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24 th edition CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL A NEW GLOBALISATION: MANAGING UNCERTAINTY PROGRAM JUNE 11 - 14, 2018 | HOTEL BONAVENTURE MONTREAL | forum-americas.org PARTNERS PRESENTING PARTNER PRESTIGE PARTNERS MAJOR PARTNERS ASSOCIATE PARTNERS 2 | 24 th EDITION | CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL PROGRAM | #CONFMTL PARTNERS SUPPORTING PARTNERS OFFICIAL AIRLINE GOVERNMENT PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS FORCES INSTITUTIONAL & KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS 24 th EDITION | CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL PROGRAM | #CONFMTL | 3 MESSAGES MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF QUÉBEC I am pleased to welcome you to the 24 th Conference We have always managed change, as did our of Montreal presented by the International Economic predecessors. Today, however, the pace of change Forum of the Americas. For over two decades, this is faster than it has ever been, the changes are real Conference has brought together global leaders – and have a direct impact on people’s lives, as the presidents, prime ministers, scholars, and CEOs – world we live in becomes ever more volatile and to address the challenges and opportunities of an unpredictable. Globalization means the geopolitical increasingly integrated global economy. situation is impacting our lives as never before: violence, terrorism, the effect of climate change on This year’s theme – A New Globalisation: Managing our quality of life, rising protectionism and poverty Justin Uncertainty – is urgent and necessary. We are Philippe are holding many countries back. Digital and new Trudeau going through a time of great change. Automation, Couillard technologies are gradually influencing every Prime Minister technological breakthroughs, and global free trade Premier sphere of our lives. As UN Secretary-General of Canada have delivered unprecedented prosperity. But for of Québec António Guterres said, “Today's paradox is that, many people, the modern economy has not despite greater connectivity, societies are becoming delivered progress. People share legitimate fears and anxieties about what more fragmented. More and more people live within their own bubbles, is next, and are urging us – as governments, businesses, and non- unable to appreciate their links with the whole human family.” governmental organizations – to make sure no one is left behind. These changes force us to define the kind of world we want to live in. We share a responsibility to provide more help for those whose livelihoods This is why political and business leaders have been working hard in are disrupted by global economic shifts. The status quo is not good recent years to comprehend – and therefore be able to deal with – the enough. We must focus on policies that encourage innovation, put people transformations that have been impacting us since the last turn of the first, and deliver progress for everyone. century. We have implemented programs to ensure that new expertise is created throughout Québec and we have encouraged key traditional These policies are at the heart of Canada’s G7 presidency, which focuses industries to modernize and transition to new technologies. As a result, on creating growth that works for everyone, preparing people for the jobs of Montréal has a growing reputation as a leading aerospace player, we are the future, and promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. We known worldwide as an artificial intelligence hub, and giants like Google, must help people adapt to the changing nature of work, while removing Amazon and Ubisoft have set up shop here. barriers that have disproportionately affected women and other marginalized groups. None of us can move forward if half of us are held back. Together, we have created the necessary trust to combat uncertainty and thereby transform the current challenges into opportunities. Change has We are all connected, and so are the challenges we face. More than ever, become a catalyst that impels us to create a more equitable, prosperous, we need to find solutions shaped across borders, involving every educated, sustainable and mobile world. Thanks to us, Québec is on its generation and people from all walks of life. That is why this Conference way to a bright future. is so important. Together, let's continue to build a new Québec that lives up to our Take time over the next few days to explore new ideas and meet new ambitions. people. Share your stories, and listen with an open mind to the ideas of others. Above all, cherish the relationships you make. They have the potential to uncover solutions to some of the greatest challenges we face. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank the conference organizers, and extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all attending what I am sure will be a memorable and inspiring event. Sincerely, 4 | 24 th EDITION | CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL PROGRAM | #CONFMTL MESSAGES MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF MONTRÉAL MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM OF THE AMERICAS I would like to extend a warm welcome to the We are delighted to welcome you to the 24 th edition participants of this 24 th Conference of Montreal, of the Conference of Montreal, to take place over organized by the International Economic Forum of the next 4 days. the Americas. This edition of the Conference of Montreal will be The theme of this conference: “A New Globalisation: held at a defining moment in the world’s development, Managing Uncertainty”, could not be more fitting. On not just in economic, but also in social and political the one side, economies are increasingly integrated, terms. Ten years after the Great Recession, the namely as a result of technological progress. While world has entered a new era of globalization Valérie on the other, we are also witnessing rising Nicholas marked by great technological change, high Plante protectionism in some countries. This calls into Rémillard economic and financial volatility, rising geopolitical Mayor question existing economic paradigms and generates President and CEO anxiety and increasingly binding environmental of Montréal heightened levels of uncertainty. As a result, obligations. As these trends indicate, we are discussions should be very interesting and yield entering a new era of globalization, characterized pertinent questions regarding our role in these times by both new opportunities and also new challenges. of economic and political turmoil. It is imperative that today’s decision-makers thoroughly understand the It is no coincidence that the International Economic Forum of the issues we are now facing – issues that have the potential to usher us into Americas is based in Montréal. A city that is open to the world, with a rich a new phase of flexible and more equitable global economic development. culture and world-renowned exceptional quality of life, Montréal is North With this is mind, the Conference of Montreal Board of Governors decided Amerca’s top university city and home to a large number of international that the theme of the 24 th Conference of Montreal would be: A New organizations, including the International Civil Aviation Organization Globalisation: Managing Uncertainty. (ICAO), and the World Anti-Doping Agency. Once again this year, the Conference of Montreal will host an exceptional Montréal is also a hub for international trade, a field that is of high group of 4,000 participants and 210 speakers from more than 60 countries. importance to our city. Montréal is unique. The link between the Americas I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our speakers for sharing and the rest of the world, economic locomotive of Québec, Francophone their valuable expertise and experience with us. metropolis of the Americas, Montréal represents an asset in the context of the new economic realities and as part of the international relations it I also wish to thank our partners for their continued commitment and is dependent upon. support in helping to make the Conference of Montreal one of the world’s leading economic forums. I would like to wish you all an excellent stay in our city. You will quickly discover the welcoming, festive and inspiring aspects of our metropolis, I wish you all an enjoyable conference! a city that stands out through its economic vitality, history, culture fine dining, and above all, its joie-de-vivre. Have a great conference! 24 th EDITION | CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL PROGRAM | #CONFMTL | 5 MESSAGES CO-CHAIRS OF THE 24 TH EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF BAIN & COMPANY MESSAGE FROM THE CEO OF THE ROCK CREEK GROUP ORIT GADIESH AFSANEH BESCHLOSS If it feels harder than ever to translate business Year after year, the Conference of Montreal is a strategies into effective execution, it’s because premier venue for the world’s foremost leaders in uncertainty is growing in a business environment business, government and academia. One reason: where speed is of the essence. Indeed, today’s reinvention. service-oriented and increasingly digital global economy punishes those unable to keep pace. One Each year’s program brings with it a willingness to telling indicator: five-year survival rates for newly toss out old debates, categories and assumptions listed firms fell by 30% since the 1960s, according and restart conversations with a clean slate. to the Tuck School of Business. Another factor is a Orit winner-take-all industry landscape. A Bain & Afsaneh This year’s program abundantly illustrates this. We Gadiesh Company study of 315 global corporations found Beschloss will take the measure of cutting edge transformations that just one or two players in each market earned such as artificial intelligence in the energy sector (on average) 80% of the economic profit. and green finance. At the same time, we will revisit longstanding challenges such as entrepreneurship, Many trends magnify today’s unpredictability and doubt. For instance, food security and women’s empowerment in a fresh light. labor was once abundant and capital was restrained.