2024 Convening Agenda
Please Note: Schedule is tentative. All sessions and speakers are subject to change. Additional program sessions and speakers to be announced.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14
SkyLawn
5th Floor Pool Deck, InterContinental Miami
OPENING RECEPTION
Join us on the 5th floor SkyLawn of the InterContinental for a Miami-style welcome to meet and mingle with your fellow attendees while enjoying cocktails and Latin-inspired appetizers and deserts. Located on the 5th floor pool deck, the hotel's sprawling Skylawn boasts a 360-degree views of Miami’s iconic skyline and glistening Biscayne Bay, setting the backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
SkyLawn
5th Floor Pool Deck, InterContinental Miami
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15
Rear Foyer, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Buffet Breakfast
Join your fellow attendees for breakfast and have the opportunity to meet and mingle with LCDA members and partners from your region.
Biscayne Ballroom, 2nd Floor
InterContinental Miami
OPENING SESSION
8:30 AM: Welcome Remarks
Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow, LCDA Chair; Director, Hispanic Communications Network, LLC
8:45 AM: 2025 Economic Outlook
Sponsored by Bank of America, this session features industry leaders analyzing the global economic landscape projected for 2025. From inflationary pressures and interest rate fluctuations to evolving global trade policies and technological disruptions, this discussion will equip board members with the knowledge they need to guide strategic decision-making and long-term planning for their organizations in the coming year.
Speakers:
Raul Anaya, Head of Business Banking, Bank of America
Chris Hyzy, Chief Investment Officer Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
What's Next for the World's Largest Spanish-Language Media Giant?
Join TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre, in conversation with LCDA Member Michelle Caruso-Cabrera as they discuss what's next on the horizon for the world's largest Spanish-language media company
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Fireside Chat with Bill Ford: Driving Innovation and Sustainability at Ford Motor Company
Featuring William Clay Ford, Jr., Executive Chair, Ford Motor Co., in conversation with Kim Casiano, Director, Ford Motor Co.; Mutual of America Financial Group; Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Buffet Lunch
Take a break from the sessions to enjoy a buffet lunch and catch up with fellow LCDA members and partners.
Biscayne Ballroom, 2nd Floor
InterContinental Miami
Short Take and Panel Discussion
12:45 PM SHORT TAKE: Update on the State of Latino Board Representation
Hear from LCDA President & CEO, Ozzie Gromada Meza, about the success of recent efforts to increase the number of Latinos on corporate boards.
1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Envisioning Tomorrow: The Future of the Boardroom
Speakers:
Susan Angele, Senior Advisor, KMPG Board Leadership Center, KPMG US Chair, Thirty Percent Coalition
Michael Marquardt, Chief Executive Officer, Epi One, Inc.
Gisel Ruiz, Director: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.; TelevisaUnivision, Inc.; Ulta Beauty Inc.; Vital Farms, Inc.
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Concurrent Session: AI and Cybersecurity: Navigating the New Frontiers of Risk and Opportunity in the Boardroom
Speakers:
Adalio Sanchez, President, S Group Advisory, LLC; Director: ACI Worldwide, Inc.; ASM International NV; Avnet, Inc.
Eduardo Gallardo, Co-Chair, Mergers & Acquisitions, Paul Hastings LLP
Jesus Mantas, Global Managing Partner, IBM; Director, Biogen, Inc.
Myrna Soto, Founder & CEO, Apogee Executive Advisors; Director, CMS Energy Corp., Popular Bank Inc., Spirit Airlines Inc., TriNet Group Inc.
Concurrent sessions are designed to be interactive and are scheduled to allow for a longer Q&A period.
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Concurrent Session: Activism in the Boardroom: A New Reality for Board Members
Speakers:
Alfredo Porretti, Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Shareholder Engagement and M&A Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan
Joseph Cyriac, Partner, McKinsey & Company
German Herrera, US Managing DIrector, Egon Zehnder
Concurrent sessions are designed to be interactive and are scheduled to allow for a longer Q&A period.
Sevilla Room, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Concurrent Session: Navigating the Landscape of Private Equity: Trends and Insights
Speakers:
Rosie Perez, Executive Vice President & Head of Corporate Planning, American Express: Director: DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.
Ignacio Giraldo, Partner, TPG
Other participants to be announced
Concurrent sessions are designed to be interactive and are scheduled to allow for a longer Q&A period.
Junior Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Networking Break
Take a welcome break from the sessions and join your fellow attendees for coffee and an afternoon snack.
Rear Foyer, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Leadership Insights: A Conversation with José Mas, CEO of MasTec
Featuring Jose Mas, CEO, MasTec, Inc; and Director at Helmerich & Payne in conversation with Geisha Jimenez Williams, Former President & CEO, PG&E Corp.; Director, Siemens Energy AG
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
CORPORATE VISIONARY AWARDS RECEPTION AND DINNER
6:00 - 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception
7:00 - 9:30 PM Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, and presentations as we celebrate the Corporate Visionary Awardees, in recognition of the exemplary representation of US Latinos on their board of directors. This award celebrates companies with the distinction of having two or more US Latinos on their board, winners of which will be announced prior to the Convening.
We're excited to have award-winning journalist, Maria Elena Salinas, join us as our emcee for the evening. Described as the "Voice of Hispanic America" by the New York Times, Maria is one of the most recognized and influential journalists in the United States.
Reception: Sevilla Room, Lobby Level
Dinner: Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16
Rear Foyer, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Buffet Breakfast
Join your fellow attendees for breakfast and have the opportunity to meet and mingle with LCDA members and partners from your region.
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Concurrent Session: Diligent Course: AI Ethics and Board Oversight
Speakers:
Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director of the Diligent Institute and Co-Host of The Corporate Director Podcast for Diligent Corp.
Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Partner, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Mayer Brown; Leader, Global Data Innovation
Myrna Soto, Founder & CEO, Apogee Executive Advisors; Director, CMS Energy Corp., Popular Bank Inc., Spirit Airlines Inc., TriNet Group Inc.
NOTE: Pre-registration is required for this course and it is currently at capacity.
Sevilla Room, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Concurrent Session: Diligent Course: Human Capital, Compensation, and Culture
Speakers:
Ana Dutra, CEO, Mandala Global Advisors, Inc.; Director, Carparts.com; Pembina Pipeline
Emily Williams, Director of Programs, Diligent Institute
NOTE: Pre-registration is required for this course.
Junior Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Concurrent Session: Evaluating Geopolitical Risks: Strategies for a Changing World
Speakers:
Kevin Allison, President and Head of Research, Minerva Technology Policy Advisors
Michael Camunez, President & CEO, Monarch Strategies; Director: Edison International
Luci Hague, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Concurrent sessions are designed to be interactive and are scheduled to allow for a longer Q&A period.
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Latina Leadership at the Top: Navigating Fortune 500 Companies
Speakers:
Maria Elena Salinas, Independent Journalist
Priscilla Almodovar, President & CEO, Fannie Mae; Director, Fannie Mae; Realty Income Corp.
Cheryl Scully Miller, Former President & CEO, AutoNation, Inc.; Director, Celsius Holdings, Inc.; Old Dominion Freight Line; Tyson Foods, Inc.
Geisha Jimenez Williams, Former President & CEO, PG&E Corp.; Director, Siemens Energy AG
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Networking Break
Take a welcome break from the sessions and join your fellow attendees for coffee and a morning snack.
Rear Foyer, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Innovation Sparks: Quick Insights for Big Ideas
Speaker: Ximena Caminos, Founder & Artistic Director, The ReefLine
In this new Innovation session, designed to spark ideas and imagination, hear from the founder of The ReefLine, a nonprofit organization that aims to create a 7-mile underwater public sculpture park off Miami Beache's shoreline, slated to open in the coming year.
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Featured Speaker: To be announced
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Buffet Lunch
Take a break from the sessions to enjoy a buffet lunch and catch up with fellow LCDA members and partners.
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Redefining Opulence: The Future of Luxury Goods and Services
Speakers:
Sandra Campos, President & CEO, PetMed Express, Inc.; Director: PDS, Ltd.
Robert Chavez, President & CEO, Hermès Americas
Additional panelists to be announced.
Bayfront Ballroom, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami
Closing Cafecito
Join your fellow attendees for a closing coffee and dessert reception.
Rear Foyer, Lobby Level
InterContinental Miami