Bridging the Americas Seminar 2012: Corporate Accountability and Sustainability
ATT Executive Education and Conference Center
The University of Texas at Austin
June 17-20, 2012
This hands-on, highly interactive 2-1/2 day seminar focuses on the rapidly growing links between old-fashioned corporate social responsibility (CSR) and new-fashioned corporate sustainability in Latin America. It features internationally prominent speakers, small group dynamics, and the development of tools in accountability and sustainability, with special reference to the Latin American context. Designed to meet the needs of corporate executives, government officials, leaders in the non-profit world, and academics working in this emerging field.
Space is limited. Visit our secure site to register by credit card or contact Gail Sanders, Development Office Coordinator, to pay by wire transfer.
For driving directions, what to wear, and other information about Austin, please see Visitor Information (PDF, 57K).
This event is co-organized by the IC2 Institute and LLILAS, with the generous support of Littler Mendelson P.C.
Agenda
Sunday, June 17, 2012
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5:30-7:00 PM
Registration and Welcome Reception
Tejas Room, ATT Executive Education and Conference Center
Monday, June 18, 2012
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Continental Breakfast
| Welcome Heather Gatlin, Chief of Staff, LLILAS |
Part I: Introduction to Fundamental CSR Issues in Latin America
9:00-10:15 |
Coffee Break
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10:30-12:00 PM Speaker: Martha Honey, Co-Director, Center for Responsible Travel, Washington, D.C. |
Lunch
Part II: Labor Issues in the Global Arena
1:15-2:45 |
Coffee Break
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3:15-4:45 Speaker: Amanda Romero, Latin America and the Caribbean Researcher and Representative, Business and Human Rights Resource Centre, Bogotá, Colombia |
| 4:45-6:00 Session V Breakout Session on CSR in Latin America:
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Dinner at Salt Lick Bar-B-Que
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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Continental Breakfast
Part III: Corporate Accountability and Voluntary Certification
9:00-10:15 |
Coffee Break
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10:30-12:00 PM Plenary Discussion Speaker: Paul Rice, President and CEO, Fair Trade USA, Oakland, California |
Lunch
Part IV: Social Enterprise and International Processes
1:15-2:45 |
Coffee Break
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3:15-4:45 Speaker: Earl (Chip) M. Jones, III, Shareholder, Littler, Dallas, Texas |
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4:45-6:00
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Dinner at the University of Texas Club
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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Continental Breakfast
Part V: Environmental Imperatives in Corporate Ethics in Latin America
9:00-10:45 |
Coffee Break
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10:40-12:10 Plenary Discussion Speaker: Bianca Brasil, Communications Coordinator, Instituto LIFE, Curitiba, Brazil Wrap-up and Evaluation of Seminar |
Presentation of Diplomas and Lunch
REGISTRATION
Cost: $2,200 per person (with lodging), $1,600 (no lodging)
Registration fee includes:
- Lodging at ATT Executive Education and Conference Center
- Breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and dinner
- Program materials
- Simultaneous translation in Spanish and Portuguese
Participants are responsible for transportation to and from Austin and any incidental expenses not covered by the registration fee.
Cancellation: Please send your written cancellation to Gail Sanders, Development Office Coordinator.
- Three weeks or more prior to the seminar: 100% refund
- One to three weeks prior to the seminar: 50% refund
- One week or less prior to the seminar: No refund
