David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
Speaker
MD, Head of Project & Structured Finance Latin America & Caribbean

SMBC

Mexico

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Plenary

Fortifying the foundation: Infrastructure in Latin America

Alberto Villegas
Director,
John Laing Group
David Gonzalez
MD, Head of Project & Structured Finance Latin America & Caribbean,
SMBC
Francisco Lozano
President,
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
Rafael Matas Trillo
Head of Andean Region,
IDB Invest
Moderator
Luis Montes
Partner,
Mayer Brown

This panel explores the unique opportunities, financing needs, and structural challenges facing core infrastructure development across Latin America. From bustling city airports and expanding ports, to resilient road and civil infrastructure, experts will dissect how these projects can transform economies, enhance regional integration, and improve quality of life while navigating political, social, and sustainability hurdles.

  • What logistics bottlenecks exist in the region’s transportation corridors, and how can these be addressed to unlock regional connectivity?
  • Which port and airport projects are leading the way in modernization, and what regulatory barriers or opportunities are impacting their success?
  • What strategies are most effective for mitigating political and regulatory risks facing infrastructure investment in the region?
  • How are governments and private investors financing core infrastructure projects, and what role do multilateral agencies play in Latin America?