"The Challenges of Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople in Mexico"
12:00 hrs.
CONCANACO
Speaker: Javier Zepeda
- To share tips and specific strategies for starting a business and, when appropriate, advancing the development and growth of an existing one. This conference is designed to inspire entrepreneurs and business owners to rethink the way they run their operations.
- It is aimed at entrepreneurs and/or SME business owners.
Importance and Uses of Natural Gas in the Energy Transition
13:00 hrs.
Jalisco Natural Gas Coordinating Council
Speakers: Arturo Magaña, Edgar Palacios, Diego Bouquet y Diego García
- Present the role of Natural Gas in Mexico and Jalisco’s energy transition, as well as its uses in the industrial, residential, and vehicular sectors.
- Target Audience: Government, Industrial Sector, Private Sector, Logistics or Transportation Companies, General Public.
"The energy that Jalisco's industry needs to grow”
15:00 hrs.
CANACO Renewable Energy Section
Speaker: Ing. Justo Javier Torres Ríos
- To provide economic and statistical information on the use of different energy sources in Jalisco, their impact on the local economy, and future trends.
- It is aimed at any company whose energy consumption (whether electrical or fuel-based) is significant to its operations.”
McKinsey & Company Inc. Mexico:
16:00 hrs.
Speaker: Miguel Angel Alcaraz Silva
Conference: “Nearshoring”
"Jalisco and Industrial Relocation: Challenges and Opportunities"
17:00 hrs.
Jalisco Industrial Parks Association (APIEJ)
Speaker: Bruno Martínez
- Highlight the opportunities Jalisco offers in industrial spaces for new investment projects, driven by the wave of companies brought to Mexico through nearshoring.
- Target Audience: Domestic and foreign investors.
"Heroes or Demons", the human power to create destinies
17:00 hrs.
Mindcode
Speaker Eduardo Caccia
- In the conference “Heroes or Demons,” we will explore how humans, from an anthropological perspective, are capable of creating both hells and heavens. We will learn about the forces that transform us into agents of destruction or healing. The healing power of art as a means of change and reflection will also be discussed. This talk is a call to action for individuals and businesses to contribute resources and efforts toward organizations working for better coexistence and society.
"Sones of a Tapatía Spain: The Participation of Spanish Investment in Jalisco”
11:00 hrs.
Spanish Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: Antonio Basagoiti Pastor
- Present the economic and commercial relationship between Spain and Mexico with a focus on Jalisco, also highlighting the importance of social responsibility projects that impact the people of Guadalajara.
- It is aimed at business owners.
Canada in Mexico
12:00 hrs.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico
Speakers: Frank.Le, Fernando Baños, Jael Durán y Luisa L. Vargas Lomelí.
- Promotion of economic relations between Canada and Western Mexico through collaborations with Canadian companies involved in export and technological innovation, as well as the investment of Mexican companies in Canada.
- Promotion of CANCHAM as a non-profit Civil Association primarily composed of Mexican and Canadian companies. It represents, promotes, and fosters trade and investment between companies in Mexico and Canada.
- Committed to providing value-added support that connects our partners with business opportunities, key contacts, relationships, and resources in both Mexico and Canada.”
Investment Opportunities Between Colombia and Mexico (Jalisco)
13:00 hrs.
PROCOLOMBIA
Speakers: Mateo Gómez Gonzalez.
- Present the investment opportunities between Colombia and Mexico
- Multisectoral
Energy Storage for Industry and Electromobility
15:00 hrs.
State Energy Agency of Jalisco
Speakers: Ing. Justo Javier Torres Ríos, Ing. David Rangel Sutti y Ing. Nallely Camarena
- Talk about real and profitable applications of energy storage, as well as the prospects of electromobility in Jalisco.
- Companies with high electricity demand that continue to innovate and reduce energy costs, as well as their carbon footprint.
"Korea and Mexico, Opportunity for Strategic Partners"
16:00 hrs.
KOTRA, Trade and Investment Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Mexico
Speakers: Yonhoo Jo, Director de Proyectos de KOTRA y Moisés Juárez, Encargado de Relaciones KOTRA.
- Discover the economic landscape of South Korea and the opportunities it offers for business with Mexico. Learn about successful partnerships between Mexican and South Korean companies. Gain insight into the presence of major South Korean companies in Mexico, such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Kia Mexico, and explore how to engage with Korean culture.
- Targeted to entrepreneurs in general.
"Importance of women in the Tequila industry"
17:00 hrs.
Women of Tequila
Speakers: Ana Rosa Carrillo, Liliana Castro, Silvia Martínez
- Highlight the contribution of women in this sector
- Target audience: Business owners, entrepreneurs, tequila brand owners, agave producers.
Panel: Province of Alberta
11:00 hrs.
Panel Provincia de Alberta
Ponentes: Shannon McCarthy y Luis Manuel Soto Uruñuela
"Challenges and opportunities in the industry of distilled spirits"
12:00 hrs.
CITEMATEQ
Speaker: Ing. Jorge Martínez Cano
- Provide an overview of the current state of the tequila industry, with a special focus on distilled spirits.
- Target audience: Business professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, tequila distillery owners, and agave producers.
13:00 hrs.
Sister Cities Panel
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“The North American Era"
15:00 hrs.
American Chamber Of Commerce, Capítulo Jalisco
Speaker: Mtro. Pedro Casas Alatriste
- Keeping people informed and fostering closer connections with business leaders from Guadalajara’s main industries and key sectors in Jalisco to facilitate commercial integration and create a better business environment.
- Target audience: Leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking for opportunities to expand their companies and optimize their operations.
“Energy Solutions for Jalisco and Mexico"
16:00 hrs.
Jalisco Energy Cluster
Speakers:
Manuel Herrera (Energy Liaison for the Jalisco Government Transition Team 2024-2030)
Alberto Uribe (Director of National Content and Promotion of the Energy Sector, Ministry of Energy, Government of Mexico)
Fernando Rodríguez Tovar (Director, National Council of Energy Clusters)
Sergio Alcalde (Jalisco Entrepreneur in the Energy Sector, FORTIUS Electromechanics)
Moderator:
Sergio Medina González (President of the Energy Development Cluster of Jalisco, A.C.)
- Promote the energy development of Mexico and learn about Mexico’s energy outlook for 2024-2030.
- Target Audience: All industries participating in the energy sector.
17:00 hrs.
COPARMEX
Ponente: –
“Sustainable Entrepreneurship"
09:00 hrs.
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Speakers: —
"Why Businesses Fail and How Technology Can Save Yours”
10:00 hrs.
Speaker: Borja Gavica Pelaéz
- Most businesses don’t survive beyond three years, but why? In this workshop, we will reveal the main obstacles entrepreneurs face today and how new technologies are revolutionizing the way of selling.
- Aimed at Entrepreneurs and FEINJAL attendees.
"Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"
11:00 hrs.
Speaker: Luis Rodrigo Hernández
- In an increasingly AI-driven world, organizations face the challenge of leading innovation effectively to stay competitive and relevant. This talk will explore key strategies for fostering a culture of innovation in the AI era, highlighting how leaders can integrate emerging technologies into their processes, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and manage organizational change. Additionally, success stories will be analyzed, and the essential skills that leaders need to develop in order to navigate this ever-evolving technological landscape will be discussed.
- Target audience: Entrepreneurs and FEINJAL attendees.
"Humans vs Robots"
12:00 hrs.
Speaker: Alfonso Robles y Kari B Goytia
- Explore how the combination of technology and human skills is redefining the future. Discover how to stay relevant in an automated world by enhancing your unique abilities in empathy, intuition, and critical thinking.
- Target audience: Entrepreneurs and general attendees.
"Demo Day"
- 4:00 – 4:08 Buen Look / Jonathan Danda
- 4:08 – 4:15 Edenton / Daniel García
- 4:15 – 4:22 Skills Innovation / Josefina Barboza
- 4:22 – 4:30 Altergard / Pablo Escobedo
- 4:30 – 4:38 Hortú / Juan Diego González
- 4:38 – 4:46 SublAI / Hugo Munguía
- 4:46 – 4:54 Swapp Energy / Sabrina Cuevas