INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2024

The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce in Florida is excited to present the Infrastructure Summit 2024, set to take place on October 30, 2024, in Miami, Florida.

This event brings together key players and decision-makers in infrastructure development, focusing on the future of projects in the U.S. and the Caribbean. 🌍

In collaboration with leading industry partners, the summit will explore the challenges and opportunities in urban development, sustainability 🌿, public-private partnerships (PPP), and the financing of major infrastructure projects. 💼

KEY TOPICS

• Infrastructure Projects in the Caribbean: Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic
  Join top leaders as they showcase the region's ambitious projects, focusing on PPPs that drive economic growth and modernization. 🚧 This session offers a comprehensive look at ongoing and future opportunities for companies interested in the Caribbean market.

• Miami-Dade and Broward Counties: Leaders in Infrastructure Development
  Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are at the forefront of transformative infrastructure projects. Miami-Dade, benefiting from over $296 million 💰 in grants through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is focusing on Miami International Airport, optimizing cargo mobility, and implementing the Net Zero Resiliency Program. Broward County is advancing projects like the $1 billion expansion of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center and a $500 million rail bridge 🚉 in Fort Lauderdale, modernizing the region’s infrastructure to enhance transportation, public services, and urban aesthetics.

• Financing Infrastructure Projects in the U.S.
  Leading financial experts will break down the best financing mechanisms available for large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the U.S. PPP space. 💡 The discussion will include government funding, project finance, and innovative business models driving the successful completion of key infrastructure initiatives.

• Building Smart and Sustainable Cities
  Discover how urban infrastructure is evolving with the integration of smart technologies 💻 and sustainable practices. 🌱 Experts will share insights on transforming cities into eco-friendly, tech-advanced communities prepared to face future challenges.

L OCATION:

• Holland & Knight Offices, 701 Brickell Ave UNIT 3300, Miami, FL 33131

If you have any questions, feel free to send your inquiry to the following email: [email protected].

📅 Check out the agenda above! 👆 (Please note, the agenda is not final and is subject to change).

• Oliver G. Gilbert, III – Chairman, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

• Luis G. Fortuño – Partner, Reed Smith LLP, former governor of Puerto Rico and a former member of Congress.

• Fermín E. Fontanés – Executive Director, Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority. Sigmund Freund – General Director, General Directorate of Public-Private. Partnerships, Dominican Republic

• Ana Finol – Assistant Director, Miami International Airport. Sia Kusha – Senior Vice President, Group Head Business Development & Partnering, Plenary Americas.

• José Quina – Senior Vice President Business Development

• Rodrigo Mascaró – Managing Director, Latam Transportation, AECOM.

• Carlos Mallol – Vice President, Strategic Business Development, STANTEC.

• Eduardo de Lara – Managing Director North America - Sacyr Concesiones.

• Chris Elmore – Managing Director, Goldman Sachs.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

701 Brickell Ave unit 3300, 701 Brickell Avenue, Miami, United States