Today Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced the creation of the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway, a series of regional events with global audiences, beginning with a Latin American event in Panama in 2022. Along with established flagship platforms Bloomberg New Economy Forum and Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst, this new space for contact in Latin America continue to build towards the goal of greater public-private sector collaboration between East, West, North and South – in both developed and developing economies.
“Panama is an ideal location for the first Bloomberg New Economy meeting outside of Asia,” said Mike Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies. “Panama has long been a critical link between continents, helping Latin America bridge north and south – just as our New Economy platform is working to achieve. We look forward to hosting discussions with top business and government leaders who will help shape a more modern global economy.”
In collaboration with the Panamanian government, the inaugural Bloomberg New Economy Gateway event in Latin America will bring together regional and global leaders to act on sustainable investment and the future of trade. Their conversation and action will continue to focus on the five editorial pillars established by the Bloomberg New Economy: cities, finance, trade, public health, and climate.
Wednesday, May 18 – Restoring Growth, Jobs, and Confidence – A discussion on helping Latin America grow again after covid, dealing with inflation and empowering entrepreneurs, especially women, as well as looking at supply chains. regional and global supply.
Thursday, May 19 – Fighting for social and environmental progress – Rebuilding health systems after the Covid pandemic to prepare for the next possible shock, closing the poverty gap by realizing the right to health, and protection of biodiversity in Latin America.
“Panama has the honor of hosting the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway LatAm in 2022,” said Laurentino Cortizo, President of the Republic of Panama. “This is an excellent opportunity to help influence and accelerate collaboration between business and government during a critical time for the world. Michael Bloomberg”
Bloomberg announced that the first regional call for Bloomberg New Economy Gateway will be held on Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19 in Panama City. The editorial program will focus on the economic future of Latin America as the region rebuilds from the devastation of Covid. In addition, Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Latin America will examine the potential effect of the overflow of the war in Ukraine on developing nations who now face new threats of food shortages, rising energy prices, and broken supply chains.
The Bloomberg Gateway Latin America event is being developed and conducted in cooperation with its advisory board that includes: Adrienne Arsht, Executive Vice President of The Atlantic Council; Andre de Street Aguiar, co-founder of StoneCo; Leon Falic, president of Duty Free Americas; Milton Maluhy Filho, CEO of Itaú Unibanco; Jay Hartzell, President of the University of Austin, Texas; Jorge Paulo Lemann, founder of 3G Capital; Stanley Motta, President and Director of Motta International; Shannon K. O’Neil, Vice President for Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations; Mauricio Ramos, President, CEO and Executive Director of Millicom International; Luis Sarmiento Gutiérrez, President and CEO of Grupo Aval; Susan Segal, President and CEO of the Council of the Americas; and Blanca Treviño, President and Executive Director of Softtek.
Jorge Paulo Lemann, Founder of Brazil’s 3G Capital said: “The Bloomberg New Economy Gateway event is a fresh, new, and perfect opportunity for corporate executives and government officials to share their best thoughts on how to create a stronger future for Latin America”.
