Symposium 2010

Symposium 2010

Duke MBA LASA Conference 2010

Welcome to the II Latin American Business Symposium 2010:

“Exploring Opportunities in a New Global Environment”


In the last decade, the growth of large developing markets has impressed economists, politicians and business leaders.  While China and India lead the pack, many Latin American countries are showing outstanding growth.

The 2010 symposium will focus on growth opportunities in the region and will address trends and challenges for the upcoming decade.

The Symposium is honored to bring a number of prestigious business leaders from Latin America who have been part of and will continue to play a vital role in the region’s development.

Location: The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Date: December 1st, 2010 @ 12:30pm

Symposium Goals:

  • Enable our community to understand and discuss the economic, political and social trends that affect Latin America’s development
  • Understand the challenges that face the region in terms of reaching sustainable long term growth
  • Present Latin America as a viable region for future investment
  • Increase awareness on business opportunities in Latin America for both international and local students
LATAM Symposium 2010 Speakers

For pictures of the Symposium, click here.

Testimonials:

""Choosing the right business school is a very important decision and I couldn't be happier with my decision to join Fuqua. Of the top business schools I considered, Fuqua has the best balance among academics, social life and post-MBA career opportunities. Since I got here last year, it has been an amazing time and now I fully understand the meaning of Team Fuqua, a collaborative and supportive environment where each person can achieve full potential and maximize the MBA experience. Another distinctive aspect of Fuqua is the high level of diversity in terms of backgrounds, nationalities and career aspirations; having the opportunity to study and share my time with such a diverse group of people, has definitely broadened my business knowledge and allowed me to acquire a truly global perspective. Last but not least, living in Durham has given me the opportunity to meet and share with my fellow classmates while having a great quality of life at a reasonable cost." "
Frank Mora, Class of 2011 - Venezuela

"Joining Fuqua has been an incredible experience, a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. Fuqua has prepared me for future challenges in the fast paced and competitive world we live in. Having the opportunity to study with students from different countries and cultural backgrounds has given me the opportunity to acquire a global perspective, being an international student myself. Fuqua’s curriculum is focused on teamwork and keeping its students updated with the latest management frameworks. I have met extraordinary people with whom I have developed excellent professional and personal relationships."
Claudia Hartel, Class of 2010 - Venezuela