Oxford Emerging Markets Summit 2018

The Oxford Emerging Markets Summit (OEMS) is taking place on March 3rd at the Mathematical Institute, Oxford University and is proudly sponsored by APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation). Get ready for a different kind of Oxford conference - mixing guest speakers, student speakers, food and music all in ONE day! ***What is OEMS? *** High profile summit exploring the future Emerging Markets will play in the globalised world while taking a deep dive into 8 selected Emerging Markets! OEMS will also feature a Food & Music festival outside the conference venue where you can try dishes from 8 emerging countries! 1pm- 5pm : Conference 5pm -7pm : Food & Music Festival **Keynote panel ** "What Role will Emerging Markets Play in the Globalized World of The Future?" David O'Rear - Former Chief Economist at the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, and Asia-Pacific Regional Economist for the Economist Group Fu Xiaolan - Founding Director of the Technology and Management Centre for Development of Oxford University More speakers to be announced soon! **Insider View** 8 TED-style insider view presentations on: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa and Thailand. Topics will cover: + Meritocracy in China: historical lineage and modern manifestation + India: Social entrepreneurship movement driving healthier & more inclusive economic growth + Discover Indonesia: The world's largest archipelago; home to the fourth largest population, habitat to the highest levels of biological diversity in the world. + Thailand: Coup, election and slow growth? Reinventing the new era of prosperity for all + History, Geography and Reforms, will Mexico become the next powerhouse of the Americas? + Discover how a wave of entrepreneurial innovation is building out avenues of untapped economic opportunity that will accelerate Nigeria’s growth + South Africa: Look at Africa’s star through a focused lens on its past and present, and how it’s setting itself up to dominate global structures + Brazil: Living up to Brazil’s potential - future prospects for 200 million people and beyond **Food & Music Festival** + Nigeria: Jollof Rice, Dodo(Fried Plantain), Beef / Chicken in mild sauce + South Africa: Potjie Kos (meat stew in pot), Boerewors (sausage) + India: Paneer Curry with vegetables, chicken tikka masala + Thailand: Larb Mhoo, Larb Hed, Mango Sticky Rice + Indonesia: chicken satay, beef rendang + China: pork burger, chilled noodle + Brazil (finger food): Brigaderos (soft cacoa ball desert covered in sprinkles), kibe (meat bites), coxinha (chicken with herbs in a battered ball), bolitas (cheese bread- also ball-shaped + Mexico: mini burrito (beef, chicken, vegetables)