Amb. Jeffrey Davidow and the Board of Directors of the Institute of the Americas cordially invite you to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the United States’ leading centers for the promotion of democracy and economic development in the Western Hemisphere. In addition to the gala dinner on Saturday, November 15, at which former President of Mexico Ernesto Zedillo will be the featured speaker, the Institute will host a conference on November 14 and 15 to discuss Latin Americas Next 25 years.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Mexican ambassador to the United States Arturo Sarukhan
- Former U.S. Special Envoy to the Western Hemisphere Mack McLarty
- Former Venezuelan Foreign Minister Diego Arria
- President of the Andean Finance Corporation (CAF) Enrique García
- Prof. Luis Rubio
- Prof. Sebastian Edwards
And other leading statesmen and academics.
Attendance at the conference is without charge to those attending the dinner. For those wishing to attend only the conference, registration is available with special rates for students and academics.
The 25th anniversary celebration and conference offers a great opportunity for sustained and intelligent discussion about the future of the Western Hemisphere in the pleasant surroundings of La Jolla, California. The Institute recommends that attendees please contact the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa at (858) 550-1000 if they require sleeping accommodations noting their participation at the Institute’s
events.