CONFERENCE AGENDA WDF2019

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WORLD DIPLOMATIC FORUM2019

DISRUPTING THE FUTURE OF OUR GLOBAL ECONOMY

How Technology will Change Business and Diplomacy in the 20 years

Location: To be announced

October 17th 2019

08:00 Registration & Breakfast

08:30 Welcome by U.S. Officials

08:45 Introductions & Welcome Dr. Ina von Ber, President & CEO, Ambassadorial Roundtable

8:50 Welcome by Diplomatic Chair

09: 00 High Level Keynotes : Government Keynote (US, Germany (EU), China ( Asia)
Industry Keynote invited ( Google, Intel, Alibaba, Facebook, Oracle, Qualcomm, Facebook,Tesla)

09:40 Panels: US & Foreign Governments and Industry will discuss:

1. THE SECURITY OF INSECURITY IN CYBERSPACE: Diplomats and Business Leaders align to protect Critical Infrastructures

2. INNOVATIONS IN DIGITAL & TELE -HEALTHCARE : New Frontiers for Doctors, Robots, Patients & Hackers

10:30 Networking Break

10:45 Panels:

1. HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND IOT WILL AFFECT YOU: Benefits and Challenges of an Interconnected World; Pepper and Watson new board members and diplomats?

2. THE NEXT BILLION LEARNERS NEED GLOBAL EDUCATION: TRAINING & SKILLS FOR THE GLOBAL WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE

Germany, Swiss, China, Kore, Japan, U.A.E., UK, Kuwait, India, Russia, etc.US (of course) Please check back for a more complete listings.

12:00 Lunch

Breakout in Interest Groups:

13:00 Afternoon Working Sessions: Intimate Dialogue between Governments and Industry: Impact and dangers of a globally hyper-connected world economy: Cyber-Security, IoT, AI, IT, Mobility, Healthcare, Global Education, Diplomacy: how can we collaborate? Strategy and Action Plan.

15:30 Discussion Track Results

16:00 Signing of Cyber Communication Carta

18:30 Cocktail Reception/ Networking

19:00 Diplomatic Ball and Entertainment

19: 45 Award Presentation

20:00 Dancing

22:00 Adjourn

FRIDAY October 18th 2019

*09: 00 High Level Keynotes : Government Keynote (US, Germany (EU), China ( Asia) Industry Keynote invited ( Google, Intel, Alibaba, Facebook, Oracle, Qualcomm, Facebook,Tesla)

09:40 Panels:

DIPLOMACY: US & ALLIES IN THE NEW WORLD ORDER: WHERE DO WE STAND?
THE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS OF THE FUTURE: INTERCONNECTED, SECURE, SUSTAINABLE- AUTONOMOUS CARS HIT THE ROADS
DIPLOMATS & INDUSTRY CALL TO ACTION: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY & COOPERATION FOR A PEACEFUL WORLD

11:45am Adjourn

12:00pm PRIVATE RECEPTIONS in the afternoon ( by Invitation Only)

Networking, tours, meetings, sightseeing and tours: Largest US Navy Base in the Pacific, Mexican Border, Busiest Border in the World, Second Largest Biocom Corridor in the US. Etc.

RESULTS

(a) This skill set will help you better understand the global impact and effects cyber disruptions/attacks have on our global economy.
(b)Governments’ (US & Foreign) considerations, directives and why they matter for private sector’s successful business operations
(c) Opportunities for Private Sector to clarify government operational directives
(d) Help participants maintain and enhance innovation, investment and growth in fighting cyber-crime.
(e)Learn how different sectors are impacted by eminent cyber attacks: IoT, Healthcare, Biosciences, Manufacturing, Banking, Defense Industry.
(f)How effectively different governments and private sectors mange threats
(g)Examine different strategies government and private business can cooperate to protect privacy and keep the nations safe from attack.
(h)Legislations for governments for an adequate response in cyberspace.
(i)Networking with industry business leaders and high-level diplomats
(k)Signing of the Cyber Communication Carta to be distributed to all Embassies, Media and Foreign Ministries

PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY WITH US AS WE ARE ADDING TOPICS AND SPEAKERS.

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May 10th, 2017

6:30- 8 :00 PM Reception: “Amongst Friends”, La Jolla Estancia Hotel

Welcome Reception – Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments

California Casual Attire

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May 11th, 2017

8 :15 am Registration
8:30 am Breakfast

Begin of conference: 8:50 am

Welcome remarks:

Dr. Ina von Ber President & CEO AmbassadorialRoundtable

H.E Ambassador Zoran Jolevski, Ambassador of Macedonia, Diplomatic Chair

California Congressman Scott Peters

San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts

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9:10 am – 9:30 am Plenary Forum Address Beyster Auditorium

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

H.E. Bill Pavleski Minister for Foreign Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Macedonia

SPEAKER BIOS

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9:30 am-10: 20 am Plenary Forum Address Morning Beyster Auditorium

CYBER SPACE: 3 SMART STRATEGIES TO SECURE

CRITICAL EMBASSY COMMUNICATION

For diplomatic missions there is a high criticality associated with information dissemination, the ability to efficiently perform in a crisis situation and secure communication venues. Information and communication technology (ICT) is pervasive, integrated into all aspects of our lives and is relied upon for strategic anonymity and privacy.

Three seasoned, world-class international security experts will offer specific, effective, no/low cost solutions and actions which can be taken by diplomats and embassies to protect sensitive information, take a big step toward due diligence and perform effectively in emergency situations.

Chair: Karl Frederick Rauscher, Ambassador & Chief Architect for Cyber Security Policy,

Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE)

Privacy Expert: Nico Sell, CEO Wickr

Security Expert: Dr.Parag Pruthi, CEO Niksun

Karl Frederick Rauscher, Ambassador & Chief Architect for Cyber Security Policy,

Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE)

SPEAKER BIOS

Privacy Expert: Nico Sell, CEO Wickr

SPEAKER BIOS

Security Expert: Dr.Parag Pruthi, CEO Niksun

SPEAKER BIOS

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10:20 am Networking Break

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10:30 -10:50 am Morning Plenary Session Beyster Auditorium

THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION

Pradeep Khosla, PhD Chancellor University of California, San Diego

SPEAKER BIOS

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Ambassadors spotlight their countries and discuss business & investment opportunities. Invited organizations present latest innovations.

H.E. Zoran Jolevski Ambassador of Macedonia

H.E. Elena Popotodorova Ambassador of Bulgaria

H.E. Jadranka Negodic Ambassador of Bosnia Herzegovina

12:00 pm Lunch

California State Assembly Woman Dr. Shirley Weber

1:00-3:40 pm Participation Tracks :

Diplomats and subject matter experts will chair daily track dialogs, which will take place in a roundtable forum. Attendees are invited to partake in track discussions as we seek to advance international initiatives relative to each field.

Discussion Track Topics:

Government, Defense & Aerospace: Ambassador Said Jawad & Edward Lake
Diplomatic Cooperation to Advance Global Aerospace and Defense
Education: Chair Chancellor of UC San Diego Pradeep Khosla, PhD Ron Uhlig, PhD
Educating a Global Labor Force and Closing the Skills Gap: From Predicament to Problem Solving
Diplomacy & Globalization: Ambassador Dennis Hays Jadranka Negodic
Cybersecurity & IT: Chair Ambassador Srjdan Darmanovic Mike Davis:
Combating Global Cyber Crime & Securing Safe Cyber Communication Channels
Banking & Finance: Ambassador Zoran Jolevski