WEF-Caribbean, 2020 Program Details

Session Guidelines:
* Plenary Sessions: Each plenary session has around 5-6 speakers who individually deliver their acceptance remarks and inspiring life message for about 4-5 minutes in the order of speaking as mentioned in the program.
* Awards will be conferred to awardees at WEF Black & White Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony on Tuesday 5th May from 05:15 pm – 06:00 pm on.
* Parallel Sessions: Each session of 60 Minutes will have maximum of 4 co-lead speakers on a panel, who will speak for 10-12 minutes each.
* Moderators: For parallel sessions, it is recommended that speakers select from amongst themselves a moderator in advance who will strictly enforce the time allotted. All speakers in a session will be connected via email beforehand to coordinate their discussions.
* Vibe and Flow: We encourage speaking and sharing from the heart in storytelling format (instead of powerpoints). Overall, the vibe of the conference is interactive with open hearted sharing favouring connection and community spirit.
* Timings: Timings of the sessions are subject to change. Sessions may be merged or de-merged depending on schedule flow. While we do our best to adjust and accommodate, the decision of the organisers is final.
* Language: The conference is in English. If any support is required with translation in your talk, do let us know in advance so we can connect you to another participant with a request for volunteer help.
* Social Media: You can publicise your participation and request a social media banner template from our team.
* Press Release: A general press release is also available closer to the dates.
* Dress Code: We love to celebrate all cultures in creativity, diversity, and sisterhood. So we welcome you to dress up for comfort and confidence. Do also apprise yourself of local culture and customs.
* All the Videos and Pictures of the conference will be uploaded on the website after the event.

Moderator/Guest   Co-Lead  Panelist 
 Via Video Keynotes & Guest of Honour

Time Allocation
For  Co-Lead :10-12 Min, Panelist: 5 Min.

Gender Equality: Promoting Women’s rights & an Equal Future.

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Day-1, Plenary Sessions 9th July, Thursday

Time Session No. Hall Name Topic Speakers
08:30AM -08:45AM Plenary-A(1) Main room Acto Inaugural – Opening act
Plenary-A (2) Main room Welcome to Puerto Rico
08:45AM -09:00AM Plenary-B Main room Opening remarks WEF Caribbean Dr. Harbeen Arora
Johanna Salgado
09:00AM -09:30AM Plenary-C Main room Impact 2030: Women in Latin America and the Caribbean Wanda Vazquez
Linda Cruz-Carnall
María F. Espinosa
Yanire Braña
Johanna Salgado
09:30AM -10:10AM Plenary-D Main room Data on the Empowerment of Women From the Present to the Future Wanda Vazquez
Ana Cárdenas
Nerma Albertorio

10:10AM -10:40AM Plenary-E Main room Women Leading the Transformation of the Region Naniki Reyes Ocasio
Jennifer Isaacs Dotson
10:40AM -11:10AM Plenary-F Main room Women Accelerating Change From the Private Sector María Rivera
Francisco Montalvo
Michele Thompson
11:10AM -11:40AM Plenary-G Main room Changing roles: The role of women in the wor ld economy and international development Melisa Gorondy Novak
Angelica Sosa
Nadia Ramos
Lídice Larrea
11:40AM -12:00AM Plenary-H Main room Women’s Leadership: The Key to Business Survival and Competitiveness Pablo Collazo
Lcda. Alexandra Fernandez
Denisse Rodríguez
12:00PM – 12:30PM Lunch
12:30PM – 02:00PM Plenary-I Main room Designing Life: Diverse woman – Intersectional woman Karen Mendizabal
Adriana Reyes
Brigette Larrusso
Eva Cruz Peña
Lilly García
02:00PM – 02:25PM Plenary-J Main room India -Nigeria -Paraguay- Puerto Rico: Education for employment – Preparing talent for the challenges of the future. Brigette Larrusso
Eva Cruz Peña
Lilly García
02:25PM – 03:00PM Plenary-K Main room Young women who make an impact on the Society. Pamela Barbara
Yanibel Cepin
Carlos De los Santos
Cynthia Carrillo
Karen de Freitas Fraser
03:00PM – 03:40PM Plenary-L Main room Institutions that support women entrepreneurs Mireya Zepeda
Oral Shaw
Cordell Williams
03:40PM – 04:20PM Plenary-M Main room How Arts and Culture could move forward a society more inclusive Tamaris Cañals
Dyanis de Jesús
Lorel Cubano Santiago
04:20PM – 05:15PM Plenary-N Main room Fashion and Sport: Generator of growth and wealth Yesenea Mendoza
Thebyam Carrion
Leah Armstrong
Samanta Cabrera
05:15PM – 06:00PM Women Economic Forum Awards Ceremony
06:00PM – 08:00PM Inclusive Fashion Show
Day-2, Plenary Sessions, 10th July 2020, Friday

Time Session No. Hall Name Topic Speakers
07:30AM – 8:00AM Registration
08:00AM – 8:30AM Plenary-A Main room Men as Builders of Gender Equity Christian Alanis
José Lam
Carlos Dotor Cacho
Edison Summer
08:30AM – 8:50AM Plenary-B Main room Startups in Latin America and the Fear of Failure Ekaterina Matveeva
Paula Álvarez
Alejandra Torres
Cam Houser
08:50AM – 09:20AM Plenary-C Main room Keys to Scale Successful Companies Through Digital Marketing Liz Mabe
George Torres
Thauana Moura
Eduardo Carvalho
09:20AM – 10:00AM Plenary-D Main room Education of Women Leads to Community Development Jodie Padilla
Nicole Griensewic
Aracelys Román
María Santiago
Sharon G. Mijares
10:00AM – 10:30AM Plenary-E Main room Finance for Entrepreneurs Valda Henry
Monika Tapia
Lucia Peraza
Melanie Williams

10:30AM – 11:10AM Plenary-F Main room Global Challenges of Female Entrepreneurship Angelique Sina
Keshelle Davis
Valeria Brandt
Ethnie Miller
Johann Alexis
11:10AM- 11:50AM Plenary-G Main room Inspiring Women in the Digital Era Víctor Rivera
Lucy Crespo
Juliana Carmona

11:50AM- 12:30AM Plenary-H Main room IoT & Smart Cities Opportunities and Challenges of BlockChain in Business Generation Valérie Gauthier
Genevieve Leveille

12:30PM – 01:00PM Lunch
1:00PM – 02:30PM Plenary-I Main room Women in NASA – Aerospace Areas Luis Ramos
Alessandra Pacinispace
2:30PM – 03:10PM Plenary-J Main room Scientific Women: Your work and work in society Carmen Zorrilla
Mayda Velasco
Yovana Pacheco Nieva
Charah T. Watson
3:10PM: 03:30PM Plenary-K Main room The Power of Media and Data that Impact the Region Maria Eugenia
Meejie Chaparro
Estibalíz Líppez, Actress
Ludy Caidedo
3:30PM – 03:50PM Plenary-L Main room Successful Women Yanire Braña
Wesley Cullen
Sofia Stolberg

3:50PM: 04:10PM Plenary-M Main room Women towards sustainability: experiences of impact, innovation and inspiration in the world. Nawal al-Hosany
Aurielee Díaz Conde
Perla Cubero Santiago
Marilyn Rosa Tirado
Yamileth Astorga
4:10PM – 04:40PM Plenary-N Main room Global Impact: Alliances that Transform Women’s Empowerment Juanita Franscis
Melissa Gorondy Novak
Harbeen Arora
Yanire Braña
Johanna Salgado
4:40PM – 05:30PM Plenary-O Main room Women: Peace Builders & Sustainability Harbeen Arora
María F. Espinosa
Nawal al-Hosany
Linda Cruz-Carnall
Johanna Salgado