2019 Concordia Annual Summit Roundtables

Roundtable meetings allow for an intimate, deep-dive discussion among a group of experts, practitioners, and policymakers on a specific topic that may result in a more analytical framework for assessing large-scale global problems. These sessions are typically curated and driven by Patron Members, Programming Partners and Sponsors. As an added benefit designed to complement and enhance the formal Summit experience, Concordia’s community of Members, Partners and Sponsors are welcome to participate in Roundtables — space permitting. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. If interested in participating in one of these Roundtables, please contact partnerships@concordia.net.

*Investment Migration and Sustainable Growth

Patron Member: Henley & Partners
Timing: Monday, September 23rd (10:00 am – 11:15 am)

Moderator: Peter S. Vincent, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Government Advisory, Henley & Partners; Assistant Director General for International Policy, BORDERPOL

*Currently at capacity 

For many governments around the world traditional financing models, such as debt financing, are becoming more and more unsustainable. Now more than ever, the international community finds itself with the opportunity to embrace new strategies and approaches that equip individuals and states to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. This roundtable seeks to address these issues by bringing together industry experts and thought-leaders for a high-level discussion on an innovative financing model: investment migration. Investment migration programs help nations that seek external financing but wish to minimize borrowing, by providing the right of residence and citizenship in return. Countries such as Malta, Antigua and Barbuda, and others have demonstrated to striking effect, well-managed investment migration programs are able to drive resources that meets the needs of governments, without incurring additional debt. This in-depth roundtable roundtable will give attendees invaluable insight into this international best practices within this financing model and discuss how collaboration across sectors can explore the growing trend of investor migration.

*New Partnerships in a New World: Collaborative Solutions for Emergency Response

Patron Member: International Medical Corps
Timing: Monday, September 23 (10:00 am – 11:15 am)

Moderator: Gwen Young, Managing Director, Global Emergency Response Coalition

*Currently at capacity 

Natural disasters are on the rise yet fewer people – particularly Americans – are aware of the resulting humanitarian crises beyond their borders. The United Nations estimates that one out of every 70 people around the world is in need of humanitarian assistance. How can we leverage the massive influence and generosity that Americans can bring to ensure that affected people and communities are getting the lifesaving assistance they need?

This roundtable discussion is hosted by International Medical Corps and the Global Emergency Response Coalition, an effort by eight of the leading U.S.-based international relief organizations to broaden awareness and donations in the United States of international emergency relief. CARE, International Medical Corps, International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, Oxfam America, Plan International USA, Save the Children, and World Vision first came together in 2017 to raise attention and funds for the unprecedented hunger crisis in East Africa that threatened more than 20 million people. The Coalition works together to drive awareness and resources to respond to global crises and save lives.

Working with private sector partners has been key in helping the Coalition drive giving and engagement among the American public. Join us to discuss this unique collaboration model and best practices, the power of partnerships and other creative solutions to bridge critical funding gaps for humanitarian relief. We look forward to hearing from public, private, and philanthropic organizations and their various strategies to mobilize more giving among Americans.

Access, not Excess: Appropriate Use of Antibiotics in Weak Health Systems

Patron Member: Merck
Timing: Monday, September 23rd (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)

Moderator: Dr. Ben Park, Chief of the International Infection Control Program at CDC

There is increasing attention to the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). To date, most efforts have focused on reducing inappropriate use of antibiotics (“excess”), yet globally more people die from lack of access to antibiotics than resistance. How can we improve appropriate access for those in need while simultaneously curbing the inappropriate use that has caused the current resistance crisis? This roundtable will seek to highlight successful efforts to expand appropriate access to novel antibiotics in lower and middle income countries, and leverage collective experience and insight to build consensus on how to best expand appropriate levels of access to antibiotics to nation states with underdeveloped health systems.

*Bridging Gaps Between Education and the Job Market in Latin America

Programming Partner: WISE
Timing: Monday, September 23rd (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)

Moderator: Stavros N. Yiannouka, CEO, WISE

*Currently at capacity 

How can education systems adapt to prepare students for the increasing levels of automation in the global economy – higher in the developing world, but also growing at a fast pace in developing countries in Latin America – and the threat of job obsolesce?

WISE will gather stakeholders from the public, private and non-profit sectors in Latin America, as well as global actors who have interest in the region, to: discuss the skills and knowledge that will be particularly relevant in the continent in the next decades; present challenges faced by education systems to bridge the gaps between education and the job market; and debate how global trends in curricula and non-formal education initiatives can be adapted to the Latin American context.

*What comes Tomorrow: A Future of Work Conversation

Patron Member: Senior Service America
Timing: Monday, September 23rd (2:15 pm – 3:30 pm)

Moderator: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-In-Chief, WorkingNation

*Currently at capacity 

As economies and societal structures transition to meet the challenges of the 21st century, so to have the skills needed to provide the goods and services of tomorrow. Individuals throughout all walks of life are increasingly finding their skills antiquated, or even inadequate, for current workforce necessities. This is causing growing concern about the impact on jobs and the subsequent risks for government, business and people. This roundtable discussion seeks to explore the pressures shaping the ever-changing work environment. Industry leaders from all sectors will come together to discuss the roles of their respective groups in the future workforce. This session will examine the growing “gig-economy,” entrepreneurship, and the education-industry pipeline.

*Partnering with the MCC: Launching a New Strategy

Programming Partner: Millenium Challenge Corporation
Timing: Monday, September 23 (4:00 pm – 5:15 pm)

Moderator: Sean Cairncross, Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation

*Currently at capacity 

Since its founding 15 years ago, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has deployed over $14 billion in 29 countries to help unlock binding constraints to economic growth in areas such as agriculture and irrigation, education, energy and power, health, access to land, transportation infrastructure, and water supply and sanitation. MCC is launching a new strategic partnerships strategy focused on increased co-funding, collaboration, and innovation with corporations, foundations, donors, and other entities that are looking to support sustainable projects in MCC partner countries. This roundtable will provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about and provide feedback on MCC’s overall strategic partnership strategy as well as MCC’s partnering priorities in the areas of Women’s Economic Empowerment, workforce development, and digital infrastructure. The discussion will also enable participants to discuss with MCC senior leadership ideas and approaches for how their organization might want to partner with MCC.

National Basketball Association Development on the African Continent

Programming Partner: U.S. Global Leadership Coalition & The National Basketball Association
Timing: Monday, September 23 (4:00 pm – 5:15 pm)

Featured Speaker: Amadou Gallo Fall, NBA Vice President and Managing Director for Africa and President of the Basketball Africa League

Recognizing the immense power of sports, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are making the favorite sport of basketball a vehicle for global development, diplomacy, and economic empowerment. Beginning in March 2020, the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) will tip-off in 6 major cities on the African Continent, bringing numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, social innovators, athletic stakeholders, and African athletes. Through this new program, the NBA will re-affirm a global commitment to the basketball ecosystem through financial support, infrastructure investment, and professional training in numerous communities across the Africa continent. This roundtable session – co-hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – will bring together key stakeholders who are making this new Africa league a reality and will re-affirm the unique power of sports to unite and inspire individuals across the world in positive and meaningful ways.

Women Political Leaders Social Media Training for Politicians

Programming Partner: Women Political Leaders
Timing: Monday, September 23 (4:00 pm – 5:15 pm)

This exclusive training hosted by WPL and Facebook is tailored for select female politicians only. Whether you are already utilising social media to aid in your campaigns and keep in touch with your constituents or you are completely new to this platform, you are invited to come and gain new insights on how political leaders can use this valuable tool. This will be the perfect opportunity for female politician to ask specific questions on how a social media platform such as Facebook can be used as an effective tool for their political career.