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ISC and its partners organised the 9th edition of the Science Summit around the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) on 12-29 September 2023.
The role and contribution of science to attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be the central theme of the Summit. The objective is to develop and launch science collaborations to demonstrate global science mechanisms and activities to support the attainment of the UN SDGs, Agenda 2030 and Local2030. The meeting will also prepare input for the United Nations Summit of the Future, which will take place during UNGA79 beginning on 12 September 2024.
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Monday, September 25 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm
[VIRTUAL] Introduction of the Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) - The Premier Economic, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial network of the Americas as a powerful vehicle to create and accelerate trade, investment, and inclusive economic growth.(251501)

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Session Title:
Introduction of the Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) - The Premier Economic, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial network of the Americas as a powerful vehicle to create and accelerate trade, investment, and inclusive economic growth.
Description:
ACE is one of the leading high–level events of the Organization of American States that is coordinated with the Government of the United States via the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ACE engages with innovation hubs, advanced technology centers, leading firms, and educational and research institutions to explore local, regional, urban, and rural economic development models, share experiences and knowledge, build networks to enhance competitiveness in the Americas and beyond, promote sustainable and inclusive economic development, and increase trade and investment opportunities. This panel will explore how you can engage with the ACE network, have your country bid to an ACE, the upcoming ACE in Panama, and how ACE can become a catalyst for economic opportunity.
Speakers:
Dr. Barrett Haga, Senior Engagement Administrator, Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce
Ms. Adriana Bonilla, Americas Competitiveness Exchange Coordinator, Organization of American States, Technical Secretariat of the Inter-American Competitiveness Network (RIAC)
PADF Representative – Ms. Sowmya Krishnamoorthy - Director, Partnerships & Sustainable Finance · Pan American Development Foundation
Speakers
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Dr. Barrett Haga

Senior Engagement Administrator, Economic Development Administration (EDA),, U.S. Department of Commerce
Dr. Haga is a long-term member of the Economic Development Administration (EDA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he serves as the Senior Engagement Administrator. In this capacity, he plays a vital role in promoting and facilitating economic growth and development... Read More →
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Ms. Adriana Bonilla

Americas Competitiveness Exchange Coordinator, Organization of American States,, Technical Secretariat of the Inter-American Competitiveness Network (RIAC)
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Sowmya Krishnamoorthy

Director, Partnerships & Sustainable Finance ·, Pan American Development Foundation

Monday September 25, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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