Economic Engagement & the Challenge of Ideas:
Conference Agenda
| Time | Session / Subject / Discussions |
| 08.00 am – 09.00 am | Registration & Networking |
| 09.00 am – 09:30 am | Economic Engagement and the Challenge of Ideas Welcome Remarks and Introduction by Dinesh Ahluwalia, Founder, Myanmar Economic Forum, Asian Economic Forum Company Limited. Introductions to Distinguished Guest of Honors by the Board of Directors, Asian Economic Forum Company Limited, Oliver Florian Hoos, First Secretary, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Yangon, Myanmar & John Fleming, Senior Commercial Officer and First Secretary, US Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar. Keynote Address by Distinguished Guest of Honors H.E. Scot Marciel The Ambassador of the United States of America H.E. Mrs. Dorothee Janetzke-Wenzel The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Followed by Moderated Q&A for all Distinguished Guests of Honor |
| 09:30 am – 10.30 am | Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan (MSDP) and Macroeconomic Management Introduction to Keynote Speaker by Editorial Board Member, Myanmar Economic Forum, Daw Khin Thida Maw, Country Officer, IFC. Yasuhisa Ojima Country Representative for Myanmar, IMF ASEAN Macro Economic Trends and Myanmar Impact Assessment Introduction to Keynote Speaker by Editorial Board Member, Myanmar Economic Forum, Daw Khin Thida Maw, Country Officer, IFC Hans Anand Beck Lead Economist for Myanmar World Bank |
| 10.30 am – 11.00 am | Networking Break |
| 11.00 am – 11.45 am | The Economic cost of Rakhine to Myanmar’s GDP & FDI Introduction to Discussion Panel by Editorial Board Member, Myanmar Economic Forum, U Win Lwin, Managing Director, Head of International Banking Division, KBZ Bank Limited. Distinguished Panelists: U Htun Htun Naing Chairman & CEO Blue Ocean Operating Management Suki Singh Managing Director Myanmar Hotels International U Khin Maung Win Chairman MSP Group Panel Discussion in conversations with: U Myat Thu Chairman & Co-Founder Yangon School of Political Science |
| 11.45 am – 12.30 pm | Empowering Women Leadership in Economic Policy Introduction to Discussion Panel by Conference Senior Advisor, Jennifer Peterson, Economic Unit Chief, US Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar Distinguished Panelists: Dr. Saw Nay Nwe Deputy Managing Director AA Medical Products Ltd. Daw Naw Pan Thinzar Myo Kayin Minister for Ethnic Affairs Yangon Region Government Daw Cheery Zahau Country Program Director, Burma/Myanmar Project 2049 Institute Panel Discussion in conversations with: Daw Kyawt Kay Khaing Deputy CEO United Amara Bank Limited |
| 12.30 pm – 01.30 pm | Luncheon Buffet and Networking |
| 01.30 pm – 02.45 pm | Aspirations for a Banking Sector Strategic Plan Introduction to Keynote Speakers by Conference Economic Advisor, India R. Turner, Economic Officer, US Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar Peter Kern Financial Counsellor – Macroeconomic Developments, Monetary and Financial Policies Representative of the Deutsche Bundesbank in India Dr. Murizah Salleh Deputy Director Financial Innovation and Development Department Bank Negara Malaysia Introduction to Discussion Panel by Conference Economic Advisor, India R. Turner, Economic Officer, US Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar. Nobuyasu Akagi General Manager Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Dr. Thaung Han MD & CEO Myanmar Citizens Bank Daw Khin Saw Oo (Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Myanmar) Vice Chairman, AYA Bank Panel Discussion in conversations with: Anthony Deary Program Manager, Banking and Financial Sector Development GIZ, Myanmar |
| 02.45 pm – 03.30 pm | Incorporating global best practices from Extraction to Energy Introduction to Discussion Panel by Amy Roth, Economic Officer, US Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar. Distinguished Panelists: U Nay Myo Htet Member Pyithu Hluttaw Electricity and Energy Development Committee U Thein Htoon Chairman & CEO Tun Thwin Mining Company Limited U Thein Lwin Member Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Commission for Assessment of Legal Affairs and Special Issues U Htun Lynn Shein Chairman Myanmar Precious Resources Group Panel Discussion in conversations with: Eugene Quah Executive Chairman, Eugene Quah & Associates |
| 03.30 pm – 04.00 pm | Networking Break |
| 04.00 pm – 04.45 pm | The Challenge of Ideas and Execution into Policy Introduction to Discussion Panel by Editorial Board Member, Myanmar Economic Forum, Fahmid Bhuiya, President & COO, Pact Global Microfinance Fund – PGMF. Distinguished Panelists: Daw Zin Mar Aung Member Pyithu Hluttaw, Yankin Township U Ye Min Aung Vice Chairman Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry – UMFCCI Dr. Aye Aye San Chief Executive Officer Victoria Hospital Panel Discussion in conversations with: Daw Thet Thet Khine Member Pyithu Hluttaw, Dagon Township |
| 04.45 pm | Closing Remarks by John Fleming, Senior Commercial Officer and First Secretary, US Embassy, Yangon, Myanmar. |
Disclaimer: Subject to changes, modifications & travel schedule considerations, contingencies et. al.