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More Than 50 Heads of State and Delegation, and Over 200 CEOs, Confirmed to Attend the Third Annual Bloomberg Global Business Forum


NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Michael Bloomberg announced the official program for the third annual Bloomberg Global Business Forum (GBF), which will take place on September 25, 2019 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. More than 50 heads of state and delegation from six continents, along with over 200 of the world's most prominent business leaders, have committed to attend the Forum he is hosting to address the rise of economic and environmental instability.

Bloomberg Global Business Forum 2019: The New York Conference

"For the third straight year, we're bringing government and private sector leaders together here in New York ? because we believe in the power and necessity of collaboration to address our greatest global challenges, like climate change and economic instability," said Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, mayor of New York City 2002-2013, UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Climate Action, and WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries. "The Global Business Forum will take on these and other urgent issues, building partnerships and spreading ideas that can improve lives and protect our planet."

The Hon. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, will deliver the keynote address of the morning plenary, followed by a conversation between Bloomberg and Prime Minister Modi. Plenary sessions will feature some of the world's most influential heads of state and CEOs exploring: Harnessing the Power of Finance to Fight Climate Change, Investing in a Low-Carbon Future in Emerging Markets, Where Global Trade and Climate Intersect, China's Achievements and Challenges in Tackling Climate Change, and a Conversation on Modern Leadership.

Speakers include the Rt. Hon. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand; Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England; Michael Corbat, Citigroup CEO; Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO; Bob Iger, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO; Christine Lagarde, former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and incoming President of the European Central Bank; Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade; Hiro Mizuno, Japan Government Pension Investment Fund CIO; Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Chairman of the Paulson Institute and Former Secretary of the Treasury; David M. Solomon, The Goldman Sachs Group Chairman and CEO; Tidjane Thiam, Credit Suisse CEO; Andreas Utermann, Allianz Global Investors CEO; Shemara Wikramanayake, Macquarie Group CEO; and the Hon. Xie Zhenhua, Special Representative for Climate Change Affairs of China, among others. 

Newly announced head of state and delegation participants include H.E. Daniel Kablan Duncan, Vice President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire; H.E. Mr. Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia;  H.E. Danilo Medina, President of the Dominican Republic; H.E. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic; the Hon. Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia; H.E. Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland; H.E. Carlos Alvarado Quesada, President of the Republic of Costa Rica; and H.E. Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain.

Leading into and following the plenary session, GBF participants will join a variety of breakout meetings and broadcast interviews to further explore the themes of the Forum through in-depth discussions. Many of these sessions will be open to attending press and will tackle, in part:

The plenary is scheduled for 8:30 ? 11:00 a.m. The broadcast interview and breakout sessions will take place from 7:00 ? 7:45 a.m. and from 11:15 a.m. ? 3:30 p.m. The full agenda for GBF 2019 can be found on BloombergGBF.com.

Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the third annual Bloomberg Global Business Forum is the only venue dedicated to encouraging presidents, prime ministers, and CEOs to focus on mutual opportunities to increase trade, investment, and climate action.

Previously released details can be found here.

Please visit www.BloombergGBF.com for the latest program details and confirmed speakers. Follow Mike Bloomberg on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram, and Bloomberg Philanthropies on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter for GBF news and highlights. Please use the official Forum hashtag #BloombergGBF. 

Members of the media interested in registering to cover the 2019 Bloomberg Global Business Forum can visit this link. Any media-related questions should be directed to [email protected].

About Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 510 cities and 129 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg's giving, including his foundation and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the world. In 2018, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $767 million. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org or follow us on FacebookInstagramYouTube and Twitter.

SOURCE Bloomberg


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