Registration is now LIVE for Aspen Conexión’s 6th Annual Advancing Economic Mobility Summit on October 18–19, 2026 in Miami, Florida! As a strategic gateway to Latin America and Spain and one of the most dynamic cities in the U.S. today, Miami provides an ideal setting for this year’s Summit.

Held at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, the Summit will examine how U.S. Hispanic business leaders, communities and consumers from coast to coast are shaping the future of cross-border commerce and innovation in the Americas.

Together with our Knowledge Partner, McKinsey & Company, we'll unveil groundbreaking new research examining how Hispanics are driving growth across key sectors from tech to trade to the creative industries that power America’s global economy.

Rooted in the Aspen convening method, the Summit will feature carefully curated, action-oriented discussions led by senior leaders and emerging innovators across business, government, philanthropy, and diplomacy.

Summit programming includes:

  • Changemaker Awards & Gala Dinner (October 18): A tropical black-tie gala dinner celebrating leaders in the Aspen network who have made an exceptional impact in their careers and communities.
  • Thought Leadership Forum (October 19): A full day of panel sessions that will bring together cross-sector leaders to explore emerging trends, data-driven insights, and collaborative solutions that advance opportunity for communities across the Americas and Spain. 

Join us for this unique and illuminating Aspen experience, igniting bold ideas and unexpected cross-border partnerships where Hispanic culture is strategic capital. 

 

Remaining sponsorship opportunities and tickets are limited. 

Please stay tuned for more updates on future Summit programming, speakers, and announcements.

Register By
October 13, 2026

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Countdown to the Event

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agenda at a glance

Participants

Honorary Diplomatic Committee

H.E. María Isabel Castillo Báez

Ambassador of the Dominican Republic in the U.S.
Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the U.S.

H.E. Roberto Lazzeri Montaño

Ambassador of Mexico in the U.S.
Embassy of Mexico in the U.S.

H.E. Ángeles Moreno Bau

Ambassador of Spain in the U.S.
Embassy of Spain in the U.S.

H.E. Alejandro Oxenford

Ambassador of Argentina in the U.S.
Embassy of Argentina in the U.S.

Amb. General Marco Farani

Consul General of Brazil in Miami
Consulate of Brazil in Miami

Amb. Belén Alfaro Hernández

Consul General of Spain in Miami
Consulate of Spain in Miami

Consul General María Virginia Tebot Denis

Consul General of Uruguay in Miami
Consulate General of Uruguay in Miami
Speaker

Juan Manuel Barrientos

Michelin-starred Chef and Owner
Elcielo, Colombian Fine Dining

Teresa Carlson

Global Head of Public Sector
Anthropic

Alejandra Y. Castillo

Senior Fellow for Economic Development, Purdue University Northwest
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

Dr. Nurcin Celik

Professor & Associate Dean for Research at College of Engineering
University of Miami

Francisco Cerezo

Partner, Chair US-Latin America Practice
DLA Piper

Michael Cheng

Dean, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Florida International University

Jonathan Daniels

Director and Chief Executive Officer
Port Miami

Alicia Diaz

Trade Reporter
Bloomberg News

Ricardo Ernst

Baratta Chair in Global Business and Executive Director, Latin American Leadership Program
Georgetown University

Edward Escudero

Chairman of the Board, El Paso Electric Company
CEO, High Desert Capital

Paula Farani

Director of AI Policy
Meta

Bianca Gates

Co-Founder
Birdies

Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster

Chairman and CEO
InterEnergy

Vania Laguerre

Senior Vice President, Local Market Executive
Bank of America

Jason Leon

Vice President & Chief Technology Product Officer - FMS
Ryder System, Inc.

Juan Carlos Liscano

Senior Vice President, Miami Hub Operations
American Airlines

Mark Lopes

Head of Miami Office
Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Group

Diana Plazas-Trowbridge

Chief Lodging Product and Services Officer
Marriott International

Isabel Quiroz

Executive Director of the U.S.-Mexico Economic Council (USMXECO)
US Chamber of Commerce

Felix Ruano

Founder and CEO
Onetera

Juan Ignacio Rubiolo

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
AES

Peter Spradling

Co-Founder and CEO
Marco

Andy Unanue

Managing Partner
AUA Private Equity Partners

Fidel Vargas

President and CEO
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

Aryam Vazquez

Chief Economist
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM)

Alejandra de la Vega-Foster

Co-owner and Chairwoman
FC Juárez

Cesar Vence

Senior Director for the Americas
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Clerisy
Co-Founder Gilt and GLAMSQUAD

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS:

Presenting Sponsors

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