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The 9th edition of the most significant real estate gathering in Latin America
Patrick Lynch
Gustavo Moraes
Edson Ferrari
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In a world where organizations strive to enhance customer experiences, accelerate processes, and manage massive amounts of data, the demand for reliable, high-performance technological infrastructure grows. This is where the intersection of the real estate market and the development of data centers becomes critical.
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13 - 14 May, New York
Latin America GRI Real Estate 2025The 9th edition of the most significant real estate gathering in Latin America
Discussions
Keynote Session | May 15 | 09:30 - 09:45
Keynote Presentation: Global Trends in Data Centers
Market Growth and Future Outlook
Keynote Speaker
Patrick Lynch
Executive Managing Director - CBRE Data Center Solutions
CBRE
Master Session | May 15 | 09:45 - 11:00
Global Trends in Data Centers
Market Growth and Future Outlook
- Coming Years Outlook - What is the growth potential of the data center market, and what are the key drivers behind it
- Collaboration & Innovation - How will technological advancement, ESG pressures, and shifting customer expectations shape future collaboration models?
- Tenant Demands - What are tenants currently looking for in data centers, and how are their requirements evolving?
- Operational Challenges - What are the main difficulties developers face in adapting to the varying technical and operational demands of different clients?
- Developer-Operator Alignment - What are the most common misalignments between operators and developers, and how can both sides collaborate more effectively to optimize project delivery?
Discussion | May 15 | 11:30 - 12:30
Construction & Logistic Asset Repurposing
Telecommunications, Sustainability & Critical Factors
- Construction & Delivery Risks - What are the key challenges during construction—such as cost volatility, supply chain issues, or labor shortages—and how are they being addressed?
- Asset Repurposing Potential - What makes a real estate asset viable for conversion into a data center, and when is it better to repurpose versus build from scratch? How prepared are current logistics or industrial assets for transformation into data centers, and what structural or regulatory challenges typically arise?
- Operator Priorities in Connectivity - What level of telecommunications infrastructure is required for a data center to be considered fully operational, and how accessible is this infrastructure in key markets? What do operators prioritize in terms of physical connectivity?
- Sustainability Integration - How are sustainability goalsbeing incorporated into projects?
Moderator
Gustavo Moraes
Diretor de Educação
Associação Brasileira de Data Center - ABDC
Alejandra
Bugna
Partner
Baker & McKenzie
Alexandre
Simcsik
Datacenter Design, Construction & Operations Sr. Director
Cirion Technologies
Edwin
Tello
Chief LATAM ICREA
Asociación Colombiana de Data Center y Tecnología
Joe
Bergamaschine
COO & Co Founder
Um Telecom - Atlantic Data Centers
Juan
Pablo Rivera Cabal
CEO
Grupo Zona Franca
Matias
Menichetti
Director LATAM
Hyphen
Discussion | May 15 | 14:00 - 15:00
Power Generation, Distribution & Commercialization
Exploring the Optimal Energy Sources
- Energy Demand & Infrastructure - What are the critical energy needs today?
- Provider & Developer Challenges - What are the main obstacles faced by energy providers and data center developers when securing reliable, scalable power?
- Renewable Adoption & Regulation - Is there a tangible benefit to using renewable energy, and how are local regulations supporting—or limiting—its adoption?
- Technology, Cooling Systems & Storage Solutions - Are there effective solutions, and how are they being deployed across different geographies?
- Public-Private Partnerships - Is there real potential for public-private partnerships to support energy sourcing or infrastructure development for data centers?
Discussion | May 15 | 15:30 - 16:45
Financing and Investment Models
Strategies and success stories
- Capital Attraction - Who are the key investment funds currently backing these types of infrastructure projects?
- Return Expectations - What types of returns are investors currently seeing, and how do they compare to other real estate asset classes?
- Risk & Scalability - What are the main risks investors face when scaling data center portfolios across multiple jurisdictions, and how are they mitigating political, energy, and regulatory uncertainties?
- Investment Dynamics - Which financial structures have proven most effective in navigating today’s volatile macroeconomic environment?
- Exit Strategies - What are investors considering for data center assets—REIT structures, long-term holds, or strategic sales—and how are they assessing timing and valuation?
Moderator
Edson Ferrari
Senior Director, Capital Markets & Asset Management
CBRE
Adriano
Mantesso
Head of Real Estate
Tivio Capital
André
Accetturi
Senior Vice President
GIC
Federico
Martin Del Campo
Partner and Head of Mexico
Ares Management
Mark
McComiskey
Partner
AVAIO Capital
Raúl
Gallegos
CEO
Fibra Next
Patrick Lynch
Executive Managing Director - CBRE Data Center SolutionsCBRE
USA
Pat Lynch is the Global Executive Managing Director for
the Data Center Solutions Group. In this global role, Pat
is responsible for developing and growing relationships
with key clients and coordinating our A&T data center
go-to-market strategies, client support and new
business development. Working with regional Advisory
leaders, Pat has oversight of the A&T data center
practices in all three regions, including the APAC,
LATAM and European practice.
The Data Center Global Practice Group harnesses our
data center and digital infrastructure expertise across
the Global Workplace Solutions, Advisory Services and
Real Estate Investment segments to deliver globally
integrated, consistently superior client solutions. CBRE’s
Data Center Solution
Alison Takano
Gerente LatAm, Data Center SolutionsCBRE
Brazil
Licenciado em Arquitectura e Urbanismo com experiência comprovada de actividade profissional na área Imobiliária e Construção Civil. Experiência no setor público-privado com desenvolvimento de projetos de impacto sociocultural e grandes obras, bem como projetos relacionados a marketing, eventos e captação de recursos.
Atuou por cinco anos como consultor Industrial e Logístico da CBRE, sendo responsável pelas Operações da Região Sul do Brasil. Após dois anos como Diretor Comercial de um dos maiores parques empresariais da América Latina, atualmente integra a equipe Industrial & Logística da CBRE em São Paulo, como Gerente de Soluções de Data Center para a América Latina.
José Luis Gómez-Pardo
CEONixval
Spain
José Luis brings a forward-thinking strategy and a strong passion for carrier hotel data centers to his role as CEO of Nixval Datacenter, Eastern Spain's leading neutral data center. With nearly two decades of international experience at companies like Telefónica, he has successfully led Nixval in expanding its infrastructure and services, enhancing reliability for mission-critical clients across the region. José Luis holds a first-class honors BSc in Cybersecurity and Networking from UCLan and an award-winning MBA from ESIC. He is also certified in Leadership and Innovation from MIT and accredited as a Tier Specialist by the Uptime Institute. Leveraging his deep expertise, he drives growth and sustainability within the organization.
Patrick Lynch
Executive Managing Director - CBRE Data Center SolutionsCBRE
USA
Pat Lynch is the Global Executive Managing Director for
the Data Center Solutions Group. In this global role, Pat
is responsible for developing and growing relationships
with key clients and coordinating our A&T data center
go-to-market strategies, client support and new
business development. Working with regional Advisory
leaders, Pat has oversight of the A&T data center
practices in all three regions, including the APAC,
LATAM and European practice.
The Data Center Global Practice Group harnesses our
data center and digital infrastructure expertise across
the Global Workplace Solutions, Advisory Services and
Real Estate Investment segments to deliver globally
integrated, consistently superior client solutions. CBRE’s
Data Center Solution
Ryan McGuire
President, Clayco Compute & ShareholderClayco
USA
Ryan brings creative problem-solving and passion to helping mission critical clients achieve strategic real estate objectives. As president of Clayco Compute, he applies deep expertise in data centers and mission-critical infrastructure to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions. His collaborative, hands-on approach ensures seamless partnerships with clients and design teams, balancing speed, cost, and sustainability. With a keen focus on business imperatives and innovation, Ryan helps shape world-class environments that drive digital transformation. Through Clayco Compute, he is redefining the future of data center development with expertise, execution, and vision.
Gustavo Moraes
Diretor de EducaçãoAssociação Brasileira de Data Center - ABDC
Brazil
Atua há quase 30 anos no mercado de Data Centers com grande experiência em gestão de ambientes de missão crítica e seus facilities.
Tecnólogo em tecnologia da informação, graduado em Comunicação e MBA em Gestão Estratégica pela Universidade de São Paulo. Sempre teve seu conhecimento acadêmico como suporte de suas atividades profissionais.
Ao longo de sua carreira atuou em gestão operacional, planejamento estratégico, projetos e obras de grandes Data Centers.
Há 10 anos é o executivo responsável pela operação Brasil da Infra IES e é um dos criadores do treinamento de Planejamento e Gestão de Data Center que já certificou mais de 500 profissionais.
Alejandra Bugna
PartnerBaker & McKenzie
USA
Alexandre Simcsik
Datacenter Design, Construction & Operations Sr. DirectorCirion Technologies
Brazil
Edwin Tello
Chief LATAM ICREAAsociación Colombiana de Data Center y Tecnología
USA
Edwin Leonardo Tello Barrios serves as Chief LATAM at ICREA (International Computer Room Experts Association) and is the current President of ACOLDC (Colombian Data Center and Technology Association). An electronic engineer with over 25 years of experience, he has played a key role in expanding data center infrastructure across Latin America, leading regional teams, forging strategic alliances, and driving technology innovation. His career reflects a strong commitment to advancing digital transformation and the growth of the data center industry in the region.
Joe Bergamaschine
COO & Co FounderUm Telecom - Atlantic Data Centers
USA
Strategist, Builder & Operator of Sustainable Digital Infra, Datacenters, Telecom, Subsea Net. & AI, across America´s Region
Juan Pablo Rivera Cabal
CEOGrupo Zona Franca
Colombia
Ingeniero Industrial de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Especialista en Mercadeo de Consumo Masivo de la Universidad ICESI y Executive MBA
Universidad de los Andes.
Actualmente es Presidente del Grupo ZFB, y como tal, responsable del desarrollo y ejecución del Plan Estratégico de la organización.
Matias Menichetti
Director LATAMHyphen
Chile
Matías joined Hyphen in 2019 and became a Director in 2023. Currently, he leads Hyphen’s operations in South-America from our office in Santiago, Chile.
An Architect and Business Manager with 12 years of experience in designing and managing projects in the retail, workplace, hospitality, industrial, and data center sectors. Skilled in negotiation, business planning, international business, and team building.
Eduardo Guémez
Managing DirectorAres Management
Mexico
Mr Guemez is currently a Managing Director for Ares Management Mexico. As such he oversees investment activities for Ares vehicles in Mexico. Before joining Ares Mr Guemez was CIO for Walton Street Capital Mexico and prior to that he was CIO for MPR. F 2006 to 2015 served as Managing Director and CEO for LaSalle Investment Management Mexico. Prior to joining LaSalle Mr. Güémez was a Managing Director for Equity with GE Real Estate in Mexico and previously led GE Equity’s Mexico operations. Mr. Güémez received an M.S. in Operations Research from Stanford University and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ITESM. He is a currently a board member of Kidzania, AMPIP and Amexcap.
Gustavo Moraes
Diretor de EducaçãoAssociação Brasileira de Data Center - ABDC
Brazil
Atua há quase 30 anos no mercado de Data Centers com grande experiência em gestão de ambientes de missão crítica e seus facilities.
Tecnólogo em tecnologia da informação, graduado em Comunicação e MBA em Gestão Estratégica pela Universidade de São Paulo. Sempre teve seu conhecimento acadêmico como suporte de suas atividades profissionais.
Ao longo de sua carreira atuou em gestão operacional, planejamento estratégico, projetos e obras de grandes Data Centers.
Há 10 anos é o executivo responsável pela operação Brasil da Infra IES e é um dos criadores do treinamento de Planejamento e Gestão de Data Center que já certificou mais de 500 profissionais.
Julian Lasky Adler
Head of EnergyBleeding Edge Technologies
Mexico
Santiago Villagomez
CEO & FounderEnergía Real
Mexico
Santiago Villagómez is the CEO and founder of Energía Real, a leading energy company serving the commercial and industrial sectors, with over 130 MW of Behind-the-meter energy assets and energy trading and backed by institutional capital since 2021.
He has a strong background in investment and real estate development, with over $250M USD managed.
He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana and serves as an advisor to funds such as Dark Horse Ventures.
Edson Ferrari
Senior Director, Capital Markets & Asset ManagementCBRE
Brazil
Graduated with a degree in civil engineering from Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Edson Ferrari has also attended the Master’s Degree in Real Estate at the same school. He has been part of the CBRE Capital Market’s team since 2000. He has an extensive experience in working with investors of all kinds, from private-individuals and family office companies to private equity firms, property companies and foreign institutions. In 2007, Mr. Ferrari also assumed the responsibility for Asset Management division, where he and his team are responsible for the management of real estate assets and portfolios.
Adriano Mantesso
Head of Real EstateTivio Capital
Brazil
With a solid career in the financial-real estate investment sector, Adriano Mantesso joins Tivio Capital as the head of the Real Estate vertical in 2024. Previously, he dedicated seven years at Ivanhoé Cambridge (CDPQ), one of the largest institutional Real Estate investors in the world, where he led the portfolio and operations in Latin America. Before that, he spent over 12 years managing Real Estate Investment Funds (REITs) at renowned institutions such as Brazilian Capital and BTG Pactual, playing a key role in the development of the REIT and CRI industries in Brazil. Adriano holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and a degree in administration from the Escola de Adminstracao Maua.
André Accetturi
Senior Vice PresidentGIC
Brazil
Andre Accetturi is a senior vice president at GIC (Government of Singapore Investment Corporation), company which he joined in 2015. He’s a senior member of the GIC Americas Real Estate team, responsible for overseeing and directing investment and asset management activities in Brazil and Latam, across all asset classes.
Prior to joining GIC, he spent 5 years at Brookfield Brazil and 2 years at Cushman & Wakefield with its capital markets group.
Federico Martin Del Campo
Partner and Head of MexicoAres Management
Mexico
Mr. Martin del Campo is a Partner and Head of Mexico in Ares Real Estate. Prior to joining Ares in 2024, Mr. Martin del Campo was the CEO and Managing Partner of Walton Street Capital Mexico, where he led the firm's operations in Mexico. Previously, he was a Senior Director at GE Real Estate, an Investment Banking Associate at JP Morgan Securities in New York and a Senior Manager at Rabobank Nederland in Mexico City. He was also the Chair in Mexico of the Urban Land Institute and is part of the Executive Committee of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Developers. Mr. Martin del Campo holds a B.S. from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico in Economics and an M.B.A. from Harvard University Business School.
Mark McComiskey
PartnerAVAIO Capital
USA
Mark has worked in the private equity and infrastructure investing sector for more than 20 years. As a partner at AVAIO, he brings experience in the investment, development, and construction, operation, acquisition, and financing of private equity and infrastructure investments, including both public and private infrastructure, thermal and renewable power, and midstream assets.
Prior to founding AVAIO, Mark was a Senior Managing Director at Prostar and a Partner at its successor, Vanwall Capital. Mark was previously Co-Head of Private Equity at First Reserve, then the world’s largest energy-focused private equity and infrastructure investment firm. Mark was a member of the firm Executive Committee.
Raúl Gallegos
CEOFibra Next
USA
Raul is the CEO of a new Industrial Reit, FIBRA NEXT, the largest owner and developer of Industrial properties in Mexico. Prior to this he co-founded and Managed a Real Estate lending vehicle, CKD, launched 2017. The fund focused on issuing loans for income producing properties, including office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties and hotels. From 2013-2016, Raul was the President and CEO for GE in Mexico and before that he lead the Real Estate Business in GE Mexico for several years. Raúl began his career with GE in 1997 in Stamford, Connecticut with the Latin America group of GE Capital Structured Finance. Raúl is a Civil Engineer from Universidad Anáhuac and he has an MBA from Columbia University in New York.
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