Global Head of Real Estate, Santander Alternative Investments & CEO of Deva CapitalSantander AI & Deva Capital
United Kingdom
Michael is Global Head of Real Estate at Santander Alternative Investments and Chief Executive Officer of Deva Capital, the real estate and corporate special situations arm of Santander Alternative Investments. In these roles, he oversees global investment strategy, capital deployment, and platform growth across real estate and corporate credit. Michael has over 25 years' experience, previously holding senior real estate roles at Blackstone and LaSalle, and investment roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.
Alfonso Munk serves as CIO - Americas at Hines, a global real estate investment manager. He is also Co-Head of Investment Management and a member of Hines' Executive and Investment Committees. With over 25 years of diverse real estate investment experience across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, he drives investment strategy for the Americas and develops global fund strategies. Prior to Hines, he held leadership roles at PGIM Real Estate and Morgan Stanley. Munk earned his MBA from Wharton and a BS from Cornell University.
Leonardo Di Mauro é Sócio e Head do setor de Real Estate para LATAM, respondendo pela atuação do GRI Club em toda região. Começou sua carreira no CPqD onde atuou por quinze anos, finalizando sua trajetória nesta empresa como diretor comercial do setor de telecomunicações com forte atuação em países como Argentina, Brasil, Colômbia, Chile, México e Uruguai. É graduado em Engenharia Civil pela Escola de Engenharia de Lins, com MBA Executivo pela FGV e pós-graduado em Gestão de Projetos pela Universidade São Francisco.
Monika Duerto
Production Executive, Real Estate Latin AmericaGRI Institute
10th edition - Latin America GRI Real Estate 2026
New York Edition
Join us in New York for a week designed to strengthen your industry connections and elevate your business. This premier event provides an exclusive setting for high-level networking and private meetings. The agenda includes technical visits to landmark and innovative projects in New York City, alongside social activities, closed-door debates, and tailored matchmaking opportunities.
In the current landscape shaped by economic, political, health, and social shifts, this event will feature over 20 in-depth discussions led by 380+ top leaders from across Latin America. Topics will cover key areas such as housing, multifamily, logistics, retail, offices, mixed-use developments, ESG, technology, financing, and investments. These sessions will offer valuable insights and facilitate the exchange of experiences and lessons learned.
Be part of the most significant real estate gathering in Latin America and connect with leaders in a high-level networking environment.
Latin America GRI's Numbers
95%+
SENIOR & C-LEVEL EXECUTIVES
80%
BANKS, FUNDS, INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS AND HOTEL OPERATORS
380+
PARTICIPANTS
20+
DISCUSSION ROOMS
200+
PRIVATE INTRODUCTIONS
SCHEDULED BY GRI
Discussions
Site Visit | May 11 | 07:15 AM - 18:00 PM
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Welcome Cocktail | May 12 | 19:00 PM - 21:00 PM
Welcome Cocktail - Latin America GRI Real Estate 2026
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Master Session | May 13 | 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Global capital flows & Latin America
How institutional investors are reframing risk, timing, and opportunity?
How are global institutional investors rethinking capital allocation today?
To what extent is Latin America undervalued, misunderstood, or facing structural barriers to institutional capital?
What conditions would need to be in place for Latin America to become allocable at scale?
Global Head of Real Estate, Santander Alternative Investments & CEO of Deva CapitalSantander AI & Deva Capital
United Kingdom
Michael is Global Head of Real Estate at Santander Alternative Investments and Chief Executive Officer of Deva Capital, the real estate and corporate special situations arm of Santander Alternative Investments. In these roles, he oversees global investment strategy, capital deployment, and platform growth across real estate and corporate credit. Michael has over 25 years' experience, previously holding senior real estate roles at Blackstone and LaSalle, and investment roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.
Lyman Daniels is the President of CBRE Mexico since 2009 and is the executive responsible for operations in Mexico, Colombia & Costa Rica. Mr. Daniels responsibilities include providing strategic direction as the head of Mexicos market-leading real estate services organization with more than 1,000 employees performing advisory and transaction services, valuations, facility management, project management and asset services. CBRE Mexico, under his leadership, has been recognized as the fastest organic growing office throughout CBRE world-wide for more than five years.
Alfonso Munk serves as CIO - Americas at Hines, a global real estate investment manager. He is also Co-Head of Investment Management and a member of Hines' Executive and Investment Committees. With over 25 years of diverse real estate investment experience across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, he drives investment strategy for the Americas and develops global fund strategies. Prior to Hines, he held leadership roles at PGIM Real Estate and Morgan Stanley. Munk earned his MBA from Wharton and a BS from Cornell University.
Joaquín Brahm serves as the General Manager and a partner at GPS Global Property Solutions. He joined the company in 2016, bringing extensive experience from the financial market to foster new business opportunities and deliver comprehensive client services. Brahm holds a Commercial Engineering degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MBA-MPP from Duke University. Before his tenure at GPS, he spent a decade at LarrainVial, Chile's largest financial institution, where he held the position of Corporate Finance Manager, specializing in Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions for Latin American companies. His expertise is centered on financial advisory and capital raising within the real estate sector.
Executive Director of Real Estate InvestmentCredicorp Capital
Colombia
Ms. Hurtado has a Bachelor’s degree both in Economics and Business from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia, with an MBA in corporate finance and real estate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ignacio es CEO de Administradora Prime y Socio Fundador de FIBRA Prime, empresa dedicada a la adquisición y administración de inmuebles comerciales de renta. Cuenta con una trayectoria empresarial de 20 años, dentro de los cuales +15 años han sido en la industria inmobiliaria comercial, adquiriendo satisfactoriamente activos comerciales por más de USD140 MM, los cuales generan distribuciones de dividendos periódicos, flujos positivos y estables. Cuenta con un MBA en la Universidad Adolfo Ibañez de Chile y también uno en Deusto School of Business, así como cursos de educación continua en Real Estate en Oxford University en el SAID Business School, Inglaterra y del Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston.
Jorge Zeltzer Faba serves as Gerente General Inversiones y Rentas at CCLA Group, a leading Chilean investment and asset management company. With extensive experience in investment management and income generation strategies, he oversees the company's investment portfolio and rental income operations. His expertise spans real estate investments, financial planning, and portfolio optimization. At CCLA, Jorge is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies that maximize returns while managing risk across diverse asset classes. His leadership has contributed to the company's growth in Chile's competitive investment management sector.
Pablo Seminario is the CEO and Managing Partner of Caral Group since February 2017. He has +20 years of Real Estate experience, +10 years in Residential Real Estate, and +10 years in Commercial and Industrial Real Estate and +4 years in Retail Finance. +10 years in Residential Real Estate and Financian Structuring of Housing for sale Development projects; +10 years as VP Peru Real Estate (6 yrs) and VP Peru Supply Chain (4 years) of Tottus (Falabella Group); +4 yrs Gap Inc. (San Francisco, CA), as their Finance and Supply Chain Manager for Gap and Old Navy. Mr. Seminario received a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineer from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and an MBA from University of California, Berkeley Hass School of Business. Prior to MBA he worked in housing and infraestructure construction, for 4 years.
Javier Domínguez is a member of the real estate practice group at Ritch Mueller. He has more than 22 years of experience, mainly dealing with real estate transactions and financing, capital and debt offerings in Mexico and abroad, secured and unsecured financing, financing to states and municipalities, and mergers and acquisitions. Javier has advised, the world largest industrial facility developer. He has also advised real estate investment funds and other investors in respect to their investments and developments in. Recently, he advised Walton and FINSA in the sale of an industrial portfolio to FUNO for an amount of aproximately US$843 Million.
Andrew is FIBRA Macquarie’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his current role, Andrew served as the Head of Capital Markets and M&A for FIBRA Macquarie. In this role, which he’d held since 2015, he led FIBRA Macquarie’s real estate growth initiatives and capital markets activities. Andrew initially joined Macquarie’s Real Estate division, focusing on a range of real estate activities across funds and principal investment positions, including real estate development projects across the industrial, office, and residential sectors. Prior to joining Macquarie, Andrew worked in the capital markets business of Jones Lang LaSalle in Sydney. He holds a Bachelor of Property Economics (honors) from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Investment DirectorMobiliare Real Estate Solutions
Panama
Diana es Ingeniera Industrial y Magister en Finanzas Cum Laude de la Universidad de Los Andes. Actualmente, es Directora de Inversiones en el primer fondo de inversión inmobiliario privado regional (Mobiliare LATAM), que invierte en nueve países de Latinoamérica. Cuenta con experiencia en fondos de inversión inmobiliaria y banca de inversión. Fue Directora de Inversiones en Pei, el fondo inmobiliario más grande en Colombia, en el cual participó en el proceso de adquisición de activos por más de USD $625 MM. Adicionalmente, trabajó en la Banca de Inversión de Grupo Bancolombia participando en procesos de M&A, financiamiento estructurado y mercado de capitales.
Esteban Sainz serves as the Head of Real Estate C&IB at Banco Sabadell S.A. - Mexico. In this role, he leads the bank's efforts in real estate financing, notably overseeing over US$300 million in financing for industrial and commercial projects across Mexico, which has stimulated over US$500 million in induced investment. Sainz is a strong advocate for ESG standards and sustainability, emphasizing their increasing importance and integration within the banking and real estate sectors. His expertise includes navigating the evolving real estate market, including post-COVID-19 dynamics.
José Luis Barreto is Co-Founder & CEO of RealTokn, a regulated capital markets infrastructure company operating under El Salvador’s Digital Assets Law framework.
He focuses on the structuring and execution of regulated digital asset issuances linked to real-world assets, with emphasis on real estate, private credit, and alternative financing structures.
Through RealTokn, José Luis works with developers, corporates, and financial operators seeking new models for capital formation, market access, and institutional execution across Latin America.
He is an active voice in the evolution of digital assets as part of the new financial architecture emerging in El Salvador and the broader region.
Managing DirectorFIC - Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia
Colombia
Pablo Muñoz Toro serves as Managing Director at FIC - Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia, where he leads strategic initiatives in Colombia's real estate investment sector. With extensive experience in financial markets and property investment management, he oversees fund operations and portfolio development. His expertise spans real estate finance, investment strategy, and market analysis, contributing to FIC's position as a prominent player in Colombia's real estate investment landscape. Under his leadership, the company continues to develop innovative investment solutions for institutional and private investors seeking exposure to Colombian real estate opportunities.
How to drive cross-border resilience through co-investment and regional platforms?
How are Central America and the Caribbean positioning themselves as an integrated region to attract and retain global capital?
Which co-investment models, partnerships, and vehicles enable investment across multiple countries under a regional strategy?
How are investors assessing risk, return, and asset prioritization when investment decisions are made at a regional rather than country-by-country level?
George Alexander Nader, founder and CEO, is a Dominican entrepreneur, investor, and real estate developer with a background in corporate finance and investment banking in New York, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory for companies in Latin America. He leads the firm’s strategic direction with a focus on building destination-scale developments and investment platforms that attract global capital and strategic partnerships. His leadership emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, strong governance, and the integration of global best practices in planning, design, and execution.
At the core of his vision is the concept of regenerative tourism, centered on creating destinations that enhance environmental, social, and economic systems over time. Through projects like Maralda, he is positioning the Dominican Republic as a leading global destination for next-generation tourism and real estate investment, supported by infrastructure-led development, long-term planning, and partne
Regional VP – Caribbean and Latin AmericaMarriott International
USA
Mr. Acevedo is currently a Vice President of the Caribbean and Latin America Region of International Lodging Development of Marriott International. Prior to join Development, Mr. Acevedo was Manager in the Development Finance Department, Global Finance of Marriott International. He was also an associate at Crown Capital Latin America, a Private Equity Investment Fund based in New York. Previously he was a Project Leader at Promotora Cancun sunset Clubs in Mexico. Prior to this he worked as a consultant with GTT Proyectos in their Mexico City office. Mr. Acevedo holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and an MBA from Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
Experienced Market Director with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry. Opinion leader, Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, and Market Research. Strong business development professional graduated from Universidad Francisco Marroquin.
Pamela Vásquez es Directora Senior de Desarrollo CALA en Hilton Worldwide, donde lidera estrategias de expansión y crecimiento en América Central y Latinoamérica. Con amplia experiencia en desarrollo hotelero y gestión de proyectos internacionales, supervisa la identificación de oportunidades de mercado y el establecimiento de nuevas propiedades Hilton en la región. Su expertise abarca negociación de contratos, análisis de viabilidad de proyectos y relaciones estratégicas con socios comerciales. Como profesional experimentada en la industria hotelera, contribuye significativamente al crecimiento de la presencia de Hilton en mercados emergentes latinoamericanos, desarrollando portafolios de marca y ejecutando planes de expansión regional.
How Are Investment Mandates Evolving Toward Measurable Impact and Climate Resilience?
How are investor mandates evolving when financial returns alone are no longer sufficient without clear impact, traceability, and verifiable ESG criteria?
What standards and metrics allow impact to be measured comparably across projects and cities so it can be integrated into institutional investment mandates?
What strategies — climate adaptation, resilience, and urban regeneration — are helping preserve value and reduce volatility throughout the real estate cycle?
Vicente Ruz is Investments Director at Greystar in Chile, where he plays a key role in the company's investment strategies in the country's real estate sector. He is recognized for his insights into the Chilean property market and project financing, particularly regarding multifamily buildings and the evolving rental landscape. Ruz has contributed to discussions on market dynamics, including the influence of mortgage restrictions and the potential of short-term rentals to diversify offerings and improve asset profitability, as seen in Greystar's strategic alliance with Andes STR.
André Sica es VP Investor Relations en Galium Capital, especializado en Private Equity inmobiliario en Estados Unidos. Acompaña a inversionistas internacionales en oportunidades institucionales en mercados de alto crecimiento como Texas, Florida y DC, con un enfoque disciplinado, data-driven y orientado a la creación de valor. Previamente, desarrolló más de quince años de carrera en el sector bancario en Europa, donde adquirió una sólida cultura de rigor financiero, gestión de riesgos y responsabilidad patrimonial. Es egresado de HEC Paris, ESSEC Business School y la Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Tourism, Retail, and Property Lead for the Upstream and Advisory Team LACIFC
Mexico
Joel Sanchez is Tourism, Retail, and Property Lead for the Upstream and Advisory team at IFC (International Finance Corporation) for Latin America and the Caribbean. In this role, he helps drive IFC’s investments in these sectors, promoting decarbonization strategies and providing pre-investment advisory support to advance sustainable real estate portfolios. Previously, Joel led IFC’s Green Building program for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, where he spearheaded the adoption of EDGE certification, supported the development of green mortgages, and advanced sustainability-linked financing in the region. Under his leadership, Mexico became the second-largest market for EDGE certification globally. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Infonavit and J-PAL, and collaborated with organizations such as UNICEF and the World Food Programme. He holds an MPA in Development Practice from Columbia University and bachelor's degrees in Economics and Political Science from
Juan Ortiz Monasterio O’Dogherty is a forward-thinking real estate development professional with over a decade of experience in hospitality, mixed-use, and luxury resort projects. Juan is known for his leadership and collaborative approach, he consistently delivers outstanding results and fosters organizational growth. As Managing Director of the Hospitality Division at Consorcio Ara, he leads the transformation of untouched land into world-class destinations, driving innovation and setting new standards in luxury hospitality.
What will determine its attractiveness in the new investment cycle?
The Mexican Fundamentals - What aspects are keeping Mexico as a core investment destination nowadays? Are there any issues impacting new allocations?
Cross-Sector Performance - Which sectors are standing out in the local market? Do we have any preferences where yields and returns seem more attractive?
Development & Urban Pressure - How is urban growth reshaping development opportunities in Mexico? What is necessary to address complexities and have success?
Legal Framework - Does the country's regulatory framework support long-term investments? Or is it hostile to scale and capital from different sources?
Lyman Daniels is the President of CBRE Mexico since 2009 and is the executive responsible for operations in Mexico, Colombia & Costa Rica. Mr. Daniels responsibilities include providing strategic direction as the head of Mexicos market-leading real estate services organization with more than 1,000 employees performing advisory and transaction services, valuations, facility management, project management and asset services. CBRE Mexico, under his leadership, has been recognized as the fastest organic growing office throughout CBRE world-wide for more than five years.
Head of M&AGrupo México Infraestructura - Planigrupo
Mexico
Specialist in corporate finance, risk management, negotiation and execution of investment projects with, multilateral financial institutions. Economist, specialist in valuation and has a masters in finance. At the moment is in charge of the investor relations, ESG strategy and real estate investments in Planigrupo (PLANI: BMV), a Grupo México (GMEXICOB-BMV) subsidiary.
Armando Fregoso is currently President, Latin America for Prologis, Inc. in Mexico City, Mexico. He is responsible for managing a development and operating portfolio of approximately 110 million square feet, a team of 200 vibrant employees, all of our capital deployment and operations activities in Mexico and Brazil. Armando has participated in multiple leadership and career development programs, including: Dartmouth Society of Investment and Economics, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and GRI. Armando holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College.
With more than 20 years of experience in Finance, advisory and fund management, Ms. Rodriguez has been actively involved in the capital raising, originating, structuring and execution of over US$6.5 billion of debt and equity transactions in real estate and infrastructure in various countries of Latam and the US. Ms. Rodriguez is currently CFO at Marhnos, a leading Mexican company, with more than 6 decades of experience specialized in real estate and infrastructure projects. Prior to Marhnos, Ms. Rodriguez was Managing Director of the Banyan Tree Mexico Hospitality Fund.
Mr. Martin del Campo is a Partner and Head of Mexico in Ares Real Estate. Prior to joining Ares in 2024, Mr. Martin del Campo was the CEO and Managing Partner of Walton Street Capital Mexico, where he led the firm's operations in Mexico. Previously, he was a Senior Director at GE Real Estate, an Investment Banking Associate at JP Morgan Securities in New York and a Senior Manager at Rabobank Nederland in Mexico City. He was also the Chair in Mexico of the Urban Land Institute and is part of the Executive Committee of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Developers. Mr. Martin del Campo holds a B.S. from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico in Economics and an M.B.A. from Harvard University Business School.
Marcelo Fedak is a Partner and Head of Real Estate at Patria Asset Management, where he leads the Real Estate business unit and drives investment strategies across Latin America. He has been instrumental in significant transactions, including the integration of Credit Suisse's Brazilian Real Estate Business and strategic industrial property acquisitions. Prior to Patria, Mr. Fedak founded and served as Managing Partner of BlueMacaw. His extensive experience includes heading Real Estate for Blackstone in Latin America and serving as Partner and Head of Real Estate at BTG Pactual, where he was responsible for US$3bn of equity invested. He also held investment banking roles at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, executing over US$30bn in M&A and capital markets transactions. Mr. Fedak holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from FGV – Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo.
How to Achieve Scale and Bankability in the Residential Market?
How can the growing demand for affordable housing be balanced with the profitability, stability, and risk requirements of institutional capital?
What operational, regulatory, and governance conditions enable housing to become a scalable, replicable, and attractive asset class for large investors?
Which new revenue schemes, operating structures, and partnerships are making innovative residential models truly “bankable”?
Bernardo Asuaje is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Grupo Attia, a real estate development company focused on residential, hospitality and senior housing projects in Colombia and multifamily investments in the United States.
He has raised and sold over USD 100MM in real estate investments, notably in the senior housing sector where his brand Casa Nua has succesfully developed and currently operates assisted living projects in the country. With this strategy, he plans on investing USD 150MM-200MM in over 20 projects in Latin America.
Bernardo started his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley in New York and later worked at Terranum Capital, a regional real estate private equity fund.
In 2020, the World Economic Forum selected him as a Young Global Leader for his work in intergenerational integration and senior housing & care in Colombia.
Managing Director of Avenida where he oversees all operational and investment decisions, with over 15 years of experience in real estate investment management, infrastructure, consulting, and project finance. Prior to joining Avenida in 2015, Mr. Gomez served as Financial Advisor for the National Financial Fund for Development Projects, where he was part of the Public Private Partnerships’ team leading a team of investment bankers, legal counsel, and engineering consultants to structure large-scale infrastructure and real estate projects across Colombia. Before, he was an on-site project manager for Marval, one of the largest residential real estate developer in Colombia. Education: MBA - Columbia University | MSc in Finance - Universidad de Los Andes | BEng with honors (Cum laude) in Civil Engineering - Universidad Industrial de Santander.
Eddy Tabush is the CEO and Founder of Urbana Housing Fund, a firm specializing in below-market housing development in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. With extensive experience in Latin American housing and real estate public policy, Tabush leads strategic initiatives to address housing accessibility challenges across the region. Under his leadership, Urbana Housing Fund has established itself as a new player in sustainable urban development, focusing on innovative financing models for residential projects. His expertise spans real estate investment, urban planning, and financial structuring, driving the company's mission to create accessible housing opportunities while generating sustainable returns for investors in emerging markets.
CEO & Partner at Vivo Grupo Inmobiliario, with 14 years developing residential and commercial/industrial assets in Quintana Roo and Mexico’s southeast.
LLB & BBA from ICADE (Madrid); MBA from IPADE and CEIBS (Shanghai).
Currently in Harvard’s OPM program and a YPO member.
At GRI Mexico, open to co-investment and partnerships to scale high-quality, self-operated projects.
Nicolás Cox es el responsable de todas las operaciones de la multinacional CBRE en territorio Argentino y Chileno. Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en desarrollo de negocios y financiamiento de proyectos en áreas de tecnología y Real Estate. Es Ingeniero Agrónomo y posee un MBA otorgado por la Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, donde también ha impartido clases de Estrategia Corporativa a alumnos de pre y post grado.
Jacobo El-Mann es un referente del sector inmobiliario en México, con más de 18 años de trayectoria en desarrollo, construcción y operación de proyectos de alto impacto. Actualmente es Vicepresidente de Operaciones en Allux, firma en la que lidera la estrategia operativa con un enfoque integral.
Antes de unirse a Allux, fue Director de Corporativos en Parks Desarrolladora, donde jugó un papel clave en la consolidación de proyectos icónicos como Torre Reforma Latino. Su experiencia abarca más de una década en construcción, lo que le ha permitido integrar una visión técnica con una perspectiva financiera y estratégica en la gestión de activos inmobiliarios.
Reconocido por su liderazgo en la adopción de tecnologías inteligentes y soluciones sustentables, impulsa el desarrollo de edificios con visión de futuro.
Es Ingeniero Civil por la Universidad Iberoamericana y cuenta con una Maestría en Finanzas (MAF) por el Tecnológico de Monterrey.
El Sr. Wettling lidera la división de transacciones de JLL en Colombia, con foco en Corretaje, Investigación de Mercado y Consultoría. Está basado en las oficinas centrales de Jones Lang LaSalle en Bogotá y tiene más de once años de experiencia en la región. Durante este tiempo, Jean Baptiste completó varios trabajos para clientes como Blackstone, JP Morgan, Microsoft, HSBC, Google, Xerox, Motorola, MSD, Verizon, Adidas, entre otros.
Martin Jasper is the Founder & Owner of Jasper Architects and Associates, an international architecture practice established in 2008 with offices in Berlin, Buenos Aires, Vienna, and Asunción. A German-Ecuadorian architect, he is a respected promoter and adviser for the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), recognized for his commitment to sustainable design. His portfolio includes award-winning projects such as the transformative UP! Berlin, a major urban renewal, and "Casa Eco Solar," which received Argentina's First Prize for Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design in 2012. He previously gained experience at Metrogramma Associati and Foster + Partners.
Tiago Angelo Alves, current role as Regus Brasil CEO. Former LatAm Managing Director of Johnson Controls & ISS, both multinational service companies, having worked also in Large corporations like Cushman & Wakefield and Grupo Semco S/A.. Graduated with MBA degree by University of California - Irvine, Fundação Getulio Vargas FGV in Sao Paulo and Degree on Mechanical engineer by Universidade do Estado de Sao Paulo – UNESP.
Uri Iskin es CEO de HIT Cowork y un ejecutivo con más de 15 años de experiencia en el sector inmobiliario corporativo. Su carrera se ha centrado en liderar la expansión regional y en la implementación de modelos integrales que combinan arquitectura, tecnología y hospitalidad para transformar la experiencia laboral de empresas y profesionales. Es reconocido por su capacidad estratégica para gestionar operaciones complejas y por impulsar la innovación en espacios de trabajo flexibles y oficinas premium en América Latina.
Has the Sector Reached Cycle Maturity and Where Will the Next Phase of Growth Come From?
How are investors adjusting their strategies as the sector enters a phase of maturity, greater selectivity, and return compression?
Which factors—location, infrastructure, technology, and asset quality—will determine which logistics platforms continue to capture demand and pricing power?
How can industrial portfolios be scaled without falling into overbuilding, and which signals is capital monitoring today to anticipate cycle imbalances?
Jorge Fabris joined Newmark in March 2017 as Managing Director in the firm’s Mexico City office, being his specialty the industrial services operations; before this, Mr. Fabris was in Colliers International from 2008 to February 2017 as Industrial Broker. Since then, Mr. Fabris had the opportunity to close representative transactions all across Mexico, and some operations in Latin America (Brazil & Central America), getting a complete knowledge of different industrial markets.
Business Administration degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. MBA, University of California (UCLA). Current CEO RedMegacentro. CFO at Parque Arauco S.A. Former Director of Financial Studies and Analysis at the Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions. Market Risks Manager and later CFO at Corpbanca. Holding Development Corporate Manager at Corpgroup, leading transactions both in acquisition of hotels, shopping centers and banks as an issuer of bonds and securities in general. Board Member at Corpbanca Venezuela and Combanc. Has also worked as an advisor to the Ministry of Planning (now the Ministry of Social Development), also linked to university teaching in different areas of Economy at Universidad Católica de Chile
Mr. Noble is an expert in the Mexican Maquiladora Export Industry (IMMEX), accounting for more than three decades of experience in advanced Manufacturing for the Aerospace Industry, Industrial Real Estate Development, and various Shelter programs. Mr. Noble is the CEO for Intermex Industrial Parks, one of the most important Shelter and Industrial Real Estate Developer in Mexico. Mr. Noble has held various executive management positions, through the Shelter, for International Corporations, like Westinghouse Defense and Electronic Systems, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Labinal (Snecma) and for Domestic Industrial Developers, Shelter Companies and the Manufacturing Industry like Intermex, Finsa, American Industries and the Alfa Group.
Tomás is currently Partner and Executive Vice Chairman at Grupo Campos for Latin America and the United States, a leading european industrial & logistics developer with 50+ years of experience and 70 million sf, that builds and operates large industrial facilities in Europe and Latin America. Additionally, he is the founder and General Partner of Panovian Partners and Elqui Partners. He also serves as a board member and member of the Investment Committee for Itaú Asset Management Paraguay. Before these ventures, he was the former Head of Real Estate and Private Equity Investment Strategy for MetLife LatAm. Tomás holds a BBA from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and a Master of Science in Real Estate from Columbia University.
What partnership and governance models support expansion into the U.S. and Europe?
The Foreign Opportunities - What aspects of external markets stand out for LATAM capital nowadays? How well are cap rates, liquidity and risks perceived?
Picking the Right Asset - Which asset class best match LATAM capital for overseas expansion? What products or countries get the spotlight for investment?
Finding Good Partnerships - What criteria truly define a strategic JV partner abroad? What is mandatory when connecting our capital to local expertise?
Entry Challenges - What are the biggest hurdles when looking into international opportunities? Which strategies can mitigate them and catalyze returns?
Más de 16 años de experiencia en desarrollos inmobiliarios con VALFORT, CINUK y MIRA. +20 años de experiencia en finanzas corporativas, planeación financiera y estratégica con VALFORT, CINUK, MIRA, Energía Real, Johnson & Johnson y McGraw-Hill Companies. USD 2,600 millones de inversión en bienes raices y USD 725 millones de financiamiento de deuda. + 54 proyectos desarrollados, vendidos y administrados, totalizando 15,000 viviendas, 191,000 m2 de retail/oficinas y 1.4 millones de m? construidos. Ha levantado y administrado USD 1,850 millones de capital de fondos privados e institucionales en CINUK, MIRA y Energía Real; en MIRA estructuró y cerró el primer CERPI de México por MXN 8,180 millones con Afores y fondo de pensión extranjero.
Jorge de la Torre es Managing Partner de REDAE Capital, enfocado en la originación y estructuración de oportunidades de inversión en España, Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica.
Lidera la identificación, análisis y ejecución de operaciones de inversión, con enfoque en generación de valor y optimización del riesgo-retorno, trabajando con inversionistas y socios estratégicos en distintos mercados. Se posiciona como un actor activo en la conexión entre capital y oportunidades de inversión en la región iberoamericana, uniendo el rigor analítico de banca de inversión con la ejecución eficiente de una gestión local.
Corporate executive with a solid track record in real estate project development and leadership of consumer-facing businesses. Actually Co-CEO of Calidad Inmobiliaria, a Guatemalan development firm focused on sustainable industrial and urban solutions, and part of the strategic portfolio of Grupo Entero. Multidisciplinary experience in strategic planning, project financial structuring, operations management, and organizational development. Strong capabilities in leading high-performance teams, implementing agile methodologies, and building business cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and scalable systems.
Oltmann Ahlers is the Head of Latin America at Manova Partners, overseeing operations in Mexico, Chile, and Peru. He joined the firm in 2016, previously holding roles in transactions, asset management, and business development. Prior to Manova, Mr. Ahlers led mixed-use projects at Metro de Santiago, Chile. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Real Estate from Columbia University.
Vicepresident Business DevelopmentYellowstone Capital Partners
Colombia
VP de Desarrollo Nuevos Proyectos. Apoya las actividades del CIO y del Presidente. Lidera al equipo encargado del análisis de nuevas oportunidades y alianzas estratégicas para Yellowstone, y las negociaciones de inversiones e iniciativas de los Fondos. Tiene +12 años de experiencia profesional en las áreas de evaluación de proyectos, planeación y modelaje financiero, así como también en relacionamiento con inversionistas y negociación de transacciones. Ha trabajado en reconocidos Fondos de Capital Privado como Ashmore CAF-AM Management Company y Nexus Capial Partners. Es Economista e Ingeniero Industrial de la Universidad de los Andes y tiene una Maestría en Economía y Administración de London School of Economics and Political Science.
Rodrigo is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of HASTA Capital. Prior to founding HASTA, Rodrigo was Managing Director for Greystar Real Estate Partners in Latin America, where he was responsible for all of Greystar’s business activities in the region, including the company’s Investment, Development, and Property Management divisions. Rodrigo graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from The Cooper Union in New York and received an MBA with Distinction from the Harvard Business School. Rodrigo is a Founding Member of the Board of Directors of the Asociacion de Vivienda en Renta, A.C. (AVER), and a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).
Vice President Development Latin America and Caribbean
Hilton Worldwide
Sergio Riestra
Partner, Principal - Central & South AmericaGVI Architects | Gomez Vazquez International
Panama
Sergio Riestra serves as a Partner and Principal for Central & South America at GVI - Gomez Vazquez International. He plays a pivotal role in the firm's leadership, contributing to its strategic direction with a focus on delivering high-quality designs and outstanding customer service. Riestra became a partner following the firm's restructuring in 2013, with a particular focus on areas including Panama. His contributions are integral to GVI's architectural endeavors across the region.
Vicepresidente Regional para el Caribe y Sudamérica (RVP)Marriott International
USA
Vice President of Lodging Development for Marriott International Inc. and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for the Caribbean and Latin America region, based in Miami, Florida. Responsible for hotel development of all Marriott brands in the Caribbean region. Bringing 15 years of experience within Marriott’s hotel operations, corporate finance and development organizations.
Mark Keiser serves as President of Development at Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, where he leads strategic growth initiatives and expansion efforts for the luxury hospitality brand. With extensive experience in hotel development and real estate, Keiser oversees the planning, design, and execution of new properties while identifying key market opportunities. His expertise in luxury hospitality development has been instrumental in advancing Viceroy's portfolio of distinctive hotels and resorts. Under his leadership, the company continues to expand its presence in premium destinations worldwide, focusing on creating unique guest experiences that reflect the brand's sophisticated and contemporary approach to hospitality.
Mauricio Elizondo is the development head at Grupo Posadas, Mexico's leading hotel company. He oversees feasibility, development and project management for Mexico and the Caribbean. Grupo Posadas has an array of brands covering different segments in urban locations (from economy to luxury) and all-inclusive resorts (adults and families). He has more 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and has led departments in different areas such as revenue management and vacation ownership. He is based in the Mexico City office.
Vice President Development Latin America and CaribbeanHilton Worldwide
USA
Pablo Maturana, Managing Director Development South America & The Caribbean, is responsible for the development and expansion of Hilton brands in Caribbean and South America. Pablo brings great expertise in the real estate industry with experience in different sectors, such as, retail, multifamily and now hospitality. Working for Cencosud, one of the most relevant multi format retailers in Latin America, Pablo served in different real estate-related executive roles until he became responsible for the organic growth of the company in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia for all formats, in addition to serving in some company boards.
How to Transform Commercial Projects into High‑Performing Assets?
How do mixed-use integration, connectivity, and urban scale directly impact a project’s profitability and competitiveness?
Which operating models, flexibility strategies, and management approaches help sustain income, reduce volatility, and protect asset value throughout the cycle?
How can urban vision, design, operations, and capital be aligned to meet today’s investor expectations and maximize value over time?
Jose Ruben Velarde is Senior Director and Head of the Latin America division at Jamestown. He oversees all the company’s efforts in the region and is responsible for the Latin America Fund. Mr. Velarde has over 16 years of experience in Real Estate Investments. Prior to joining Jamestown, Mr. Velarde served as head of the peruvian Real Estate Investments team at Credicorp Capital, he has also held positions at Interseguro, Aquario Investment Group and Prudential Real Estate Investors. Mr. Velarde holds a Bachelor’s of degree in Engineering from the University of California Irvine and a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Real Estate from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Founder & CEO Grupo Urbana, Investor In Jaguar Growth, Director in LPAmericasGrupo Urbana
Chile
Licenciado en Arquitectura y Magister en Gestion de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Es fundador y Director General de Urbana.com, es Inversionista Fundador de Jaguargrowth.com y es Director de Lpamericas.com, compañía industrial NYSE. Tiene 30 años de experiencia internacional y mas de US3 Billion en inversiones de real estate, operación de activos y desarrollo inmobiliario. Entre sus clientes destacan BVK Pension, Kimco Realty, Prudential, Equity International, y DWS,, entre sus socios destacan Jaguar Growth, Pentavida y Ameris. Durante la gestión de Diego, su primera empresa fundada en 1996, en conjunto con 4 socios internacionales, PIX Partners, se expandió a Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, México, Perú, Venezuela y Estados Unidos. PIX Partners fue vendida Auguste Thouard hoy BNP Real Estate.
Eduardo Pérez Marchant is the CEO of Parque Arauco, a leading retail real estate company in Latin America with more than USD 3 billions in real estate assets. Mr. Pérez Marchant joined Parque Arauco in 2013 as Corporate Finance Manager, was named CEO of Parque Arauco Colombia in 2017, CEO of the International Division (Perú and Colombia) in 2019 and CEO of Parque Arauco in 2022. MBA and MPP from the University of Chicago. Before Parque Arauco, Eduardo was a consultant at McKinsey & Company and before that he worked as portfolio manager for Santander Asset Management.
Jorge Mario Figueroa González serves as CEO of Integro, a leading technology solutions company based in Guatemala. With extensive experience in business leadership and digital transformation, he has positioned Integro as a key player in the Central American technology sector. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its portfolio of innovative solutions, helping organizations modernize their operations and achieve digital excellence. Figueroa González brings a strategic vision focused on delivering cutting-edge technology services and fostering business growth across diverse industries in the region.
With an experience of more than 15 years in Real Estate, Mauricio has participated in the creation of operative platforms. He's been involved in transactions involving cross cultural backgrounds, institutional investors, and innovative structures which have helped me to develop negotiation, planning, analysis and entrepreneurial skills.
Are We Ready to Move from Operating Assets to Managing Intelligent Portfolios?
How is energy management starting to influence profitability and investment decisions?
What tangible advantages does the use of AI deliver in anticipating failures, optimizing operations, and reducing operational risks throughout the asset lifecycle?
At what point does technology become a true asset differentiator?
Cate Castillo is Co-founder and CEO of Neivor, the AI-powered technology platform that integrates presales, rentals, and condominium management into a single ecosystem for real estate developers and corporate property owners. Neivor solves one of the industry's biggest pain points: managing the entire real estate lifecycle — from the first buyer payment to property handover — on a single, fully integrated platform. Today, Neivor's technology operates across more than 40,000 homes and 3 million m² in Mexico, with clients including JLL, Atlas Desarrollos, Desarrolladora del Parque and Corporativo Kosmos.
Her work has been featured in leading media outlets including Forbes, where she was recognized in 2021 as one of the 30 most important entrepreneurs in the region. In 2022, Neivor was named one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Mexico.
With over 15 years in the technology industry, Cate holds an MBA with a focus on International Business from Carleton University in Canada.
Guillermo Jackson is a creative entrepreneur and innovation leader with 20+ years of experience at the crossroads of real estate, technology, and storytelling. He is the Founder & CEO of Koppi, a cutting-edge SaaS platform that empowers developers with immersive sales tools, intelligent data, and AI-powered customer engagement.
Before Koppi, Guillermo founded Jaxon Media Group, a multimedia agency specializing in high-end visual content and virtual experiences for global brands—laying the creative foundation for Koppi’s user-centered approach.
An internationally recognized Fujifilm X-Photographer, Guillermo’s background in large-scale visual storytelling shaped his vision: using design and narrative to transform how developers communicate value.
Koppi helps make complex residential, hospitality, and industrial investments tangible from day one—turning sales into storytelling and customer journeys into emotional connections. Guillermo has contributed to major real estate projects across Mexico and the U.S.
Sebastián Sommer is the Founder & Director of Tayron Capital, a financial services firm based in Argentina. With extensive experience in capital markets and investment management, Sommer leads strategic initiatives and business development at Tayron Capital. He specializes in financial advisory services and investment solutions, leveraging his deep understanding of Latin American markets. Under his leadership, Tayron Capital has established itself as a trusted partner for clients seeking sophisticated financial services and investment opportunities in the region.
How can public, private, and community collaboration accelerate urban projects?
PPPs landscape in LATAM - Which LATAM markets offer truly bankable PPPs today? What elements have been critical when it comes to this kind of partnership?
Urban Cooperation - How can cities align government, investors, and communities on new urban projects? What strategies balance returns with smart placemaking?
Public Financing Incentives - Which public incentives actually unlock private capital for investments? How can they be made resilient across political cycles?
Flexible Regulation - Where does regulation block the most value in LATAM cities? Can rules be made more flexible without increasing legal uncertainty?
Santiago Villagómez is the CEO and founder of Energía Real, a leading energy company serving the commercial and industrial sectors, with over 130 MW of Behind-the-meter energy assets and energy trading and backed by institutional capital since 2021. He has a strong background in investment and real estate development, with over $250M USD managed. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana and serves as an advisor to funds such as Dark Horse Ventures.
Alejandro Ginevra es uno de los desarrolladores inmobiliarios más reconocidos del mercado y su prestigio ha trascendido las fronteras del País. A lo largo de tres décadas ha realizado una fructífera labor profesional. Su pasión por el urbanismo, una personalidad emprendedora incomparable y su liderazgo, aunado a la tradición familiar, lo han llevado a concretar obras de gran relevancia y siempre de carácter innovador. Supo detectar las tendencias del sector, introduciendo un nuevo concepto en Argentina, el Shopping Center, participando en la realización integral de proyectos comerciales en todo el país. La construcción del Edificio Malecón, ubicado en el Dique 1 de Puerto Madero, marcó un hito en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Gerente de Camacol Bogotá y CundinamarcaCAMACOL B&C
Colombia
Edwin Chirivi is the Gerente of Cámara Colombiana de la Construcción (CAMACOL) Bogotá y Cundinamarca, a position he assumed in March 2023. He brings over a decade of experience in the construction sector, previously serving as Technical Vice President at CAMACOL Nacional. An economist from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Mr. Chirivi also holds a Master's in Urban Development Project Management from Erasmus University and is a specialist in Urban Law from Universidad del Rosario. He is currently pursuing an MPA at the London School of Economics. His expertise encompasses urban development and comprehensive guild management.
Global Program Lead for Green and Resilient BuildingsIFC
Mexico
Ommid Saberi serves as Global Program Lead for Green and Resilient Buildings at IFC - International Finance Corporation in Mexico. He leads international initiatives focused on sustainable building practices and climate-resilient infrastructure development. With expertise in green finance and sustainable construction, Saberi drives programs that promote energy-efficient building standards across emerging markets. His work at IFC involves developing innovative financing solutions for environmentally sustainable projects, supporting the transition to low-carbon building practices, and advancing climate adaptation strategies in the construction sector.
Actualmente es el Chief Executive Officer (CEO) de Fibra Educa, la primera Fibra en México y en el mundo en enfocarse en el desarrollo y administración de inmuebles del sector educativo, Además, es Presidente del Consejo para el Fomento del Ahorro Educativo de Mexicana de Becas, es miembro de American Economic Association y de Society for the Advancement of Behavioral Economics. Raúl ha ocupado diversos cargos en el sector público, desempeñó funciones en la Secretaría de Gobernación y en la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, por su parte en el sector privado trabajó en Afore XXI desde su fundación, como subdirector de ventas hasta ser Director Comercial y de Mercadotecnia. Además, es profesor desde hace más de 15 en la Facultad de Economía de la UNAM.
Secretaria del HábitatSecretaria Distrital del Hábitat
Colombia
Vanessa Velasco Bernal serves as Secretaria del Hábitat for Secretaria Distrital del Hábitat in Bogotá, Colombia. In her leadership role, she oversees housing policy implementation and urban development initiatives for the capital district. Ms. Velasco Bernal brings extensive experience in public administration and urban planning to her position. She is responsible for coordinating habitat improvement programs, managing housing subsidies, and developing strategies to address Bogotá's housing challenges. Her work focuses on creating sustainable housing solutions and improving living conditions for vulnerable populations. Under her guidance, the Secretariat implements comprehensive policies aimed at reducing the housing deficit and promoting inclusive urban development throughout Bogotá's districts.
Mariana Guzmán es socia líder del sector de Bienes Raíces para Deloitte Spanish Latin América, donde coordina los servicios de Real Estate Advisory, Location Strategy & GeoAnalytics. Es experta en análisis de mercados, planeación territorial y optimización de portafolios inmobiliarios en México y América Latina. Su enfoque combina visión regional y analítica avanzada mediante herramientas geoespaciales, inteligencia de datos y modelos financieros para maximizar el valor de activos inmobiliarios, impulsar expansiones eficientes y tomar decisiones basadas en evidencia en sectores como banca, vivienda, logística, manufactura, comercio, hospitalidad y desarrollo urbano. Ha diseñado arquitecturas territoriales basadas en “opportunity clusters”, permitiendo priorizar inversiones, cerrar ubicaciones no rentables y detectar oportunidades de alto potencial. Su trabajo ha sido clave para optimizar y transformar portafolios inmobiliarios en instrumentos estratégicos de crecimiento sostenible.
Regional Vice President, Development - Latin America & CaribbeanIHG Intercontinental Hotel Group
USA
Alex leads the strategy, deal execution, and brand expansion for IHG Hotels & Resorts across Central America and the Caribbean. He brings over 25 years of experience in hotel development, brand management, operations, and real estate across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Previously, he held senior development roles as Head of Development at Choice Hotels International and Radisson Hotels
Group Americas and founded ALBA Hospitality. Earlier in his career at Hilton Hotels Corporation, he negotiated and executed more than 30 hotel deals totaling over 4,400 rooms across multiple brand segments.
Director of Strategic Partnerships (LATAM)Hotel101 Global
Mexico
Director of Strategic PartnershipsLATAM at Hotel101 (NASDAQ: HBNB).
Leading partnerships with developers & landowners to build large-scale hotel projects (+500 keys) across Latin America.
Luis Alberto Tito serves as Director de Desarrollo en LATAM at BWH Hotels, where he leads strategic expansion initiatives across Latin America. With extensive experience in hospitality development and market expansion, he focuses on identifying growth opportunities and building strategic partnerships throughout the region. His expertise encompasses hotel development, franchise operations, and regional market analysis. At BWH Hotels, Tito plays a pivotal role in strengthening the company's presence in key Latin American markets, leveraging his deep understanding of regional hospitality trends and business dynamics to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence across the portfolio.
Rogerio Basso is a Principal at Impactum, a boutique investment banking and
advisory platform specializing in the hospitality and tourism sectors across Latin
America and the Caribbean.
Real Estate Valuation & Institutional Advisory | South America & Caribbean | LOGAN ValuationLOGAN Valuation
USA
LOGAN Valuation is a real estate valuation and consulting firm serving institutional investors, real estate funds, FIBRAs, financial institutions, developers, and legal teams across Latin America. The firm provides commercial real estate valuation and technical consulting services across all major asset classes, including industrial, hospitality, office, retail, multifamily, and land.
LOGAN does not engage in brokerage or capital raising activities. The firm focuses exclusively on delivering high-quality, objective valuation and consulting reports designed to meet institutional standards. Assignments support financial reporting, portfolio analysis, financing, litigation, and investment decision-making, with strict confidentiality maintained throughout every engagement.
Fernando Ibárcena is the CEO and Founder of Pionero Grupo Inmobiliario, a Peruvian Real Estate Developer whose core business is the development of residential for sale and mixed use rental projects. His previous working experience was developed in Europe in the plastics blowmoulding, mineral water and banking industries. Mr. Ibárcena has a Civil Engineering degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and a MBA form IESE, Barcelona, Spain.
Executive Director Inversiones InmobiliariasCredicorp Capital - Chile
Chile
Gerente de Inversiones Inmobiliarias en Credicorp Capital Chile Ingeniero Civil, Transporte y Logística de la PUC. Anteriormente Gerente de Planificación y Desarrollo en Empresas Sotraser, Subgerente de planificación y Desarrollo en Bethia y Jefe de Proyectos Inmobiliarios en Consorcio.
Country Manager & Senior Director Greystar ChileGreystar - Chile
Chile
Ivars Grinbergs is the Country Manager & Senior Director at Greystar Chile, responsible for the overall management of the business, including new acquisitions, capital raising, portfolio management, and investor relations. He previously served as Director of Investments for Greystar in Chile. Before joining Greystar, Mr. Grinbergs was General Manager for Grupo Patio's USA division, a real estate investment and development group. He holds an industrial engineering degree from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and an MBA from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Country Manager Colombia & Perú - Head of Business Development de LatAmCCLA Group
Colombia
Sebastian has over a decade of experience in investment banking and real estate private equity in London, Madrid and Latin America. Sebastian is country head for Colombia and lead of business development in South America for CCLA. Prior to this, Sebastian headed Round Hill Capital’s expansion into LatAm and previously led the expansion into Spain. He was responsible for setting up investment strategies across multiple asset classes. Before Round Hill Capital, Sebastian worked at Corredores Davivienda Investment bank: one of the leading banks in Colombia. During his career, Sebastian has closed over $3bn in transactions including in M&A's, IPO's, bond issuances and JV’s.
An active, goal-oriented and entrepreneurial real estate professional with significant experience in commercial real estate, acquisition, development and financing. He strongly believes on the importance of adding value to every single task he performs. Moreover, he believes that through innovation and hard working all goals could be achieve. “Working in a challenging and dynamic real estate market such as New York’s gives you all the tools and experience necessary to work in any kind of stressed environment. He is currently seeking to further gain expertise in real estate finance and estate development.
We are the External Manager of the Visum Rentas Inmobiliarias Real Estate Collective Investment Fund. We represent a transformational business for the Colombian market by articulating two of the most important real estate managers in Colombia: Inverlink and BTG Pactual.
Somos desarrolladores y operadores de activos inmobiliarios, estamos presentes en tres países y poseemos un gran potencial de crecimiento.
Desarrollamos y manejamos activos inmobiliarios multi-formato, principalmente de uso comercial, en Chile, Perú y Colombia. Buscamos continuamente mejorar la experiencia de compra para nuestros clientes.
Eduardo Pérez Marchant
CEOParque Arauco
Chile
Eduardo Pérez Marchant is the CEO of Parque Arauco, a leading retail real estate company in Latin America with more than USD 3 billions in real estate assets. Mr. Pérez Marchant joined Parque Arauco in 2013 as Corporate Finance Manager, was named CEO of Parque Arauco Colombia in 2017, CEO of the International Division (Perú and Colombia) in 2019 and CEO of Parque Arauco in 2022. MBA and MPP from the University of Chicago. Before Parque Arauco, Eduardo was a consultant at McKinsey & Company and before that he worked as portfolio manager for Santander Asset Management.
La especialidad de Stone Alliance son los desarrollos de uso mixto, que pueden incluir propiedades residenciales, oficinas, centros comerciales, complejos residenciales, hoteles y marinas. La empresa destaca su enfoque en la sostenibilidad, la innovación y la implementación de soluciones tecnológicas en sus proyectos.
Cuentan con un portafolio de más de 80 propiedades, valorado en $2.5 mil millones, y más de 20 años de experiencia en el sector, con un enfoque particular en las prósperas zonas turísticas y de retiro de Costa Rica.
A Ascenty, uma empresa Digital Realty e Brookfield, é a maior provedora de serviços de data centers e conectividade da América Latina, atualmente com 34 data centers em operação e/ou construção no Brasil, Chile, México e Colômbia, interconectados por 5.000 km de rede de fibra óptica proprietária. A companhia atua na construção e operação de data centers de classe mundial, atendendo aos maiores provedores de serviços de nuvem e tecnologia do mundo, e também clientes dos segmentos financeiro, varejo, indústria, saúde e integradoras de serviços. Para apoiar sua expansão, a Ascenty conta com os seus acionistas – a Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, uma empresa canadense de gestão de ativos, e a Digital Realty, maior empresa de data centers do mundo. Em 2024, a Ascenty passa a oferecer o ServiceFabric™, plataforma de orquestração da Digital Realty, para apoiar a orquestração entre aplicações, cargas de trabalho de IA e alto desempenho, nuvens e mais de 500 data centers pelo mundo.
Werner Suffert
CFOAscenty
Brazil
Executivo Sênior com mais de 30 anos de experiência em funções de liderança e em participações em Comitês de Auditoria, Fiscal, Financeiro, de Investimentos e de Administração de diversas instituições, com ênfase em estratégia, governança, finanças, gestão de riscos, marketing e operações financeiras.
Leonardo Di Mauro é Sócio e Head do setor de Real Estate para LATAM, respondendo pela atuação do GRI Club em toda região. Começou sua carreira no CPqD onde atuou por quinze anos, finalizando sua trajetória nesta empresa como diretor comercial do setor de telecomunicações com forte atuação em países como Argentina, Brasil, Colômbia, Chile, México e Uruguai. É graduado em Engenharia Civil pela Escola de Engenharia de Lins, com MBA Executivo pela FGV e pós-graduado em Gestão de Projetos pela Universidade São Francisco.
Bernardo Asuaje
Managing DirectorGrupo Attia
Colombia
Bernardo Asuaje is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Grupo Attia, a real estate development company focused on residential, hospitality and senior housing projects in Colombia and multifamily investments in the United States.
He has raised and sold over USD 100MM in real estate investments, notably in the senior housing sector where his brand Casa Nua has succesfully developed and currently operates assisted living projects in the country. With this strategy, he plans on investing USD 150MM-200MM in over 20 projects in Latin America.
Bernardo started his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley in New York and later worked at Terranum Capital, a regional real estate private equity fund.
In 2020, the World Economic Forum selected him as a Young Global Leader for his work in intergenerational integration and senior housing & care in Colombia.
Jorge Fabris joined Newmark in March 2017 as Managing Director in the firm’s Mexico City office, being his specialty the industrial services operations; before this, Mr. Fabris was in Colliers International from 2008 to February 2017 as Industrial Broker. Since then, Mr. Fabris had the opportunity to close representative transactions all across Mexico, and some operations in Latin America (Brazil & Central America), getting a complete knowledge of different industrial markets.
Jose Ruben Velarde is Senior Director and Head of the Latin America division at Jamestown. He oversees all the company’s efforts in the region and is responsible for the Latin America Fund. Mr. Velarde has over 16 years of experience in Real Estate Investments. Prior to joining Jamestown, Mr. Velarde served as head of the peruvian Real Estate Investments team at Credicorp Capital, he has also held positions at Interseguro, Aquario Investment Group and Prudential Real Estate Investors. Mr. Velarde holds a Bachelor’s of degree in Engineering from the University of California Irvine and a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Real Estate from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Nicolás Cox es el responsable de todas las operaciones de la multinacional CBRE en territorio Argentino y Chileno. Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en desarrollo de negocios y financiamiento de proyectos en áreas de tecnología y Real Estate. Es Ingeniero Agrónomo y posee un MBA otorgado por la Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, donde también ha impartido clases de Estrategia Corporativa a alumnos de pre y post grado.
Partner, Principal - Central & South AmericaGVI Architects | Gomez Vazquez International
Panama
Sergio Riestra serves as a Partner and Principal for Central & South America at GVI - Gomez Vazquez International. He plays a pivotal role in the firm's leadership, contributing to its strategic direction with a focus on delivering high-quality designs and outstanding customer service. Riestra became a partner following the firm's restructuring in 2013, with a particular focus on areas including Panama. His contributions are integral to GVI's architectural endeavors across the region.
What will you find at the Latin America GRI Real Estate 2026?
More than 350 real estate leaders from USA, Canada, Central America, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and other Latin American countries.
Timetable
Tuesday, May 12th 2026
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Site Visits to GRI New York 2026 - (FOR THOSE REGISTERED FOR THIS ACTIVITY ONLY)
07:00pm - 09:00pm
Welcome Cocktail - Latin America GRI Real Estate 2026
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Monday, May 11th 2026
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May 11
7:15 AM – 6:00 PMSite Visit See more Only for Registered Meeting Point: Kimpton Hotel Eventi
May 12
7:15 AM – 6:00 PMSite Visit See more Only for Registered Meeting Point: Kimpton Hotel Eventi
May 12
7:00 PM – 9:00 PMWelcome Cocktail Venue: 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
May 13
6:45 AM – 7:45 AMGRI Run Experience New York Edition See more Meeting Point: Doris C. Freedman Plaza
May 13
8:00 AM – 9:15 AMAdvisory Board Exclusive for Advisory Board Members Venue: Kimpton Hotel Eventi
May 13
8:00 AM – 9:15 AMWomen Leading Real Estate 2026 Venue: Kimpton Hotel Eventi
May 13
9:00 AM – 8:00 PMConference
Latin America GRI Real Estate 2026 Venue: Kimpton Hotel Eventi
Extra Activities
Behind the scenes and beyond conferences
SITE VISITS Guided technical tours led by top developers, alongside a comparative benchmarking of emerging trends, offers unique insights into upcoming developments, fostering deeper industry knowledge and stronger connections. See More
GRI RUN For sports enthusiasts, join our energizing run! Compete, connect, and unwind with fellow GRI Institute members in organized group runs (open to all levels and abilities) in Central Park, ahead of Latin America GRI Real Estate 2026. See More
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING This is your chance to shape industry trends and gain invaluable insights from top leaders in the Latin America field.
[Exclusive for Advisory Board Members]
PERSONAL INTRODUCTIONS Beyond panels and discussions; we curate personalized introductions to connect you with key business peers, ensuring you maximize every moment and create valuable, long-lasting partnerships. Connect and thrive!
WOMEN LEADING REAL ESTATE This platform fosters valuable connections, strengthens leadership, and promotes business opportunities. It also plays a crucial role in creating supportive networks for Latin American women through a special agenda that includes Networking Coffee and a Closed-Door Debate.
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Hotel Eventi | Book your group rate on the link below or by calling our Central reservations office at 1.866.993.8396 and request to book under the GRI Institute Room Block.
Group your rate is $519 (based on the room category) per night plus tax and the $43 amenity fee will be waived.
May 11–13, 2026 (Last day to book: April 14)
