy; Enhanced Investment Opportunities and Increased Investor Activity; Regulation, Tariffs and Price; Regional Electric Integration/SIEPAC; Natural Gas Interconnection; Alternative Energy Sources. |
