Manuela Adl is senior country manager at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), responsible for operations in Argentina and Paraguay. She took on the role on July 1, 2023, and operates from Buenos Aires. She joined IFC in 2015 as senior manager with the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), coordinating FIG’s global and regional activities and overseeing the Business Operations Support Unit.

Gala Díaz Langou has a Master's in Public Policy and Development Management (University of San Martín and Georgetown University) and a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies (Torcuato Di Tella University). She completed postgraduate studies in International Integration, Development, and Public Policy (FLACSO Argentina).

Temel Oktem is Regional Industry Manager for Infrastructure & Natural Resources at IFC, covering Brazil, the Southern Cone, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. He oversees IFC’s industry strategy and engagement across infrastructure and resource sectors in these countries. He has held multiple senior-level roles at IFC, including Portfolio Manager for Infrastructure and Natural Resources across Latin America & Caribbean, Senior Adviser to the Vice President, and Senior Investment Officer.

Vanessa Dezem is Bloomberg’s Brazil Bureau Chief, overseeing three bureaus and a team of more than 30 journalists. With 15 years of experience in business and financial journalism, she has reported from Germany, Latin America, and Spain, covering major global economic and corporate stories. Vanessa holds bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Journalism, as well as a Master’s in Digital Journalism. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, German, and English, she leverages her global perspective and multilingual expertise to lead the newsroom with insight and impact.

Josué Christiano Gomes da Silva is the President of the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo — FIESP and the First Vice President of the Center of Industries of the State of São Paulo — CIESP for the 2022–2025 term. He is also the president of Coteminas, a leader in the bed and bath segment, with industrial units in several countries across the Americas. He is active in various industry organizations, serving as a Member of the Board of the Institute for Studies on Industrial Development — IEDI, where he served as president from 2005 to 2009.

PhD in Business Administration with a focus on Crypto Assets. Master's in Business Administration with a focus on International Investment Diversification. Postgraduate degree in Finance and Controllership, Strategic Management, and Succession. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Accounting degree with specialization in ESG Sustainability, Capital Markets, and Derivatives. 

Sofía Diamante studied Economics at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and earned a master’s degree in Journalism from La Nación. She works in the Economics & Business section of La Nación and is a columnist on LN+. 

Sofía Diamante estudió Economía en la Universidad Torcuato Di Tella e hizo la maestría en Periodismo de La Nación. Trabaja en la sección Economía & Negocios de La Nación y es columnista en LN+.

Landon Loomis is the President of Boeing Latin America & Caribbean and Vice President for Global Policy, roles he assumed in July 2022 and August 2020, respectively. He also serves as Managing Director for Boeing Brazil. Loomis leads company strategy and partnerships across 33 countries in the region and coordinates non-U.S. government affairs to support international sales. He joined Boeing in September 2019 as senior director for Trade and Alliances on the Embraer Partnership team.

Juan Darío Cassinelli is an executive with over 35 years of corporate experience, including more than 25 years in the entertainment industry, specifically in cinema exhibition. Since 2000, he is part of the Cinemark Argentina / Hoyts General Cinema de Argentina S.A. team, a subsidiary of Cinemark Holdings Inc. (USA). Currently he holds the title of Chief Finance Officer.