09:00–09:30 Indigenous welcoming ceremony
MC: Javiera Ramírez, Director Marketing & Communications, Fundación Chile
Indigenous welcoming ceremony: Zulema Mancilla Cardozo, Cultural Coordinator for the Pastos Grandes Indigenous community, Atacama Region
09:30–10:00 Welcome and opening remarks
- Miguel Vargas Correa, Regional Governor of Atacama
- Maglio Cicardini, Mayor of Copiapó
- Jose Enrique Garcilazo, Deputy Head of Division, Regional Development and Multilevel Governance, OECD
- Hernán Araneda, CEO, Fundación Chile
10:00–10:15 Keynote speaker
- Darren Godwell, Chair, Indigenous Business Australia
10:15–11:15 Panel 1 – Enhancing Indigenous entrepreneurship and economic self-determination
This panel focused on conditions for strengthening Indigenous businesses, including access to financing and capital, Indigenous-to-Indigenous support, capacity building, and trade partnerships. It drew on best practices in Indigenous business ecosystems in strategic sectors such as mining value chains, tourism, renewable energy and cultural industries across OECD countries, and strategies to strengthen Indigenous-led economic organisations.
Moderator: Claudia Sandoval, Corporate Director, Social Management, Codelco
Panellists:
- Paul Paton, Associate Director, Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership, Australia
- Cristian de la Piedra, Head of Indigenous Affairs, BHP LATAM, Chile
- Zenón Alarcon, Member, Advisory Council Legado Circular, Chile
- Tomás Campos, Associate Specialist in Democratic Governance and Public Innovation, UNDP Chile, Chile
- Carlos Mamani, Higher University of San Andrés, Aymara, Bolivia
Discussant: Greta Scherch, Kiana, Alaska
11:15–11:45 Coffee break and Indigenous entrepreneurship stalls
11:45-12:45 Panel 2 – Developing Indigenous business certification and ensuring market access
This panel drew on international experiences and frameworks for Indigenous business certification systems, examining how certification can strengthen the visibility, credibility, and growth of Indigenous-owned businesses. It also explored approaches to expanding market access through public procurement, supplier diversity initiatives, and private sector partnerships across OECD countries. Panellists discussed common challenges and emerging opportunities to create more inclusive procurement systems to foster economic participation.
12:45-14:00 Lunch break and Indigenous entrepreneurship stalls
Moderator: Jean Pierre Lachitt, Member, Advisory Council Legado Circular, Chile
Panelists:
- Marco Ñanculeo, Executive Director, Indigenous Development and Promotion Committee, CORFO, Chile
- Beaska Niillas, Board member, Sámi Parliamentarian Council, Norway
- Rosalino Guarupe Joropa, Senior Councilor, ONIC, Colombia
- Ricardo Quesada Salas, Chief Executive Officer, INDER, Costa Rica
- Dawn Madahbee Leach, Board Member, Centre for Mineral Excellence Canada
Discussant: Luca Maiotti, Policy Analyst, Responsible Business Conduct, OECD
14:00-14:15 Framing the Discussion: Indigenous Data & Measurement
- Lisa Pizzoni, Founder, Indigenous Data Authority, New Zealand
14:15-15:15 Panel 3 – Measuring Indigenous economies
This panel discussed tools and methodologies to measure Indigenous economies across OECD countries. It drew on existing frameworks and discussed new ideas to advance measurement, Indigenous data sovereignty and improved the relevance, quality, and comparability of data. The discussion also considered how better evidence can inform policy, empower Indigenous communities, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable economic development.
Moderator: Lisa Pizzoni, Founder, Indigenous Data Authority, New Zealand
Panelists:
- Darren Godwell, Chair, Indigenous Business Australia, Australia
- Dante Choque Caseres, Senior Researcher, Sustainable Minerals Institute International Centre in Chile, Chile
- Jenny Campbell, Executive Director, Indigenous Centre for Mineral Excellence, Canada
- Manuel Farías, Director, Technical Education and Career Pathways, Fundación Chile, Chile
- Venancio Coñuepan, Executive Director, Fundación Empresas Indígenas, Chile
15:15-15:30 Closing remarks
- Hernan Araneda, CEO, Fundación Chile
- Bridget Donovan, Policy Analyst, OECD
15:30-17:00 Networking coffee and refreshments
