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
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?
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.
Jairo Corrales es el Presidente de Pei Asset Management, administrador del Pei, vehículo de inversión inmobiliaria líder en Colombia. Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria y desde 2009 hace parte de la organización. Al frente de Pei Asset Management ha estructurado la adquisición de más de 500,000 m2 en diferentes categorías de inmuebles como comerciales, corporativos, logísticos y de usos especializados. Participó en la estructuración de la Sede Corporativa Isagen en Medellín, el Centro Comercial Plaza Central y la torre Atrio entre otros.
Pablo Seminario is the CEO and Managing Partner of Caral Group since February 2017. Prior of this, he comes from 14 years of experience in the Retail Industry: 10 years in Tottus (Falabella Group) as the Country Peru VP of Supply Chain and Merchandise Planning (4 years), and as Country Peru VP Real Estate (6 years); and 4 years in 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 HassSchool of Business. Prior to MBA he worked in housing and infraestructure construction, for 4 years.
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.
Mr. Lavín is responsible for the business development as well as the implementation of equity and debt strategies of different Prudential Real Estate Investors' Latin America investment platforms. During his tenure at PREI, Mr. Lavín has executed an aggregate of US$4.5 billion of transactions, both in public and private markets, and including debt, equity and M&A. His responsibilities also include managing PREI Latin America's relationships with investment banks, investors, commercial banks and financial institutions. Mr. Lavín has a degree in Industrial Engineering from ITESM in Mexico City and holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was recipient of the Global Star Award.
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.
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 Are Investment Mandates Evolving Toward Measurable Regenerative Impact?
How are investor mandates evolving when financial returns alone are no longer sufficient without clarity on impact, traceability, and long-term consistency?
What metrics and frameworks enable impact to be comparable across projects and cities, and eligible for institutional mandates?
How should capital be structured to sustain both impact and returns over the long term?
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.
Es arquitecto con especialización en diseño urbano sostenible y formación y experiencia profesional en Londres. Su trabajo se enfoca en posicionar la arquitectura y el diseño como herramientas estratégicas para crear valor económico, social y cultural. Actualmente es Managing Director en Sordo Madaleno, donde lidera la estrategia global y la expansión internacional del estudio. Su rol se centra en la construcción de relaciones de largo
plazo con clientes e inversionistas, integrando visión creativa, liderazgo y rigor operativo. Ha participado y dirigido proyectos de gran escala en contextos internacionales, combinando pensamiento estratégico, sensibilidad arquitectónica y sostenibilidad para generar impacto positivo a largo plazo.
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.
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.
Mexico as a Capital and Urban Platform
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. 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.
Mr. Gonzalo Pedro Robina Ibarra serves as Chief Executive Officer of Fibra Uno. He has over 30 years of experience in the real estate sector. Before joining Fibra Uno, he was founder and Chairman of MexFund Private Investmetn Fund created in 2007. He was Chairman of Fenix Capital Group, a real estate fund owned by Deutsche Bank with over 7,000 real estate assets in Mexico and 14,000 properties under its management.
Can Housing Be Affordable, Scalable, and Bankable at the Same Time?
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”?
Founder, Managing PartnerCatalejo Investment Group
Costa Rica
Arie is a serial entrepreneur and has over 15 years of Real Estate Investment experience; he has developed several Real Estate projects in different Latin American countries such as Colombia and Costa Rica. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Catalejo Investment Group. He also created the equity and debt investment platforms and developed a multinational investment network with top-notch investors from the United States to Argentina.
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.
Mr. Valdes is CFO and Board Member of VINTE, a publicly traded, Mexican land developer & homebuilder with a shared value business approach. Over the past twelve years, Mr. Valdés has led the Company’s efforts to build a strategic and competitive funding base focused on a long-term capital structure with financing ranging from strong global financial institutions such as the IDB, IFC, KfW and Proparco. Mr. Valdes’ previous experience includes 12 years in finance and management consulting at McKinsey & Co. and at Mercer Oliver Wyman, managing infrastructure, transportation and real estate projects. Mr. Valdes holds a B.A. in Economics from ITESM, as well as an MBA with concentration in Finance from Booth at The University of Chicago.
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.
Pablo Andrade
CEOGran Ciudad
Mexico
Pablo Andrade serves as CEO at Gran Ciudad, a prominent Mexican real estate development company. In his leadership role, he oversees strategic property acquisitions and investment opportunities that drive the company's expansion across Mexico's urban markets. With expertise in real estate valuation, market analysis, and negotiation, Andrade plays a crucial role in identifying high-potential development sites and executing complex acquisition transactions. His strategic vision and industry knowledge contribute significantly to Gran Ciudad's portfolio growth and market positioning in Mexico's competitive real estate sector.
Founder & Managing Partner of illusione, a real estate development firm based in Lima, Peru, recognized as a leader in the boutique segment of the high-end Lima property market. With over 13 years of industry experience, he has driven a design-driven approach with a strong commitment to the city, through collaborations with renowned Latin American architects. He has served as a board member of the Confederación de Desarrolladores Inmobiliarios del Perú (CODIP, formerly ASEI), and currently sits on the board of the Patronato Cultural del Perú (Pacupe), and serves on the Advisory Board of GRI Club in Peru.
MIM, IE Business School
Andrea Conejo Zumbado es Gestora de Portafolios Inmobiliarios en Improsa SAFI en Costa Rica. Cuenta con una Licenciatura en Dirección de Empresas de la Universidad de Costa Rica y una Maestría en Finanzas del INCAE Business School. Con más de 12 años de experiencia, asumió su rol actual en Improsa SAFI en febrero de 2018. Su trayectoria profesional destaca su expertise en la gestión de carteras y su contribución a procesos clave dentro de la empresa.
President Mexico, Regional Managing Director Latin AmericaNewmark - Mexico
Mexico
Mr. Giovanni D'Agostino is President of Mexico and Regional Managing Director of Latin America of Newmark, one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firm. He has more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate, delivering the highest level of service. In the last three years, he has led the exponential growth of Newmark Mexico, positioning the company in more than 9 countries throughout Latin American while turning the company as the most disruptive leader in the region.
Isaac es Director General en Pulso Inmobiliario, de la cual forma parte desde 2013. Tiene una licenciatura en Contabilidad y Finanzas por el ITAM y fue parte del Programa de Alta Dirección de Empresas, Administración y gestión de empresas del IPADE.
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.
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?
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
Raul is the CEO of a new Industrial Reit, FIBRA NEXT, the largest owner and developer of Industrial properties in Mexico. Prior to this he co-founded and Managed a Real Estate lending vehicle, CKD, launched 2017. The fund focused on issuing loans for income producing properties, including office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties and hotels. From 2013-2016, Raul was the President and CEO for GE in Mexico and before that he lead the Real Estate Business in GE Mexico for several years. Raúl began his career with GE in 1997 in Stamford, Connecticut with the Latin America group of GE Capital Structured Finance. Raúl is a Civil Engineer from Universidad Anáhuac and he has an MBA from Columbia University in New York.
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.
Santiago Porta is responsible for the origination and structuring of hospitality, real estate and manufacturing investments in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has a long track record in banking, leading investments and client relationships with key private sector partners across all real estate and manufacturing subsectors and emerging markets regions -including Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia. He lives in Washington DC, US, and, before joining IFC, he worked in the structured finance and corporate finance groups at Enron and Price Waterhouse Coopers respectively. Santiago holds an MBA from IESE Business School and an Industrial Engineering Degree at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires.
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.
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?
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.
Real Estate Investments and Corporate Banking Professional. Over 15 years of experience in the finance sector, proficient in real estate debt transactions. Deep knowledge of the lending market including business origination, valuation, underwriting, credit analysis and risk management. Leadership skills, negotiation, results oriented, strategic thinking and continuous growth mindset.
Mr. Rencoret is the founder of Territoria. Has built a significant portfolio of mix use projects in El Golf district, Santiago, Chile . Among them a world class “Isidora 3000” . Currently Territoria has a Pipe line of 1.3B of real estate in Santiago. In partnership with ADIA Territoria is finishing the most relevant mix use in the region. Additionally was the creator of Hotel concept of Awasi and 1995 was the author New York City at the Edge of Enigma, published by Princeton Architectural Press.
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.
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.
Vice President Development Latin America and Caribbean
Hilton Worldwide
Bojan Kumer
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.
Executive Vice President of DevelopmentEnnismore - NY
USA
Mark Keiser
President, DevelopmentViceroy
USA
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.
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?
Daniel Alvarez is CEO at Cushman & Wakefield | AB Advisory. Based in Costa Rica, Daniel is responsible for driving the growth and development of the leading commercial real estate team in Central America. Daniel works actively with clients to develop an in-depth understanding of their key business strategies, create a customized real estate solution to meet their objectives and then oversee the execution of that strategy on an on-going basis. As part of such strategies, Daniel has developed a full operating office with the most respected leaders in the industry allowing a record and sustained year over year growth for the firm during the past 10 years. Daniel has worked with corporate, public and private clients in more than 10 countries
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.
Rodrigo Nuñez serves as Chief of Staff to the Chairman at Grupo Campos, one of Chile's leading agricultural and food production companies. In his strategic role, he supports executive decision-making and oversees key operational initiatives across the organization's diverse portfolio. Nuñez brings extensive experience in corporate management and strategic planning to his position, helping guide the company's continued growth in Chile's competitive agribusiness sector. His expertise in organizational leadership and business development has been instrumental in supporting Grupo Campos' strategic objectives and market expansion efforts.
Vice President US RegionYellowstone Capital Partners
USA
Senior Executive, Bilingual (English and Spanish) with over 18 years of experience in strategic positions in the financial and real sectors, with an emphasis on private equity, investment fund structuring and management, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructurings, portfolio management, and international investments.
Expert in Private Equity Funds, Investment Banking products, mergers, and acquisitions (M&A) analysis, debt structuring, creation of pitch decks, confidential information memoranda (CIMs), financial modeling, valuation methodologies (DCF, precedent transactions, comparable companies, and LBO models), industry and company research.
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?
CEO & Co-Fundadora de Neivor, compañía de tecnología para la industria inmobiliaria que hoy atiende a grandes clientes y corporativos como JLL, Corporativo Kosmos y Grupo Omega. Ella es una empresaria con más de 15 años de experiencia en Compañías de tecnología, consultoría y la industria inmobiliaria. Su trabajo ha sido reconocido y resaltado en diferentes medios de comunicación incluyendo la revista Forbes, en donde en el 2021 fue reconocida como uno de los 30 emprendedores más importantes de la región y en 2022 su compañía fue reconocida como una de las startups de mayor crecimiento en México. Ella es administradora de empresas con un MBA con enfoque en negocios internacionales de Carleton University en Canadá.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Green Building Program, Regional Lead for Latin AmericaIFC
USA
Silvia Elena Solano Quesada serves as Regional Lead for Latin America in the Green Building Program at IFC - International Finance Corporation. Based in the USA, she leads sustainable building initiatives across Latin America, promoting energy-efficient construction and environmentally responsible development practices. Her role involves advancing green building standards, supporting sustainable infrastructure projects, and driving climate-smart investment strategies in the region. Solano Quesada brings extensive expertise in sustainable development, green finance, and environmental building standards to her leadership position at IFC, contributing to the organization's mission of creating markets and opportunities in developing countries while addressing climate challenges through innovative green building solutions.
Sofia Flores Coulbourn is the Director of the Industrial Division at Terra Regia in Mexico. With over 15 years of experience in industrial construction and site selection, she specializes in sustainability and attracting direct investment to Mexico. She has participated in more than 30 global forums and seminars on investment attraction. Coulbourn also serves as an advisor for the Mexican-North American Institute of Cultural Relations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Monterrey), and is a member of AMCHAM Monterrey. Her work focuses on addressing crucial infrastructure needs for foreign direct investment and economic development.
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.
How Are Logistics and Hospitality Platforms Driving Cross-Border Resilience Through Co-Investment?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 $2.5 mil millones, y más de 20 años de experiencia en el sector, con un enfoque particular en las prósperas zonas turísticas y de retiro de Costa Rica.
Hospitality Case Study
Case Study Presentation | May 13 | 16:15 PM – 17:15 PM
Eduardo Pérez Marchant is the CEO of Parque Arauco, a leading retail real estate company in Latin America with more than USD 3 billions in real estate assets. Mr. Pérez Marchant joined Parque Arauco in 2013 as Corporate Finance Manager, was named CEO of Parque Arauco Colombia in 2017, CEO of the International Division (Perú and Colombia) in 2019 and CEO of Parque Arauco in 2022. MBA and MPP from the University of Chicago. Before Parque Arauco, Eduardo was a consultant at McKinsey & Company and before that he worked as portfolio manager for Santander Asset Management.
We develop and manage multi-format real estate assets, mainly for commercial use, orientated towards differentiated socio-economic sectors in Chile, Peru and Colombia.
The Evolution of an Icon
Parque Arauco Kennedy’s five decades of transformation from Chile’s first Mall to a flagship mixed-use destination
Case Study Presentation | May 13 | 16:15 PM – 17:15 PM
Graduado em Direito e Ciências Contábeis pela UFMG, LLM pela Columbia University e MBA pelo MIT, Luciano ocupa a posição de Vice-presidente Sênior de Desenvolvimento Corporativo, somando mais de 25 anos de experiência no Brasil e nos EUA nas áreas de M&A, Finanças, Legal e Governança.
A Scala Data Centers é a principal plataforma de data centers sustentáveis da América Latina voltada ao mercado Hyperscale. Com sede no Brasil e apoiada pela DigitalBridge, a companhia já realizou mais de R$ 12 bilhões em investimentos. Atualmente, a Scala conta com mais de 300 MW de capacidade instalada e em desenvolvimento, além de um landbank superior a 11 milhões de metros quadrados, distribuído em localizações estratégicas por quatro países. Sua infraestrutura conta com mais de 6 GW em conexões de energia garantidas para suportar a expansão futura e será integralmente abastecida por fontes 100% renováveis e certificadas, como já ocorre com todo o consumo atual da empresa.
Data Centers in LATAM - Case Study
Case Study Presentation | May 13 | 16:15 PM – 17:15 PM
Industrial & Logistics Case Study
Master Session | May 13 | 17:30 PM – 18:30 PM
The Latin American Edge
The New York Consensus on the Future of Capital and the City The Impact
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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.
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.
Special Rate
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)
