Event

Emerging Markets and Innovation: Harnessing New Technologies for Growth

Event Details

  • Start Date/TimeSee Local Time

    Tuesday , April 01 | 09:00 am ET

  • End Date/Time

    Wednesday , April 02 | 06:00 pm ET

  • Where

    WBG Paris Conference Center 66 Av. d'Iéna Paris, 75116 France

IFC’s 3rd Annual Research Conference

The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) 3rd Annual Research Conference, in collaboration with INSEAD, brought together academics, leading firms, and policymakers to discuss how greener, more efficient technological innovation can support economic development.

The discussions addressed the challenges and opportunities for developing economies to capture market share for green products, the market segments that could provide the greatest growth opportunities, and the financial and policy barriers to achieve this growth. Discussions examined the potential for developing economies to leapfrog legacy systems and adopt innovative solutions that promote green growth faster.

Session Recordings

  • 9:00 AM
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    12:00 PM ET
  • Morning Sessions

    • Session 1: Emerging Market, Innovation and the Technological Frontier
    • Session 2: Market Opportunities for Developing Countries
    • Session 3: Energy Markets, Raw Materials and Supply Chains  

  • 1:00 PM
    TO
    6:00 PM ET
  • Afternoon Sessions

    • Session 4: Financing Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    • Session 5: Business Leaders Perspective


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Session Recordings