Program References

The minds that inspire, connect, and transform the meetings industry.

Michael Blackman

CEO of Integrated Systems Events and an international leader in innovation, technology, and the development of global trade shows

Annette Gregg

CEO of SITE and an international leader in incentive travel, association leadership, and professional development in the meetings industry

Jaime Granados

Head of the Trade and Investment Division within the IDB’s Productivity, Trade, and Innovation Sector

BORJA CASTELAR

An international specialist in trade, investment, and regional integration, with extensive experience in designing strategies for economic development in Latin America

Kike Ramirez

International consultant, speaker, and academic ambassador specializing in neuromarketing, leadership, and inspiration

Christoph Tessmar

Director of the Barcelona Convention Bureau at Turisme de Barcelona

Dennis Speet

Executive Director of the Amsterdam Convention Bureau

Senthil Gopinath

CEO of ICCA and Chair of the Events Industry Council (EIC)

Martin Boyle

CEO of IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers)

Juan José García

Global Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at BCO Congresos

Ana Delisante

International Speaker & Author; Speaker on Personal Branding and Business; Author of *You Are Your Brand* and *You Are Your Power*

Paul Van Deventer

President and CEO of Meeting Professionals International

Mònica Garcia

Specialist in association conferences and a leader in international destination marketing for the meetings industry

Denisse Mac Cubbin

Executive Director of the Lima Convention Bureau and a specialist in destination development and business tourism.

Tim Luepke

Director of MPI Academy and an international leader in education, innovation, and professional development for the meetings industry

Silvana Gomes

Strategic Partnerships and Incentives Coordinator at Embratur, specializing in the international promotion of MICE tourism.

James Lancaster

Editorial Director and journalist specializing in international associations and the global meetings industry

Bianka Esposito

Deputy Director General of the Guatemalan Tourism Institute, focusing on sustainable tourism and institutional development.

Leticia Serrano

Regional Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean

Álvaro Rojas

General Manager of the Costa Rica Convention Center | Author and speaker passionate about Leadership 4.0

Eduardo Chaillo

General Manager of Maritz for Latin America

Tammy Moore

CMP, CMM is Vice President of Learning & Professional Development at PCMA, where she leads the global training strategy for the meetings and events industry.

Andrés Escandón

Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at ICCA

Lucio Vaquero

Regional Director for Latin America at PCMA

Juliana López

Expansion Leader at Grupo Heroica and a leading figure in the meetings industry in Latin America.

Arnaldo Nardone

Director General de FIEXPO Exhibitions Group