WELCOME TO BONDS, LOANS & ESG CAPITAL MARKETS LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN 2023

27TH & 28TH NOVEMBER | THE RITZ-CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE, MIAMI

"LatAm & Caribbean's largest corporate & investment banking event"

Are you active in LatAm & Caribbean's capital markets? Do you want to expand your business in this space?

We are the no. 1 business meetings facilitator for LatAm & Caribbean's capital markets. This is LatAm & Caribbean's largest and most senior corporate & investment banking event. The annual meeting place for senior decision-makers from LatAm & Caribbean's capital markets community. This in-person event will bring together 500+ leading governments, corporates, investors, banks, law firms, regulators and service providers from over 30 countries in 1 location, and feature 65+ expert speakers.

Attendees use this unique pan-regional gathering of LatAm & Caribbean's capital markets leaders to re-connect with existing clients, build strong business relations with prospects and hear the market's financial leaders speak on how they are navigating the current economic climate/share their expectations for 2024.

ENQUIRIES: email Marketing@GFCMediaGroup.com

NEW ESG CAPITAL MARKETS FEATURE IN 2023

Our new name reflects the critical role that ESG & sustainable finance practices play in the LatAm & Caribbean's debt capital markets, and growing global demand for sustainable investment opportunities.

Day 2 (28th November) will be solely ESG capital markets focused and feature world-class ESG speakers. It is the only gathering focused on ESG & sustainable finance solutions for the LatAm & Caribbean markets.

This day is open to all attendees and will deliver 3 unique new benefits:

1. Deliver solution-driven content on ESG finance focused on the Latin America & Caribbean markets
2. Bring international sustainable finance leaders together with local financial markets to shape what ESG looks like in the region
3. Map out the journey for Latin America & Caribbean's issuers to raise sustainable instruments in this new environment

HOW DO WE DELIVER A HIGH ROI FOR ATTENDEES?

MEETINGS & NETWORKING:

WE ARE THE NO. 1 BUSINESS MEETINGS FACILITATOR IN LATAM & CARIBBEAN'S CAPITAL MARKETS

No other event will gather senior decision-makers from all of your key capital markets clients & prospects together in 1 location, so that you can host countless meetings to accelerate deals/win new business in 1 place.

No other event will deliver as many high-quality business connections as a result of just 2 days out of the office. We attract the most important local & international stakeholders from across LatAm & Caribbean so that you can expand business in these markets without the usual time and travel costs.

EXPERT MARKET INSIGHTS:

The world’s leading pan-LatAm & Caribbean debt event is also complemented by an agenda of expert market insights provided by 65+ industry leading speakers, allowing attendees to hear how the region’s local & international financial leaders are navigating the current economic climate/share expectations for the future and benchmark.

WE ARE THE ONLY EVENT TO:

Provide 6-12 month macro outlooks for sovereigns, corporates and financial institutions across Latin America & Caribbean

Bring international and local investors together with Latin American & Caribbean issuers to define and analyse the roadmap for raising local capital in 2023

Connect recent issuers and corporates with multi-Latin American & Caribbean financial institutions, government bodies and international players

BENEFITS OF SPONSORING:

CONNECT, DO BUSINESS & DELIVER ROI THROUGH OUR 1-2-1 MEETINGS CONCIERGE SERVICE: select who you want to meet pre-event, then our dedicated meeting concierge team pre-arrange & schedule your targeted meetings for the event dates so you can get in front of your clients & partners in an exclusive branded meeting space
SAVE TIME & MONEY ON TRAVEL: meet 500+ senior regional & international decision-makers (87% director-level or above) from 30+ countries in 1 location
SHOWCASE YOUR EXPERTISE: by speaking & presenting a case study to a room full of 500+ existing & potential capital markets clients
INCREASE MARKET AWARENESS: amongst 500+ key stakeholders by taking an exhibition space & demonstrating your products & services

5. INCREASE YOUR BRAND'S PRESENCE: through the numerous branding opportunities available

6. ACCELERATE DEALS: 500+ senior decision-makers from your capital markets clients attend to move deals along with partners

7. WIN MORE BUSINESS: your prospects proactively seek out new business partners at the event & can request meetings with sponsors they want to do business with. Sponsorship packages also include staff passes so you can cover more clients

2023 AGENDA:

27th November 2023

09:00	C-Suite Roundtable: What are the funding strategies for region’s top-tier corporates in the year ahead? How are the top issuers preparing for an environment of high rates? How much funding is needed to support growth and CAPEX? How much is up for refinancing? How are they approaching debt vs. equity? Bonds or Loans: How are companies’ financial strategies evolving amidst the volatile economic backdrop of rising inflation and interest rates? What are their financing strategies for 2023/24 given higher prices? How are companies incorporating effective liability management strategies to optimise their capital structures and mitigate risks? Speaker Chief Financial Officer Session ends: 09:45
09:45	What is the macro-economic outlook for Latin America & the Caribbean for 2023/24? Given the impact of rising global interest rates and a sluggish global economy, how can Latin America & the Caribbean emerge from this challenging period in a healthy economic position? What is the outlook for GDP growth across Latin American economies? How does this compare globally vs. other emerging markets? What impact are global and regional geopolitical developments, such as growing tensions between the US & China, the Russia-Ukraine war, and recent governmental changes, having on Latin America & the Caribbean? Speakers Partner & Chief Global Strategist Director Session ends: 10:30
10:30	Funding in a new paradigm: How are Latin American & Caribbean issuers approaching their need to raise capital? What is the real cost of capital? Bonds vs. loans, local vs USD: Which markets and currencies can the region’s corporates access, and at what price? Innovation in a high-rate environment: What alternative financing options are there for corporates looking to maximise their sources of liquidity when launching new deals? Are there viable opportunities for structured finance, ECA-backed, and local currency financing? Speakers Managing Director, Head of Latin America Debt Capital Markets Group Credit Officer, Latin American Corporates and Financial Institutions Session ends: 11:15
11:15	Networking break Session ends: 11:45
11:45	Public debt management in volatile times: How are Latin American sovereigns managing their debt portfolios and mitigating risk? How are governments reacting to the impact of increasing inflation, energy price volatility, and global geopolitical developments? What steps are sovereigns taking to promote international foreign direct investment in the region? How do sovereigns balance the need for financing with fiscal responsibility and debt sustainability? Speakers Head of Public Debt Head of Sovereign Debt Management Managing Director Session ends: 12:30
12:30	A deep dive into private credit: Exploring strategies and opportunities for an ever-growing source of liquidity What is the appetite for private credit in Latin America & Caribbean? How are different investors approaching private credit opportunities in the region? What industries and structures are private credit investors looking at? Are they raising new funds to deploy in the region? How are private credit investors overcoming challenges with origination and deal sourcing? Speakers Managing Director Director Director, Capital Solutions Partner Managing Director & Head of Latam Private Credit Session ends: 13:15
13:15	Underwriting and syndicating loans amidst volatility: How and where are banks’ lending, and on what price and what structure? Finding investment opportunities: How and where can banks deploy capital? What are their expectations for their returns? What impact is a rise in the cost of funds having on margins and tenors? USD vs local currency: how and why are borrowers looking at dollar alternatives? How are international banks viewing this? Speakers Chief Commercial Officer Managing Director, Head of Loan Syndications, Americas Session ends: 14:00
14:00	Networking lunch Session ends: 15:00
15:00	How are international investors evaluating and pricing different Latin American & Caribbean economies in the current market landscape? How have recent geopolitical changes in the region, the focus on nearshoring, and a volatile market backdrop affected the appetite for international investment in Latin America? What specific sectors or industries that are attracting significant international investment in Latin America? Where is the relative value across assets and countries, and what are their return expectations? How can Latin American & Caribbean countries enhance their investment attractiveness and competitiveness on the global stage? Given ESG and sustainability mandates, what markets and sectors are of most interest to investors? Speaker Portfolio Manager Session ends: 16:30
16:30	Reprofiling debt in volatile times: How borrowers can work with their banks to refinance, restructure and (re-)emerge with better capital structures What strategies and tools are available to optimize capital structures and improve liquidity positions? How can liability management techniques be utilized to avoid potential funding gaps and navigate market uncertainties? To what extent can robust liability management help local corporates avoid a funding gap and access the necessary capital for CAPEX and refinancing needs? Speakers Partner Partner Session ends: 17:15
17:15	End of Day 1

28th November 2023

09:30	Chairmans remarks
09:30	How are Latin American issuers & borrowers benefitting from ESG in the current market environment? Is the ‘greenium’ worth it? How are companies connecting the dots between cost and ROI? Green, Blue, SLBs: Given the regions successful deals, which ESG instruments are garnering the most interest? What measures are being taken to prevent greenwashing and ensure the authenticity of ESG initiatives? Bringing ‘social’ to the fore: how are issuers incorporating social considerations into their ESG strategies? Speakers Head of Sustainable Finance Capital Markets Americas Director and Lead Analyst, Sustainable Finance Latin America Vice President, Sustainable Finance Americas Session ends: 10:15
10:15	Green growth: How is Latin America leading the way for renewables? What projects in what markets? Exploring the project pipeline for renewable energy in Latin America: what is the outlook? What structures are being favoured? To what extent does diversifying sources of finance help? Unlocking Green Hydrogen: What opportunities can green hydrogen bring and what role will it play in decarbonising the region? Overcoming energy storage hurdles: How can technological innovations pave the way for further renewables expansion in the region Speakers Partner Chief Executive Officer Head of Corporate and Project Finance Session ends: 11:00
11:00	Coffee break Session ends: 11:45
11:45	Balancing energy security & energy transition: What is the ESG roadmap for commodity-rich regions like Latin America? How to reconcile the region's commodity-rich profile and its efforts towards achieving ESG goals. How can the region leverage its natural resources to drive a successful energy transition while balancing economic growth? How are institutions, including governments, corporations, and FIs, setting and working towards their net zero targets in the context of the energy transition? Assessing the progress and timeline of entities in their transition efforts: How fast are they transitioning and is there a misalignment between aspirations and actions? Speakers Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Bonds, EMEA & Americas Managing Director and Head of Latin America Debt Capital Markets Head of Sustainable Banking for the Americas Session ends: 12:30
12:30	Spotlight on Central America: How can Central American groups effectively access the international capital markets to raise funds and attract investment? Overview of the political and economic environment in Central America: assessing the market development, foreign direct investment (FDI), and GDP growth in the region. The role of development banks in supporting the region's access to capital and promoting economic development. Exploring ESG financings and issuances in Central America: How are sustainability-focused projects and initiatives being financed? Learning from successful transactions: Case studies and best practices of recent Central American issuers. Session ends: 13:15
13:15	Close of conference

1-2-1 MEETINGS CONCIERGE SERVICE

We are the number 1 business meetings facilitator for the global capital markets

500+ SENIOR CAPITAL MARKETS ATTENDEES | HIGH-QUALITY NETWORKING WITH A HIGH-QUALITY AUDIENCE | PRE-ARRANGED BUSINESS MEETINGS WITH THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER ATTENDEES

OUR DEDICATED MEETINGS CONCIERGE TEAM PRE-ARRANGE AND SCHEDULE YOUR TARGETED SPONSOR 1-2-1 MEETINGS, SO YOU CAN GET IN FRONT OF YOUR CLIENTS AND PARTNERS TO:

ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS, IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY, DISCUSS BUSINESS AND MOVE DEALS ALONG

Our customers utilise the 1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service to secure face time with the most sought-after attendees at our events. The service allows you to schedule meetings pre-event, ahead of anyone else, helping you build relationships with active issuers, borrowers, investors & financiers.

We will:

1. Send you the delegate list before the event

2. Send the meeting requests on your behalf

3. Alert you of who would like to meet with you

4. Book the time and place of your meeting

5. Provide onsite meeting support

FACILITATING YOUR DEAL PROGRESSION BEYOND OUR EVENTS

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WHY DOES YOUR INDUSTRY PARTICIPATE?

Financial Services

To gain visibility amongst LatAm & Caribbean’s capital markets elite
To meet DCM bankers, law firm partners and treasurers/corporate finance teams from the region’s issuers in one location
To get in front of prospects who are proactively seeking new business partners and network/hold 1-2-1 meetings with senior decision-makers
To return to the office with high quality new business contacts and leads

Regional Banks

To host Non-Deal Roadshow style meetings with LatAm & Caribbean’s most active international investors, banks & DFIs
To develop investor relations and effectively communicate their bank’s highlights/investment propositions to appropriate, senior decisionmakers that otherwise would not have been easily accessible or in one place at one time

International Banks

To meet key corporates, sovereigns and developers active in LatAm & Caribbean’s capital markets in one location
To accelerate deals with current partners
To establish high-quality business connections with prospects
To connect with multilatinas (multinationals) interested in establishing/growing operations in their geographies

Regional Law Firms

To stand out from competitors and ensure that they are viewed as the top law firm in their geography
To hold meetings with international law firms who can bring them in as regional law firm partners on deals
To meet senior decision-makers from key local and international corporates, sovereigns, investors, banks & law firms with relevance to their deals in one location

International Law Firms

To promote their firm and ensure that they are viewed as the top international law firm partner by regional law firms working on important deals across LatAm & Caribbean’s capital markets
To win new business from their LatAm & Caribbean DCM prospects
To expand business with existing partners
To meet senior decision-makers from key local and international corporates, sovereigns, investors, banks & law firms in one location

Corporates

To conduct face-to-face meetings with local and international FIs active across LatAm & Caribbean in one place, to discuss upcoming transactions and future financing strategies
To hear from and meet with other issuers and borrowers from across the region, sharing knowledge and experiences
To find out how others are managing market volatility for the next 12 months
To meet with potential and existing lenders and advisors

Sovereigns

To conduct face-to-face meetings with local and international FIs active across LatAm & Caribbean in one place, to discuss upcoming transactions and possible financing strategies
To meet with government contemporaries to share strategies for the upcoming 6-12 months
To meet with investors to discuss financing strategies and upcoming transactions

Investors

To conduct 1-2-1 meetings with senior decision-makers from LatAm & Caribbean corporates, governments and financial institutions in one place
To hear from and meet with other investors active across the region

COMPANIES CONFIRMED FOR 2023:

ACCS Caribbean BV
Adamantine
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen
Amancay Partners
Amazon
AMICORP
Andean Telecom Partners
Andes Mining & Energy Corp.
Andino Investment Holding
Arias
Arnold & Porter
Artisan Partners
Atlas Renewable Energy
Austral Group
Avianca
Banco BTG Pactual
Banco de Credito del Peru
Banco De Crédito E Inversiones (BCI)
Banco de Occidente
BancTrust
BancTrust and Co. Investment Bank
BBVA
BCI Miami
BD Capital
Beel Infrastructure Partners
Bladex - Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior

BMR Energy LLC
BNP Paribas
BNY Mellon
Bracewell
Brasil BioFuels
Bustamante Fabara
CABEI – Central American Bank for Economic Integration
CAF - Development Bank of Latin America
Capital Estratégico de Colombia
Capstone Mexico
Cargill
Cemig
Challenger Management
CIBC
Cinepolis
Citi
Cofco International
Constructora Amco
COPETROL S.A.
Cotemar
Credit Agricole CIB
Creighton Hill Capital Partners
CSC
Cuatrecasas
Cydsa
Devimar
DigitalBridge
Eaton Vance Management
Electro Oriente
Empresas CMPC
EXI Funds
Export Development Canada
Finsight Group
Fitch Ratings
Fourshare Partners
Gallagher
Garrigues
Genneia
Global Infrastructure Partners
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
Gramercy
Greenberg Traurig
Grupo Argos
Grupo Indi
Hilco Global
Hogan Lovells
Holland & Knight
HR Ratings
HSBC
Hudson Sustainable Group
I Squared Capital
ICBC Argentina
ICBC Standard Bank
Inkia Energy
InspIR Group
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Intesa Sanpaolo
ISA
JHSF
Kapital Financial Services
KfW IPEX-Bank
Liberty Latin America
Linklaters LLP
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Loomis, Sayles & Company
Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Machado Meyer
Macquarie Group
Mashreq
MDC Trading
MetLife
Millicom
Ministry of Economy and Finance, Uruguay
Ministry of Finance, Ecuador
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems
Monachil Capital Partners
Moody’s
MSF Capital Advisors
Munich Reinsurance Company
Nest Capital
Newfoundland Capital
Ocorian
Odinsa
Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.
Phoenix Tower International
Piquet Realty
Plata
Porto Itapoa
Posse Herrera Ruiz
ProEcuador
Proparco
Prudential Private Capital
Raymond James Financial
Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas
Red Capital Partners
Ritch Mueller
Rubio Leguía Normand
S&P Global Ratings
Saavi Energia
Sacyr
Sainz Abogados
Scotiabank
Secretaría De Hacienda Y Crédito Público, Mexico
Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional (STN)
Shearman & Sterling
Siemens
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
SMBC
SMBC Nikko Capital Markets
Soma Gold Corp.
Techint
Tecnoglass
Tern Analytics
The Rohatyn Group
TMF Group
Tranquillitas Irt
Trina Solar
UMB Bank
US Department of Treasury
USTDA
Vision Brazil Investments
Vive Energia
Vouga Abogados
Wamex Private Equity
Whitehall and Company
Wiener Boerse
Winston & Strawn LLP
XP Investimentos

30+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN 2022:

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Jamaica, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America & Uruguay