Corporate: Past events

HE Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile will deliver a speech entitled "Growth, Globalisation and Equality: An Economic Agenda for Latin America".
The event will also include the presentation of an Honorary Degree to President Bachelet by the University of Essex, paying tribute to the President’s successful career in the political arena and to her concern for health and human rights.

Canning House, Falcon Real Estate Investment Company LP and Knightsbridge Partners invite you to a breakfast briefing to mark the launch of "The Americas Real Estate Opportunity Fund" investing in commercial real estate in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and the United States, on Monday 19th May at 8.30 a.m., here at Canning House. There will be presentations by Mr Jack Miller, founder of Falcon and Mr. Daniel Melhem, Managing Director of Knightsbridge Partners.

The event is free of charge but registration online is essential.

Join us for an exclusive round-table lunch with Sr Jorge Vargas Cullell, who returns to Canning House following his insightful and popular analysis of Central America's political, social and economic situation last November.

An evening of expert discussion concentrating on the significance of Fidel Castro's recent retirement from the Presidency and the prospects for change both internally and in Washington following the forthcoming Presidential elections.

HMG, Embassy Staff, Academics & Students may attend free of charge. Please register on this website then contact corporate@canninghouse.com to apply for free tickets.

Global demand for commodities and raw materials is exerting inflationary pressures in several countries across Latin America. After a historic low in 2006, consumer prices are edging up in most Latin American countries, particularly those of staple foods. Carlos Caicedo (of London-based strategic intelligence company Exclusive Analysis) will discuss these trends and the implications they have for trade policy, contract & delivery uncertainty, civil unrest, regime stability and the long-term implication of re-diversifying exports in Latin America.

Viscount Montgomery of Alamein chairs a discussion on the outcome of the recent Paraguayan elections won by former bishop Fernando Lugo (pictured). Expert analysis will come from Dr. Peter Lambert, Senior Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at Bath University (publications include The Transition to Democracy in Paraguay, 1998). Further discussion and comment will be provided by Senator-Elect Dr. Hugo Estigarribia, Paraguayan Senate Representative of the Partido Colorado and Professor of Political Law at the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion.

PeruPetro host a promotional briefing session to announce the bidding round (2008) for selecting oil companies for license contracts negotiation. This is a free event followed by lunch and wine. Registration begins at 8.30 for a 9.30 start.

Dr. Howells MP, Minister of State with responsibility for South America, will deliver a summary of his recent visit to Bolivia and Peru, with additional comment on his earlier trip to Uruguay and Chile. Chaired by Lord Brennan QC, President of Canning House. Embassies, HMG and Students may attend free of charge - to do so, ensure you are registered with our website but instead of booking tickets online, please email business@canninghouse.com to request free places.

10.30 - Registration and Coffee
11.00 - Introduction and Chair: Lord Brennan QC, President of Canning House
11.05 - Debriefing: Dr. Kim Howells MP
11.25 - Q&A
11.40 - Close and Coffee

Presentations from Dr. Gerald Jones (Modern Water), Mark Smith (WRc plc), James Painter (BBC), and Paul Trawick (Cranfield University). The event will examine a range of key issues including long-term water resource management, environmental priorities, technical regulation, glacial melt in the Andes, alternative water management models, the shift from private to public sector management and CSR initiatives.

Embassies, HMG and Students may attend free of charge, but must ensure their details are registered with our website before e-mailing business@canninghouse.com to request a place. Please do NOT attempt to book tickets online if you qualify for a complimentary place.

Canning House and the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) invite you to a panel discussion on the role of mining in Peru on Monday 21st July at 6 p.m. followed by a drinks reception, at Canning House. The discussion, chaired by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of Anglo American plc, will showcase the outcomes of a recent workshop, held in Lima and attended by the Peruvian Prime Minister Mr Jorge del Castillo, which demonstrated how industry is encouraging stakeholders to work together to ensure the country obtains the full benefit from mineral resource investment.

Participants will include HE Ricardo Luna, Ambassador of Peru, and Renato Amorim, Director of International Affairs of Vale. The panel discussion will be followed by a drinks reception.