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The fact that Latin America is the world’s fastest-growing market of Internet users can be attributed in great part to the extensive telecommunications infrastructure upgrades and active market liberalization and deregulation under way in the region. E-commerce has also been developing at a rapid pace, as both the public and private sectors have discovered the clear advantages of doing business on-line and the power of the Internet.

This phenomenon will continue to expand—despite market instability and fluctuations—because the Internet has dramatically changed the way people communicate, do business, seek entertainment, shop, and learn. Growth in this sector is both widespread and immune to outside forces.

The seminar’s cutting-edge topics and eminent speakers will address the huge impact the Internet has had as well as recent advances in telecommunications technology in the region. The seminar will also underscore the commitment of the Government of Chile to bringing the country and the region into the digital age.
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Monday, March 19
2:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
Opening Address
Enrique V. Iglesias, President, Inter-American Development Bank
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2:40 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
Ricardo Lagos Escobar, President, Republic of Chile
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3:00 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
Chairman’s Welcome and Opening Statement
John H. Tonelli, Chairman & CEO, International Venture Partners, LLC
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I. Topic: The Internet in Latin America and the Caribbean

How to make the Internet accessible to all people in the region?
The dramatic impact of the Internet in the region
Has the Internet changed society forever?
The public and private challenges presented by the Internet
Has the "digital divide" narrowed?

3:35 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
Charles Herington, President & CEO, AOL Latin America
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3:55 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Break
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4:15 p.m.– 4:35 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
Peter Romero, Assistant Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere, U.S. State Department
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4:35 p.m.–4:55 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
José de Gregorio Rebeco, Minister of Economy, Mining and Energy, Republic of Chile
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II Topic: The Future of Regional Telecommunications

The impact of greater telephone penetration in the region
The benefits and problems of privatization and deregulation
Impact of foreign investment in fiber optics and infrastructure
Will the region favor satellite and fixed wireless systems?
How do we make telecommunications available to everyone?
Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP): Is it here to stay?

4:55 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
Gabriel del Campo, Vice President, IMPSAT Fiber Networks

5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Panelists:
Robert Rouse, President and COO, Optiglobe
Marcelo D. Sternberg, Partner of Communications and High Tech in Latin America, Accenture
Victor Agnellini, Regional Vice President, Sales South America, Lucent Technologies
Adnan Hassan, Founder and CEO, Firexchange
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Tuesday, March 20
9:30 a.m.–9:40 a.m.
Chairman’s Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1
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9:45 a.m.–10:05 a.m.
Keynote Presentation
Nicolás Eyzaguirre Guzmán, Minister of Finance, Republic of Chile
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III Topic: Financing Development of the Internet & Technology

Is private equity or venture capital still available for start-ups?
Can local technology companies access international markets?
Consolidation & the next wave of mergers and acquisitions
Who are the main investors in Internet and technology firms?

10:05a.m.–10:25 a.m.
Keynote Presentation
Richard Frank, CEO, Darby Overseas Investments, LTD (Former Managing Director and Chairman of Private Sector Development Group at the World Bank)

10:25 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Panelists:
Susan Segal, General Partner, JP Morgan Partners
Jan Boyer, President, Softbank
Linda Rottenberg, CEO, The Endeavor Initiative
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11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Break
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IV Topic: The Wireless Revolution

Will wireless Internet access exceed traditional methods?
Can wireless Internet delivery compete with broadband?
What is the future of location e-commerce (L-commerce)?
The newest wireless applications: who is developing them?

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
To be determined

12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Moderator:
Christian Nicolai, Assistant Secretary of Telecommunications, Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of Chile

Panelists:
Gerhard Weise, President, Ericsson, Brazil
Carlos Baradello, Corporate Vice President, Motorola
James Young, Latin American Business Development, Oracle Mobile
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1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Lunch
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V Topic: E-Business in Latin America and the Caribbean

The development of Business to Business (B2B) e-commerce
Perspectives from leading regional e-commerce companies
The challenges of logistics (payment, shipping etc.)
The role of Applications Service Providers (ASPs)

2:45 p.m.–3:05 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
J. Eric Daniels, CEO and Chairman, ZonaFinanciera.com

3:05 p.m.– 3:35 p.m.
Keynote Presentation
Juan Pablo San Agustin, CEO, CxNetworks (Cemex)

3:35 p.m.–4:40 p.m.
Panelists:
Alvaro Díaz, Secretary of Economy, Ministry of Economy, Mining and Energy, Republic of Chile
Jack Pellicci, Vice President of Global Service Industries, Oracle Corporation
Rafael Ruano, Partner, Price Waterhouse Coopers
Carlos E. Loumiet, Partner, Greenberg Traurig
Andy Freire, Founder & CEO, Officenet
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4:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Break
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VI Topic: Contents and Entertainment on the Web

Can Web content & entertainment compete with television?
Who are the main providers of entertainment and content?
What are the challenges of creating digital content?
What are the strategies for online entertainment?

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Panelists:
Jim Hammond, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Internet Securities, Inc.
Carlos Lizarralde, CEO, Loquesea.com
Alejandro Albertini, President, Devorame.com
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