DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
LOCATION Institute of Public Administration- Alnarjis branch Uthman Ibn Affan Rd An Narjis, 13324, Riyadh, SA
Tuesday, November 26 (08:00pm - 11:00pm, Riyadh Time)
We are happy to be hosting our upcoming IESE alumni event in Riyadh, designed to bring together alumni, friends, and business leaders from across the Kingdom for an evening of knowledge-sharing and meaningful networking.
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its journey towards becoming a global business powerhouse through Vision 2030, this gathering provides the perfect setting to reconnect with the IESE community and exchange ideas.
We are honored to welcome Professor Pedro Videla, one of IESE’s most respected economists, as our keynote speaker. He will offer his insights into global economic trends and the shifting global landscape, providing perspectives that will deepen your understanding of today’s economic challenges and opportunities.
What to Expect:
- Expand Your Network: Meet fellow alumni and professionals working across diverse industries in Saudi Arabia, a region known for its rapid growth and increasing influence on the global stage.
- Gain Expert Insights: Hear from Professor Videla as he shares his analysis of the current global economic outlook, offering key takeaways for professionals navigating today’s complex business environment.
- Reconnect and Build Bonds: Use this opportunity to strengthen your relationships with IESE colleagues and establish new connections that can drive both personal and professional growth.
This event is more than a networking opportunity—it’s a chance to stay engaged with a community of forward-thinking leaders and influencers who are helping to shape the future of business. Your participation will be a valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Complimentary parking will be available. For any assistance with registration, please contactapuigvert@iese.edu
Agenda (Time in Riyadh)
08:00 pm - 09:30 pm
Keynote Address by Prof. Pedro Videla: Insights on the
Global Economic Outlook
09:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Networking Cocktail Reception
We look forward to welcoming you to this special event, where ideas and connections come together in the heart of Riyadh.
SpeakerPedro 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).
