Canning House, the UK’s leading forum for Latin America, Spain, and Portugal, is proudly partnering with Casa de América to organise their first joint conference, “Infrastructure: Powering Prosperity in in Latin America, Spain, and the UK” on Tuesday 18th March 2025 in Madrid.
This event is taking place in person, in Madrid. There will be no livestream or recording available.
Conference
Infrastructure: Powering Prosperity in Latin America, Spain, and the UK
- Casa de América, Plaza de Cibeles, 2, 28014, Madrid, Spain
- 18:00-21:45 CET
This unique event gathers infrastructure and energy specialists in Madrid from governments and companies across Latin America, Spain, and the UK to discuss the latest trends, share best practices and explore opportunities for collaboration.
In the lead-up to COP30, due to take place in Brazil in November 2025, this event will facilitate constructive dialogue on the role of sustainable infrastructure in driving productivity, growth, and social integration in Latin America while unlocking the region’s potential to drive the global energy transition.
The event will be conducted in both Spanish and English, with simultaneous translation. The conference will be taking place in-person, in Madrid, Spain.
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Infrastructure:
Powering Prosperity in Latin America, Spain, and the UK
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Guests’ arrival and registration
18:00 - 18:30
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Welcoming remarks
León de la Torre Krais, Managing Director, Casa de América
Jeremy Browne, CEO, Canning House
Sir Alex Ellis KCMG, British Ambassador to Spain and Andorra
18.30 – 18.50
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PANEL ONE
Challenges and Collaborative Approaches for the Energy Transition in Latin America, Spain and the UK
This panel will convene key decision makers from energy firms and financial institutions from across Latin America, Spain, and the UK to explore how these regions can leverage their complementary strengths – including their abundance of financial innovation, technological expertise, and natural resources - to drive the global energy transition. By analysing the potential for strategic collaboration across these regions, the panel seeks to contribute to global debates on energy security, economic growth, and sustainable prosperity, highlighting the crucial role of international cooperation in fulfilling sustainable development and decarbonisation objectives.
Speakers
José Manuel Rodríguez Martínez, Global Head for Government and Institutional Affairs, Iberdrola
Estrella Jara Galán, Head of Communications & External Affairs, bp Spain and Portugal
Lucas Arangüena, Global Head of Energy Transition SCIB Group Head of Sustainable Finance, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB)
Ángel Bautista Fernández, Director of Institutional Relations and Public Affairs, Repsol
Gustavo Cedeño, Renewable Energy Expert, ERG International Group
Moderator: Antonio Morales, Partner, Baker McKenzie
18.50 – 19.35
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KEYNOTE SPEECH
Javier Camy, Managing Director, AECOM Spain, Poland and Sweden
19.35 – 19.45
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PANEL TWO
Connecting the Road to Prosperity: Sustainable Transport Solutions in Latin America, Spain, and the UK
This panel seeks to highlight how sustainable transport infrastructure can provide the backbone for economic growth and social development in Latin America. Panellists will analyse how the UK and Spain’s complementary expertise in fields such as consulting, project management, and financial services can help to deliver solutions for sustainable transportation in Latin America. In particular, the significance of building relationships with local partners in the region will be underscored. By bringing together industry and development experts from Latin America, Spain, and the UK, this panel will explore how efficient transportation infrastructure can drive economic development in Latin America, while responding to the needs of the region’s growing urban population and middle class.
Speakers
Carlos García Gonzalo, Director Infrastructure and Transport Advisory, KPMG
John Rutherford, Head of Public Affairs, Office of the Chair, BBVA
Horacio Rossi, Projects Director, Senior Aviation Transaction Advisor, Mott MacDonald
María Jimena Durán, Senior Executive, Europe Office, CAF Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
Moderator: Yoko Takagi, Partner, DLA Piper
19.45 – 20.30
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CLOSING REMARKS
Jonathan Knott CMG, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, United Kingdom
Jeremy Browne, CEO, Canning House
León de la Torre Krais, Managing Director, Casa de América
20.35 – 20.45
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NETWORKING RECEPTION
20.45 – 21.45
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