Argentina Summit

Argentina Summit: Re-emerging on the global stage

In November 2015, Mauricio Macri was elected president of Argentina, ending more than a decade of Kirchnerism. Since his inauguration, the president has enacted a programme of economic policy adjustments: foreign-exchange controls have been removed, agricultural export duties have been reduced and costly energy and transport subsidies largely dismantled. In addition, and perhaps most importantly, Argentina has managed to negotiate and execute a successful agreement with holdout creditors; exiting default and sending a signal that Argentina is back on the global stage and open for business. Still, significant challenges to rebalancing its economy remain. Inflation remains excessively high, the country’s fiscal deficit is large and its political landscape is fragmented. Poverty, while difficult to assess due to the lack of reliable statistics, is believed to affect very large segments of the population.

Against this backdrop and more than a year on from Macri’s election, The Economist’s Argentina Summit 2017 will gather government and business leaders from Argentina and abroad to evaluate the country’s progress. Chaired by The Economist’s editors, the Summit will tackle key questions including: What is the outlook for growth? Can the government rebuild the country’s institutions? Can Argentina learn from countries that have faced similar development challenges? What is next for multinationals doing business in the country? How can Argentina encourage innovation and entrepreneurship? What can the government do to attract more private-sector investment? How can it restore Argentina’s image abroad?

In the spirit of debate that defines The Economist, the summit seeks to encourage an intelligent, lively discussion of Argentina’s social, political and economic future.

FAQs

What currency are ticket prices listed in?

All tickets prices are in US Dollars.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, please bring your PDF ticket to the registration desk to check-in.

Will translation be available?

Yes, simultaneous English-Spanish translation will be available.

Can you pay by invoice?

Yes, to pay by invoice please contact event-tickets@economist.com. Please note, payment by invoice is not accepted within 30 days of the event.

What is the refund policy?

Registered attendees will be able to receive an 80% refund up until one month before the event. Within one month of the conference, we will only be able to substitute another individual on the day of the event or provide credit for another event of similar value.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact The Economist Events at event-tickets@economist.com.