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English/Korean simultaneous interpretation was available during all plenary and concurrent workshop sessions.

Day 1 Thursday, 9 November 2006
Conference Welcome
Anil Gaba, The Orpar Chaired Professor of Risk Management, Professor of Decision Sciences, Dean of Faculty, INSEAD
Ashok Vaswani, CEO, Asia Pacific Consumer Bank, Citigroup
Opening Address: Financial Competencies for Globalization
Dong Soo Chin, Vice Minister of Finance & Economy, Republic of Korea

Introduced by YK Ha, CEO, Citibank Korea
INSEAD Address: What Drives Today's Young Financial Decision-Makers
Klaus Wertenbroch, Professor of Marketing, INSEAD
Highlights of cutting-edge research in behavioral economics that reveal the key factors behind young people 's spending decisions in different parts of the world, including Asia Pacific.

Conference and Panel Discussions Overview
Horacio Falcao, Professor, Decision Sciences, INSEAD
Concurrent Panel Discussions - In-School Programmes & Lessons Learned
Education Education specialists will share their experiences in teaching basic financial knowledge and skills to children and teenagers through curriculum-based and enrichment programs - how to attract and sustain their interest, methods and tools that have proved effective, and the ongoing challenges.

Delegates can choose a session according to their interests. Each session will be led by a moderator and will include brief presentations by each of the panelists and additional time for dialogue.

Stream A: Primary School Students
Research indicates that money management values are established at an early age and carried into adulthood. But how can we instill basic financial concepts among young children who have little life experience and limited opportunities to apply their financial knowledge?
Panelists:
  • George Dariotis, Director, Hellenic Children 's Museum, Greece
  • Yoshi Nakamoto, President and Chief Operating Officer, Junior Achievement, Japan
  • Anne Southwell, Senior Curriculum Adviser HSIE, Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training, Australia.
  • Summary
Moderated by: Jeff Wagner, Director, Special Projects, Financial Times

Stream B: Secondary School Students
Personal financial management tends to be viewed a rather dull topic by people of all ages, and adolescents can be especially difficult to engage. How do we make financial concepts relevant, interactive and fun for this easily distracted age group, and motivate them to become more financially responsible?
Panelists: Moderated by: Brian Tucker, Project Manager, Learning Society

Stream C: Teacher Professional Development
Increasing the financial knowledge and confidence of teachers is critical to effective financial education within the school system. What are their reservations and what kind of interventions and support are needed to help develop and deliver the right pedagogical approaches to facilitate learning?
Panelists:
  • Lok Chun Kit, Lecturer, Department of MSST, Hong Kong Institute of Education
  • Alastair Mathews, Director of Policy, pfeg (personal finance education group), UK
  • Lyn Morris, Financial Education National Director, Enterprise New Zealand Trust
  • Summary
Moderated by: Daria Sheehan, Senior Program Officer, Citigroup Foundation

Special Address - Voice of the Next Generation: Korean Youth Speak Out
Eun-Kyung Park, President, National YWCA Korea, & Vice President, World YWCA

Introduced by YK Ha, CEO, Citibank Korea
Concurrent Panel Discussions - In-School Programmes & Lessons Learned
[repeated - delegates' 2nd choice]

Stream A: Primary School Students

Stream B: Secondary School Students

Stream C: Teacher Professional Development
Plenary Panel Discussion: What's Really Working? Assessing the Impact
International financial education experts examine the methodologies and findings of impact evaluations of financial education initiatives targeted at youth, and debate the most effective ways to increase the financial literacy of different age groups in varying socio-economic and cultural environments.
Panelists:
  • Brent Neiser, Director, Collaborative Programs, National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), U.S.
  • Koh Noi Keng, Lecturer, Humanities and Social Studies Education Academic Group, National Institute of Education - (video)
  • Qsyng Chun, Director, Economic Education Division, Center for Economic Information, Korean Development Institute (KDI)
Chaired by: Dara Duguay, Director, Citigroup 's Office of Financial Education
Highlights of Day 1
Horacio Falcao, Professor, Decision Sciences, INSEAD
Gala Dinner & Keynote Address
Woo Cheol Lee, Deputy Governor Financial Supervisory Service, Korea
Day 2 Friday, 10 November 2006
Keynote Address: Financial Education for the Young and its Impact On Economic Development
Wu Xiaoling, Deputy Governor, People 's Bank of China

Introduced by: Ashok Vaswani, CEO, Asia Pacific Consumer Bank, Citigroup
Special Address: Developing Youth for Accelerated Financial Reform
Rusli Simanjuntak, Director, Directorate of Bank Supervision 2, Bank Indonesia

Introduced by: Michael Zink, Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate & Investment Bank, Citigroup Korea
Plenary Panel Discussion: Convergence between Financial Literacy and Economic Literacy
Distinguished guests debate the importance of economic education vs. financial education - which should get priority in youth education, how soon should these subjects be introduced, and how could they be better integrated.
Panelists:
  • Diana Crossan, Retirement Commissioner, Retirement Commission, New Zealand
  • Emilio Antonio, President, Center for Research & Communication Foundation, Philippines
  • Nicolas Blancher, Senior Economist, Monetary and Capital, Markets Department, International Monetary Fund
Moderated by: Victor Mallet, Editor - Asia, Financial Times
Concurrent Panel Discussions - Youth Influences & Alternative Approaches
Experienced practitioners examine ways to influence youth beyond traditional classroom settings, including the dissemination of financial education via public information campaigns or community services, by leveraging communications technology, and through different types of media.

Delegates can choose a session according to their interests. Each session will be led by a moderator and will include brief presentations by each of the panelists and additional time for dialogue.

Stream A: Building Financial Capability Among Young Adults
Whether pursuing further studies or entering the workforce, young people are faced with an increasingly complex financial environment. What can we learn from other countries about how to help young adults make smarter financial decisions and stimulate the next generation of successful entrepreneurs?
Panelists:
  • Flore-Anne Messy, Administrator, Insurance, Financial Affairs Division, Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD
  • Rossana Ramirez, Technical Advisor for Financial Education, Freedom from Hunger
  • Fiona Chan, Deputy Director, Member Education Department, Central Provident Fund, Singapore
  • Summary
Moderated by: Jeff Wagner, Director, Special Projects, Financial Times

Stream B: Financial Education through ICT
Harnessing information communications technology (ICT) is increasingly important in the outreach and impact of core educational areas such as basic/computer literacy. What are the trends in e-learning inside and outside the classroom that can be applied to financial education programmes for youth?
Panelists: Moderated by: Horacio Falcao, Professor, Decision Sciences, INSEAD

Stream C: Role of Media in Financial Education
Print, broadcast and electronic media have unprecedented influence on youth lifestyle trends and opinions in Asia Pacific. What impact can they have on also helping the next generation to be more informed financial consumers and economically savvy members of society?
Panelists:
  • Rina Lopez-Bautista, President & Executive Director, The Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc., Philippines
  • Arthur Shek, Associate Publisher & Head of Research Department, Hong Kong Economic Times
  • Summary
Moderated by: Paul Dowling, EVP & GM, Corporate Relations, Asia Pacific, VISA International
Introduced by: Betty DeVita, Senior Executive Vice President, Global Consumer Group, Citibank Korea
Concurrent Panel Discussions - Youth Influences & Alternative Approaches
[repeated - delegates' 2nd choice]

Stream A: Building Financial Capability Among Young Adults

Stream B: Financial Education through ICT

Stream C: Role of Media in Financial Education
Plenary Panel Discussion: Who's Responsible? Pledges & Partnerships
Senior representatives from regulatory, educational, corporate and non-profit organizations assess their roles in ensuring the financial well-being of young people, and discuss how public-private or ‘third sector ' collaborations can accelerate financial literacy at national levels in different countries and regions.
Panelists:
  • Chun-geon Lee, Director, Consumer Protection Center, Financial Supervisory Service, Korea
  • Joyce Yen Feng, Dean of Students Affairs, National Taiwan University
  • Miles Larbey, Regional Commissioner, Australian Securities & Investment Commission
  • Dan Iannicola, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Education, US Department of the Treasury
  • Cliff Meyers, Regional Education Adviser, UNICEF
Chaired by: Victor Mallet, Editor - Asia, Financial Times
Concluding Remarks & Summit Highlights
Horacio Falcao, Professor, Decision Sciences, INSEAD
Ashok Vaswani, CEO, Asia Pacific Consumer Bank, Citigroup