World Economic Forum on Latin America 2018 | World Economic Forum

Over 750 global and regional leaders from government, business and civil society will gather in São Paulo at a decisive time for Latin America, as an intense electoral cycle over the next two years promises far-reaching political and socio-economic impacts.

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Highlights

Economic Growth

3 ways this year’s extraordinary electoral cycle could reshape Latin America

Urban Transformation

Violent crime in São Paulo has dropped dramatically. Is this why?

Child sex tourism and exploitation are on the rise. Companies can help fight it

Urban Transformation

How big and open data can transform Latin America

Timothy Hwang 14 Mar 2018

Here’s how to create the next Latin unicorn

Enrique Ortegon 13 Mar 2018

Urban Transformation

Latin America is the world's most dangerous region. But there are signs it is turning a corner

Robert Muggah, Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, and Katherine Aguirre 14 Mar 2018

Education and Skills

Latin America has the biggest skills gap in the world. Here’s how to bridge it

Monica Flores and Angel Melguizo 13 Mar 2018

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Female workforces can revolutionize Latin American business. Here's how

Oscar Artiga 14 Mar 2018

Economic Growth

These 'multilatina' companies can show us the future of Latin America’s economy

Marcos Aguiar 14 Mar 2018

Education and Skills

How Latin America can be ready for the jobs of tomorrow

Jorge Familiar Calderon 14 Mar 2018

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Is Latin America ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Altair Rossato 09 Mar 2018

Emerging Technologies

Can blockchain help in the fight against corruption?

Carlos Santiso 12 Mar 2018

We live in a post-truth age. Companies need to rebuild trust

Edson Franco 12 Mar 2018

Topics

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How to follow our Latin America 2018 meeting

José Santiago 05 Mar 2018

Emerging Technologies

Here’s why Latin Americans will thrive in the age of the robots

Leonardo Framil and Armen Ovanessoff 08 Mar 2018

Sustainable Development

Companies need to be born socially responsible. Here are 10 reasons why

Rodrigo Tavares 08 Mar 2018

Geo-Economics and Politics

In 2018, 350 million Latin Americans have the chance to vote for change

Liz Rebecca Alarcón 12 Mar 2018

Geographies in Depth

The challenges of Chinese investment in Latin America

Lourdes Casanova 15 Mar 2018

Energy Transition

These are the countries best prepared for the global energy transition

Rob Smith 14 Mar 2018

Health and Healthcare Systems

Could cities be the answer to the world’s healthcare woes?

Ann Aerts 13 Mar 2018

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Is technology at work your friend or foe?

Jennifer Artley 08 Mar 2018

Emerging Technologies

For Latin America to thrive in the digital era, it must first teach minds, then the machines

Claudio Muruzábal 09 Mar 2018

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We all suffer from unconscious biases. But we can overcome it

Claudia Politanski 08 Mar 2018

Here’s how we can use technology to rebuild communities

Brian Gallagher 12 Mar 2018

Is this the simple solution that could fix public funding?

Dag Detter 07 Mar 2018

Economic Growth

Latin America and the Caribbean in 2018: An economic recovery in the making

Alejandro Werner 26 Jan 2018

Here’s how start-ups will shape Latin America’s future

John Hewko 13 Mar 2018

Health and Healthcare Systems

Personalized, industrialized and inclusive: the future of healthcare in Latin America

David Reveco Sotomayor 08 Mar 2018

How Latin America and the Caribbean can unlock its digital potential

Mark Bew, Michael S. Burke, and Michael Buehler 12 Mar 2018

It's time to tackle the informal economy problem in Latin America

David Herranz 14 Mar 2018