Bloomberg New Economy at B20
Breakouts and Special Sessions
Designed to complement main stage programming, breakouts are opportunities for delegates to participate in purpose-driven dialogue, to build new relationships and business connections, and to meaningfully and productively engage with others on timely themes.
Exact timings are subject to change.
October 23 - Wednesday
Positioning the Global South at the Forefront of the Cancer Care Revolution:
Harnessing the potential of Digital Transformation and Public-Private Cooperation.
This session will delve into how digital infrastructure and public-private partnerships can revolutionize cancer care in the Global South, with a focus on Latin America. As the region’s digital landscape rapidly evolves—spurred by post-COVID initiatives—the healthcare sector is on the brink of a transformation similar to those seen in banking and travel. We will explore how cutting-edge digital tools are improving patient care, driving market growth, and fostering new collaborations, especially within the unique LATAM healthcare market. The aim is to inspire strategies that leverage digital transformation and public-private partnerships to reduce costs, expand access, and position the Global South as a leader in global cancer care.
This session is hosted under Chatham House Rule.
Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst Luncheon
Special lunch to celebrate the 2024 class of Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts.
This session will be held off the record.
Trade and Infrastructure in Latin America: Setting Foundations for Growth
No matter who becomes US president in November, the path forward for global trade is increasingly clear: Less of it will be with China. Already, the West is restricting key exports to China and raising tariffs on a growing list of imports. As global manufacturing relocates, how are Latin American countries ensuring they have the internal trade and logistics infrastructure necessary to capitalize on the growth and nearshoring opportunities ahead?
Featured Speakers:
- John W.H. Denton AO, Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce
- Ricardo Rocha, President, East Coast South America, A.P. Moller-Maersk
Moderator:
- Juan Pablo Spinetto, Columnist, Bloomberg Opinion
Editorial breakout session to be held on the record.
Reimagining Public-Private Partnerships to Enable Thriving Cities
A full-fledged transformation of a city or community requires a multi-dimensional, multi-stakeholder approach. Constructing the right model of collaboration between the public, private and third sectors then becomes key to sustaining progress and enabling innovation. This roundtable — hosted by the Bloomberg New Economy Dynamic Cities Coalition and featuring Sao Paulo Secretary of Urban Planning and Licensing Elisabete França, Gerando Falcões Founder & CEO Edu Lyra, and MIT Senseable City Lab Director Carlo Ratti — will explore successful partnership models at the municipal level to outline a playbook of dos & don’ts that can help stakeholders optimize the massive increase in social and infrastructure investments that the world requires.
Coalition session hosted under Chatham House Rule.
Fintech’s Next Chapter in Latin America
In recent years startups have risen to meet the fundamental needs of Latin Americans. Central to these needs is access to financial tools such as payments services and loans for the underbanked and unbanked populations. What do Fintech entrepreneurs require to help further plug this financial inclusion gap in the region? How are evolving regulations impacting efficiency, innovation and international investment? And how are established financial institutions partnering with fintech startups to help scale their efforts?
Featured Speakers:
- Pierpaolo Barbieri, Founder & CEO, Ualá
- Viviane Meister, Co-Founder & CEO, Avra
- Mate Pencz, Co-Founder & CEO, Loft
- Wagner Ruiz, Co-Founder & Board Member, EBANX
Moderator:
- Daniel Cancel, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg
Editorial breakout session to be held on the record.
Viable Paths to Biodiversity
The facts are stark — our world’s animal and plant species are rapidly facing extinction. The consequences are financial, as well as environmental, given that much of global GDP depends on nature. Which areas should business and government leaders be prioritizing in their efforts to safeguard biodiversity and in turn tackle climate change and protect communities? What resources are needed to help achieve meaningful progress?
Featured Speakers:
- Nathanial Matthews, CEO and Co-Founder, Planetary X
- Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, Co-Founder, The Igarapé Institute
- Joshua Tewksbury, Director, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Moderator:
- Jessica Brice, Senior Investigative Reporter, Bloomberg
Editorial breakout session to be held on the record.
Charting a Path for Clean Hydrogen:
Accelerating Policy Breakthroughs and Public-Private Collaboration.
There is no doubt that clean hydrogen has the potential to help decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, such as steel and shipping. However, scaling the technology continues to face hurdles; chief among them the need to stimulate demand and secure long-term offtake agreements for suppliers. Without innovative and accelerated policy support and breakthroughs, and a focused and practical approach to public-private collaboration, the promise of clean hydrogen will be significantly delayed. Fortunately, there are glimmers of hope as countries and industry move the ball forward: Brazil recently launched the first phase of its Hydrogen Law; Singapore is testing innovative offtake structures with suppliers; and the U.S. hopes its Inflation Reduction Act will help spur demand.
Please join public and private leaders from the BNE Climate Technology Coalition and from across the region to discuss how to better design and advance policy measures that leverage industrial innovation and make the future of clean hydrogen a reality across Latin America and beyond.
This session is hosted under Chatham House Rule.