This year NCAPEC held its annual Executive Roundtable on the margins of the first APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting of 2019 (ABAC I) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Under the theme of “Enabling a Digital Society,” the March 1 Roundtable included sessions on “Digital Transformation in Existing Industries,” “Enabling Trade in a Digital Society,” “Unlocking Human Potential” and more. The Roundtable drew over 150 representatives from the U.S. public and private sectors, ABAC members and APEC Senior Officials from across the Asia-Pacific region. Representatives from NCAPEC board companies joined thought leaders and APEC Senior Officials on panels throughout the day.
The Roundtable concluded with a gala dinner that featured a fireside chat between the Honorable Jeb Bush, Former Governor of Florida and David Abney, Chairman and CEO of UPS. In a wide-ranging discussion, Bush spoke about his father’s legacy in Asia, the need for a strong U.S.-China Relationship, and the importance of the Asia Pacific region to the United States moving forward.
Held from March 2-4, ABAC I was an opportunity for members to engage with Senior Officials to discuss issues critical for doing business in the Asia-Pacific. Senior Officials from 15 different economies shared their views on topics including WTO reform, inclusive growth and the digital economy.
In addition to the meetings, ABAC members and Senior Officials took the opportunity to tour UPS’s new Smart Hub, a next generation distribution facility, and visited the new global headquarters of NCR.
NCAPEC President Monica Hardy Whaley opens the Executive Roundtable.
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and Dr Robert Atkinson discuss the “Digital Society.”
Ambassador Robert Holleyman, Tan Sri Datuk Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria and Laura Lane discuss “Enabling Trade in a Digital Society.”
William Eggers speaking about “The Future of Regulation.”
Ramy Inocencio, Deb Henretta, Dr Richard Cantor and Everett Eissenstat discuss “Digital Transformation in Existing Industries.”
Ho Meng Kit, Benjamin Salas, Richard von Appen, Aida Safinaz Allias, Dato Rohana Tan Sri Mahmood, Mark Talbot and Phil O’Reilly discuss “Achieving Prosperity through Economic Cooperation in a Changing Region.”
Robert Milliner, Christine Bliss, Jake Jennings and Dr Makoto Yokozawa discuss “Digitizing Services.”
Robert Ivanschitz discusses “Pursuing Core Values for the Digital Economy.”
Marija Zivanovic-Smith, Leo Herrera-Lim, Elissa Alben, Brendan O’Donoghue and Matthew Reisman discuss “Unlocking Human Potential.”
Ramy Inocencio, Ambassador Matt Matthews, Monique Rodriguez and Adam Hemphill discuss “New Tech, New Economic Opportunities.”
David Abney and the Honorable Jeb Bush during their fireside chat.
Held from March 2-4, ABAC I was an opportunity for members to engage with Senior Officials to discuss issues critical to doing business in the Asia-Pacific
Katherine Rich, Tracy Bame, Laura Lane and Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria speaking at the ABAC Women’s Lunch.
ABAC Members touring the UPS Smart Hub facility in Atlanta.
ABAC members visiting the NCR Global Headquarters in Atlanta.
The visit included a reception featuring a performance by local musicians.
