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The Sumaq Alliance organizes the first European edition of Sumaq Summit |
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The Sumaq Summit program, aimed at members of the business community and academics in Europe, Latin America, the US and Asia, has been held for three consecutive years in Atlanta, US, where it enjoyed great success - more than 1,200 participants from 25 countries. These programs generated numerous opportunities for executives, as they exchanged experiences and insights into business management and established contacts with top-level representatives from different world regions and sectors.
PromoMadrid, the agency for the economic development of the Madrid region at international level is collaborating with the Sumaq Alliance in the organisation of this event.
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Welcome |
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Prof. Luis Solís,
IE Business School,
Academic Co-Director. |
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Patricio Donoso,
PUC de Chile,
Academic Co-Director. |
It is our pleasure to present our specialized program on current and emerging trends on Infrastructures and Logistics for Global Business. We believe Sumaq Summit 2007 will bring you privileged insights into optimum strategies and world class developments related to infrastructures and logistics for a global world. To make this happen, the Sumaq Alliance has convened a select group of practitioners and academicians –all outstanding experts in their respective fileds- who will share their extensive knowledge and experience with participants. The program will address the issues you will find below.
We look forward to seeing you in Madrid. |
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Program Objectives |
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To discuss best practices and strategies with a view to defining, implementing and managing modal and multimodal logistics and infrastructures (ports, airports, railway terminals, motorways, etc.) required for international integration of trade. |
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To analyse the different alternatives and successful cases that have enabled the implementation of modern and effective logistics and infrastructures that foster the development of companies, cities and countries. |
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To gain cognisance of development models used in different countries and cities, such as Madrid’s plan for logistics infrastructures. |
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To generate a top-level contact network, with experts in the field of management and development of logistics, infrastructures and services in Europe, America and Asia. |
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To provide a platform for top-level directors who recognise globalisation as their main challenge and relevant connections as their major allies. |
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Background |
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International trade has assumed a pivotal role in wealth creation in globalized countries with open economies. International demand is growing and logistics are increasingly sophisticated, resulting in a need for new capacities and infrastructures to manage this changing scenario.
The Madrid Regional Authorities’ Infrastructure Plan is just one example. Madrid is planning a coordination model encompassing all logistics centres operating in the region, with an investment of €4,000 million over 10 years. Moreover, the region has agreements with the port of Lisbon and the airport of Frankfurt, the Panama Canal and several Chinese ports, as well as rail terminals and ports in Spain.
Similar development can be, and should be, observed in all those countries and cities that aim to foster economic development through international trade, the success of which will be greatly enhanced by effective infrastructures and logistics.
Thousands of firms in different European and US sectors compete on a global level, managing international and multimodal logistic operations. There are also numerous firms offering services to meet these complex challenges, enabling logistics that are both efficient and effective.
International logistics involves a large number of players with shared interests and concerns, in both private and public sectors. Subsequently, the sector is poised to have a growing impact on the success of international business and the global economy. |
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Program Structure |
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The program will feature addresses by key international players in the world of logistics, infrastructures and services, with particular emphasis on Latin America. It will also enjoy input from authorities that formulate or discuss the policies and plans for logistics and infrastructures in regions and countries in both continents. The program will also feature a special section focused on key Asian economies and the role their logistics infrastructure plays in the world economy.
The summit will showcase successful cases and experiences related to ports, airports, multinationals in the logistics sector, concessions, energy firms and telecommunications companies in Latin America, the US, Europe and Asia. The impact of funding and PPTs (Public Private Partnerships) will also come under discussion and debate.
Moreover, the event will include contributions by professors from Sumaq partner schools and other business schools renowned in the field of international logistics and operations.
Academics will be responsible for moderating and guiding discussions held during the program. The intensive one-and-a-half day format will also include interactive panels complete with question and answer sessions.
The program also features a series of visits to infrastructures and logistic operators, including Madrid-Barajas Airport and Madrid Plataforma Logística.
Over 300 directors and institutional representatives will attend the event. |
| [1] Sumaq Alliance: EGADE – Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; EAESP - Fundación Getulio Vargas, Brazil; INCAE Business School; Instituto de Empresa - IE Business School; IESA, Venezuela; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia; Universidad de San Andrés, Argentina. |
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English and Spanish
will be the official languages
of the Summit. There will be simultaneous translation for both languages.
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