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Iván Duque

President of Colombia (2018–2022), recognized as a global expert in security, sustainability, energy transition, and green finance

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Speaker Iván Duque, President of Colombia from 2018 to 2022, is widely recognized as a global expert on security, sustainability, energy transition, and green finance. After becoming the youngest president in his country’s history, he continued to shape international policy through influential roles in leading global institutions. Today, he drives major initiatives focused on environmental protection, innovation, and democratic values.

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    Iván Duque biography

    Speaker Iván Duque has earned global recognition as a strong defender of democracy and an influential voice on climate action, energy transition, and technological innovation. His leadership journey reached a historic milestone in 2018, when he became Colombia’s youngest elected President at age 41. Beyond public office, he proudly prioritizes his family – his wife, Maria Juliana, and their three children – while pursuing ambitious international initiatives.

    Today, Duque plays a key role in several global organizations. He contributes to Concordia’s Leadership Council and serves as a Distinguished Fellow at institutions such as the Woodrow Wilson Center, Oxford University, WRI, FIU’s Adam Smith Center, the Bezos Earth Fund, Cornell’s Emerging Markets Institute, and EI University. Moreover, he supports environmental and humanitarian causes through the Jane Goodall Foundation Council for Hope, the World Coalition for Nature, and the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative. He also offers strategic guidance on the boards of Conservation International, the Science Based Targets Initiative, the McKinsey Sustainability Advisory Council, and the FIFA Foundation Advisory Board.

    Recognized for his expertise in security, migration, sustainability, conservation, green finance and clean energy, speaker Iván Duque leads impactful projects. In 2022, he created the Concordia Amazon Initiative to bring together global leaders committed to protecting the Amazon. He also founded the I+D Foundation to empower young innovators from remote regions of Colombia, opening doors to education and opportunity.

    Looking ahead, Duque will expand his influence with the 2024 launch of the Iván Duque Center for Prosperity and Freedom at the Wilson Center. This new platform will strengthen hemispheric dialogue on prosperity, freedom, and sustainable development.

    With his forward-thinking ideas, dynamic TED-style presentations, and proven track record, Iván Duque continues to inspire audiences worldwide and shape conversations that matter.

    Iván Duque Speaking Videos

    Why the Amazon Must Save the World with H.E. Iván Duque
    A Conversation with Ivan Duque, Former President of Colombia

    Iván Duque Keynote Topics

    In this powerful keynote, Iván Duque reveals how he transformed major national challenges into historic achievements. He shares the inside story of Colombia’s successful mass vaccination rollout, its rapid economic rebound, and the largest social investment program in the country’s history. Duque also explains how he fueled record economic growth, reduced multidimensional poverty to its lowest level, boosted housing sales, and accelerated Colombia’s renewable energy revolution.

    Designed for boards and senior strategy teams, this keynote breaks down the global and regional forces shaping today’s landscape of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Iván Duque examines emerging risks, evolving trends, and the strategic opportunities hidden within a VUCA environment. His insights help leaders strengthen decision-making and stay ahead in fast-changing markets.

    In this inspiring session, Iván Duque explores the most important climate and environmental trends shaping Latin America and the world. He explains how countries and companies can move toward carbon neutrality while balancing growth and sustainability. From public policy challenges to opportunities like green taxonomy, Duque offers a clear roadmap to compete, innovate, and lead in a net-zero future.

    In this energetic keynote on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Orange Economy, Iván Duque presents his transformative 7i’s framework: Information, Institutions, Infrastructure, Industry, Integration, Inclusion, and Inspiration. He highlights the skills, mindsets, and capabilities Latin America needs to unlock the opportunities emerging from this fast-moving technological and creative revolution.

    In this eye-opening keynote, Iván Duque outlines a bold strategy to protect democracy from the rise of demagoguery. He explains how informed, responsible leadership—both in government and the private sector—can counter populist narratives and strengthen democratic culture worldwide.

    Iván Duque dives into the forces that turned Colombia into a vibrant center for innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and technological development. He shows how the Orange Economy generates jobs, attracts investment, and unleashes new opportunities in the creative and digital sectors.

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