Theme Six: Global Trade and the Economics of Diversity

Block 1: Global Trade & Economic Growth

• Mr. Brent Bergeron, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and
  Sustainability, Goldcorp Inc.
• Dr. James Brander, Asia Pacific Professor in International Business and Public Policy at University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business
• Ms. Jacqueline Palladini, Principal Economist, Global Commerce Centre, The Conference Board of Canada

Block 2: Local Economics of Diversity and Inclusion

• Ms. Joan Elangovan, Director, Asia Pacific Center, Vancouver Economic Commission
• Ms. Emilie de Rosenroll, Executive Director, South Island Prosperity Project
• Dr. Ming Zhang, Urban Practice Manager, Economist, World Bank

Block 3: Capacity Building for Diversity and Inclusion

• Mr. Alden Habacon, Diversity & Inclusion
  Strategist and Senior Advisor, Intercultural Understanding, University of British Columbia
• Mr. Brian Leacock, Assistant Teaching Professor and Associate Director, International Programs, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
• Ms. Nadia Turki, Founder and President, International Academy of Media and Diplomacy
• Dr. Erin Williams, Program Manager, Skills and Competencies, Asia Pacific Foundation