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INNOVATION IN PERU
Thursday, August 10, 2023 – Sunday, August 13, 2023
LIMA, PERU
Dartmouth is closely monitoring the political conditions in Peru.
Please visit U.S. State Department Travel Advisory for up-to-date information.
EXCEPTIONAL DARTMOUTH EXPERIENCES FOR DARTMOUTH'S EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS
Please join President Sian Leah Beilock ’76a,
Provost David Kotz ’86, and Trustee Emeritus
Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor TU’88 in Lima
as he welcomes you to his hometown.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, August 10
2 – 8 p.m. |
Welcome and check-in desk open |
7 p.m. | Coaches depart from Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel to La Mar Cebicheria |
7:30 p.m. | Celebratory Ceviche Dinner at La Mar Cebicheria La Mar Cebicheria Peruana Kick off your Only with Dartmouth experience in one of Latin America’s most acclaimed restaurants. Learn how to prepare ceviche and pisco sours—we’ll need a few volunteer chefs! |
10 p.m. | Coaches depart from La Mar Cebicheria to Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel |
Friday, August 11
7 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast buffet |
7 – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome and check-in desk open Foyer, 2nd Floor Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel |
8:15 a.m. | Coaches depart from Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel to Innova Schools |
9 a.m. |
Tour of Innova Schools: Welcome and Introduction Remarks by |
10:40 a.m. | Coaches depart from Innova Schools to Interbank Tower |
11:25 – 11:35 a.m. | Welcome and Overview Interbank Tower Auditorium Remarks by Luis Felipe Castellanos López-Torres, Chief Executive Officer, Intercorp |
11:35 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Perú Champs Presentation Alberto de Cárdenas TU’04, Executive Director, Perú Champs |
12 – 12:15 p.m. |
Break |
12:15 – 1 p.m. |
La Victoria Lab Presentation Aurelia Alvarado, Managing Director, La Victoria Lab – Intercorp’s Innovation Lab |
1:15 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Interbank Tower to Museo Larco |
2 p.m. |
Lunch and Archaeological Exposition at Museo Larco |
3:15 p.m. |
Museo Larco Curated Archaeological Tour |
4:30 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Museo Larco to Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel |
5:15 – 7 p.m. |
Time on your own |
7 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel to Huaca Pucllana |
7:30 p.m. |
Reception, guided archaeological tour, and dinner at Huaca Pucllana Remarks by |
10 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Huaca Pucllana to Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel |
Saturday, August 12
7 a.m. |
Breakfast buffet |
7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Welcome and check-in desk open Foyer, 2nd Floor Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel |
9 a.m. |
Welcome and Presidential Remarks Remarks by |
9:20 a.m. |
Panel Discussion: The Economic Futures of Latin America: Will Forces Like AI and Climate Change Drive New Opportunities? Claudia Cooper, Chairwoman of the Board, Lima Stock Exchange; Vice President of Sustainability and External Affairs, Compañía Minera Antamina; Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru 2017-2018 Jorge Quiroga, President, FUNDEMOS; President of Bolivia 2001–2002 Fernando Zavala, CEO, Intercorp; Prime Minister of Peru 2016–2017 |
10:10 a.m. |
Break |
10:20 a.m. |
Panel Discussion: On the Road to Smart Health: How Digitalization is Driving Health Equity Carlos Gómez-Restrepo, MD, MS, PhD, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia Lisa A. Marsch, Andrew G. Wallace Professor, Geisel School of Medicine; Director, Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Dartmouth Humberto Castillo Martell, Director, Mental Health Research Center, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia |
11:10 a.m. |
Panel Discussion: The Problem—and Solution—Is People: How Human-Centered Design is Changing the Way We Tackle Global Challenges Hernán Carranza, Former Chief Innovation Officer, Intercorp Colleen O’Connor ’19, Engagement Manager, Oliver Wyman; Incoming MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School |
12:15 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel to Fiesta Restaurant |
12:30 p.m. |
Lunch at Fiesta Restaurant |
2:15 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Fiesta Restaurant to Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel or Osma Museum |
2:30 p.m. |
Guided tour of the Osma Museum |
2:30 p.m. |
Tuck Council meeting (by separate invitation) |
3:30 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Osma Museum to Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel |
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. |
Time on your own |
5:30 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel to Plaza de Armas |
6:30 – 7 p.m. |
Experience the Plaza de Armas |
7 p.m. |
A Festive Farewell at the Santo Domingo Convent |
9 p.m. |
Coaches depart from Santo Domingo Convent to Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel |
Sunday, August 13
7 – 9 a.m. |
Breakfast farewell |
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel
Set in one of Lima’s most fashionable areas, Belmond Miraflores Park takes you straight to the heart of all that’s best about this great capital city.
If you wish to book your stay, please contact wendy.santillana@belmond.com.
And for information about visa requirements, click here.
TRIP LOGISTICS
Upon arrival: Please stop by the hospitality desk on the second floor of the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel to pick up a program, name badge, and say hello. Make sure to check the program website for the hospitality desk schedule.
On-site communication: WhatsApp will be Dartmouth’s primary tool for communicating with guests while in Peru. Scan or upload this QR code using the WhatsApp camera to join this group.

Transportation: Coaches will leave promptly at their scheduled times from the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel. Local attendees should plan to ride the coaches for all activities. Due to security and parking, only attendees arriving on the coaches will be able to participate in the Friday excursion.
Suggested attire: Smart casual throughout the weekend. A touch of green encouraged for the Friday dinner!
Additional materials: Take a look at these pre-trip reading materials and videos for more information about Innova Schools ahead of our exciting excursion on Friday.
HELPFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Currency: The monetary unit of Peru is the Nuevo Sol. Major credit cards are useful for paying for hotel extras and for shopping at larger stores. Otherwise, it is also helpful to have money in small denominations. Additionally, new bills are recommended.
ATM: There are ATMs (Cirrus, MasterCard, Maestro, Plus and Visa) in Lima. If you plan to use an ATM, please check with your bank to find out if your ATM card can be used overseas, and make sure the card has been programmed with your personal identification number (PIN).
Electricity: Throughout Peru, the electrical outlet is 220 volts, 60 cycles. You will need a converter and two-prong adapter.
Time: The time in Peru is the same as Eastern Standard Time. During U.S. Daylight Savings Time (March through October), Peru is one hour behind Eastern Time.
Websites: For more information about your travels, please feel free to reference the following helpful websites:
- Weather Information: www.noaa.gov; www.weatherbase.com
- Helpful Tourism Website: www.peru.info, www.peru-travel.net
- Currency Exchange Website: www.xe.com

Excursion to Machu Picchu
Optional Pre-Trip
Saturday, August 5 – Thursday, August 10
Add a five-day trip to Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Associate Professor of Anthropology John Watanabe will guide your exploration of Peru's Incan legacy and amazing archaeological sites.
Additional cost associated.
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Change of plans?
Email us at dartmouth.in.peru@dartmouth.edu