| Forum Schedule
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| Time |
Description |
Location |
| 14:00 – 15:30 |
Registration & Networking Hors d'oeuvres |
Aula Magna |
| 15:30 – 15:45 |
Welcome with Introduction by the Dean |
Aula Magna |
| 15:45 – 17:00 |
Opening Key-Note Address
Jonathan Robinson, Co-Founder and Managing Director, The Hub |
Aula Magna |
| BREAK-OUT SESSION 1 |
| 17:00-18:15 |
| Energy 1 |
Solar Energy: Developments in a rapidly growing sector |
|
A-301 |
| CSR 1 |
The Benefits of a Socially Responsible Brand |
|
Aula Magna |
| SE&MF 1 |
The Lasting Impact of Social Entrepreneurship |
|
P-212 |
| 18:15 – 18:45 |
Coffee Break |
Aula Magna |
| BREAK-OUT SESSION 2 |
| 18:45 – 20:00 |
| Energy 2 |
The Business of Climate Change: Carbon market and investment opportunities |
|
A-301. C-301 (overflow) |
| CSR 2 |
Innovation and CSR – the High Technology Approach to Doing Good |
|
P-212. C-201 (overflow) |
| SE&MF 2 |
Microfinance and Business at the Bottom of the Pyramid |
|
Aula Magna |
| 20:00 – 21:00 |
Networking Cocktail |
Aula Magna |
| Forum Schedule |
| Time |
Description |
Location |
| BREAK-OUT SESSION 3 |
| 10:30-11:45 |
| Energy 3 |
Wind Power: Financing renewable energy projects |
|
Aula Magna |
| CSR 3 |
CSR and Societal Impact |
|
P-212. C-201 (overflow) |
| SE&MF 3 |
Innovative Social Financing |
|
A-301. C-301 (overflow) |
| 12:15 – 12:30 |
SUMMAQ Social Entrepreneurship Prize Giving |
Aula Magna |
| KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
| 12:30 – 13:45 |
Key Note: Jeremy Leggett
Chairman Solar Century
Author: Half Gone & The Carbon War |
Aula Magna |
| 13:45 – 14:15 |
Coffee Break |
Aula Magna |
| BREAK-OUT SESSION 4 |
| 14:15 – 15:30 |
| Energy 4 |
Fueling the Future of Transport |
|
Aula Magna |
| CSR 4 |
Public-Private Partnerships: Aligning Market and Non-Market Strategies |
|
P-212. C-201 (overflow) |
| SE&MF 4 |
Social Businesses: Exploring Hybrid Business Models |
|
A-301. C-301 (overflow) |
| CAREERS FAIR AND NETWORKING LUNCH |
| 15:30 – 18:00 |
Opportunity to informally meet with people from companies attending the forum |
Serrano 105 |
| TRACK 1: CLIMATE CHANGE ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT
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| Session title |
Description |
1.
Solar Energy: Developments in a rapidly growing sector
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| In light of Europe's increasing energy import dependency and government targets for renewables, solar energy is receiving billions of Euros of investment capital. It makes economic sense as technologies improve and the cost of electricity generated by fossil fuels continues to rise. By 2020, it is estimated that global solar-generating capacity will be 20 to 40 times the level it is today. In this session we will hear the views of energy experts on the latest technological developments as well as changes to the structure, scale and performance of this sector in the coming years. |
• Sophie Orme, Operations Manager, Solar Century
• Pedro Banda, Director General of ISFOC
• Marcello Formica, Solar Millennium Group
• Professor Carlos Garcia Suarez (Moderator) |
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2.
The Business of Climate Change: Carbon market and investment opportunities
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| During this session we will learn about the opportunities in this nascent but expanding market. We will discuss the different financial products such as Clean Development mechanisms and Carbon Trading and explore future potential in this market. |
• Peter Sweatman, MD Client Operations Climate Change Capital
• Jan Willem Bode, CEO One Carbon
• Alexander Orme, IMBA 2008 Alum (Moderator) |
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3.
Wind Power: Financing renewable energy projects
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| The renewable energy industry has seen exponential growth in recent years. With the recognition of climate change as a genuine issue and with peak oil fast approaching this growth sees no sign of slowing. In order to avoid geopolitical conflicts in the future, Governments throughout the world are now looking beyond the traditional sources of energy to their own natural resources to fuel their energy needs. Due to this growth there are significant opportunities for private investors to profit from renewable projects. These projects are extremely capital intensive and often have complex financing mechanisms. In this session we will gain insights from all the relevant parties in such investment opportunities. |
• Manus O´Donnell, Head - Corporate Finance, Mainstream Renewable Power
• Angel Hernández, International Business Development Manager, Eolia
• Álvaro Camarero, Director Project & Export Finance Royal Bank of Scotland
• Tomás Baylac, IMBA 2008 Alum (Moderator) |
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4.
Fueling The Future of Transport:
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| Although there are efforts being made in all sectors of the energy industry to seek cleaner alternatives, some sectors will be far less affected by the lack of oil supply and subsequent price rises. Power generation for example has a cheap and plentiful alternative in coal. Transportation on the other hand, not only emits more CO2 than any other sector but it is also the most vulnerable to shocks in the oil market. So what are the next fuel alternatives for transport? When bio-fuels is not being heralded as the great savior of the transport industry it is seen in a negative light in relation to rising food-crop prices over the last year. Electric cars, although originally dismissed in favor of hydrogen fuel cells are now making a return to the limelight. However is running our cars on electrical power generated predominately from fossil fuels really the way forward? |
• Iain Carson, Author of Zoom and European Business Editor, The Economist
• Clodoaldo Valdecantos, Country Manager Exxon Mobil Spain
• Hans de Boer, Business Development Executive, Better Place
• Brendan O’Brien, IMBA 2008 Alum (Moderator) |
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| TRACK 2: CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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| Session title |
Description |
1.
The Benefits of a Socially Responsible Brand
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| Modern marketing has proven it – socially responsible branding can differentiate a company, raise millions for a cause, develop consumer consciousness or raise industry standards for ethics and environmentalism. This session will look at the ways in which SR branding can be used to benefit companies, consumers or overall societal welfare and will discuss best practices for creating and maintaining a socially responsible brand. |
• Luis de la Peña, Marketing & CSR, Starbucks Spain
• Alberto Andreu Pinillos, Head of Reputation & CSR, Telefónica
• Ángel Fraile Coracho, Sustainable Development Manager, Endesa
• Professor Joaquin Garralda, Vice Dean of IE Business School and Director of PWC & IE Corporate Responsibility Center (Moderator) |
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2.
Innovation and CSR – the High Technology Approach to Doing Good
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| From internet search to mobile communications to social networking and beyond, technological innovation has transformed the way we live, work and communicate in the 21st century. Now, technology has begun to transform the way companies do CSR. This session will discuss how tech companies are building a positively disruptive approach to CSR into their disruptive technologies. |
• Fernando Aparicio, Country Manager, Paypal
• Pedro Montarelo, Director of Marketing & CSR, Sun Microsystems Iberica
• Cisco
• Prof. Jose Esteves (Moderator) |
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3.
CSR and Societal Impact
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| As corporations globalize and strive to cut costs in today’s highly competitive business environment, the challenge and complexities of ensuring ethical and environmental practices along every inch of the value chains becomes a daunting but essential task. This is especially important as governments, NGO watchdogs and consumers increasingly call for labor, sourcing and environmental standards from the corporate world. This session will focus on corporations that have successfully implemented CSR initiatives that respond to these challenges. |
• Marisa Toral, Health & Safety Manager, Hewlett-Packard EMEA
• John Morrison, Programme Director, Business Leaders Initiative on Human Rights (BLIHR)
• Johnson & Johnson
• Sean Ansett, At Stake Advisors (Moderator) |
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4.
Public-Private Partnerships: Aligning Market and Non-Market Strategies
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| In today´s day in age, the effects of the non-market – that is, the outside influence of politics, environment, public perception, etc. – have become as important to the success of a company´s strategy as the performance of the market. In this session, NGO Action Against Hunger and multi-national corporation will discuss how they are working together to align their non-market interests and will examine the impact of these efforts on the corporation'sreputation and bottom line. |
• Carmen Gayo, Director of Communication, Action Against Hunger
• Maria Jesus Moreno, Director of Human Resources, ACCOR
• Laura Montero, Director of Marketing, ACCOR
• Prof. David Bach (Moderator) |
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| TRACK 3: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MICRO-FINANCE
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| Session title |
Description |
1.
Entrepreneurial Approaches to Global Issues: The Lasting Impact of Social Entrepreneurship
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| Social Entrepreneurship seems to be the buzz word of the moment, but few of us really know the true definition of the term. What are the key elements that define social entrepreneurs and their organizations? How is a social entrepreneur different from a business entrepreneur? And how can he/she make lasting social change? Through real-life examples, this session will explore key lessons business can learn from social entrepreneurship. |
• Andreas Heincecke, Dialogue in the Dark
• Barry Coleman, Riders for Health
• Aaron Pereira, Vartana (& Ashoka Fellow)
• Maria Zapata, Ashoka (Moderator)
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2.
Microfinance and Business at the Bottom of the Pyramid
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| The phrase “Bottom of the Pyramid” refers to the largest and poorest socio-economic group. It is estimated that BoP comprises four billion people globally, living on less than $2 a day. According to Prahalad, “this four billion poor can be the engine of the next round of global trade and prosperity and can be a source of innovations”. This session brings together some of the most influential microfinance-related organizations worldwide. It will provide insights on opportunities, trends and challenges of this increasingly important industry dedicated to the reduction of global poverty. |
• Tomás Conde Salazar, BBVA
• Bennett Grassano, www.kiva.org
• Antonio Arias Lara, Grameen Foundation Spain
• • Marcela Torres IMBA 2008 Alum, (Moderator) |
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3.
Innovative Social Financing
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| Venture Philanthropy… Microfinance… Donations… Sponsorships…. Many social entrepreneurs continue to struggle with financing due to the fact that social entrepreneurship opportunities do not necessarily lend themselves to conventional financing while they also so not qualify for non-profit status. So how do they get started? And what can they do to prepare for pursuing the alternate forms of financing? What opportunities will help them achieve scale? Come meet some of those working towards connecting social entrepreneurs with appropriate funding to help make the dream a reality. |
• Carlos Bendito, Triodos Bank
• Juan Carlos Cirera, Director General, Riet Vell (Investee of Triodos Bank)
• Rafael Hurtado Coll , Grupo Banco Popular ( Moderator) |
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4.
Social Businesses: Exploring Hybrid Business Models
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| While historically the capital market and the non-profit sector have existed as polar opposites, there is no longer that clear cut line. Social enterprises have a broad range that encompasses both sides to varying degrees. They are able to take advantage of business model flexibility to maximize their social impact while ensuring their sustainability. How do these hybrid models function? How do they differ? Are certain models better than others? Or are certain models better equipped to effect different social improvements? These sessions will explore the current formats through theory and real life examples.
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• Thomas van den Groenendaal, Evening Breeze
• Jonathan Robinson, The Hub UK
• Prof. Rachida Justo (Moderator) |
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