The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City
Av. P.º de la Reforma 509, Cuauhtémoc
Mexico City
Mexico
8:30 am to 12:30 pm CDMX
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(L-R) Gabriel Andrade of Bank of America and José Gabriel Cuadra García of Banco de México. (Photo: Alexis Garcia)
2026 CFO Forum: Mexico City
Top finance leaders from leading multinational and multilatina companies will meet in person in Mexico's financial capital.
8:30 am to 12:30 pm CDMX
The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City
Av. P.º de la Reforma 509, Cuauhtémoc
Mexico City
Mexico
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Overview
This edition of Council of the Americas' CFO Forums brings senior financial executives together in Mexico City for candid, off-the-record conversation in Spanish.
From Mexico's monetary policy and banking system to trade and economic outlooks, sessions will explore the issues at the top of every CFO's agenda.
A space to connect, learn, and speak freely, this is where Mexico's financial leadership came together.
Registration: Natalia Posada at cfoprogram@as-coa.org
Program Information: Lorrane Campos at lcampos@as-coa.org
Sponsorship Opportunities: Cyndi Balladares at cballadares@as-coa.org
Note: This event is only open for corporate senior finance executives (CFOs, VPs of Finance, and Heads of Treasury). If you are interested in sharing this invitation within your company, please contact cfoprogram@as-coa.org.
Agenda
8:30 to 9:00 am: Registration
9:00 to 9:10 am: Welcome Remarks and Introduction
- Maria Lourdes Teran, Vice President, AS/COA Miami
- Moderator: Gabriel Andrade, Managing Director & Head of GPS for Mexico, Bank of America
9:10 to 10:10 am: Session I — Political and Commercial Perspectives: Mexico
An expert will offer an analysis of the economic and political environment in Mexico and its impact on global trade. Likewise, they will present their vision of the Mexican market in 2026 and the review of USMCA, addressing key factors such as inflation, interest rates, and the macroeconomic environment.
- Luis de la Calle, Managing Director & Founding Partner, Madrazo, Mancera
10:10 to 10:55 am: Session II — Digitization of the Mexican Banking System
The panelists will share their vision on the digitization of the Mexican banking system, highlighting opportunities to strengthen financial inclusion, improve operational efficiency, and expand access to services. They will also address the impact of new players, the impact of mobile banking and digital payments, and the role of the regulatory framework in building a more modern and accessible system.
- Juan Guerra, CEO, México, Revolut
- Fernando Sandoval, Co-founder & CFO, Banco Kapital
- Marcos Kantt, CFO, Plata
- Carlos Diaz de la Garza, General Director, Mexico, Moody's
10:55 to 11:20 am: Networking Coffee Break
11:20 to 12:15 pm: Session III — Artificial Intelligence: Long-Term Impact and How to Prepare
Artificial intelligence is transforming the finance function, from process automation to advanced analytics for decision-making. This session will provide insights on how CFOs can integrate AI to optimize financial planning, risk management, and business performance.
- Philipp Haugwitz, Partner, Mexico City, McKinsey & Company
12:15 pm: Closing Remarks
- Matthew Davies, Head of Global Payments Solutions EMEA, and Co-Head of GPS Global Corporate Sales, Bank of America
Speakers
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