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2016 CGI ANNUAL MEETING Media Kit 2016 CGI ANNUAL MEETING Media Kit 1 CONTENTS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING............................................................................................ 3 PRESS LOGISTICS ...................................................................................................................... 5 AGENDA ........................................................................................................................................ 8 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 .................................................................................................................... 8 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 .................................................................................................................. 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 ................................................................................................................ 17 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ......................................................................................................... 31 PLENARY SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES ................................................................................... 42 CGI LEGACY SPOTLIGHT ..................................................................................................... 54 EVENT MAPS ............................................................................................................................. 56 CGI TIMELINE........................................................................................................................... 61 *Updated September 17, 2016 Schedule subject to change 2 ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING HISTORY OF CGI President Clinton started CGI 12 years ago in reaction to the many conferences he had attended during his several decades in public service. He saw an opportunity to not only bring people together to discuss important issues, but to also ask them to take action against global challenges, including climate change, economic empowerment, access to education or health care. CGI grew significantly since its first meeting in 2005. In 2007, President Clinton announced the launch of CGI U to bring the model to the next generation. From there, the CGI International Meeting launched in 2008, and the CGI America Meeting launched in 2011 with a focus on spurring economic recovery after the recession. Over the years, CGI has brought together nearly 190 sitting and former heads of state, more than 20 Nobel Prize laureates, hundreds of business, philanthropic, non-profit leaders, and influential civic voices ranging from President Obama, Bill Gates, Barbara Bush, Bono, Queen Rania, Al Gore, Bishop Tutu, Aung San Suu Kyi, John McCain, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Since 2005, the CGI community has helped to transform modern philanthropy in a number of ways. For example: CGI encourages partnerships and has the unique ability to bring together the public sector, businesses and nonprofits to achieve more than they ever could alone. For example, a commitment between unlikely allies—including the Coca-Cola-Company, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., and PepsiCo—with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation aims to reduce per person calories consumed from beverages by 20 percent by 2025. 3 CGI members from the business community have embraced the philosophy of “doing well by doing good,” by looking at philanthropy as a benefit to their core business. For example, Barclays connected those without banks in developing nations with basic financial services for the first time, and organizations including AT&T and Google have committed to implement LGBT-friendly workplace policies everywhere they operate. The work and legacy of CGI—to bring partners together, to make tangible Commitments to Action to improve the world, and to scale good ideas—will continue to improve lives around the world for years to come even beyond these meetings. Because of the work of the CGI community: o More than 46 million children have access to a better education; o More than 2.7 billion metric tons of CO2 were cut or abated; o More than 11 million girls and women have been supported through empowerment initiatives; o More than $313 million in research and development funds have been spent on new vaccines, medicines, and diagnostics; and o More than 27 million people have increased access to safe drinking water and sanitation. THEME In 2016, through the theme "Partnering for Global Prosperity," CGI challenges its members to consider how they are building and maintaining global prosperity through creative cooperation. Throughout the year and at the Annual Meeting, CGI members will explore how to partner in new and unique ways to secure flourishing livelihoods for all, enable communities to thrive, and promote and increase environmental sustainability everywhere. SESSION TYPES The annual theme will be carried throughout the various programming of the 2016 Annual Meeting. Session formats will include: PLENARY SESSIONS (Open press) are moderated discussions, bringing together key leaders to present cross-sector perspectives and methods for reimagining solutions to global challenges. BREAKOUT SESSIONS (Open press with limited capacity) bring members together to network, partner, and learn through a number of distinct formats: SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS (Open press; limited capacity – Press who wish to attend must pre-register by emailing [email protected]) are in-depth conversations in which participants focus on specific topics of interest, using alternate lenses and identifying strategies to re-envision the outcomes of their efforts. 4 PRESS LOGISTICS Press Credentials Press registration for CGI Annual Meeting is open to members of the media. To apply, please complete the form at https://cgi2016.iworldreg.com/public/apply/press. We strongly recommend submitting an online application in advance of this deadline, as credentials will be processed on a rolling basis and capacity is limited. All press must be credentialed by the Clinton Global Initiative. CGI will notify you if your application has been approved. Journalists may apply for credentials on-site, but pre-registered media will be given priority. A photo is required to process your application. If you receive a confirmation email from CGI that you are registered, you will receive additional information about when and where to pick up your credential. To pick up your credential, you MUST bring a valid government-issued ID. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Meeting Location Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, located at 811 7th Avenue at 52nd Street. Press Working Room The Press Working Room is located in Bowery. Press must enter on 52nd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Wired and wireless Internet access will be provided. Phones and computers will not be provided. 5 Press Registration The press entrance and registration is located on 52nd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues in the Executive Conference Center at the Sheraton. Sunday, 9/18: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday, 9/19: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday, 9/20: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday, 9/21: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wireless Internet Network Name: CGI Press Password: press2connect CGI Mobile App The CGI Mobile App was created to enhance the overall CGI meeting experience, as well as to move toward more sustainable practices through a reduction in print materials. Key features will allow easy access to up-to-date event information. As a credentialed member of the Press, you will have access to the CGI 2016 Annual Meeting for Press and Staff event, within the CGI Mobile App. Login Information: The app is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, and for all phones and tablets with internet capability. Download Page: http://cgi2016.quickmobile.mobi/ Instructions: o Select “Find” o Event Name: CGI Annual Meeting 2016 for Press and Staff Your Username: Email address used to register Your Password: cgi2016 Live Webcast Many sessions will be webcast live at live.clintonglobalinitiative.org, including all Plenary Sessions. Photos Photos from the meeting will be available on CGI’s Flickr account at www.flickr.com/photos/cgiphotos. 6 Social Media Participate in the #CGI2016 digital dialogue: Engage with speakers and attendees across social media and share your questions by using the official meeting hashtag #CGI2016. Follow the 2016Annual Meeting on Twitter: Follow @ClintonGlobal on Twitter for the most recent updates, quotes, and meeting-related conversation. See meeting moments on Facebook: Take a look at the Clinton Global Initiative Facebook page to see exclusive moments from the meeting and other announcements at www.facebook.com/clintonglobalinitiative. Learn more about Commitments to Action on Instagram: Follow @ClintonGlobal on Instagram during the meeting to learn more about Commitments to Action made by #CGI2016 attendees and see behind-the-scenes moments from New York. Watch highlights on YouTube: If you miss the live webcasts, you can see many of the meeting sessions and other videos at www.youtube.com/user/CGIVideos. Learn more on the Blog: Stay up to date with what's happening at #CGI2016 by reading the Clinton Foundation blog at www.clintonfoundation.org/blog. Wireless Microphone Please do NOT bring or use wireless microphones on-site, as they will interfere with the wireless PA systems. Mult Box Analog SD Mult Box: Output specifics are XLR for audio and BNC connection for video. HD Mult Box: Output specifics are HDSDI with embedded audio. Fiber Information Plenary sessions will be sent
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