Speakers

Innovation and technology

Valeria Castillo

Director of Innovation

Leads applied innovation projects to strengthen the sector’s productivity.

Country

Guatemala

Institution

Agroinnova

Sustainability and environment

Andrés Ríos

Sustainability Manager

Guides corporate strategies that integrate environmental performance and competitiveness.

Country

Mexico

Institution

Grupo Palmas del Sur

Markets and competitiveness

Camila Duarte

Market Intelligence Director

Analyzes regional trends to guide long-term commercial decisions.

Country

Colombia

Institution

Fedepalma

Policy and governance

José Herrera

Senior Agribusiness Policy Adviser

Works on public policy design and alliances for rural development.

Country

Costa Rica

Institution

Unipalma

Sustainability and environment

Mariana López

Sustainable Production Specialist

Promotes technical practices that protect soil, water, and productive efficiency.

Country

Peru

Institution

AgroTech Andina

Innovation and technology

Diego Ramírez

Process Engineer

Develops operational improvements for a more efficient and traceable value chain.

Country

Brazil

Institution

Nexo Logistics

People and territory

Carla Méndez

Community Development Manager

Facilitates dialogue and shared-value programs with producing communities.

Country

Honduras

Institution

Living Territory

Markets and competitiveness

Rodrigo Vargas

Supply Chain Consultant

Connects logistics and commercial needs to respond to demanding markets.

Country

Ecuador

Institution

Tropical Innovation

Thematic track

Speaker name

Profession / role

Brief speaker description.

Country

Country

Institution

Institution

Sustainability and environment

Inés García

Climate Policy Analyst

Researches adaptation and financing opportunities for the agribusiness sector.

Country

Argentina

Institution

Green Observatory

People and territory

Paula Reyes

Territorial Management Specialist

Designs participatory methods to strengthen dynamic rural territories.

Country

Dominican Republic

Institution

Caribbean Territory Network

Innovation and technology

María González

Productive Systems Researcher

Studies data-led practices that improve farm and plant performance.

Country

Panama

Institution

Rural Studies Center