Agenda

 

There may be slight changes to the schedule currently outlined. The events below will take place between two different properties, the W Santiago and the Ritz-Carlton. Please refer to the schedule for accurate location information. 

Simultaneous translations in English and Spanish will be provided for all sessions. 

 

Monday, May 16

 

9:00 am – 6:00 PM

IWF Registration Open

W Santiago 

Ballroom Foyer 

 

6:30 - 9:00 PM

Global Leaders Dinner 

Ritz-Carlton 

Grand Ballroom

The IWF Board of Directors and Forum Presidents are invited to come together to celebrate IWF and its leadership

 

Tuesday, May 17

 

9:00 am – 6:30 PM 

IWF Registration Open 

W Santiago 

Ballroom Foyer 

 

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Presidents’ Council Meeting  

Ritz-Carlton   

Great Ballroom  

Remarks by Helen Rule, IWF Global Board President  

(For IWF Forum and Chapter Presidents or their designated representatives only) 

 

3:30 - 4:30 PM

IWF Town Hall – A Matter of Life or Death: Women, Aging and Inequities in Healthcare 

Ritz-Carlton  

Grand Ballroom  

It is no secret that women deal with inequities in health care, but the biases and the discrimination grow even more pronounced as women get older.    

Data show that the health of aging women is often viewed as “less important.”  They may not get the appropriate diagnostic tests, are less likely to get high tech or aggressive treatment and are less likely to be treated for pain.    

In this Town Hall, we’re going to explore why this is the case, and discuss what we can do individually and collectively to change it.     

Speakers:  

  • Dr. Jamile Camacho, Professor of Surgery and Breast Pathology and Magister in Bioethics, Clinica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo; Past President of the Surgeons Society of Chile (IWF Chile)  
  • Dr. Karen Feinstein, President & Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Healthcare Foundation (IWF Pittsburgh)  

 
Moderator: 

  • Teresa Valdes-Fauli Weintraub, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. (IWF Florida)  
     

 

6:00 PM

Opening Reception Bus Departure from the W Santiago

Buses will be on standby for return transfers beginning at 8:30 PM. 

 

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Opening Reception 

Botanico Event Center

Our celebration of global leadership begins in an exquisite setting.  Botanico is a sustainable venue that is also an architectural work of art, and an ecological preservation zone with a spectacular view of Santiago.  

 

 

Wednesday, May 18

 

7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

IWF Registration Open 

W Santiago 

Ballroom Foyer 

 

7:15 – 8:15 AM 

Buffet Breakfast 

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom 

 

8:15 – 8:35 AM 

Opening Remarks  

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom

Speakers:  

  • Helen Rule, President, IWF Global Board (IWF Australia)  
  • Drina Rendic, President, IWF Chile  
  • Denise Ratinoff,  Senior Vice President, Head of Regional Offices Chile, Peru and Ecuador, Christie's International and Conference Emcee (IWF Chile)  

 

8:35 - 9:35 AM

Plenary 1 - Brighter Days Ahead   

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom

Chile is a world leader in renewables. The country produces more than a third of its energy from solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass, and aims to become carbon neutral by 2050.  Chile is ideally positioned to lead in another aspect of clean energy: Green Hydrogen.  With extraordinary access to water because of its 4,000-mile coastline and a diverse and abundant renewable energy supply, Chile is ready to become a global powerhouse in deploying this cutting-edge technology to reduce carbon emissions.  

We will consider both the policy and practical implications of Green Hydrogen on global energy transition and decarbonization.   

Speakers: 

  • His Excellency Ricardo Lagos E., Former President of the Republic of Chile (2000-2006) and President of Fundación Democracia y Desarrollo  
  • Gonzalo Gebara, President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart Chile  
  • Dr. Lourdes Melgar, Research Affiliate, MIT´s Center for Collective Intelligence and Non-Resident Fellow, Center of Energy Studies, Baker Institute (IWF Mexico)  

Moderator:  

  • The Honorable Hector Morales, Managing Director and Chairman - Latin American, Macquarie Capital 

 

9:35 - 9:55 AM

Coffee Break

 

9:55 - 10:00 AM

Poetry Interlude

 

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Plenary 2 - The Built Environment: Cities as Laboratories of Change 

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom

Cities are centers of economic growth and innovation.  But growing urban populations are stressing existing infrastructure and increasing economic inequity.  In addition, climate-driven natural disasters are posing potentially catastrophic threats.  

Architect Alejandro Aravena, winner of the prestigious Pritzker Prize, offers his innovative ideas for improving urban social and physical environments, and meeting the challenges ahead.  

Speaker:  

  • Alejandro Aravena, Architect, ELEMENTAL  

Moderator:  

  • Wendy Garen, President & CEO, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation (IWF Southern California)  

 

10:45 - 11:07 AM

Refreshment Break  

 

11:07 - 11:10 AM

Poetry Interlude

 

11:10 - 11:55 AM

Plenary 3 - Chasing the Stars  

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom

Chile is an astronomer’s paradise. Its clear skies, low light pollution and dry atmosphere make it a destination for scientists seeking to understand the cosmos.  The unparalleled view of the southern sky provides a window on the universe for those exploring stars, planets, galaxies, dark matter, and even the possibility of life elsewhere. Home of the world’s largest telescope, the country is a scientific hub where research is being conducted on the origin and formation of the universe and the discovery of exoplanets. As we explore the world beyond our own, we may discover solutions to challenges here on earth and the existence of potentially habitable planets.  

Join us as Astronomers, Dr. Mónica Rubio and Dr. María Teresa Ruiz take us on this exciting new journey through space and discuss how looking up can help us understand life on earth and beyond.  

Speakers:  

  • Dr. Mónica Rubio, Astronomy Professor, Universidad de Chile (IWF Chile)  
  • Dr. María Teresa Ruiz, Astronomy Professor, Universidad de Chile and Director, Center for Astrophysics and Associated Technologies (IWF Chile)  

Moderator:

  • Mercedes Ducci, Journalist and Communications Consultant (IWF Chile) 

 

11:55 AM - 12:25 PM

Break

 

12:25 - 1:25 PM

Lunch

 

1:25 - 1:27 PM

Poetry Interlude

 

1:27 - 2:15 PM

Plenary 4 - Work In Progress:  The Transformation of Chilean Politics 

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom

With authoritarianism on the rise around the world, Chile is striking out on a different path.  It is engaged in a citizen-centric rewriting of its constitution, and its recent presidential election has been hailed as a model for other Latin American countries to follow.  Hear perspectives on constructing the Chile of tomorrow, and consider the effects on the region and the world. 

Speakers:  

  • Dr. Sylvia Eyzaguirre, Researcher, Centros de Estudios Públicos
  • Natalia González, Director of Constitutional Affairs, Libertad y Desarrollo  
  • Dr. Claudia Heiss, Head of Political Science,  Institute of Public Affairs, Universidad de Chile  

Moderator:

  • Soledad Onetto, Journalist and TV Host (IWF Chile) 

 

2:15 - 2:35 PM

Refreshment Break

 

2:35 - 2:40 PM

Mary Kay Session Introduction

 

2:40 - 3:25 PM

Plenary 5 - The Evolution of Attitudes Of and Toward Women in Latin America: A Story Told Over 25 years  

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom

Marta Lagos is one of the world’s foremost pollsters.  For decades she has had her finger on the pulse of Latin America, tracking shifts in attitudes about issues, politics and culture.  What does her data tell us about the changing status of women?  And how do women themselves view their place in society?  Join Marta for an exploration of the numbers and the story they tell.    

Speaker:   

  • Marta Lagos, Founding Director, Latinobarómetro, MORI (Chile) S.A.  

Moderator:  

  • Mariana Sanz, CEO Latam and Mexico General Manager, Edelman  

 

3:45 - 4:45 PM

Special Interest Health Care Session 

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom

 

6:30 PM

“Sip & Shop” Prior to Member Dine Around Bus Departure  

W Santiago  

Ballroom Foyer 

Before Members depart for Dine Arounds, this is a great opportunity to visit the Pop-Up Shops for a unique shopping experience. Please refer to the back of your name badge for your Dine Around bus departure time. 

 

6:30 PM

Guest Dinner 

W Santiago  

RED2ONE (21st floor rooftop) 

If you are joining the conference but are not an IWF Member, we invite you to a special dinner hosted on the rooftop of the W Santiago. You will enjoy the wonderful view from the top of W Hotel, world famous Chilean wines, and celebrated cuisine. 

 

8:00 - 10:15 PM

Member Dine Arounds  

It would not be an IWF conference without our beloved Dine Arounds. You will have the opportunity to meet and connect with your IWF sisters from around the globe in small groups over a shared meal. The dinners will be hosted by Members of IWF Chile in their private homes around the city.  

 

 

Thursday, May 19

 

7:00 - 11:00 AM

IWF Registration Open 

W Santiago 

Ballroom Foyer 

 

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Special Interest Philanthropy Session 

W Santiago

Great Room Ballroom

 

7:00 - 10:30 AM

Buffet Breakfast 

W Santiago 

Great Room Ballroom 

 

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Immersion Tours Bus Departure  

W Santiago 

Ballroom Foyer  

Attendees will depart for half-day or full-day immersion tours, a longer more in-depth version of our Behind the Scenes tours. These exciting and exclusive experiences have been curated by the members of IWF Chile - please refer to the Immersion Tours tab for descriptions and tour length as they vary.  

The tours will have a staggered departure from the W Santiago, beginning at 9:00 am. All attendees will return to the W Santiago at 4:00 pm at the latest. 

 

4:00 PM

All Tours back at the Hotel

 

6:30 - 7:15 PM

Closing Dinner Reception Sponsored by AudienceView

Great Room

Ballroom Foyer  

Join us for a special cocktail reception sponsored by AudienceView before the start of the Closing Dinner.
 

 

7:15 - 11:00 PM

Closing Dinner Celebration 

W Santiago  

Great Room Ballroom

As always, this will be festive and fun, with music and dancing to conclude a memorable gathering!