2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
10:10 - 10:40
Foreign investment in Mexico: Opportunities for the future
Luis G. LIZCANO, CEO - FEMIA
10:45 - 11:15
Queretaro's aerospace industry, a strategic supply chain for sustainable development
Paul SAAD, Leader Supply Chain - Bombardier
11:20 - 11:50
Closing the loop with CALIPRI – From component to complete car
Automotive Workshop
Felix MÜLLER - Sales Manager at Hexagon | NEXTSENSE
12:25 - 14:00
Business lunch
14:35 - 15:05
Banking in Mexico
Workshop
Daniela PINEDA, International Business Development Leader - Banco Base
15:10 - 15:40
Challenges and opportunities of the aerospace industry in Queretaro
Jatziri BARRIOS, President - Aeroclúster de Querétaro
15:45 - 16:15
Fast ramp-up in Mexico: The critical path from site selection to start of production
Workshop
María GALLEGOS, President & CEO - COLLECTRON
16:55 - 17:25
Sustainability in OEM and MRO for the aerospace industry
María Del Carmen PALACIO HERNANDEZ, Industrial Chemical Engineer - ITP Aero
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
10:10 - 10:40
Strengthening the aerospace supply chain in Latin America: Strategies and challenges
Nancy CASARES, Managing Director - Aeroclúster de Querétaro
Esteban CARRILLO, Executive Director - Costa Rica Aerospace Cluster
10:45 - 11:15
From factory to flight: End-to-end resilience in engine supply
Andrea PAZ, Strategic Supply Chain Manager - GE Aerospace
11:20 - 11:50
Overview of the aerospace industry in 2026
José DE LA GARZA, Senior Sourcing Specialist - RECARO
12:25 - 14:00
Bussines Lunch
14:35 - 15:05
Proactive development and management of Mexican suppliers
Jasmine THERIAULT, Procurement Director - Bombardier