Summit Program

November 9-10, 2014 | Beijing, China

Day 1 - Sunday, November 9, 2014

8:00 - 9:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Summit participants arrive and register for the two-day event. Networking opportunity with business leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.

9:00 - 9:30

Opening Ceremony

Formal welcome and opening remarks from summit organizers and host country representatives.

Main Ballroom
9:30 - 10:30

Keynote: State of the Global Economy

Economic outlook for the Asia-Pacific region and global economic trends shaping business opportunities and challenges.

Featuring: Chief Executive of Hong Kong, China
10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

Informal networking session with refreshments.

11:00 - 12:30

Panel: Dialogue on Global Finance

Discussion on financial system stability, capital flows, and investment opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Moderator: Tian Guoli, Chairman of Bank of China
Featuring: Prime Minister of New Zealand, industry leaders from banking and finance
12:30 - 14:00

Luncheon

Networking lunch with assigned seating to facilitate connections across industries and economies.

14:00 - 15:30

Panel: Dialogue on Economic Reform

Strategies for structural economic reforms, productivity enhancement, and sustainable growth models.

Featuring: President of the Philippines
Discussion on reform priorities and implementation challenges across APEC economies
15:30 - 16:00

Afternoon Break

Coffee and tea service with networking opportunities.

16:00 - 17:30

Panel: Dialogue on Connectivity

Infrastructure development, digital connectivity, and regional integration to support trade and investment flows.

Featuring: President of Vietnam
Exploring physical, institutional, and people-to-people connectivity initiatives
18:30 - 21:00

Welcome Gala Dinner

Formal dinner reception celebrating regional partnership and economic cooperation.

Dress Code: Business Formal | Grand Ballroom

Day 2 - Monday, November 10, 2014

8:30 - 9:00

Registration & Morning Coffee

Welcome for day two participants with light refreshments.

9:00 - 10:00

Keynote Address: President Vladimir Putin

Russian Federation's perspective on Asia-Pacific economic cooperation and regional integration.

Main Ballroom
10:00 - 11:00

Keynote Address: President Barack Obama

United States' vision for Asia-Pacific partnership and commitment to regional economic integration.

Main Ballroom
Remarks available at White House Archives
11:00 - 11:30

Coffee Break & Networking

Refreshment break with networking opportunities.

11:30 - 13:00

CEO Forum: Future Trends in Asia-Pacific Business

Interactive dialogue exploring emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and future business models.

Featuring: Wang Jianlin (Dalian Wanda Group), Douglas Oberhelman (Caterpillar Inc.)
Discussion on innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices
13:00 - 14:30

Networking Luncheon

Final networking opportunity with business leaders and government representatives.

14:30 - 16:00

Regional Integration Roundtable

Deep dive into trade liberalization, regulatory harmonization, and the path toward the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.

Featuring: President of Peru and senior trade officials
Examining opportunities and challenges in creating a comprehensive regional trade framework
16:00 - 16:30

Closing Remarks

Summit wrap-up highlighting key outcomes, commitments, and next steps for regional cooperation.

Official conclusion of the 2014 APEC CEO Summit

Program Notes