Tuesday, 4 September 2018
2pm - 6pm
The 2018 Latin American Colloquium (LAC 2018) will look to a new topic of: shifting global dynamics: implications for Australia and Latin America.
Recent political and social upheavals such as Brexit in the United Kingdom and Trump’s election in the United States have resulted in changing global dynamics, which in some cases, have resulted in a shake-up of traditional international alliances and power structures. This year’s Colloquium will explore how these changes will affect Australia and Latin America's bilateral and regional cooperation, as well as their economic, political and social landscapes.
Panel sessions
Panel 1: New regional economic and trade agreements (TPP-11, PAFTA, Pacific Alliance FTA): are they effective enablers for closer cooperation?
Australia is embarking upon negotiations for a suite of trade agreements with a number of Latin American countries in recognition of many rapidly-growing economies and burgeoning investment opportunities in the region. This panel will consider the potential implications and opportunities arising from these agreements and pose the question: are economic and trade agreements effective mechanisms to support closer engagement between our regions?
Panel 2: The Horizontal perspective: fostering people-to-people linkages to promote cooperation and positive social impact
It is widely recognised that we are living in a climate of increasing socio-political complexity, compounded by blurred geographical boundaries and strengthened global connectivity as a result of social media and mass mobility of people. However, these factors also give rise to opportunities that can be harnessed for social good. This panel will present case studies highlighting how direct people-to-people linkages can be fostered to promote cross-cultural cooperation and generate positive impact, bypassing traditional political, social or multicultural barriers.
Presenters
Deputy Chief Negotiator, The Indonesia – Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA)
Director, Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC)
Heads of Mission
Program overview
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1.30pm – 2.00pm | Registration |
| 2.00pm – 2.10pm | Welcome address: Professor Peter Høj, President and Vice-Chancellor, UQ |
| 2.10pm – 2.20pm | Ambassadorial welcome address |
| 2.20pm – 2.55pm | Keynote speaker followed by Q&A |
| 2.55pm – 3.55pm | Panel one: new regional economic and trade agreements (e.g. the Trans Pacific Partnership and Pacific Alliance Free Trade Agreement): are they effective enablers for closer cooperation? |
| 3.55pm – 4.15pm | Networking afternoon tea |
| 4.15pm – 4.50pm | Keynote speaker followed by Q&A |
| 4.50pm – 5.50pm | Panel two: the horizontal perspective: fostering people-to-people linkages to promote cooperation and positive social impact. |
| 5.50pm – 5.55pm | Ambassadorial closing remarks |
| 5.55pm – 6.00pm | Closing remarks by Dr Jessica Gallagher, Director, Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship, UQ |
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Event contact
For more information about the event or UQ's engagement in Latin America, contact
Ms Rachael Kelly, International Visits and Events Officer, Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship, UQ