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Global Conference 2025

Unlocking Prosperity and Competitiveness in the Americas (Invite only)

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As the global economy evolves, the Americas are poised to capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth. This roundtable will explore innovative strategies to mobilize investment, fortify supply chains, and promote development across the region. With a focus on enhancing competitiveness, our expert panel will discuss mechanisms to attract and retain investments—including role of private capital—in financing critical assets that drive resilience, sustainability, and long-term productivity, while expanding the region’s economic footprint. 

    Moderator

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    Ramon Escobar

    Managing Director, Actum

    Speakers

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    Abdulrahman Bakir

    Managing Director, Americas, Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia
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    Ilan Goldfajn

    President, Inter-American Development Bank
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    Mansi Patel

    Senior Managing Director, Infrastructure Debt, Principal Asset Management
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    Wolfgang Schwerdtle

    Head, Direct Investments Group, LATAM; Co-Head, Sustainability Solutions Group, GIC