The Challenge of Leadership in Turbulent Times
15 and 16 October 2008
Malacañan Palace and Makati Shangri-La Hotel Manila, Philippines
PROGRAM as at 9th October 2008
 DAY ONE WEDNESDAY, 15 October
   
10:00am – 5:00pm
ASEAN 100 Leadership Forum registration
at the Mandaluyong Room Foyer, Lobby Level, Makati Shangri-La Hotel
   
5.30 pm Depart Makati Shangri-La Hotel for Malacañan Palace
   
 

(Departure time is subject to advice from the Palace on any change in the time of the Dinner with the President.)

   
6.30-7.30 pm IN MALACAÑAN PALACE
Pre-Dinner Welcome Reception
   
7:30– 9:30 pm FORUM DINNER AND DIALOGUE WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

“The resurgence of the Philippine economy: Present and Future Prospects”

Keynote Address by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo followed by dialogue with ASEAN 100 Leadership Forum participants

To moderate the Dialogue with the President: Dato Timothy Ong, Forum Convenor

   
   
 DAY TWO
THURSDAY, 16 October MAKATI SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
Sessions will be at the Rizal Ballroom unless specified.  
   
8:00 – 8:45am Networking coffee and tea
   
8:45 – 9:00am Welcoming Remarks
  Dato Timothy Ong, Forum Convenor
Hon. MAR Roxas II, Senator, Philippine Senate
   
9:00 – 10:15 am
SESSION 1
“Changing Politics and the Politics of Change”

Keynote Address by YAB Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Abd Razak, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia

Followed by comments from Hon. Manuel Roxas II, Senator, Senate of the Philippines and Mr Abhisit Vejjajiva, Leader, Democrat Party of Thailand and an open forum discussion

Moderated by: Dato Timothy Ong, Forum Convenor

   
10:15 – 10:45 am Networking Break
   
10:45 – 12:15 noon
SESSION 2
“Competition in a Flatter World: What does this mean for ASEAN?”

Scene setting by Mr Michael Buchanan, Co-Director of Pan Asia Economic Research and Managing Director, Goldman Sachs  followed by an open forum discussion led by:
   
Tan Sri Dato' Azman Mokhtar, Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia
Mr. Chairul Tanjung, Chairman, Para Group, Indonesia
Mr Jeremy Pink, Managing Director and CEO, CNBC Asia
   
  Moderated by: Dr Buranaj Smutharaks, Chief Executive Officer, Trinity Assets, Thailand
   
12:15 – 2:00 pm
SESSION 3
FORUM LUNCHEON ADDRESS

“Economic stewardship in turbulent times: How can leaders cope with rapid change?”

Keynote Address by His Excellency Shaukat Aziz, former Prime Minister of Pakistan

To respond to His Excellency Shaukat Aziz:
   
Mr jose Cuisia, President and CEO, Philamlife, Philipine
Dato' Jamaludin Ibrahim,
    President and Group CEO, TM International, Malaysia
Mr Muhammad Lutfi, Chairman, Investment Coordinating Board, Indonesia
   
  Moderated by: Mr Ricky Carandang, Anchor, ABS-CBN News Channel
   
2:00 – 3:15 pm
SESSION 4
CONCURRENT FORUM BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS
   
[A]

Managing high oil prices: What are the options for governments? What are the strategies for business?

Venue: Makati A room, Lobby Level

Led by Dr Yousef Al-Ebraheem, Adviser to His Highness the Emir of Kuwait; Mr Sandiaga Uno, Chairman, Permanent Committee for Small and Medium Enterprises, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN); Mr Edgar Chua, President, Management Association of the Philippines

Moderated by: Mr Paolo Picazo, Co-Founder and Managing Director, AsiaCrest Capital Advisors, Hong Kong

   
[B]

Confronting global warming: What can be done? Are there opportunities for business?

Venue: Makati B room, Lobby Level

Led by Datuk Vinod Sekhar, Group CEO, Petra Group, Malaysia; Dr Sujata Gupta, Senior Economist, Asian Development Bank and Mr Naderev Sano, Head, Climate Change & Energy Program, WWF-Philippines

Moderated by: Mr JR Nereus Acosta, Secretary General, Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats and former Philippine Congressman

   
[C]

Navigating the economy in democratic times: Are democratic politics and sound economic policies compatible? How can governments cope with the temptations of populism?

Venue: Manila A room, Lobby Level

Led by Dr Andi Mallarangeng, Spokesman for the President of the Republic of Indonesia (awaiting confirmation); Hon. Lorenzo Tanada III, Representative, 4th District-Quezon, House of Representatives, Philippines and Cik Rohana Tan Sri Mahmood, Chairman, Ethos Capital and President, Kuala Lumpur Business Club

Moderated by: Mr Kasit Piromya, Deputy Prime Minister of the Shadow Cabinet of the Democrat Party of Thailand and Former Thai Ambassador to Washington, Moscow and Tokyo

   
[D]

Understanding Islam in the politics of Muslim Southeast Asia: What is the role of religion in Muslim Southeast Asia? What are the implications for politics and business?

Venue: Manila B room, Lobby Level

Led by Dr Anies Baswedan, Research Director, The Indonesia Institute and Ms Zainah Anwar, Executive Director, Sisters in Islam Forum, Malaysia

Moderated by: Ms Amina Rasul-Bernardo, Lead Convener, Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy

   
[E]

Building human capital: What does it take? What are the strategies that work?

Venue: Paranaque B room, Level 3

Led by Mr Richard Hoon, CEO, I Search Worldwide Group, Singapore; Ms Fauziah Dato Talib, CEO, IQ-Quest Company, Brunei Darussalam; Mr Francis Estrada, President, Asian Institute of Management, Philippines

Moderated by: Mr Chris Bell, Director Southeast Asia, CfBT Education Trust

   
3:30 – 5:00 pm SESSION 5 ASEAN 100 DEBATE

Motion: The ASEAN Charter is too little and too late in a rapidly changing world”

A debate between four ASEAN 100 leaders followed by an open forum discussion and a vote.

To set the scene for the debate: Dr Carolina Hernandez, Founding President and Chairman, Institute for Strategic and Development Studies, Philippines

To Argue for the Motion:
Mr Simon Tay, Chairman, Singapore Institute of International AffairsDato Timothy Ong, Forum Convenor and Acting Chairman, Brunei Economic Development Board


To Argue against the Motion:
Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap, Special Assistant to the ASEAN Secretary General, ASEAN Secretariat
Dr Andi Mallarangeng, Spokesman for the President of the Republic of Indonesia

To Moderate the Debate: Mr Martin Soong, Anchor, CNBC Asia Pacific

   
5:00 – 6:00 pm
SESSION 6
FORUM BRIEFING

“The Global Financial Turmoil and the US Presidential Elections: what are the implications for Asia?”

An analysis by Mr David Hale, Chairman, David Hale Global Economics, USA followed by open forum discussion

Moderated by: Mr John Prasetio, Chairman, CBA Asia, Indonesia

   
6:00 – 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception
   
 
 
 
 
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