MEXICO CITY, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast growing and technologically advanced companies deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate, created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (http://www.ricardosalinas.com), is proud to celebrate the success of the second annual Ciudad de las Ideas forum, which brings together some of the most brilliant minds in the world to present ideas.

Grupo Salinas, together with other top Mexican companies and the Government of Puebla, promoted and sponsored this event, which seeks to view the world in a new light, with great pleasure.

The event was held at the Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla on November 6, 7 and 8, with 3,000 people in attendance.

La Ciudad de las Ideas featured 37 presentations of thinkers from around the world. With the theme of Re-evolution, participants shared experiences, reflections and contributions on society, the economy, science and the culture.

La Ciudad de las Ideas honored two prominent figures of our time: Darwin and his work The Origin of Species and Galileo Galilei and his observations through the telescope.

The symposium sought to restore the power of ideas with eight topics, from re-creating, re-thinking and re-examining, to re-inventing, re-imagining, re- living, and re-futing.

The event featured prominent figures such as Mexican scientist Ranulfo Romo, winner of the 2000 Mexican National Science Award; the British philosopher Julian Baggini; the Spanish lawyer, economist and scientist, Eduard Punset; and the Mexican cellist Carlos Prieto.

Also participating was Christopher Hitchens, considered by Forbes to be one of the most influential liberals in the world; Nassim Taleb, distinguished professor of risk engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University and author of The Black Swan; as well as Francis Fukuyama, one of the most influential political scientists of our time, to name a few.

Andres Roemer, curator of the event and President of the non-profit community organization Poder Civico, said there is a great need to conceptualize the direction of knowledge. The event was telecast on local television, as well as on the Internet and through Cinemex theaters.

The final day featured a debate that confronted our notions of science, culture, morality, the economy, and religion, among others. The audience showed great interest in this "ring," and two minutes were granted to each participant to express opinions.

Through its sponsorship, Grupo Salinas, along with the Government of Puebla and other important Mexican companies, continues to promote reflection and thought, at a time when the stimulation of new ideas is indispensable.

Grupo Salinas Profile

Grupo Salinas (http://www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (http://www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. These companies include: TV Azteca (http://www.tvazteca.com.mx; http://www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (http://www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (http://www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (http://www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (http://www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (http://www.segurosazteca.com.mx) and Grupo Iusacell (http://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.

    Media Contact:
    Daniel McCosh
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    dmccosh@gruposalinas.com.mx

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