For over thirty years, the APEC CEO Summit has been the premier business event in the Asia Pacific. In 2024, it will be held in Lima, Peru from November 13th to 15th, bringing together over 1,000 C-level executives, thought leaders and government  representatives. This year’s theme, "People, Business, Prosperity," will focus on innovative approaches for the region's most critical challenges.



ABOUT THE EVENT

The annual APEC CEO Summit comes to Lima, Peru, from November 13 – 15. This prestigious event will gather CEOs, multilateral institutions, thought leaders, and senior political figures from around the world under the theme "People, Business, Prosperity."

 

Our curated lineup of speakers will present groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions to address the region's most pressing challenges. The Summit will also highlight the latest trends and disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence and digital health, that are transforming businesses and society today.

 

Additionally, we are pleased to offer an accompanying persons program, allowing spouses and other guests to experience the charm and culture of Lima.

Message from the Chairman

It’s with great pleasure that we welcome you to the APEC CEO Summit 2024: the most important business event in the Asia-Pacific region. This year, we convene for the third time in Peru, an economy that blends its’ millenary traditions with a modern, robust, and booming economy. 

 

This year's Summit promises to be a remarkable experience, offering our esteemed guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in Peru's rich cultural heritage while engaging in impactful discussions and networking in a country emerging as the gateway to Latin America.

 

Scheduled from November 13th  to 15th , the APEC CEO Summit will be dedicated to providing a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas, collaborative endeavors, and the forging of significant business relationships.

 

During the event, we will address crucial topics such as trade, energy transition and the role of critical minerals, the future of work, financial inclusion, and sustainability; aiming to spark innovative solutions that promote economic growth and prosperity across our region. 

 

I herewith invite you to a journey of discovery, using our diverse strengths to create a future of opportunities for everyone. I look forward to the privilege of hosting you in Peru, ratifying our commitment to provide you with an ideal venue and a unique experience for this distinguished event.

 

Welcome to the APEC CEO Summit 2024!


Fernando Zavala

Chairman APEC CEO Summit 2024



Program

November 13

19:00 - 22:00 Hrs
APEC CEO Summit 2024 Welcome Reception

"A GATEWAY TO THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" 

Venue: Lima Golf Club, San Isidro

November 14

09:00 - 09:35 Hrs
Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks by: 

Mr. Fernando Zavala, APEC CEO Summit 2024 Chairman 


A keynote address by Julio Velarde, Governor of the Central Bank of Peru

“Peru: Sound Fundamentals for Sustainable Growth”


Followed by:

Keynote address by the President of Peru, H.E. Dina Boluarte, on "Empower. Include. Grow".





09:35 - 10:20 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON THE STATE OF THE WORLD

An open forum discussion on 

“AT THE EDGE OF TOMORROW”

An exploration into the current state of the world, examining the challenges that define our times.


Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman, PwC

• Dr. Rebecca Sta Maria, Executive Director, APEC Secretariat

• Luis Alberto Moreno, Managing Director, Allen & Co.; Former President of the Inter-American Development Bank

Moderator: Tian Wei, Host, "World Insight", CGTN




10:20 - 11:05 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

An open forum discussion on 

“BUSINESS STRATEGIES IN AN ERA OF CLIMATE CHANGE”

A conversation on the critical issue of climate change and the increasing weather events, focusing on their implications for the business world.


Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• Pedro Lerner, CEO, Grupo UNACEM

• Vijay Swarup, Chief Climate Scientist, ExxonMobil Corporation

• Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank Group


Moderator: Tanya Beckett, Presenter, BBC






11:05 - 11:20 Hrs
SUMMIT KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY APEC LEADER

By H.E. Lương Cường, President of Viet Nam




11:20 - 11:50 Hrs
NETWORKING BREAK

‎ 

11:50 - 12:10 Hrs
FIRESIDE CHAT ON GEOPOLITICS AND ELECTION RESULTS

With Prof. Andrés Velasco, Dean of the School of Public Policy, LSE


Facilitated by:

Tanya Beckett, Presenter, BBC

12:10 - 13:00 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

An open forum discussion on 

"OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE AI REVOLUTION"

A panel to explore the transformative potential of AI in driving economic growth while addressing the critical need for governance.


Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• H.E. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia 

• Zia Mansoor, Corporate Vice President, Data & AI, Microsoft

• Yangbin Wang, CEO, Vobile

• Karan Bhatia, Global Head, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google


Moderator: Jan De Silva, APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Canada







13:00 - 14:30 Hrs
NETWORKING LUNCH

‎ 

14:30 - 15:00 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON GLOBAL FINANCE

A fireside chat with Jamie Dimon, CEO, JPMorgan Chase


Facilitated by: 

Lisa Abramowicz, Host, "Bloomberg Surveillance", Bloomberg






15:00 - 15:45 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON ENERGY TRANSITION

An open forum discussion on

"ENERGY TRANSITION AND THE CRITICAL ROLE OF MINERALS"

A forward-looking conversation on the energy transition and the pivotal role of critical minerals in this global shift.


Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• Her Excellency Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, United Arab Emirates *

• Richard Adkerson, Chairman of the Board, Freeport-McMoRan

• Juan Andrés Errázuriz, CEO, Enaex

• Li Zhenguo, Founder & President, LONGi Green Energy


Moderator: Tanya Beckett, Presenter, BBC




15:45 - 16:15 Hrs
NETWORKING BREAK




16:15 - 17:00 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT

An open forum discussion on 

“THE IMPACT OF INVESTMENT ON DEVELOPMENT"

A conversation that examines role of investment for advancing social and economic progress.

Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• Martin Schroeter, Chairman & CEO, Kyndryl

• Anindya Bakrie, Chairman, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Kadin); President Director & CEO, PT Bakrie &  Brothers Tbk.

• Bernardo Larraín Matte, Vice Chairman of the Board, CMPC

• Bonnie Y Chan, CEO, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited


Moderator: Huang Fei, Reporter, CGTN







17:00 - 17:15 Hrs
SUMMIT KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY APEC LEADER

Keynote address by H.E. Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia 


17:15 - 19:00 Hrs
CULTURAL SHOW AND COCKTAIL

“PISCO, THE SPIRIT OF OUR NATION”

Venue: Grand National Theater 



November 15

09:00 - 09:20 Hrs
HOW ONLINE COMMUNITIES DRIVE REAL WORLD IMPACT

Keynote address by Shou Chew, CEO, TikTok

09:20 - 09:40 Hrs
KEYNOTE MESSAGE BY APEC LEADER

A message from H.E. Xi Jinping, delivered by Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

09:40 - 10:25 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON INCLUSION

An open forum discussion on 

"DRIVING PROSPERITY: FINANCIAL ACCESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH"

A dialogue on the vital role of inclusion, digital payments and economic growth in driving personal and social development.


Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• H.E. Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand

• Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

• Gianfranco Ferrari, CEO, Credicorp


Moderator: Rebecca Choong Wilkins, Senior Government and Politics Correspondent, Bloomberg News Asia




10:25 - 10:45 Hrs
BUILDING UNICORNS IN EMERGING MARKETS: THE CASE OF GLOBANT

A fireside chat with Martín Migoya, CEO, Globant


Facilitated by:

Valentina Fuentes, Chile Bureau Chief, Bloomberg News




10:45 - 11:30 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF WORK

‎ An open forum discussion on

"STRATEGIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION WORKFORCE"

A conversation on the significant changes shaping the global workplace, driven by technological, economic, and societal transformations.


Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• Rosario Navarro, President of the Federation of Chilean Industry, SOFOFA 

• Shinta Kamdani, CEO, Sintesa Group

• Luis Felipe Castellanos, CEO, Intercorp Financial Services

• Jason Chen, CEO, Acer


Moderator: Juan Aurelio Arévalo Miró Quesada, Editor-in-Chief, El Comercio

11:30 - 12:00 Hrs
NETWORKING BREAK

‎ 

12:00 - 12:20 Hrs
SUMMIT FIRESIDE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

With Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Vista Equity Partners


Facilitated by: 

Susan Segal, President & CEO, Americas Society / Council of the Americas



12:20 - 13:05 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON REGIONAL INTEGRATION

An open forum discussion on 

"FOSTERING DEEPER INTEGRATION IN THE PACIFIC"

A panel to explore how maritime and air logistics advancements within APEC are vital in accelerating and enhancing trade efficiency.


Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• Ren Hongbin, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

• Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, AS/COA

• Ivy Kuo, Asia Pacific Sustainability Leader, PwC



Moderator: Zhang Lihui, President, Caixin Media




13:05 - 15:20 Hrs
NETWORKING LUNCH

‎ 

15:20 - 15:40 Hrs
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH APEC LEADER

With Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and Mary Ng. Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development


Facilitated by: Susan Segal, President and CEO, Americas Society / Council of the Americas

15:40 - 16:00 Hrs
SUMMIT KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY APEC LEADER

By H.E. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand



16:00 - 16:10 Hrs
SUMMIT KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY APEC LEADER

Keynote address by the President of Korea, H.E. Yoon Suk-yeol 

16:10 - 16:40 Hrs
SUMMIT FOCUS ON HEALTHCARE

An open forum discussion on 

"AGING, PANDEMICS, AND THE PATH TO INNOVATION"

A conversation on the implications of an aging population, the lessons learned from COVID-19, and innovative approaches to healthcare.


Led by a distinguished panel comprising:

• Kevin Xu, CEO, MEBO International

• Fernando Ríos, CEO, Rimac Seguros 

• Ted Chang, CTO; Quanta Computer Inc.


Moderator: Tian Wei, Host, “World Insight”, CGTN 




16:40 - 16:50 Hrs
SUMMIT KEYNOTE ADDRESS

By The Hon. Antony J. Blinken, US Secretary of State

16:50 - 17:15 Hrs
HANDOVER CEREMONY

Remarks by:

Mr. Fernando Zavala, APEC CEO Summit 2024 Chairman & CEO, Intercorp

Mr. Tae-won Chey, APEC CEO Summit 2025 Chairman & Chairman, Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Speakers

  • Fernando Zavala
    Chairman
    APEC CEO Summit 2024
    H.E. Dina Boluarte
    .
    President of Peru
    Jamie Dimon
    Chairman & CEO
    JPMorgan Chase
    Shou Chew
    Chief Executive Officer
    TikTok
    H.E. Prabowo Subianto
    .
    President of Indonesia
    Kristalina Georgieva
    Managing Director
    International Monetary Fund
  • Martín Migoya
    CEO
    Globant
    H.E. Anwar Ibrahim
    .
    Prime Minister of Malaysia
    Mohamed Kande
    Global Chairman
    PwC
    Anna Bjerde
    Managing Director of Operations
    World Bank Group
    H.E.Luong Cuong
    .
    President of Viet Nam
    Richard Adkerson
    Chairman of the Board
    Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
  • Karan Bhatia
    Global Head, Government Affairs & Public Policy
    Google
    Shinta Kamdani
    Chief Executive Officer
    Sintesa Group
    Robert Smith
    Founder, Chairman & CEO
    Vista Equity Partners
    Anindya Bakrie
    CEO & President Director
    PT Bakrie & Brothers Tbk.
    Tae-won Chey
    Chairman
    Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    Zhenguo Li
    President
    LONGi Green Energy
  • Susan Segal
    President & CEO
    Americas Society/Council of the Americas
    Martin Schroeter
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
    Kyndryl
    Rebecca Sta Maria
    Executive Director
    APEC Secretariat
    Julio Velarde
    President
    Central Reserve Bank of Peru
    Luis Alberto Moreno
    Managing Director
    Allen & Co.
    Rosario Navarro
    President of the Federation of Chilean Industry
    SOFOFA
  • Kevin Xu
    Chairman & CEO
    MEBO
    Jason Chen
    Chairman & CEO
    Acer Inc.
    Bonnie Y Chan
    CEO
    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)
    Zia Mansoor
    Corporate Vice President, Data & AI
    Microsoft
    Luis Felipe Castellanos
    CEO
    Intercorp Financial Services (IFS)
    Lihui Zhang
    President
    Caixin Media
  • Gianfranco Ferrari
    CEO
    Credicorp
    Juan Andrés Errázuriz
    CEO
    Enaex
    Fernando Ríos
    CEO
    Rimac Seguros
    Pedro Lerner
    CEO
    UNACEM Group
    Jan De Silva
    Canada Co-Chair/ABAC Canada Member
    Canada-ASEAN Business Council
    Yangbin Wang
    Chairman & CEO
    Vobile Group
  • Vijay Swarup
    Chief Climate Scientist
    Exxon Mobil Corporation
    Tian Wei
    Host, “World Insight"
    CGTN
    Andrés Velasco
    Dean of the School of Public Policy
    London School of Economics and Political Science
    Bernardo Larraín
    Vice Chairman of the Board
    CMPC
    Lisa Abramowicz
    Host, "Bloomberg Surveillance"
    Bloomberg
    Ren Hongbin
    Chairman
    China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
  • Huang Fei
    Reporter
    CGTN
    Juan Aurelio Arévalo Miró Quesada
    Director
    El Comercio
    Valentina Fuentes
    Chile Bureau Chief
    Bloomberg News
    Tanya Beckett
    Presenter
    BBC
    Rebecca Choong Wilkins
    Senior Correspondent
    Bloomberg

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