Gerd Leonhard video on 'Consumer empowerment in the networked society'

Gerd Leonhard, CEO of The Futures Agency, addresses the Consumers International World Congress on 'Consumer empowerment in the networked society'. Hong Kong, 5 May 2011.

Gerd Leonhard looks at the power of networks to facilitate activism, as well as commerce. In a fascinating lecture he explores the power of Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and other social media tools, and considers future trends in consumer activity, communications and advocacy.

Anwar Fazal on consumer rights; past, present and future

Anwar Fazal's closing lecture 'Consumer rights: past, present and future'. Consumers International 19th World Congress, 5 May Hong Kong 2011.

CI World Congress Video: Niall Dunne 'Empowering people through the communications revolution'

Niall Dunne speaks to delegates from across the globe at Consumers International World Congress 2011 in Hong Kong. Dunne talks about 'activating the masses' and refers to Martin Luther King, Obama and Chavez. In the video, Dunne also names other periods in time as "mega trends", such as the Renaissance, the Englightenment, Space Race and Information Age. He cites the 'communications revolution' as the next mega trend and why it will be different from previous mega trends. More .

Delegate interviews - CI World Congress 2011

Delegates at CI World Congress 2011 gave their views on the Hong Kong event and their expectations for the future.

Video interview: Anwar Fazal at CI World Congress 2011

Former President of CI Anwar Fazal delivered a rousing speech at the CI World Congress 2011. Here, he talks about the values the consumer movement should be focusing on.

Delegates' views - CI World Congress 2011

As the 19th CI World Congress in Hong Kong drew to a close, delegates spoke about the problems consumers are facing in their countries.

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Video interview: Rehan Saiyed at CI World Congress 2011

Rehan Saiyed of Storm Design, New Zealand, explains the philosophy behind the logo of the CI World Congress, which he designed.

Video interview: Luke Upchurch at CI World Congress 2011

Luke Upchurch, Head of Media and External Affairs, Consumers International.

Video interview: Jonathon Hanks at CI World Congress 2011

Jonathon Hanks, Academic, University of Cape Town.

Video interview: Helen McCallum at CI World Congress 2011

Helen McCallum, Acting Director General of Consumers International.

Video message: Christine Lagarde to CI World Congress 2011

Christine Lagarde, Minister of Economic Affairs, Finances and Industry of France.

Video interview: Samuel Ochieng at CI World Congress 2011

Samuel Ochieng, President, Consumers International.

Video interview: Niall Dunne at CI World Congress 2011

Former Managing Director, Saatchi & Saatchi Sustainability

Video: Opening Ceremony of CI World Congress

Consumers International has teamed up with City Univeristy of Hong Kong to get young TV journalists involved in covering the CI World Congress (video below). The students will report on consumer rights issues. Headed by CTV Deputy Chief Producer, Lu Ma, the team filmed and edited the Opening Ceremony of Consumers International World Congress 2011 in Hong Kong. Click on the label Congress Video for more videos. Photos are also available here.

Video: World Congress Day 1 - Registration and cocktail

Consumers International has teamed up with City Univeristy of Hong Kong to get young TV journalists involved in covering the CI World Congress (video below). The students will report on consumer rights issues. Headed by CTV Deputy Chief Producer, Lu Ma, the team filmed and edited Day 1 of CI World Congress, covering registration and the cocktail reception.