She has advised different kind of clients in real estate matters including hospitality projects, vacation clubs, time sharing programs, housing, fractional property, logistics and warehousing, and, in general, all kind of real estate business. Her experience includes the incorporation of all kinds of trust agreements, including investment, administration, guaranty and trusts with commercial purposes. For 3 years she worked as general counsel of different companies; being an in-house lawyer allows her to be aware of client needs, which defines her as practical lawyer with ability to suggest business-oriented solutions.

José Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez focuses his practice on real estate matters, with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and development transactions across various industries, including hospitality and retail. His experience spans the negotiation, documentation and closing of the sale, purchase, financing, construction, development and operation of residential, commercial, mixed use, industrial and resort projects, including hotels, golf courses and marinas, among others. Diez de Bonilla Martinez has been recognized by several publications, including Chambers & Partners. In 2018, he was recognized in real estate by Chambers Latin America, The Legal 500, and Latinvex.

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.

Karen Scarpetta es la Regional General Manager de LATAM en WeWork México, donde lidera las operaciones de espacios de coworking en toda la región latinoamericana. Con amplia experiencia en desarrollo inmobiliario y gestión de espacios flexibles, ha sido clave en la expansión de WeWork en mercados emergentes. Su expertise incluye estrategia comercial, operaciones regionales y desarrollo de comunidades profesionales. Bajo su liderazgo, WeWork ha fortalecido su presencia en LATAM, ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras de workspace que impulsan el crecimiento de empresas y emprendedores en la región.

I am a Senior Commercial Real Estate executive with expertise in Latin America. With more than 30 years of experience achieving Real Estate goals for global Fortune 100 companies. Strong market knowledge, multi-cultural team player and go-to solution source. Deep knowledge in commercial real estate, financial advisory, transaction management strategies, business needs understanding, solution facilitator and goals achiever in the professional services industry. Proven leadership skills, team builder and high performance standards. I have been in leadership positions managing well-established real estate portfolios mainly in Latin America, USA and the Caribbean.

Nicolás is a senior partner at L35 Architects. As the Managing Director of L35 for USA-LATAM, he oversees and coordinates significant projects throughout the region. He joined the firm in 1999 at the Barcelona office. In 2008, he moved to Paris, where he was involved in the opening and operation of L35's office. During his four years there, he was in charge of projects of various types. In 2013, he led the opening of L35's office in Bogotá, and in 2015, the office in Mexico. Since 2019, he has been based in Miami, managing L35's activity in the USA and Latin America.

Tim Gifford is the Head of CBRE’s Investment Banking Business for Latin America, CBRE Capital Advisors Latin America, focusing on complex cross-border investment advisory services throughout Latin America. Mr. Gifford advises institutional investors on mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and financing of commercial real estate throughout Latin America. Working closely with CBRE office locations in Latin America, he provides clients seamless capital markets advisory service. Mr. Gifford has more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and investment banking business in various Latin American and Caribbean markets.

Mexican businessman co-founder of Skyhaus, Global Businesses Inc. and Cobra Development Fund. All 3 are leading Real Estate companies in Mexico and generate more than 1,000 direct jobs. Mr. Cerdas holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering by Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Master’s Degree in Business Management by IPADE. He is also a graduate of Stanford’s Construction, Engineering and Management program. He continuously takes part in the most important forums of his sector in cities such as, New York, San Francisco, Miami, London, and Mexico City, among others. From time to time he also makes editorial contributions to different media in Mexico and abroad.

Alternative Investments firm focused in the Real Estate, Infrastructure and Agribusiness sectors. Lexington is integrated by a team of investment bankers and fund managers with vast experience in the international markets and Latin America. Our team has previous working experience at international banks such as Goldman Sachs and Citibank; and has a broad network to originate very exclusive transactions, strategic consulting, structuring, business development and capital raising. Lexington Capital works with public and private companies, VC/PE funds, family offices, bulge bracket banks, broker deals and government entities.

Dolores Islas es fundadora y CEO de SILMÉXICO, empresa con participación en los segmentos más importantes de la industria del real estate en México, principalmente en la hospitalidad y segmento residencial B+, A+ desde la comercialización, consultoría en estructuras de desarrollo inmobiliario en vehículos legales, fiscales y constructivos, hasta el desarrollo de su banco de tierra como desarrollador.

CEO & Founder of BOLD CAPITAL, a multidisciplinary Real Estate Developer with more that 29 years of experience, over 20 million SF developed and another 10 million SF in process. BOLD CAPITAL has a diverse and integrated portfolio of companies specialized in planning and delivering tailor made ideas and solutions to all the projects we develop. Currently we are developing Residential, Multifamily, Mixed used and Hospitality projects in Monterrey, Queretaro, San Miguel de Allende and Acapulco. In our effort of diversification, we are also investors, partners and/or producers of some International Films with positive messages and a unique Mezcal brand exported to the US. Civil Engineer and MBA at the Tecnológico de Monterrey University, Monterrey Mx.

Responsible for the contracting, structuring and administration of the debt of Grupo Marhnos in its different business units, as well as in the different countries in which we have a presence (United States, Mexico, Guatemala and Peru). Additionally, I am responsible for the approval, from a financial point of view, of new real estate projects as well as the generator of financial strategies that make real estate projects viable and maximize their utility. On the other hand, I am the main contact, negotiator and decision maker with national and international financial institutions.

Business Development Director in BECK Mexico, with 25+ years of strong experience in Design & Build iconic projects and unmatched knowledge of strategic market conditions. His diverse portfolio includes work in Hospitality, Healthcare, Higher Education, Office, Residential, Mixed-Use and Data Centers. PhD in Civil Engineering (with honors) from the University of Barcelona, Spain. The Beck Group is a leader Integrated Company that provides architecture, construction, real estate development, sustainability, consulting, as well as virtual building and technology services. Based in Dallas, Texas with regional offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Worth, Mexico City, Monterrey, South Florida, and Tampa.

Yosef Wiznitzer is a Managing Director in Ares Management's Investor Relations Group, where he focuses on real estate product management and investor relations. He joined Ares in 2024. Previously, Mr. Wiznitzer was a Senior Principal at Walton Street Capital Mexico for over 14 years, specializing in investor relations and fund management. He also served as an Associate at Mexico Retail Properties, focusing on asset management and investments. Mr. Wiznitzer holds a B.S. in Management, summa cum laude, in Finance from Tulane University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business.

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.

With a solid career in the financial-real estate investment sector, Adriano Mantesso joins Tivio Capital as the head of the Real Estate vertical in 2024. Previously, he dedicated seven years at Ivanhoé Cambridge (CDPQ), one of the largest institutional Real Estate investors in the world, where he led the portfolio and operations in Latin America. Before that, he spent over 12 years managing Real Estate Investment Funds (REITs) at renowned institutions such as Brazilian Capital and BTG Pactual, playing a key role in the development of the REIT and CRI industries in Brazil. Adriano holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and a degree in administration from the Escola de Adminstracao Maua.

Claudia Robledo leads the Real Estate division for Inverlink in the U.S. and Mexico. She brings over 25 years of international real estate experience across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America, holding senior leadership roles at Macquarie Asset Management, CBRE, and Grupo Bancolombia. Most recently, she has independently structured and advised investment strategies across the U.S. and LATAM markets. Claudia has structured and executed over $2B in transactions, developed new markets globally, and served on corporate boards. She holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, an MBA and a Master’s in Project Management from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, and completed the Real Estate Cross Border Investment Program at NYU and the PDD at IESE Business School.

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.

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. 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.

Bob started Clayco with the goal of finding new, better ways to do business, and hasn’t looked back since. Over the past 35+ years, Bob has grown Clayco into one of the top full-service building firms in North America while building Clayco’s commitment to the communities in which they work and becoming a national civic and business leader. Bob has established and nurtured a culture of innovation, collaboration and a can-do attitude that continues to make Clayco the best option for clients, and one of the best places to work in the country.

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.

Mr. Gutiérrez has been in the real estate sector since 1989, including President for Latin America for Prologis where he is responsible for all Brazil and Mexico related activities including operations, investments, acquisitions and industrial property development. Mr. Gutiérrez was co-founder of “Fondo Opción” (formerly G. Acción), the first public real estate company in Mexico, where he acted as Chief Executive Officer and is currently a member of the Executive Committee of Consejo de Empresas Globales. He is also a member the board of directors of Finaccess and Central de Estacionamientos. He also served as President of the AMPIP (The Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks) from 2005 to 2006.

Luis Cantu is a founding partner and serves as CEO of Seris Retail Holdings, a Mexico City and metropolitan area-focused retail property investment and management firm that has invested US$100 million since 2017. Seris Retail Holdings is backed by Calzada Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm with over US$8.5 billion under management. Before founding Seris in 2017, Mr. Cantu was de COO for the retail development arm of Abilia and was responsible for the development of over 250,000 square meters of retail space and the successful sale of its largest retail development to Fibra Shop.

I’m driven by the value of human interaction and the possibility of turning an idea into reality. I want to keep on learning about Real Estate, Hospitality, Consulting, Finance, and Project Development. Professionally I’ve had the opportunity to learn in 8 different companies (public and private) and I was very privileged to have studied in 4 different countries in unique prestigious institutions.

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.

Markus Zoppa, International Acquisitions & Sales Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH. Since 2007 Mr. Zoppa is responsible for all real estate acquisition and disposition activities of the DekaBank Group in North and Latin America. Before that Mr. Zoppa was a fund manager of the Deka-ImmobilienEurope Fund and investment manager in charge of acquisitions and sales as well as asset management for UK and Ireland in Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH. During his career in Deka Mr. Zoppa was also involved in transactions in Europe and Asia/Pacific and undertook Deka´s market entry into Chile and Mexico.

Ingeniero Civil Industrial y Magister de Economía Aplicada de la Universidad de Chile. Antes de Parque Arauco se desempeñó como Risk Manager VP en Celfin Capital, donde creó el área de Riesgo de Inversiones para un portafolio de 25 Fondos, con más de cinco mil millones de dólares invertidos en Equity, RF y Derivados. Anterior a ello, trabajó en Banchile Inversiones, como Economista y luego administrando fondos de renta fija, logrando premios Salmón durante años consecutivos (2005 y 2006) como el mejor fondo de Renta Fija de Mediano y Largo Plazo. Se incorporó a Parque Arauco el año 2009, donde ha podido liderar transacciones en la región por más de 1.000 millones de dólares y desarrollar proyectos por más de 300 mil metros cuadrados de ABL.

Roberto Garcia Olavarrieta is the CEO of Capital Real Estate Partners, a firm based in Mexico. In his role, he is responsible for leading the company's strategic direction as an Asset / Fund / Investment Manager. He actively contributes to the real estate sector, evidenced by his participation as a co-chair in sessions focusing on retail and shopping centers at industry events like the Mexico GRI Real Estate 2023.

Lorenza Langarica is a Partner at Mijares Angoitia Cortés y Fuentes S.C., where she became the firm's first woman partner in 2008. With over 20 years of experience, she is a leading attorney specializing in Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Real Estate, including hospitality and tourism developments. She provides expert counsel to Mexican and foreign clients on complex transactions, joint ventures, and structured financings. Lorenza is also an Independent Director for Credit Suisse Mexico and serves as Alternate Secretary on the boards of Trans Union de México, Dun & Bradstreet, and Consorcio ARA. She holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Founder CEO @ Hi:hab, a coliving company. Hi:hab is the leading coliving management company in Mexico. In 2019 it begun developing coliving-purposed properties, reaching 199 units in Q1 '22. The company has a current pipeline of 1,500 units in both new properties and office-to-multifamily conversions. Aims to reach 10,000 units in AUM by 2024. Cuauhtemoc has a 15-yr experience in the housing and land development sector with deep experience in over 30 markets across Mexico. BS in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and MBA from Stanford University.

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.

International real estate investment professional focused on Latin America.

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).

Roberto Pulido se unió a MIRA en 2008 como Asociado de Inversiones. En esta posición, el Sr. Pulido fue responsable del análisis financiero, underwriting, y análisis del mercado de diversas inversiones potenciales de MIRA, de igual forma participó en el proceso de colocación y negociación de inversiones cerradas por el grupo. En este rol, el Sr. Pulido fue responsable de cerrar transacciones por un valor de EU$250 millones. De 2012 a enero del 2015 fue director del proyecto Nuevo Sur (Monterrey) en donde fue responsable del diseño, construcción, desarrollo, ventas y mercadotecnia del mismo.

Alejandro Tamayo is the Founder and CEO of Tamayo Desarrollos, a prominent Mexican real estate development company. With extensive expertise in property development and construction, he has established himself as a key figure in Mexico's real estate sector. Under his leadership, Tamayo Desarrollos has become recognized for delivering innovative residential and commercial projects. His entrepreneurial vision and commitment to quality have driven the company's growth and reputation in the competitive development market. Tamayo's strategic approach combines market insights with sustainable development practices, positioning his company as a trusted name in Mexican real estate.

Founder and managing partner at UMANA Cities, a real estate development firm focussed on large master-planned communities, residential and mixed-use projects. UMANA also provides consulting and development-partnership at singular projects. Experience includes co-development of more than 3,000 Has, of innovative communities as well as 1,500 residential and high-end units. Prior to UMANA, he was MD at Anida, the RE development division of BBVA Group. Holds a B.A degree in Architecture from Anahuac University; member of the ADI (Asociacion de Desarrolladores Inmobiliarios), and co-founder of the ULI Executive Committee Chapter Mexico

Nacido en Mérida. Ingeniero Industrial por el ITESM, así como miembro del IPADE con estudios de AD1 y AD2 y con amplia experiencia académica y profesional en el extranjero. Es Presidente del Consejo y Socio Fundador de Inmobilia Funds, empresa pública listada en la BMV, la cual fue la primera empresa yucateca en emitir CKDs. CEO y Socio Fundador de la empresa de premium real estate Inmobilia. Ha desarrollado mas de 13M m2 con grandes proyectos como Yucatan Country Club, Vía Montejo, SLS Cancun, Country Towers en Mérida, Four Seasons Caye Chapel en Belice, Aldea Zama en Tulum. Socio de proyectos con Related Group y U-Calli. Consejero Nacional Independiente y Presidente del Consejo Regional del Grupo Financiero Banorte para el Sur-Sureste.

Vicente Naves Ramos, is a Civil Engineer graduated with Honorable Mention from Universidad La Salle, has an MBA (Master in Business Administration) from IPADE, in addition to various courses. The Naves Engineer has 31 years of work experience, more than 25 years in real estate development, always with an ascending career. He has extensive experience as CEO in leading development companies and infrastructure concessionaires. He was a Member of the ARA Consortium Board of Directors (2008-2011), Leadership and direction of high-performance and multifunctional teams, and Vice President of the National Chamber of Industry for the Promotion and Development of Housing (CANADEVI), from 2000 to 2011.

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.

Bob started Clayco with the goal of finding new, better ways to do business, and hasn’t looked back since. Over the past 35+ years, Bob has grown Clayco into one of the top full-service building firms in North America while building Clayco’s commitment to the communities in which they work and becoming a national civic and business leader. Bob has established and nurtured a culture of innovation, collaboration and a can-do attitude that continues to make Clayco the best option for clients, and one of the best places to work in the country.

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.

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

Mrs. Paillés has over 35 years of experience advising clients in real estate (“RE”) transactions, including cross-border, and M&A. She specializes in the Hospitality Industry, including negotiating operating agreements. She also has experienced in the industrial sector, for the purchase, sale, or lease of RE, including construction agreements for warehouses or manufacturing plants. She has advised clients in leasing RE: gross leases, or net leases (Single, Double or Triple Net). She has been involved in RE projects related to time share and second homes under fractional regimes.

Claudia Robledo leads the Real Estate division for Inverlink in the U.S. and Mexico. She brings over 25 years of international real estate experience across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America, holding senior leadership roles at Macquarie Asset Management, CBRE, and Grupo Bancolombia. Most recently, she has independently structured and advised investment strategies across the U.S. and LATAM markets. Claudia has structured and executed over $2B in transactions, developed new markets globally, and served on corporate boards. She holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, an MBA and a Master’s in Project Management from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, and completed the Real Estate Cross Border Investment Program at NYU and the PDD at IESE Business School.

Guzman Gallegos serves as CEO & Partner at Xsite Properties, a prominent Mexican real estate development company. Based in Mexico, he leads strategic initiatives in residential and commercial property development, with notable expertise in mixed-use projects. Under his leadership, Xsite Properties has developed significant projects including involvement with Calafia Park developments. Gallegos brings extensive experience in the Mexican real estate market, focusing on innovative property solutions and sustainable development practices. His leadership has positioned Xsite Properties as a key player in Mexico's evolving real estate landscape, emphasizing quality construction and strategic market positioning.

Executive with deep knowledge and experience in the Real Estate and Financial Services industries. Proven ability to manage and work with high performance teams. Specialties: Real Estate, Negotiations, Project Financing, Portfolio & Asset Management

Jonathan Pomerantz serves as Chief Investment Officer at Meor, a leading Mexican financial services firm. With extensive expertise in investment management and portfolio strategy, he oversees the company's investment operations and strategic asset allocation decisions. Pomerantz brings deep knowledge of Latin American markets and has demonstrated success in identifying growth opportunities across diverse sectors. His leadership at Meor focuses on delivering strong returns while managing risk in dynamic emerging market conditions. He combines analytical rigor with market insight to drive investment performance and guide the firm's strategic direction in Mexico's evolving financial landscape.

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.

Michael has held the position of Head, Industrial, USA and LatAm since 2022. He oversees the management of Ivanhoé Cambridge’s existing platforms in the USA and Brazil and investment diversification into new geographies and alternative asset classes such as self-storage and data centres. From 2019, Michael acted as VP, Investments, Europe. Michael has worked in investing and real estate for nearly 15 years. Before joining Ivanhoé Cambridge in 2014, he spent five years at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield as a senior investment and asset manager for the Office and Hotels division. He graduated from HEC Paris in 2008 with a Master of Science in management and economics. He is also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Santiago Mancebo serves as the CEO of Bterra Inmobiliaria in Mexico. He is a recognized expert in the real estate sector, particularly within the Mérida market. Mancebo has shared insights on the local economy, attractive returns on real estate investments, and the favorable business environment in Mérida. His leadership at Bterra Inmobiliaria focuses on leveraging these regional opportunities.

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.

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.

Federico joined ALG, now World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, in 2017. He leverages over 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management/operations, destination/hotel marketing, and travel product development in the luxury segment Before that he spent 13 years as director of product development at Classic Vacations, Expedia Group's luxury brand, responsible for Caribbean and Mexico. His prior role was Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, for nearly a decade, where he successfully opened Mexico City and Punta Mita. Federico was founder and President of the Promotions Committee at the Mexico City Hotel & Motel Association and later appointed Chief Counsel of the first Mexico City Tourism Board,

Fernando Rocha Huerta serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Fibra Inn, Mexico's leading hotel real estate investment trust. With extensive experience in technology leadership and digital transformation within the hospitality sector, he oversees IT strategy, systems integration, and technological innovation across Fibra Inn's diverse portfolio of hotel properties. His expertise spans enterprise technology management, data analytics, and operational efficiency optimization. Under his leadership, Fibra Inn has enhanced its digital infrastructure and guest experience platforms, supporting the company's position as a premier hospitality REIT in the Mexican market.

Mario Carbone is the Managing Director of Development for the Caribbean and Latin America, where he leads Hilton’s expansion across the Luxury, Residential, and All-Inclusive segments.

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.

Mauro RIAL joined AccorHotels in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer for South America, in charge of leading all financial and administrative activities and supporting all the development challenges in the region. Seasoned executive with extensive experience in restructurings, ERP implementations, process reengineering and M&As. Previously worked for Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young and Suez Group, where he fulfilled for more than 13 years executive financial positions in Puerto Rico, Chile, Argentina, France, Spain and Brazil. Holds a Public Accountant degree by Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina, a Master of Finance from Universidad del CEMA, Argentina, and a specialization on Mergers & Acquisitions from London Business School.

Patricio del Portillo is Senior Vice President of Development at Aimbridge LATAM, where he is instrumental in expanding the company's footprint across Latin America. With over two decades of experience in commercial real estate, sales, financing, and investment, he spearheads growth through third-party management and portfolio acquisitions. Del Portillo has partnered in over 100 projects, including new builds and brand conversions, demonstrating expertise in management and franchise contracts and leading high-performance teams. He previously held development roles at CBRE Hotels, Starwood, and Posadas. Patricio earned an Executive MBA from IPADE Business School and is a frequent industry speaker. He also played a key role in the inauguration of Aimbridge LATAM's new Mexico City offices.

Robert is an MAI and MRICS certified appraiser and a Managing Partner at LOGAN, a commercial real estate valuation, appraisal, and consulting company focused on institutional clients in Latin America including Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Costa Rica. LOGAN covers all commercial asset types including office, industrial, logistic, retail, land, hotel, healthcare – hospital, multifamily, self-storage, and has offices in Bogota, Mexico City, and Lima. LOGAN’s differentiators are: - Credentials (2 MAI certified appraisers, 3 RICS members, and local designations) - Confidentiality (no brokerage limitation) - Customer Service (One point of regional contact and standard of quality).

Uriel Burak is Vice President of Development for Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America Region. In 2016, Uriel joined Marriott’s Feasibility and Development team from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he served as Associate Director in Development & Acquisitions for Mexico and Central America. Prior to Starwood, Uriel worked as Project Manager for HVS, where his responsibilities included market and feasibility studies, valuations, and engaging in strategic studies and consulting for private and public investment groups from Mexico and Central America. Uriel holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Bluche, Switzerland.

Gonzalo Portilla Forcén serves as Director of Loan Services at CBRE México, one of the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firms. In his role, he oversees loan servicing operations and client relationships within CBRE's financial services division. With extensive experience in commercial real estate finance, Portilla Forcén specializes in loan administration, portfolio management, and strategic financial solutions for institutional clients. His expertise encompasses debt restructuring, asset management, and regulatory compliance within Mexico's dynamic real estate market. At CBRE México, he plays a key role in delivering comprehensive loan servicing solutions that support the company's position as a leading commercial real estate advisor in the region.

Bernardo Garcia serves as an Investment Banking Managing Director at BBVA Mexico. He plays a key role within BBVA Mexico, a prominent financial institution in the country since 1932 and a subsidiary of the leading European financial group, BBVA. In this capacity, he contributes to the bank's investment banking operations, providing expertise in financial solutions and advisory services for corporate and institutional clients.

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.

Paulina Prieto is Head of Digital and Product Solutions at Scotiabank Mexico. With over a decade of banking experience, she has a distinguished background in secured lending, mortgage portfolio management, and product development. Prieto is recognized for her leadership in increasing sales, enhancing client retention, and spearheading innovative digital strategies. She holds an Executive MBA and a bachelor's in Economics from ITAM, and an MBA from Tulane University.

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.