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Discover unparalleled inspiration and potential collaborators at Mexico Connect, where local and global connectivity visionaries unite to unlock solutions to the industry’s biggest challenges. Immerse yourself in a dynamic convergence of key players and disruptors, delving into the cutting-edge trends propelling the digital infrastructure community forwards. This is your golden opportunity to revolutionise connectivity, harness industry trends, and amplify your influence.

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Mexico Connect

09 Sept 2026

08:00 09:30
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Registration opens
09:30 10:15
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Keynote Panel: Partnerships Powering Mexico's Digital Infrastructure

Conference Room

As demand for AI, cloud, data centre capacity, and high-performance connectivity accelerates, no single organisation can build Mexico's digital future alone. Success depends on collaboration across da …

Chairperson

Martin Antunez, Founder - LATAM Entry, LLC

Speakers

Alejandro Estúa Belaunzarán, Chief Revenue Officer - KIO Data Centers

Simon Masri, President - C3NTRO TELECOM

Marco Reyes, CEO - TANGERINE ELECTRONICS

Gabriel Navarro, CEO - Evengroup
10:15 11:00
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Beyond Querétaro: Scaling Data Center Development Across Mexico

Conference Room

Mexico’s data center growth is entering a new phase as developers look beyond traditional hubs like Querétaro to unlock capacity nationwide. This session highlights projects that demonstrate how alter …

Chairperson

Adriana Rivera, Executive Director - MEXDC

Speakers

Daniel Elguea, CEO - Fermaca Networks

Gustavo Pérez, Market Development Director - VERTIV

Luis Lugo, Country Head Mexico - CloudHQ

Alberto Calabrò, Global Account Director - TELXIUS

Alejandro Jimenez, Gestor de Cuentas - NVIDIA
11:00 11:30
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Networking and Coffee Break

Astor Ballroom / Exhibition Hall
11:30 12:15
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Building Hyperscale Infrastructure in Mexico: Investment, Strategy & Regional Opportunity

Conference Room

As hyperscale and AI infrastructure expand globally, Mexico is positioning itself as a key regional hub. This session will examine why new regions are attracting major digital infrastructure investmen …

Chairperson

Steve Sasse, VP Business Development & LATAM - DatacenterHawk

Speakers

Andres Garcia, Chief Development Officer - KIO Data Centers

Dayana Gaxiola, Director, Mexico - Equinix

Rafael Bomeny, Co-Founder and CFO - ODATA

Yanin Velarde, Head of Connectivity Infrastructure - LIGHTERA
12:15 12:30
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Gigabit Fiber Presentation

Conference Room
12:30 13:00
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The Digital Inflection Point in Mexico: from the Internet to IXPs and ISPs

Conference Room

As Mexico's digital economy expands, the performance of its networks increasingly depends not only on fiber deployment, but also on how efficiently traffic is exchanged. IXPs and ISPs are at the cente …

Chairperson

Carmen Denis, Presidente de Internet Exchange Services Yucatan - IXP Yucatán

Speakers

Ivan Žilić Schmidt, Board Member - PIT

Hector Calderon, Country Director Mexico - DE-CIX

Ariel Pinelo, Presidente - WISPMX
13:00 14:30
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Lunch

Lunch Hall Madeleine Ballroom
14:00 14:30
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Mexico's New Telecom Regulatory Era: What Comes Next?

Conference Room

Mexico’s telecom regulatory landscape is entering a new phase following the creation of the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT). With new leadership and evolving policy priorities, the sec …
14:45 15:30
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Enabling Connectivity at the Edge: The Rise of Mexico's Small Operators

Conference Room

Small and regional telecom operators are increasingly recognised as essential players in expanding connectivity across Mexico. New initiatives aim to formalise and support these operators through poli …

Speakers

Elizabeth Sosa Hernandez, Directora General - PROMTEL

Juan Pablo Fernandez, Director - Agencia de Conectividad y Acceso a Internet (ACAI)

Nico Girard, CEO & Co-Founder - OXIO
15:30 16:15
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Financing the Future: How the Finance Ecosystem Is Powering Mexico’s Digital Infrastructure

Conference Room

As demand for high-capacity networks accelerates, development finance institutions, commercial banks, private capital and infrastructure investors are playing an increasingly important role in funding …

Speakers

Aniceto Huertas-Corcelles, Partner - Beel Infrastructure Partners

Joana Pascual, Mexico Head of Infrastructure & Energy - IFC

Dulce Cortés, Senior Investment Officer - Proparco

Jaime Guillen, Co-Founding Partner - Mexico Infrastructure Partners
16:15 17:00
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Cross-Border Connectivity: Strengthening the Mexico - U.S. Digital Corridor

Conference Room

Mexico’s strategic geographic position is making it a key bridge between North and Latin American digital ecosystems. New cross-border fiber routes are strengthening connectivity between major data, c …

Chairperson

Juan Antonio Ramirez, Senior Partner - LTEC

Speakers

Juan Salazar, CEO & Founder - MDC Data Centres

Carlos Arguimbau, CEO - IENTC

Andres Cordovez, CTO - AXTEL

Carmine Sorrentino, VP, CHIEF COMMERCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER - LIBERTY NETWORKS
17:00 18:30
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Networking Drinks

Astor Bar / Exhibition Hall

10 Sept 2026

08:00 09:30
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Registration Opens

Registration desk
08:30 09:30
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Women in Digital Infrastructure Roundtables and Breakfast

Lunch Hall Madeleine Ballroom

Speakers

Magdalena Mardones, Head of Marketing LATAM - VERTIV

Maria Claudia Rey, President of Northern Cluster (Mexico, Central American and Carribean) - CIRION

Mirella Miranda, Sr. Account Manager - C3NTRO TELECOM
09:45 10:30
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Behind the build: The Players Powering AI Data Centres

Conference Room

Bringing AI data centres online requires a broad network of stakeholders beyond owners and operators. From energy providers and utilities to contractors, infrastructure developers, and technology vend …

Chairperson

Diego Valverde, Industry Specialist - Mexico Business News

Speakers

Alejandro Preinfalk, President and CEO - Siemens Mexico

Alejandro Peon, CEO - Naturgy Mexico

Amet Novillo Suarez, Managing Director Mexico - ON.energy

Hector Sanchez, Director of Operations - Equinix
10:30 11:15
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Building Mexico's Next-Generation Fibre Backbone

Conference Room

Demand for high-capacity connectivity is accelerating as hyperscale, AI, and cross-border digital services expand. Major new fibre projects are strengthening Mexico’s position as a strategic connectiv …

Chairperson

Juan Velandia, Senior Research Analyst - TELEGEOGRAPHY

Speakers

Renato Tradardi, CEO - GOLD DATA

Maria Claudia Rey, President of Northern Cluster (Mexico, Central American and Carribean) - CIRION

Carlos Hernandez, Senior Director, Regional Sales - CIENA

Pedro Carballeira, Director Business Development - TELCONET S.A.
11:15 11:45
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Networking and Coffee Break

Astor Ballroom / Exhibition Hall
11:45 12:30
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Expanding Connectivity in Underserved Regions: Policy, Investment & Innovation

Conference Room

Closing Mexico’s connectivity gap remains a major national priority. New policies and programmes are emerging to support rural connectivity, encourage infrastructure sharing, and enable smaller operat …

Chairperson

Cindy Rayo Zapata, Mexico Director - Asociación Interamericana de Empresas de Telecomunicaciones (ASIET)

Speakers

Gabriel Cejudo, Head of BAIT - Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica

Luis Velasquez, Business Director - ARELION
12:30 13:00
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Partner Presentations
13:00 15:00
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Lunch

Lunch Hall Madeleine Ballroom