WIBF: Guatemala City 2014

The Host Nation welcomes you to their traditional territory to Share, Connect and Inspire.

national palace in Guatemala City

The capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala and Central America, the city is located in a mountain valley called Valle de la Ermita in the south central part of the country. It is home to Central America’s top Communication, Industry and Financial companies.

The World Indigenous Business Forum: Guatemala City 2014 will take place the week of October 27 to 31, 2014

The World Indigenous Business Forum is an opportunity for leaders to come together to share experiences and insights to raise the level of success for our global communities. We have stories that need to be told, we have lessons that we have learned and we have ideas that we know can improve our communities. This is an exciting opportunity to discuss leadership perspectives and build global relationships for the future. We invite you to Connect. Share. Inspire. 

ILDI recommends that delegates have Travel Insurance in place prior to attending any event.

Master of Ceremonies:

Special Guest:

Featured Speakers:

  • Honourable Carlos Batzin Minister of Culture and Sport – Republic of Guatemala (Guatemala)
  • Federico Melville President of the Board – Cementos Progreso (Guatemala)
  • Francisco Raymundo Hernández President – Union of Business Indigenous Guatemaya (Guatemala)
  • Javier Zepeda Executive Director – Industrial Chamber of Guatemala, since February 2008 (Guatemala)
  • Eduardo Aguirre Cantero Institutional Manager – Cementos Progreso (Guatemala)
  • Luis Velasquez Principal Consultant – Consultoria Internacional (Guatemala)
  • Maria Tuyuc Business Advisor – Indigenous Chamber (Guatemala)
  • Don Tomas Calvo Mateo Nim Winak, (General Principal) – Santo Tomas Chichicastenango (Guatemala)
  • Raquel Garcia Macaria Ixkik Museum Director, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala)
  • Jean-Paul Gladu President and CEO – Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (Canada)
  • April Krahn Director – Aboriginal Student Support & Community Relations – Red River College (Canada)
  • Phil Fontaine President – Ishkonigan, Inc. and Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (Canada)
  • Chief Robert Louie Westbank First Nation and Chair of the First Nation Land Advisory Board (Canada)
  • Chief Austin Bear Muskoday First Nation and Board Member of the First Nation Land Advisory Board (Canada)
  • Chief Ron Evans Chief of the Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) (Canada)
  • Clare Beckton Executive Director – Centre for Women in Politics and Public Leadership Carlton University (Canada)
  • Stephen Lindley Vice President – Aboriginal & Northern Affairs, SNC-Lavalin Inc. Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
  • Jeff Cyr Executive Director – National Association of Friendship Centres (Canada)
  • David Chartrand President – Manitoba Metis Federation Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada)
  • Tristina Macek Informed Decisions Consulting (Canada)
  • Carol Anne Hinton CEO – Transformation (Canada)
  • Dr. J. Chris Anderson Americas Director – Communities and Social Performance – Rio Tinto (Australia)
  • Toni Ah Sam Director – Ochre Business Consulting (Australia)
  • Brad Jackson Managing Director – Northern Project Contracting (Australia)
  • Lars Theodor Kintel Business Advisor – indigee.org (Norway)
  • Chrisch Sirririka Chief Executive Officer – Indigenous People’s Business Forum (Africa)

Host Hotel: Westin Camino Real Hotel Guatemala

westin-camino

Official Partners of WIBF: Guatemala City 2014

energuateRed River College

News & Event Updates

  • Dinners in Guatemala

    dinner

    In addition to the great events happening at WIBF, Historically guests and members of WIBF meet and dine on local Cuisine.For your information, we will be at the following restaurants if you wish to join in.

    On October 28 we will be dining at Kakao Restaurant which serves Guatemalan Food

    On October 29 we have two great restaurants to choose from:

    La Cucina di Borgorotondo Restaurant (Italian Food) &
    Cafe Saul (International Food)

    Look for more information regarding these dinners in Guatemala. We look forward to seeing you there

  • INDIGENOUS BUSINESS LEADERS WORLDWIDE TO CONVENE IN GUATEMALA FOR THE 5TH “WORLD INDIGENOUS BUSINESS FORUM”

    NEWS RELEASE July 7th, 2014

    Winnipeg’s own Indigenous Leadership Development Institute, Inc. to lead the way Winnipeg, July 2014 Hundreds of enterprise-minded Indigenous people from all over the world will converge in the country of Guatemala October 28-30, 2014 for the 5th annual World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF). Leading the way is the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute, the founder of WIBF. The forum was launched in 2010 in order to create and promote unique learning and networking experiences for global Indigenous business, corporations, leaders and youth. International speakers from various sectors of the economy will share their thoughts on innovation, creativity and vision. It is a positive and proactive forum that lends to creating effective partnerships on a global scale and to forming strategic alliances with other global leaders.

    Press Release – WIBF – July 2014

  • Special Guest: Nick Jardine

    Speaker_Nick_Jardine

    Special guest speaking at the VIP Evening Reception on October 30, 2014.

    Principal Owner – Urban Handyman (Canada)

    Nick Jardine, born in South Africa, immigrated as a child to Australia and grew into a successful businessman in the construction industry, all the while developing his skills as an avid rugby player. In pursuit of adventure he followed a dream and immigrated to Canada in 2006 to pursue rugby. Enjoying several years of playing and coaching rugby Nick honed in on his business skills once again, by using the only two tools he had brought to Canada with him, his hands, Nick founded Urban Handyman Inc. in 2009, a full-scale renovation/build company.
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  • WIBF: Guatemala City 2014 Featured Speakers

    Click here for the WIBF: Guatemala City 2014 Featured Speakers.

  • Sponsorship Opportunities for WIBF: Guatemala City 2014

    We have great opportunities to become involved as a sponsor in many different levels. Click here for the WIBF: Guatemala City 2014 Sponsorship Package.

  • WIBF: 2015

    The Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc. (ILDI) is happy to announce O’ahu, Hawaii, USA as the host nation for World Indigenous Business Forum 2015. O’ahu Hawaii is known as “the gathering place” it is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands. On behalf of Travois and ILDII we look forward to seeing you at WIBF: O’ahu 2015

    WIBF is hosted by the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc. The venture gives Indigenous representatives exposure to an incredible lineup of speakers from around the world.

  • Would you like to host a future World Indigenous Business Forum?

    In partnership with and at the request of Indigenous leaders of Canada, The Indigenous Leadership Development Institute, Inc. launched the first ever World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF), which was held in New York City in 2010. That inaugural WIBF featured Keynote Speaker, Canadian Director and Film Producer – James Cameron and was well attended by leaders from across the globe. The WIBF 2010 created demand for subsequent gatherings.

    To read more about this opportunity.

    Open Call to Host WIBF 2016 (Printer Friendly Version)

    WIBF Host Application