On Tuesday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m ET / 2:00 p.m. ARG, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted a conference in Buenos Aires on the future of Argentina’s economy.
At a pivotal moment in Argentina’s economic transformation, the conference convened senior Argentine officials, US policymakers, international investors, business leaders, and global experts to take stock of the country’s reform trajectory and chart the next phase of its economic takeoff.
As Argentina boosts its presence in global markets and advances a consequential year of legislative and economic reforms, the conference served as a platform for dialogue on macroeconomic stabilization, investment attraction, export growth, regulatory modernization, and strategic sectors critical to long-term competitiveness. Discussions also explored opportunities to deepen US-Argentina cooperation on innovation, mining, energy, and trade.
For more information on partnership opportunities, event information, and registration, please contact Ignacio Albe at IAlbe@AtlanticCouncil.org.
Speakers
Agenda
The following is presented in Argentina time (GMT-3)
2:00–2:05 p.m. | Welcome remarks
Featuring
Jason Marczak
Vice President and Senior Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center,
Atlantic Council
2:05–2:20 p.m. | Argentina’s takeoff
Opening remarks on the country’s economic potential and rising role as a recipient of strategic international investment.
Featuring
H.E. Pablo Quirno
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship,
Argentine Republic
2:25–2:45 p.m. | Unlocking the future of US-Argentina trade
A conversation on the future of bilateral trade ties and the opportunities ahead.
Featuring
John Jovanovic
President & Chairman,
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Moderated by
Patrick Gillespie
Buenos Aires Bureau Chief,
Bloomberg News
2:50–3:25 p.m. | Advancing Argentina’s investment potential
A discussion on the road ahead for key sectors in Argentina to unlock greater investment potential.
Featuring
Federico Elewaut
Chief Executive Officer,
Citibank Argentina
Maria Pia Orihuela
General Manager for Pharma,
Roche Argentina
Sergio Lew
Chief Industries Officer,
IDB Invest
Diego Sucalesca
Executive President,
Argentine Investment and International Trade Promotion Agency (PromArgentina)
Moderated by
Manuela Tobias
Economy and Government Reporter,
Bloomberg News
3:30–4:00 p.m. | Harnessing Argentina’s mining sector
A conversation on the reforms and investments needed to unlock Argentina’s mining potential.
Featuring
Rubén Roberto Dusso
Vice Governor,
Province of Catamarca
José Luis Manzano
Chairman,
Integra Capital
Michael Meding
Managing Director,
McEwen Copper
Martín Pérez de Solay
Chief Executive Officer,
Glencore Argentina
Moderated by
Kezia McKeague
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, Atlantic Council
Managing Director, Latin America, McLarty Associates
4:05–4:35 p.m. | Deepening Argentina’s energy leadership
A discussion on the future of Argentina’s energy leadership in a changing global energy landscape.
Featuring
Rolando Figueroa
Governor,
Province of Neuquén
Horacio Daniel Marín
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
YPF
Brian A. Falik
Group Chief Investment Officer, President of Mercuria Americas,
Mercuria
Moderated by
Jessica Springsteen
Partner,
Clifford Chance
4:40–4:50 p.m. | Argentina’s moment: From reforms to results
Remarks on Argentina’s economic transformation, offering a US perspective on the future of bilateral relations.
Featuring
The Hon. Peter Lamelas
US Ambassador to the Argentine Republic
4:55–5:10 p.m. | Closing remarks: Argentina’s reform agenda and economic growth momentum
Remarks on the path ahead to consolidate reforms, strengthen confidence, and sustain economic growth.
Featuring
H.E. Luis Caputo
Minister of Economy,
the Argentine Republic
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