Grupo Salinas is a Proud Sponsor of the City of Ideas 2012 Thinkers' Forum: The Magic of If

Grupo Salinas is a Proud Sponsor of the City of Ideas 2012 Thinkers' Forum: The Magic of If

-The innovative concept is unique in Latin America, bringing together the brightest minds in the world.

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic companies founded by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, marked by rapid growth and cutting edge technology, and committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate, is pleased to announce its sponsorship for the fifth consecutive year of the Ciudad de las Ideas, a thinkers' forum that brings together the brightest minds in the world.

This year, Grupo Salinas' participation will be on a larger scale and will reflect two very important aspects of its social commitment, namely, education and culture. Through Fundacion Azteca and Fomento Cultural Grupo Salinas, a presentation will be made that will show children's potential in the future of Mexico and their capacity to promote social changes that can create prosperity and better living conditions for all.

Ciudad de las Ideas will be held November 8-10 at the University Cultural Complex of the Autonomous University of Puebla. The theme for this year is "The Magic of If." This list of presenters includes Craig Venter, biologist and pioneer geneticist; Shirin Ebad, first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize; Lisa Randall, an expert in particle physics and cosmology; Paul Bloom, psychologist; Robert Trivers, evolutionary biologist, Eduardo Punset, economist and science writer; Jason Silva, biologist; and Peter Diamandis, founder of the X PRIZE Foundation.

Ciudad de las Ideas is organized by Poder Civico AC Power, under the curatorship of Dr. Andres Roemer, Grupo Salinas, and the government of the State of Puebla.

Broadcasts and coverage of the event will be through Azteca and Proyecto 40.

About Grupo Salinas

Grupo Salinas is a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the middle class in the communities in which it operates, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and best management practices among the different leadership teams of the member companies. These companies include: TV Azteca (www.tvazteca.com.mx; www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Advance America (www.advanceamerica.net), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx) and Grupo Iusacell (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings.

About Poder Civico

Poder Civico A.C. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, and democratically organized civic association. It believes that ideas can change attitudes, lives, and our society. Ciudad de las Ideas celebrates the creativity and curiosity of humankind, bringing together the most provocative minds in the world so that, within minutes, the participants can propose new paradigms and encourage the ideastas (citizens of Ciudad de las Ideas) to raise their creative potential. For more information visit: www.ciudaddelasideas.com

Social Networks

Grupo Salinas: @GrupoSalinas_GS
Ricardo B. Salinas: @RicardoBSalinas
City of Ideas: @Cddelasideas
Fomento Cultural Grupo Salinas: @ FCGrupoSalinas
Fundacion Azteca: @Fundacion Azteca

Grupo Salinas Press Contact

Daniel McCosh
011-5255-1720-0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

SOURCE Grupo Salinas; Ricardo Salinas; Ciudad de las Ideas

Grupo Salinas; Ricardo Salinas; Ciudad de las Ideas

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