On October 30, the Council of the Americas will host the Council of the Americas Symposium and 29th BRAVO Business Awards at the Loews Hotel Coral Gables. This annual event gathers business visionaries and thought leaders from diverse industries to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities impacting Latin America and the global business landscape. More than 500 distinguished leaders from the Americas are expected to attend, representing multinational corporations, multilatinas, Latin American tech unicorns, venture capital firms, academia, media, NGOs, and more.
“The level of leadership we see at this Symposium underscores the importance of pushing for new ideas and innovation. It also highlights the critical role that dialogue plays in driving progress,” said Maria Lourdes Teran, Vice President of AS/COA Miami and Chair of the BRAVO Business Awards. “These discussions provide valuable insights and inspire future leaders to continue working towards a better future for Latin America.”
The day-long event will cover eight major themes, such as energy transition, Latin America’s role in the world stage, digital inclusion, global mega trends, and the future of technology in Latin America. Highlights include:
- Unleashing Latin America’s Potential on the Global Stage
Paula Santilli, CEO, PepsiCo Latin America
Roberto Alvo, CEO, LATAM Airlines
Cristina Palmaka, President, SAP Latin America & Caribbean
Ariane Ortiz-Bollin, Vice President - Senior Credit Officer for Latin America Credit Strategy and Research, Moody’s Ratings
Moderator: Michael Stott, Latin America Editor, Financial Times
- Key Imperatives for the Region’s Clean Energy Transition
Juan Ignacio Rubiolo, Executive Vice President and President International Business Unit and Infrastructure, The AES Corporation
Jairo Lorenzatto, CEO Latin America, Smurfit WestRock
Shannon Kellog, VP of Public Policy, Americas, Amazon Web Services
Elizabeth Robberechts, Division Chief of Infrastructure and Energy, IDB Invest
Moderator: Carlos Barrera, CEO, Atlas Renewable Energy
- A Look Into the 2025 Mega Trends
Haim Israel, Global Strategist, Head of Global Thematic Research, Bank of America
- Advancing Digital Inclusion for Economic Growth
João Vitor Menin, CEO, Inter&Co
Juan Pablo Mata, CEO, Grupo Mariposa
Paula Bellizia, Vice President, Latin America, Amazon Web Services
Alejandro Anderlic, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Latin America, Salesforce
Andres Cadena, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Moderator: Francisco Aldaya, Panregional Bureau-in-Chief, Bloomberg Línea
- Investing in the Latin America of Tomorrow & What It Takes to Build Billion-Dollar Companies
Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Riverwood Capital
Sebastián Mejía, Co-Founder and President, Rappi
Mariano Gomide, Founder & Co-CEO, VTEX
Moderator: Susan Segal, President & CEO, AS/COA
- Globant’s Journey – Two Decades Shaped by Innovation & Global Impact
Martin Migoya, Co-Founder and CEO, Globant
Moderator: Jorge Becerra, Emeritus Senior Partner and Senior Advisor, BCG
- A Country in Transformation – The Dominican Republic’s Leadership in Sustainable Investments
H.E. Raquel Peña, Vice President of the Dominican Republic
Adriana Cisneros, CEO, Grupo Cisneros
- Central America: Investing in the Region’s Digital & Physical Infrastructure
Enrique Bolaños, President, INCAE Business School
Ramiro Ortiz, Managing Director & Chief Business Officer, Grupo Promerica
Guy Nae, Head of Public Sector, Spanish Latin America, Google Cloud
Tomás Bermúdez, General Manager, Country Department Central America, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, Inter-American Development Bank
Enrique García, Regional Director, Cementos Progreso
Moderator: Alejandro Romero, Global CEO, LLYC
Following the Symposium, the Council of the Americas will honor exceptional leadership in the Americas at the 29th BRAVO Business Awards. This year’s honorees include Paula Santilli, CEO of PepsiCo Latin America, who will receive the BRAVO Visionary Leadership Award. Globant will be recognized as the BRAVO Company of the Decade. Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Riverwood Capital, will be celebrated as the BRAVO Investor of the Year. João Vitor Menin, CEO of Inter&Co, will be awarded the BRAVO Innovative CEO of the Year.
For more information visit: www.as-coa.org/bravo2024
About Council of the Americas
Council of the Americas (COA) is the premier international business organization whose members share a common commitment to economic and social development, open markets, the rule of law, and democracy throughout the Western Hemisphere. The Council’s membership consists of leading international companies from various sectors, including banking, consulting, consumer products, energy, manufacturing, media, technology, and transportation.
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