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On Thursday 17 July, UCL School of Management invites you to join Paraguary Speaks 2025, an inspiring and dynamic forum organised by Paraguayan postgraduate students based in the UK. This flagship event will feature engaging expert panels exploring Paraguay's future in education, infrastructure, energy, and economy.
Supported by both the Paraguayan and British Embassies, Paraguary Speaks 2025 fosters a community of international scholars, policy makers, and thought leaders for a full day of insightful discussions. Take the opportunity to strengthen your network within the Paraguayan and UK communities, showcase the talent and leadership of Paraguayans abroad, and contribute to Paraguay’s growing presence in academic and diplomatic circles.
Concluding the day, attendees will also enjoy a cultural performance and traditional Paraguayan refreshments. Help shape Paraguay’s development and discover the innovative ideas driving progress across vital sectors.
Panel 1: Education - Empowering Students with Skills for the Future
Moderator:
- Celina Sanabria, MA – University College London
Panelists:
- Guillermo Zaracho, MSc (Oxon), PhD Candidate – University of Bath (Remote)
- Álvaro Ozuna, President – Fundación STEM Paraguay, Project Manager – Reeduca (In-person)
- Maureen Montanía, MSc – Birkbeck University of London, Aikumby Research Coordinator & CONACYT Supervisor (Remote)
Panel 2: Infrastructure – Development, Investment, and Opportunities
Moderator:
- Constanza Salgueiro, MSc – University College London
Panelists:
- Ignacio Imas, LLM – Northwestern University, Senior Investment Officer – Inter-American Development Bank
- Fernando Paniagua, MGTR – Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Director – Pavitec S.A.
- Aleksandr Spiridonoff, MSc – University College London
Panel 3: Energy and Environment
Moderator:
- Cindy Rojas, LLM – School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Panelists:
- Nikita Levine, MSc – Executive Director, Atome Energy (In-person)
- Mauricio Bejarano, MGTR – Vice Minister of Mines and Energy, Paraguay
- Mauricio Solalinde – Advisor of the Chamber of Sustainable Industries of Paraguay
- Representative Quadriz Paraguay
Panel 4: Economy and Entrepreneurship
Moderator:
- Tamara Baruja, MSc – University College London
Panelists:
- Stella Guillén, MGTR – President, Agencia Financiera de Desarrollo
- Paolo Stagni, MSc – Imperial College London, Chevening Scholar, Hult Prize Winner
- Raúl Benítez – Member of Parliament, Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay
- Anderson Gava – Founder of the first search fund in Paraguay
