The Puerto Rico Impact Research Awards Ceremony will take place in San Juan on Thursday May 16 from 6pm.

Invitations to the award ceremony will b extended in the first week of May once judging has been completed and recipients are notified.

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The Puerto Rico Impact 50 Awards Ceremony will take place in San Juan on Thursday May 16 from 6pm.

Invitations to the award ceremony will b extended in the first week of May once judging has been completed and recipients are notified.

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The San Juan, Global Impact Leadership Summit will take place May 16-17, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The summit is an invitation only event, bringing together

BCG. The next frontier of inclusive prosperity

Time. Thursday, May 16 from 4:00pm

Venue. Condando Vanderbilt, Luchetti Room

Join BCG for "The Next Frontier of Inclusive Development", a private session that delves into the crucial topics shaping Puerto Rico's future.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Condado Vanderbilt, this exclusive event unfolds on Thursday, May 16th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Engage with BCG industry leaders, as we dissect inclusive prosperity and development strategies tailored for Puerto Rico’s unique position. Each session is meant to offer insights and spark conversations on the convergence of talent, infrastructure, healthcare, and technology. The day will feature the following sessions:

1. Inclusive Prosperity Welcome Session: Uncover insights on how the convergence of talent, infrastructure, and technology can foster inclusive growth considering Puerto Rico's potential, followed by deep dive sessions on:

2. The Battle for Talent: Learn about Puerto Rico's distinctive edge in talent attraction and management.

3. Caribbean Infrastructure: Delve into blueprints for resilient and innovative infrastructure in the Caribbean.

4. Health Innovations: Examine healthcare advancements and trends for enhancing public well-being and economic resilience in Puerto Rico.

5. GenAI & Government: Discover how AI governance could transform efficiency and citizen engagement in policymaking.

6. Economic Clusters: Explore the catalysts for economic diversification and resilience.

The event will culminate in a dynamic 25-minute panel, bringing together the insights from all the sessions to discuss visions around Puerto Rico’s prosperity. Seating is limited, so please secure your spot and be part of the conversation that drives Puerto Rico to the next frontier of inclusive development. 

Presentation. Brookings Institution

• Presenters: Rebecca Winthrop, Director of the Center for Universal Education.

• Description. Schools with strong family engagement are ten times more likely to improve student learning outcomes and, when implemented effectively, can be a highly cost-effective investment. The Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution has undertaken extensive global research on the benefits of school-family engagement for student success and outcomes for school systems. 
  
  Brookings 'playbook' for family-school engagement offers a set of resources and tools for understanding the four goals (improving attendance & completion, improve learning and development, redefining the purpose of school for students, redefining the purpose of school for society) and highlights findings from a review of over 500 strategies. The interactive database features more than 60 family-school engagement strategies, and other resources include research papers, conversation starter tools, and a playbook report. 

Panel on K12 Opportunity Areas Through Tech Enablement (45 mins)

• Presenters: Chris Rush (New Classrooms), Fundación Atención Atención (PR), Danna Diaz (PR), Abbas Manjee (Kiddom)

• Moderator: Mora Segal (A-street)

• Description: Learn how integrating technology, prioritizing coherent solutions, and a differentiated investment approach can address systemic challenges, improve outcomes for all students, and pave the way for sustainable, equitable educational progress both with success stories from the mainland and a case study from Puerto Rico.

Presentation on: Cultivating Leadership and Literacy: Systemic Change in Educational Practice (45 mins)

• Presenters: One World Network of Schools (Lariely Garcia)

• Description: Strategies to enhance literacy and leadership in learning, manage change, and unify stakeholders for educational progress today.

Becoming Impact Angels: A Workshop for Family Offices, Foundations, and Individuals

Event Venue: Fundacion Banco Popular

Time: Thursday, May 16. 11am-2pm.

Join PRIIN, the Puerto Rican Impact Investment Network, for an engaging workshop focused on empowering existing family offices, individuals and foundations to become Impact Angels. This workshop will delve into Latimpacto's impactful case studies, providing valuable insights and strategies for participants to develop their own theory of change.

Led by Latimpacto, a network uniting over 200 impact-driven investors across Latin America and the Caribbean, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from successful initiatives and begin the journey towards making a lasting impact in the region. Don't miss this chance to transform your approach to impact investment and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Future of Higher Education - Workshop

Time. Wednesday May 15, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Venue. Centro de Emprendimiento

This half-day workshop is designed for higher education leaders and innovators in Puerto Rico. The workshop focuses on strategic shifts and new models, offering practical advice and interactive dialogue.

09:30. Registration & Coffee

09:45. Strategic Shifts in Higher Education & Workforce Learning

This presentation sets the scene for change by introducing the Strategic Shifts that are set to impact higher education in the long term.

Dr Maria Spies, Co-Chief Executive, HolonIQ

10:00. Higher Education’s Role in Lifelong Learning

Higher education institutions are in a strong position to contribute to lifelong learning, which is critical for addressing future challenges. However, transforming institutions to cater for a broader mix of learners, new modes of delivery and different curriculums is not straightforward. This presentation from UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) outlines concrete policy recommendations for university and policy leaders to support HEI’s to deliver on their broader mission for equity and access through lifelong learning.

UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning – Raul Valdes Cotera, Chief Programme Coordinator at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning 

11:00. Coffee Break

11:30. Strategic Deployment of Micro-credentials: Best Practices

Most higher education leaders agree that micro-credentials are an important part of their future strategy, however implementation of micro-credentials can be complex. Through the case study of Tecnológico de Monterrey, this workshop provides a set of practical steps for micro-credential implementation, including consideration of barriers and opportunities, a framework for preparation, along with recommendations and practical strategies for effective implementation.

Tecnológico de Monterrey - Jorge Alfonso Rodríguez Tort, Head of Consulting & Alternative CredentialsInstitute for the Future Education Tecnológico de Monterrey

12:30. Networking Lunch

Advancing Women's Leadership

Advancing Women's Leadership is an invitation-only meeting and lunch in San Juan, Puerto Rico to discuss and share critical initiatives, progress and challenges on advancing women’s leadership across Puerto Rico and around the world.

The event will be hosted by HolonIQ and bring together global research on the State of Women’s Leadership together with insights and initiatives from leaders across Puerto Rico.