SPEAKERS

JOSÉ LUIS AGUILAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CUENCA AIRPORT CORPORATION, ECUADOR

He is a lawyer, graduated from the Catholic University of Ecuador. He has master's degree studies in Spain, a diploma in Airport Administration, and a master's degree in Airport and Aeronautical Management and Direction. He has extensive professional experience in the public and private sectors, related to airport and civil aviation issues. He has held, among other important positions, the roles of Undersecretary of Air Transport and Vice Minister of Transportation Services of Ecuador. He currently holds the position of Executive Director of the Cuenca Airport Corporation. His management focuses on increasing the aerial connectivity of the city and the level of service of the “Mariscal La Mar” airport.

Federico Anliker, President, Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA), El Salvador

Federico Anliker has been President of the Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA) since June 2019. He leads the institution responsible for managing and developing El Salvador's ports, airports, and railways.

Among his main achievements are the expansion and modernization of El Salvador International Airport, as well as attracting new airlines and private investment, most notably the country's first-ever Public-Private Partnership for the Air Cargo Terminal.

He also spearheaded the modernization of Ilopango International Airport, positioning it as a more efficient terminal for private flights, business travel, executive tourism, and flight schools.

Currently, he is overseeing the construction of the Pacific Airport in eastern El Salvador, a key project for logistics development and connectivity, promoted by the government of President Nayib Bukele.

Federico Anliker holds a degree in Business Economics, is a private pilot, and specializes in business strategy, project development, and finance.

Erick Aranda Del Monte, Reality Capture Product Line Manager LATAM, Leica Geosystems

Erick Aranda Del Monte is the Reality Capture Product Line Manager for Latin America at Leica Geosystems, leading the deployment and adoption of advanced reality capture technologies across the mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, construction, and engineering sectors. He has more than 16 years of experience working with Leica Geosystems technologies and over 10 years developing projects using Hexagon reality capture solutions.

His professional background includes extensive experience in 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping, ground penetrating radar (GPR), geomatics, and digital asset capture technologies, helping organizations transform spatial data into valuable information for decision-making. Erick has also developed expertise in construction, engineering, technical support, and sales, enabling him to bridge technical innovation with operational requirements. In addition, he has received specialized training and certification in reality capture technologies for forensic applications.

LUIS BECERRIL, Project Manager, EXP US SERVICES INC

Experienced airport infrastructure leader with more than 20 years of experience in the design, construction, and modernization of airports across Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Infrastructure Project Management. Specializes in managing and delivering complex projects that improve efficiency, passenger experience, and regulatory compliance.

His expertise includes constructability, value engineering, stakeholder integration, and quality assurance, with deep knowledge of FAA regulations, ICAO standards, and regional compliance requirements. Luis has a proven track record in terminal design, runway rehabilitation, and infrastructure optimization, excelling in project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, and quality implementation.

A strategic collaborator, he brings together designers, contractors, regulators, and operators to execute airport development initiatives aligned with industry trends, technological advancements, and sustainability goals.

Alfonso Cárdenas, Sales Director, BEUMER Group Mexico

Alfonso Cárdenas is Sales Director at BEUMER Group Mexico, where he leads strategic growth initiatives and delivers advanced logistics and airport solutions across the region. With over 20 years of experience in project management, business development, and complex system integration, he combines deep technical expertise with a strong commercial vision.

Alfonso has successfully led major airport projects, including the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) upgrade and key contracts with ASUR, OMA, and GAP. His work is characterized by managing multi-country collaborations and navigating complex bids to deliver high-impact results.

Fluent in English and Spanish, he is recognized for his ability to align stakeholders, drive innovation, and execute projects that enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience. At LATAM Airport Summit 2026, Alfonso brings valuable insights for leaders seeking reliable, scalable airport solutions.

EMERSON CASTRO, DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS DIRECTORATE, PROINVERSIÓN, PERU

A licensed and registered Civil Engineer from the National University Federico Villarreal, he holds a Master's degree in Construction Management from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences. He has over 15 years of experience in public-private partnerships, as well as experience in project management, execution, and monitoring. He has served as Director General of Transportation Programs and Projects at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Director of the Disaster Reconstruction Management Unit at PRONIED (National Program for Educational Infrastructure), Director of Investment Planning at the General Directorate of Educational Infrastructure at the Ministry of Education, Director General of the Project Portfolio Directorate at ProInversión, and Director of the General Directorate of Private Investment Promotion Policy at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. He is currently the Director of the Special Projects Directorate.

José Luis Filisola Reyes, Managing Director, QUASAR AUTOMATION

Eng. José Luis Filisola Reyes is a Mexican Mechatronics Engineer specialized in robotics, entrepreneur, and General Manager of QUASAR AUTOMATION, INC. Based in Panama since 2013, he has built a distinguished professional career focused on automation, airport security, technology integration, and solutions for critical infrastructure.

Since the age of 22, he has worked in airport environments, beginning his professional career at Toluca International Airport in Mexico. He later led high-impact projects in Panama for Tocumen International Airport, as well as for other public and private organizations throughout the country.

Under his leadership, QUASAR AUTOMATION has been an established supplier to the Panamanian government since 2015, integrating international technologies for detection, control, operational analytics, and specialized support. He also leads QLAB, an emerging business unit powered by Panamanian talent, focused on rapid prototyping, technological innovation, and the validation of customized solutions designed to address real operational, security, and innovation challenges in airport and industrial environments.

Pablo Galindo, Institutional Coordinator, Metropolitan Public Company of Airport Services, Ecuador

Commercial Engineer graduated from Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, with extensive experience in air transportation, airport management, and connectivity, developed in both the public and private sectors.

He has held high-level management positions, notably serving as Undersecretary of Air Transport and President of the National Civil Aviation Council. At the Ministry of Tourism, he led the Directorate of Connectivity and Investments, as well as the Directorate of Air, Land, and Maritime Connectivity.

He is currently part of the EPMSA team as Social Responsibility Coordinator. His profile combines technical planning with strategic vision to strengthen the aeronautical sector of the country.

Manuel González Moles, CEO, UG21 Engineering

Manuel González Moles is the CEO of UG21 Engineering and co-founder of the company. A Civil Engineer and MBA from IIST Spain, he has over 25 years of experience in engineering consultancy, leading infrastructure projects across multiple countries.

Throughout his career, he has driven UG21’s international expansion, consolidating its presence in Spain and Latin America and contributing to the development of high-impact projects in the countries where the company operates. The company operates in 7 countries, has 500 employees, and in 2025 reached revenues close to USD 26 million.

His leadership is defined by a strategic vision focused on international growth, innovation, and the development of highly qualified teams.

CARLOS LASPRILLA SALGUERO, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PROJECTS LATAM, EXP US SERVICES INC

Civil Engineer from La Gran Colombia University, with specialization studies in Project Management and additional studies at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the Polytechnic University of Madrid, and the New York Institute of Finance.

Consultant in infrastructure projects, master plans, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, particularly in the aviation and healthcare sectors.

He has worked with Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority, the National Infrastructure Agency of Colombia, the National Hospital Fund, AECOM Technical Services, TY Lin, and Structure Investment Banking, developing projects in Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, and Peru.

He currently serves as Director of Strategic Projects for Latin America at EXP US Services.

Jaime Humberto Machicao Roca, Executive Director, Bolivian Air Navigation and Airports – NAABOL

With over 40 years of experience in the aeronautical field, he has focused on strengthening operational safety, service efficiency, and the development of the national and international airport system.

He possesses extensive experience in air operations, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and Civil Aviation Security (AVSEC). He has held technical, operational, and executive positions in institutions and private companies within the sector, such as the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC), AeroSur S.A., Amaszonas S.A., and agricultural aviation companies, establishing a management style based on principles of ethics, transparency, and a commitment to public service.

His training as a commercial pilot, agricultural pilot, and certified instructor provides him with broad experience in inspection, supervision, technical training, and airport administration, contributing to the strengthening of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards within the aeronautical system of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.

Alejandro Medina, Business Development Manager, HID

Alejandro Medina currently serves as Business Development Manager at HID and brings over 20 years of experience in the electronic security industry across Latin America. Throughout his career, he has held commercial leadership and business development positions with global companies such as Bosch Security Systems, Johnson Controls (JCI), RBH Access, and Dorlet, leading growth strategies, channel development, strategic account management, and access control projects across multiple countries in the region. His expertise combines strong technical knowledge with a proven ability to drive business growth, build strategic partnerships, and develop high-potential markets.

Carlos Manuel Merino Campos, Managing Director, Airports and Auxiliary Services, Mexico

Appointed in 2024 by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as Director General of Airports and Auxiliary Services, he holds a degree in Business Administration and has aviation training from the Mexican Aviation School, as well as a Master's degree in Public Administration.

He has served primarily as a Local Deputy in the LIX Legislature of the Honorable Congress of the State of Tabasco, Senator of the Republic in the LXIII Legislature, Delegate of Federal Programs for the Ministry of Welfare, Tabasco Delegation, and in August 2021, the Honorable Congress of the State of Tabasco swore him in as Governor of the State.

At ASA, his strategic plan stands out, encompassing:

• National regional airport development.

• Development of the civil aviation university, focused on training aeronautical personnel.

• Develop infrastructure for blending, storing, and producing SAF, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

• Ensure the security and supply of aviation fuels nationwide.

Manuel Ramírez, Project Manager, Honduran Airport Infrastructure and Services Company

Civil Engineer with over twelve years of experience in the planning, management, and execution of infrastructure projects, with a distinguished track record in the development and modernization of airport infrastructure. Throughout my career, I have led initiatives in the airport, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, participating in strategic planning, contract management, cost control, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams. My experience includes the formulation, supervision, and development of airport expansion, rehabilitation, and improvement projects, integrating technical, operational, financial, and regulatory aspects to ensure their successful execution. I complement my professional experience with a Master's degree in Finance and my accreditation as a Project Management Professional, which allows me to contribute a comprehensive perspective focused on the efficiency, sustainability, and viability of high-impact infrastructure projects.

Ximena Robelo, Regional Manager Central America, Col., Ec. and Vzla., INTERFACE

Ximena Robelo is a Costa Rican architect and Regional Manager for Interface and nora across Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. A graduate of the University of Virginia, she brings more than a decade of experience specifying materials for corporate, healthcare, education, and transportation projects, working closely with the architecture and construction industry throughout the region.

Over the course of her career, she has contributed to airport and other high-traffic projects, helping deliver solutions that balance design, technical performance, and sustainability. Her background in architecture, combined with extensive experience in business development, has shaped a strategic approach to material specification—one that considers not only aesthetics, but also operational efficiency, long-term maintenance, and the overall user experience. This perspective has given her a unique understanding of how material selection can enhance the performance, operation, and sustainability of complex, high-traffic projects.

Nelson Rodriguez, CEO, Aeropuertos de Oriente

A civil engineer with a Master's degree in Project Management, he has 30 years of professional experience in multiple engineering fields, specializing in concession management for the last decade. Since September 2021, he has served as CEO of Aeropuertos de Oriente S.A.S. in Bogotá, leading the overall operation of the airport concession. Previously, from 2015 to 2021, he was General Manager of Autovía Neiva–Girardot SAS, a fourth-generation (4G) highway concession, where he led the project's development for almost six years. His career also includes roles as Head of Business Development and Structuring at CSS Constructores (2013-2015) and Project Manager at the Metrovías Malla Vial Consortium (2009-2013). Additionally, since 2019 he has been a member of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce's list of Amicable Mediators in the Infrastructure category, contributing his expertise in resolving disputes within the sector.

Among his key achievements at Aeropuertos de Oriente, he highlighted the successful refinancing of the syndicated loan for the project in 2022 with Grupo Aval, as well as the agreement with the National Government for the expansion of infrastructure projects at the Santa Marta and Riohacha airports, two of the six terminals under his management.

Ernesto Andrés Rodríguez Guzmán, Deputy Dir. Master Dev. Prog. Evaluation, Federal Civil Aviation Agency, Mexico

Aeronautical Engineer with 15 years of experience, graduated from the Higher School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of the National Polytechnic Institute.

He has extensive experience in Airport Systems, Engineering, Planning, and Airport Certification.

He has served at the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) of Mexico as an Aeronautical Verification Inspector, Head of the Infrastructure Department, and currently holds the position of Deputy Director of Master Development Program (MDP) Evaluation.

During his time at AFAC, he has participated in various processes for reviewing executive projects (major works), updating Mexico's AIP/PIA, authorizing MDPs, as well as leading various Technical and Administrative Verifications and participating in multiple Airport certification processes. helping to ensure that Mexico's airports adhere to standards of efficiency, quality and above all safety.

Jose Ruiz Blanco, General Manager, Tocumen International Airport, Panama

Jose Ruiz Blanco is a Panamanian diplomat and executive with a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors. From 2009 to 2014, he served as Panama's ambassador to Singapore, where he strengthened bilateral relations in trade, investment, logistics, and aviation, consolidating Panama's presence in Asia. In the business sector, he has led projects in industries such as logistics, healthcare, and corporate services, founding Nexmove and serving on the boards of companies such as Raven Cargo, Clínica 365, and Grupo Harari. Since July 2024, he has held the position of General Manager of Tocumen S.A., driving significant modernization and expansion projects, including improvements to Terminal 2 and the reactivation of the plan for a third runway. He also actively participates in strategic initiatives to strengthen Panama's logistics and airport development.

JESSICA RUIZ MORA, REGIONAL SALES MANAGER COLOMBIA, ISS – Intelligent Security Systems

Jessica Natalia Ruiz Mora is an Electronics Engineer specializing in Industrial Equipment and Process Automation, and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on International Business. She currently serves as Regional Sales Manager for Colombia at ISS, leading the corporate sector and developing commercial strategies focused on video intelligence, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity solutions.

She has over 12 years of experience in the technology and security industry, distinguished by her work driving digital transformation, automation, and process optimization projects. Her profile combines strategic vision, commercial leadership, and technical expertise, enabling her to cultivate high-level relationships and develop solutions focused on operational efficiency, advanced analytics, and intelligent decision-making.

Humberto Antonio Suárez Castillo, Coordinator of Business Units, Airports and Auxiliary Services, Mexico

Humberto Antonio Suárez Castillo is a graduate of Architecture from the School of Architecture at Anáhuac University, with studies at the School of Architecture at the University of Houston, Texas.

Since May 27, 2022, he has been Coordinator of Business Units for Airports and Auxiliary Services, a position in which he has been responsible for consolidating and strategically directing activities related to airport operations, aviation fuel storage and supply services, training and instruction, consulting and technical advisory services, as well as the design and development of airport infrastructure.

Currently, as Coordinator of Strategic Projects, he is developing various initiatives at ASA, including:

• Promoting the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in Mexico.

• Developing regional airports and strengthening the Regional Airport System.

• Expansion and modernization of fuel infrastructure.

• Consolidation of university studies in Civil Aviation at CIIASA.

Erick Uribio, Administrator, La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala

An architect with a master's degree in Project Management from Mariano Gálvez University, he has over 20 years of experience in public and private institutions in areas related to strategic planning, execution, and management of road, real estate, and transportation infrastructure projects, as well as comprehensive disaster risk reduction and public-private partnerships.

Professionally, he has worked as a planner and designer in several architectural firms. He was Deputy Director of Urban Mobility for the Municipality of Guatemala and part of the team that designed the Transmetro in Guatemala (BRT system). He was Deputy Director of Cooperation and Projects for CONRED and National Technical Liaison for CEPREDENAC, as well as Manager of the Metroriel project. Later, he was Deputy Director of Structuring and Contracting for ANADIE and served as Interim Executive Director of the National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships for Economic Infrastructure Development (ANADIE). He has also been a consultant for CEPREDENAC, INFOM, PRONACOM, DELLOIT, SEIS ARQUITECTOS, among others. Currently, he serves as Administrator of La Aurora International Airport for the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics.

JUAN COX VARGAS SEJAS, Inspector of Aerodromes and Ground Aids - AGA, General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics, Bolivia

Civil Engineer specializing in transportation infrastructure, graduated from the Universidad Mayor de San Simón in Cochabamba, Bolivia. With over 25 years of professional experience and 17 years in the aeronautics sector, including 9 years with the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics, 5 years with the aerodrome operator AASANA, and 3 years as a consultant in Engineering, Planning, and Supervision of Airport Projects.

We have been part of the State Aeronautical Authority's certification team for 3 international airports in Bolivia, and served as head of the certification team for the "Alcantari" International Airport in Sucre and the "Jorge Wilstermann" International Airport in Cochabamba.

We are also part of the state's SSP implementation team for the aerodrome area, and last year we were part of the AGA expert panel in the ICAO CAR/SAM SRVSOP RPEAGA/19.

Emanuelle Dias Weiler Soares, Director of Airport Economic Regulation, ANAC - National Civil Aviation Agency

Director of Airport Economic Regulation (SRA) at ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) since September 2025.

Public-sector employee at Infraero since 2010, with extensive experience in legal, corporate, and strategic leadership roles. Until 2022, served in the company’s Legal Department as Legal Counsel and, in the final two years, as Legal Superintendent.

In 2023, served as Head of the President’s Advisory Office, leading the transition of airports included in the 7th round of concession projects.

From December 2023 to May 2025, served as Superintendent of Corporate Investments and Pension Funds.

From May to August 2025, served as Superintendent of Strategic Management, also at Infraero, leading corporate strategic planning and management initiatives.

Holds a Law degree from UniCEUB (2004) and a postgraduate degree in Legal Management.

RAMÓN ZAMBRANO, Vice President of Engineering and Project Management, Tocumen International Airport, Panama

Architectural professional, graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, with a Postgraduate and Master's degree in Construction Project Management from the Technological University of Panama, and an International Diploma in Airport Engineering and Certification from the National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City. He also holds an International Diploma in Airport Management, 11th edition, from ITAérea Business School, and has completed various aeronautical training courses and seminars.

Over 30 years of experience in the aeronautical and airport sector:

Head of Architecture at the Directorate of Civil Aeronautics, 1991-2003.

Head of Projects at Tocumen International Airport, 2003-2012.

Project Manager at Tocumen International Airport, 2012-present. 2015.

Vice President of Engineering and Project Management at Tocumen International Airport, from 2024 to the present.