The International Economical Forum, celebrated on October 17th, emerged as a result of the massive demand for a complementary event to the up coming World Sepharad Congress, the event supported by many of the world's leaders including the President of Spain, His Excellency Mr. José María Aznar, and the Secretary General of the Western European Union, His Excellency Mr. Javier Solana. Also ministers and ambassadors from many different countries, important political figures and directors of the world foremost universities.

The World Sepharad Congress will be dedicated to the present time of the Sepharadi world and to the strengthening of the existing relationships between the Sepharadi community and the reset of the world, to future projects of a common interest, and to peace. While the idea of Congress was initiated before the latest world developments, it is now is needed more than ever. Celebrating a major international event that is able to contribute considerably to the peace and stability is one of our principal obligations.

The Economic Forum will covey the Congress spirit when dealing with the current circumstances. In a certain way, the Sephardies, since 1942, have been precursors of their owns lives, specifically in the Mediterranean, where their presence and work has modified and developed the economical and cultural growth of more than one nation, while still conserving their economical and cultural identify . This historical fact, of great importance, will guide the International Economic Forum and its speakers through the steps to achieve a more promising and secure future. An integration that will convert the Congress and the Forum into the most important economical, political and cultural event of the year.