World Economic Forum on Latin America 2012 World Economic Forum
go to original March 31, 2012

Puerto Vallarta has the privilege of hosting the most important Latin American Leaders to discuss the way forward in key challenges such as building sustained economic growth, mitigating global risks, promoting health for all, improving social welfare and fostering environmental sustainability.

"Regional Transformation in a New Global Context" will be presented by the World Economic Forum on April 16-18, 2012, at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center.

The Forum will also be the stage for the Young Global Leaders Annual Meeting.

Latin America is notable for its stability and innovative social, agriculture and renewable energy achievements. As such, the region is providing new models to address the future course of world affairs.

With projected 3.5% economic growth for 2012 and a population of 110 million – with 50% under 27 years of age – Mexico has outstanding potential and attracts impressive levels of investment. In 2012, the country will hold presidential elections and chair the G20. Development and financial resilience, food security, employment and green growth are at the top of the agenda.

In Brazil, the Rio+20 Summit will address sustainable development at the global level; and in Colombia, the sixth Summit of the Americas will focus on the connectivity and regional cooperation as a means to overcome the hemisphere’s challenges.

In this context, the World Economic Forum on Latin America and the Young Global Leaders Annual Meeting will address the region’s role and contribution to the governance of the global economy, the creation of innovative models for a sustainable future and the improvement of capabilities for a regional transformation.

With the full support of the Government of Mexico and the Forum’s key Strategic Partners, the World Economic Forum on Latin America will convene key decision-makers from government, industry, civil society and academia in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Under the theme “Regional Transformation in a New Global Context”, leaders will shape a strategic vision for the region’s growth, gain understanding of its global potential and align stakeholders around that vision to inspire its realization.

In addition, with the participation of the energy ministers of Latin America, the second Sustainable Growth Summit will take place, and will be structured on three pillars: mobility, resources and energy. A meeting between the ministers of economy and anti-corruption officials from the G20 will take place immediately following the World Economic Forum on Latin America.

For more information, please e-mail LatinAmerica@weforum.org.