Alumni & Friends networking event with Prof. Pedro Videla
IESE in Dubai
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Alumni & Friends networking event with Prof. Pedro Videla
IESE in Dubai
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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DATE AND TIME Wednesday, November 27, 2024
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
LOCATION Andaz Dubai the Palm -1st Floor The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Dubai, AE

 Wednesday, November 27 (7:30pm - 10:30pm, Dubai Time)

We are thrilled to be having the upcoming IESE alumni event in Dubai, bringing together IESE alumni, friends, and business leaders from across the UAE for an evening of insightful discussions and meaningful connections.

The Middle East, and particularly Dubai, has established itself as a global hub for innovation, business, and leadership. This event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your ties within this dynamic region and engage with a diverse community of IESE professionals shaping the future of business.

We are especially honored to have Professor Pedro Videla, one of IESE’s most respected economists, as our keynote speaker. He will share his perspectives on key economic trends and the evolving global landscape, providing invaluable insights to enrich your professional understanding.

During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

- Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow alumni and professionals from across the Middle East, a region renowned for its rapid growth and strategic importance in the global economy.
- Gain Insights: Participate in thought-provoking discussions with Professor Videla and your peers, delving into the latest business trends and challenges.
- Rekindle Relationships: Reconnect with old friends and forge new connections within the IESE community, strengthening your ties to the school and the region.

This is more than just an event – it’s an opportunity to be part of a growing network of leaders and decision-makers in one of the world’s most vibrant markets. Whether you’re seeking to expand your business, exchange ideas, or simply reconnect, your presence will make a difference.

Complimentary parking will be available. If you have any trouble with the sign-up, please email apuigvert@iese.edu 


Agenda (Time in Dubai)


    19:30 - 21:00                 Insights on the global economic outlook               
21:00 - 22:30           Networking Cocktail                      

Speaker Pedro Videla
Pedro Videla is professor in the Economics Department and the holder of IESE's Banco Sabadell Chair of Emerging Markets. He holds a Ph.D. and an MA in economics, both from the University of Chicago, and a commercial engineering degree in economics from the Universidad Católica de Chile. His areas of specialization include macroeconomics, international economies and emerging economies. As a consultant Prof. Videla has been involved in projects with institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, EU, the Inter American Development Bank, and the USAID. He has been a guest professor at many universities worldwide, including Reykjavik University (Iceland), Nile University (Egypt), Lagos Business School (Nigeria), CEIBS (China), Universidad de los Andes, (Chile) and Wharton School (USA).

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