Monday, October 27th, 2008
9:00 – 9:10
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Welcome Remarks
King David Hall
James Wolfensohn, Chairperson of the Peres Center’s Tenth Anniversary Event and Former President, World Bank
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9:10 – 10:30
Plenary Session
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The World Food Crisis: Agriculture for Peacebuilding
Hunger has returned as a primary issue on today’s global agenda. The shared nature of agricultural conditions and challenges throughout the Middle East region demands cross-border research and cooperation to enhance crop management practices, environmental protection, and water quality. How can actors within the Middle East region work together to cope with food shortages; and how best can the international community promote cooperative measures through foreign aid and investment in the region.
Moderator:
Nitzan Horowitz, Channel 10 News, Israel
Panelists:
Dr. Walid Abed-Rabboh, Director General of Horizon for Sustainable Development and Former Palestinian Minister of Agriculture
Eng. Fuad Abou-Hadb, General Supervisor of Egyptian Agriculture, Co-Chairman of the Joint Agricultural Committee Egypt-Israel Cooperation, Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
Chief Dorothy Anyiam-Osigwe, President, Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation, Nigeria
Guido Barilla, Chairman, Barilla Holdings
Prof. Ilan Chet, Former President of the Weizmann Institute, Microbiologist and Professor at the Hebrew University
Prof. Alexander Likhotal, President and CEO, Green Cross International
Prof. Samuel Pohoryles, Deputy Director General, The Peres Center for Peace
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, Director, Earth Institute at Columbia University (video message)
Dr. Bonnie A. Stewart, Executive Director, Fred J. Hansen Institute for World Peace, Entrepreneurial Management Center, San Diego State University
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11:00 – 12:30
Plenary Session
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Humanizing "the Other": Nurturing Peace through Culture and Media
King David Hall
Culture and mass media can play a critical role in transforming a culture of conflict and creating a culture of peace. In this age of instant digital communication and globalization, how can culture, media and the arts be employed to humanize “the other” and foster coexistence among the people of the region. How can the power of new media be harnessed to engage wide audiences in the peacebuilding process.
Moderator:
Merav Michaeli, Television Host, Israel
Panelists:
Anouk Aimee, Award-Winning Actress
Richard F. Chandler, Founder, ArtVenture and Chairman, Orient Global
Daoud Kuttab, Palestinian Journalist and Free Media Activist
Ali Maher, Commissioner, Royal Film Commission, Jordan
Prof. Federico Mayor, Former Director General of UNESCO, and President, Foundation for a Culture of Peace
Judith Miller, Author and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter
Bill Roedy, Chairman and CEO, MTV Networks International
Dr. Aliza Savir, Deputy Director General, The Peres Center for Peace
Kathleen Turner, Tony Award- and Academy Award-Nominated Actress
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11:00 – 12:30
Roundtable
VOD – Not Live Broadcast
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Virtual Channels for Dialogue and Interaction*
King Solomon Hall
*Limited space, please register at Welcome Desk, Lobby
Today's world is fueled by information technology. This reality – one of connectivity, accessibility and free exchange of ideas and opinions – assumes great value in areas of conflict characterized by physical and emotional barriers. How can technology be employed to create a virtual and neutral space for interaction between citizens in conflict regions.
Moderator:
Stephanie Czerny, Managing Director, Hubert Burda Media Marketing & Communications
Panelists:
Zika Abzuk, Head of Corporate Responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Cisco
Ushi Krausz, Manager of IT Peace Projects Department, The Peres Center for Peace
Yarden Leal, Project Manager of IT Peace Projects Department, The Peres Center for Peace
Isabel Maxwell, Senior Advisor to Grameen America, Technology Pioneer – World Economic Forum
Mohamed Muhsin, Former Vice President and Chief Information Officer, World Bank
Gil Rimon, Technology Critic and Writer
Dr. Zvi Schreiber, Founder and CEO, G.ho.st
Michael Thatcher, Regional Technology Officer, Middle East and Africa, Microsoft Corporation
Michael Yutrzenka, Director, Public Benefit Investment, Cisco
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14:00 – 15:45
Plenary Session
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Overcoming Hurdles through Sport
King David Hall
This panel will open with a short ceremony honoring the steadfast commitment of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to the Peres Center’s “Twinned Peace Basketball Schools” program for Palestinian and Israeli girls.
Sport has an unparalleled ability to overcome barriers of language, politics and religion, and as such, is a powerful tool in the modern day challenge of peacebuilding. This panel will explore ways in which sport contributes to the social and cognitive development of children and youth, brings people together from both sides of the conflict divide, and instills values of teamwork and common goals.
Moderator:
Ofer Shelah, Journalist, Israel
Panelists:
Joseph Blatter, President, FIFA
Ramon Calderon, President, Real Madrid Football Club
Alex Gilady, Founder and President of Keshet and Senior Vice President, NBC Sports and Olympics
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, Vice-Chair, Laureus World Sport Academy and Paralympic Gold Medalist
Don King, Promoter
Jason McCartney, Former AFL Player and Current AFL Youth and High Performance Coordinator
Edwin Moses, Chair, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and Olympic Gold Medalist
Issa Rishmawi, President, Palestinian Tennis Association
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16:00 – 18:00
Plenary Session
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Win-Win Partnerships: Fostering Economic Development Cooperation
King David Hall
Cross-border business ventures and partnerships provide economic opportunities and working relationships essential for building peaceful relations. This panel will consider alternative economic mechanisms which facilitate joint trade and business, and increase foreign investment and regional development.
Moderator:
Toni Verstandig, Senior Policy Advisor, Center for Middle East Peace & Economic Cooperation
Keynote Speaker:
James Wolfensohn,
Former President, World Bank
Panelists:
Yarom Ariav, Director General, Israeli Ministry of Finance
Adi Ashkenazi, Director of Business & Economics Department, The Peres Center for Peace
Dr. Carlos Alberto Bulgheroni, President and Chairman, Bridas Corporation
Dr. David Craig, Country Director for West Bank and Gaza, World Bank
Seiichi Koike, Resident Representative, Palestine Office, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
Dr. Abdel Malek Jaber, Vice Chairman of the Board, Paltel
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16:30 – 17:30
Press Conference
VOD – Not Live Broadcast
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Real Madrid – Peres Center Partnership Ceremony
King Solomon Hall
Real Madrid Football Club’s Foundation will sign an agreement to cooperate with the Peres Center’s "Twinned Peace Football Schools" program, which is jointly delivered with a Palestinian partner organization, to reach out to Palestinian and Israeli boys and girls aged 9 to 13 years.
Remarks by:
Bassam Aramin, Director General, Al-Quds Association for Democracy and Dialogue
Ramon Calderon, President, Real Madrid Football Club
Teresa Mogin Barquin, President, Real Madrid Foundation
Dr. Ron Pundak, Director General, The Peres Center for Peace
Amb. Uri Savir, President, The Peres Center for Peace
Isaac Siboni, President, Spanish Friends Association, The Peres Center for Peace
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20:30 – 23:00
VOD – Not Live Broadcast
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BELIEVE: Celebrating a Decade of Peacebuilding Activities
Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center
This evening boasts internationally-renowned musicians and performers who will come together in celebration of the Peres Center’s ten year anniversary. Highlights from the Peres Center's programs and activities will be featured.
Master of Ceremonies:
Clara Khoury
Performances by:
Andrea Bocelli
Achinoam Nini
Gustavo Santaolalla
Mercedes Sosa
The Canadian Tenors
Slash
Dave Koz
Liel Kolet
Elliott Yamin
Plus additional international performers and an original song by
Diane Warren
Remarks by:
H.E. President Shimon Peres, President of Israel
Amb. Uri Savir, President, The Peres Center for Peace
Dr. Ron Pundak, Director General, The Peres Center for Peace
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
8:45 – 10:15
Plenary Session
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Modernizing Peace: Creative Diplomacy
King David Hall
Diplomacy in the modern age must be based on ingenuity and innovation. This panel, held in the presence of H.E. President Shimon Peres, will explore new methodologies and approaches that can effectively modernize diplomacy and revive it as an essential peacemaking tool.
Moderator:
Charles Enderlin, Author and Journalist
Panelists:
H.E. Mr. Hikmet Cetin, Former Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey
Dr. Martin S. Indyk, Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Director, Saban Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings
Prof. Daniel C. Kurtzer, Former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt and Israel
Amb. Marc Otte, Special Representative to the Middle East Peace Process, European Union
Robert Serry, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, Islamic Spiritual Leader
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10:30 – 12:00
Plenary Session
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New World, New Peace
King David Hall
This session is dedicated to the memory of the late Israeli Prime Minister,
Yitzhak Rabin
Peacebuilding must be a comprehensive process. State leaders may facilitate peace and serve as major players in the process of peacebuilding, however, to truly lay the foundations for peaceful relations, the citizens must also be willing and able participants in this process. This concluding session will address the complex issue of developing a participatory, inclusive and sustainable Middle East peace. The panel will be followed by a “question/answer” segment between the veteran panelists and emerging Palestinian and Israeli figures from the Peres Center's “Young Political Leaders” program.
Moderator:
Christiane Amanpour, Chief International Correspondent, CNN
Keynote Speaker:
H.E. President Shimon Peres, President of Israel
Panelists:
H.E. Mr. Andre Azoulay, Counselor to H.E. the King of Morocco
Ms. Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York
H.E. Mr. Aleksander Kwasniewski, Former President of Poland
H.E. Dr. Per Stig Moller, Foreign Minister of Denmark
H.E Ivo Sanader, Prime Minister of Croatia
Prof. Han Sung-Joo, Former Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Former President, Korea University
H.E. Dr. Alejandro Toledo, Former President of Peru
H.E. George Vassiliou, Former President of Cyprus
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