Dear Colleague,
On behalf of Latin Markets, it is our pleasure to invite you to participate 3rd Annual Colombia Capital Projects & Infrastructure
Summit. Over the course of October 15-16, 2014, you will be able to join in the discussions of the most important issues, themes,
and projects based on direct input from the top infrastructure developers from all sectors in order to deliver the highest level of
impact and value for our stakeholders and delegates.
The Summit will feature:
Moving Forwards: New Paths for Investment-Critical Infrastructure Advancements and Development
Features of the Summit:
A two day forum providing insight into the investment and development opportunities and challenges across the regions
energy, transport, mining, water & sanitation, social and telecommunications infrastructure sectors.
More than 65 speakers from the most important capital project developers, concessionaires, investors, government regulators and infrastructure developers .
Opportunities for more than eighteen hours of networking with delegates and speakers from more than twenty countries
including Mxico, Central America, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United States and
South America.
We have put together a program which takes into consideration the needs of infrastructure developers, concessionaires, financiers; private equity firms, investment banks, IFIs, engineering, construction and procurement companies, consultants, legal service
providers, auditing service providers, operators and government actors and will continue to strive to provide the most updated
topics in infrastructure development.
We look forward to hosting you at the conference.
Regards,
Ana Carolina Romero, Energy & Infrastructure Group, Latin Markets
CPI Series
Contact Information
Project Manager
Ana Carolina Romero
+1-646-216-8818
Ana.romero@latinmarkets.org
Argos es una organizacin multidomstica, productora y comercializadora de cemento y concreto, con presencia en Colombia, Estados Unidos y el Caribe. En 2012 obtuvo ingresos por
4.380.393 millones. En el negocio del cemento, Argos es lder en Colombia, quinto productor
ms grande en Amrica Latina y segundo ms grande en el sureste de Estados Unidos. Cuenta
con nueve plantas en Colombia y dos en Estados Unidos; seis moliendas de clinker ubicadas en
Colombia, Estados Unidos, Hait, Panam, Repblica Dominicana y Surinam; y cinco terminales
de recepcin y empaque ubicadas en Antigua, Curazao, Dominica, St. Marteen y St. Thomas.
Bancolombia is the largest commercial bank in Colombia and one of the largest in Latin America.
The bank is headquartered in Medelln and was founded in 1945. It is a full-service financial institution that provides a range of financial products and services to a diversified individual and corporate customer base throughout Colombia, as well as in other jurisdictions, such as Panama, El
Salvador, Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, Peru, Brazil, the United States and Spain.
Sura es una compaa que cuenta con soluciones integrales en seguros privados y seguridad social, orientada en el acompaamiento y gestin integral del riesgo. Un aliado que brinda tranquilidad y proteccin en todas las dimensiones de su negocio y sus riesgos asociados, as como
tambin en los momentos de vida de las personas y sus familias. Nuestro principal compromiso
es contribuir con la calidad de vida, la tranquilidad y seguridad de las empresas y personas a
travs de nuestro amplio portafolio de soluciones enfocados en contribuir con la sostenibilidad
de los negocios, sus empleados y sus familias.
Colombeia empresa del Grupo Eniac (Colombia, Mxico, Puerto Rico y Venezuela), ofrece soluciones efectivas de TI: Software, implementacin, capacitacin, despliegue, soporte funcional y tcnico as como consultora productiva. Una de las reas de especializacin del Grupo Eniac desde hace ms de veintinco aos
es la de tecnologa para la evaluacin y gestin de proyectos y portafolios de proyectos de diversos tipos:
EPC (Ingeniera, Procura y Construccin), transporte e Infraestructura vial, puertos y aeropuertos, paradas
de plantas, tecnologa de informacin, telecomunicaciones, generacin de energa, Oil & Gas, etc. Los
productos tecnolgicos, lderes en su campo, satisfacen los requerimientos de megaproyectos con comunidades interactivas entre dueos (owners), contratistas principals. y subcontratistas, la gestin de contratos,
el clculo del valor ganado (Earned Value), el anlisis avanzado de riesgo, etc.
Control Risks is an independent, global risk consultancy specializing in helping organizations manage political, integrity and security risks in complex and hostile environments. We support clients by providing strategic consultancy, expert analysis and in-depth investigations, handling sensitive political issues and providing
practical on-the-ground protection and support. Our unique combination of services, geographical reach
and the trust our clients place in us ensure we can help them to effectively solve their problems and realise
new opportunities across the world.
Esprito Santo Investment Bank (BESI) is the investment banking arm of Banco Espirito Santo Group (BES),
the 2nd largest privately owned Portuguese bank. It has over 25 years of investment banking experience
and a proven track record of success in Iberia and Latin America. Our teams are composed of highly qualified and experienced local professionals who are committed to providing clients with customized solutions
in the areas of Project and Structured Finance, with a primary focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Hill International es la empresa multinacional de Project & Construction Management lder en la Gestin de
Proyectos y Obras, Gestin de Riesgos de Construccin y Consultora en la estructuracin y seguimiento de
Programas de Infraestructura. Con ms de 4,000 profesionales en todo el mundo, es una de las empresas
lderes en Amrica Latina, donde participa actualmente en grandes proyectos tanto Pblicos como Privados. En la actualidad es difcil no vincular el nombre de Hill International a la Gestin de grandes proyectos
de Carreteras, Puertos, Aeropuertos o Energa.
Moncada Abogados is a multidisciplinary law firm, whose practice is characterized by its experience and
expertise, combining academic rigor, conciliatory vocation and litigious strength in providing the services offered. The firm has been recognized for providing comprehensive advice in the field of commercial law, particularly in financial, real estate, contracting and project structuring. In recent years, it has
expanded its practice to customs law, international trade, taxation, international law, immigration, mining and Energy, and insurance law. The professionals of the firm are published authors, ex-judges of high
judicial bodies, former high-level government officials and consultants of recognized public and private.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, part of McGraw Hill Financial (NYSE: MHFI), is the world's leading
provider of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. We publish more than a million credit
ratings on debt issued by sovereign, municipal, corporate and financial sector entities. With over 1,400
credit analysts in 23 countries, and more than 150 years' experience of assessing credit risk, we offer a
unique combination of global coverage and local insight. Our research and opinions about relative credit
risk provide market participants with information and independent benchmarks that help to support the
growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide.
P2 Brasil was established by Ptria and Promon to manage private equity investments in infra-structure
assets predominantly in Brazil. P2Brasil focuses mainly in the following infrastructure sectors: transportation and logistics; oil and gas; water, waste and related services; power distribution and transmission.
The target sectors should offer attractive investment opportunities, potentially including upgrading existing infrastructure assets and companies, consolidating fragmented sectors, and developing early stage
projects. Ptria and Promon believe that their joint institutional sponsorship provides P2Brasil with a
competitive advantage, which should enable it to focus on a unique investment strategy. The sponsors
track records and experience in the Brazilian market are key elements expected to drive P2Brasils strategy.
TMF Group helps companies expand and invest seamlessly across international borders. Our expert
accountants, legal, financial, corporate secretarial and HR and payroll professionals are located around
the world, enabling clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds
in different geographical locations. TMF Group works with leading private equity and venture capital
firms to enhance their global operations, administer international investment structures, and support
portfolio companies expanding and operating abroad. Our core legal administrative, accounting and
compliance services enable private equity firms and their portfolio companies to invest, expand and
operate anywhere in the world.
8:00
8:55
Welcoming Remarks:
Ana Carolina Romero, Project Manager Infrastructure, Latin Markets
Part 1- An Overview of 2014 Infrastructure ObjectsA Public Sector Perspectives
9:00
Keynote Speaker: Public Sector Incentives to Promote Foreign Direct Investment for Infra Projects
Public instruments to incentivize private financing and investment in Colombia.
Presenter:
Clemente del Valle, CEO, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (Confirmed)
9:30
Interview Session: Portfolio of Mega-Projects in Colombia ANIs Plan in Closing Colombia s Infrastructure gap
The National Infrastructure Agencys portfolio of projects and future perspectives.
Interviewee:
Luis Fernando Andrade, President, Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura (Confirmed)
10:15
Roundtable: Applying the Theory into Practice, Regulatory Changes with PPP Laws
Colombias regulatory and legislative changes to overcome investment hurdles in infrastructure.
Advances in PPP laws working with international developers to incentivize growth.
Environmental challenges for developers and financiers in building in the region.
Panelists:
Jaime Torres Melo, Sub-Director, Departamento Nacional de Planeacin (Confirmed)
Maria Patricia Sandoval, Director Structured Projects, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (Confirmed)
Carlos Alberto Garcia Montes, Vice- Ministro Infraestructura, Ministerio de Transporte (Confirmed)
Speaker, Managing Director, Control Risk (Confirmed)
11:00
11:00
Roundtable: Advancements in the Largest Road Concession in the World, 4th Generation Concession Plan
Structural policy and framework changes adapted to attract private investors to tender road projects.
Lessons learned from the tendered Cartagena-Barranquilla Road Project for $718 million.
Public incentives to develop a healthy environment for foreign players to participate in current market.
Moderator:
Juan Carlos Moncada, Director, Partner, Moncada Abogados (Confirmed)
Panelists:
Federico Restrepo Posada, Gerente General, Autopistas del Sol (Confirmed)
Lauro Bravar, Business Development Director, OHL (Confirmed)
Carlos Royo, Director de Explotacin Sudamrica, Iridium-ACS (Confirmed)
Gabriel Gonzalez Anton, Director General, Ferrovial Agroman Colombia (Confirmed)
Francisco Lozano, President, Concesia (Confirmed)
11:45
12:30
1:45
2:30
3:15
3:30
Roundtable: From Pit to Port Mining and the Future of Railway Transportation in Colombia
Bringing back the renaissance years in freight transportation.
Upgrading tracks and railway networks to accommodate growth and commodity demands.
Principal challenger for operators and developers in executing successful project completion.
Panelists:
Miguel Centanaro Meza, President, Ferropetrol (Confirmed)
Patrick Ross, President, Fenoco (Confirmed)
Rafael Roldan, Operations General Manager, Mineros SA (Confirmed)
Ramiro Rivera, Director de Operaciones, Ferrocarril del Pacifico (Confirmed)
4:15
5:00
Closing Remarks:
Ana Carolina Romero, Infrastructure Project Manager, Latin Markets (Confirmed)
5:10
8:00
8:55
Welcoming Remarks:
Ana Carolina Romero, Project Manager Infrastructure, Latin Markets
9:00
9:30
10:15
10:30
11:15
12:00
12:30
1:45
Roundtable: Accessing CapitalInvestor Perspectives, Private Equity, Multi-lateral s and Pension Funds
Deals in Colombia: pools of capital versus quantity of deals.
Middle-market investment and the future of infrastructure investments in Colombia.
Principal challenges investing in Colombia projects versus optimal opportunities.
Panelists:
Manuel Eduardo Garcia, Superintendente de Servicios Bancarios Financiamientos e Inversiones, Pemex (Confirmed)
Peter Grossich, President, Nexus Capital Partners (Confirmed)
Sebastian Ramirez, Director Economico, Asofondos (Confirmed)
Roberto Valverde, Managing Director Latin America, Darby Overseas (Confirmed)
Felipe Pinto, Managing Director, P2 Brasil (Confirmed)
2:30
3:30
3:45
Roundtable: Risk Mitigation & Risk Management in Successfully in Building & Operating Projects
Decreasing construction risk to support successful execution of raising capital
Structural enhancements to concession agreements and the mitigation of performance risk
Significance of Insurance Companies, Guarantees and ECAs in financing and building projects in Colombia
Panelists:
Carlos Alberto Sepulveda, Infrastructure Division, Inter-American Development Bank (Confirmed)
Victor Traverso, Country Manager, CAF (Confirmed)
4:30
Roundtable: Project Sponsor Concerns: Preparing for the Changing Life of Mega-projects
EPC overviews on the developing multi-sectorial projects in the region
Lessons learned from successful project sponsors: Building, Operating and Securing Cash-flow
Strategic partnerships development: working with other EPC to develop a strong consortium
Panelists:
Roger Bonet, President, Colombeia (Confirmed)
Sergio Paguay, Gerente General, Hidalgo & Hidalgo (Confirmed)
5:00
Closing Remarks:
Ana Carolina Romero, Project Manager Infrastructure, Latin Markets (Confirmed)