Speaker Profile

• What approaches are LAC corporates and investors employing to hedge interest rate and FX risks amid shifting funding conditions? Which financing instruments are proving most resilient and adaptable in today’s evolving market environment?
• Exploring liability management tools in LAC (e.g. buybacks, exchanges, covenant resets) to reduce refinancing risks and strengthen corporate resilience
• Assessing the impact of country risk on LAC’s corporate debt strategies
• How are insurers, development banks, and export credit agencies partnering to structure joint financing that lowers country risk and boosts corporate investment in high-risk LAC markets?

As Latin America and the Caribbean accelerate their renewable energy transition, the region must navigate complex challenges – from financing gaps and transmission bottlenecks to permit delays, regulatory fragmentation, energy storage limitations, and supply chain vulnerabilities. This roundtable brings together leading experts to benchmark capital market strategies, explore innovative financing mechanisms, and shape investment priorities for scalable clean energy across LAC. The discussion will move from identifying barriers to unlocking actionable solutions that drive resilient, bankable energy projects on scale.

• What transmission and grid challenges are emerging with the rise of renewables in LAC, and how are markets, institutions, and governments responding to enable scale and reliability?
• Which financing models are gaining traction for solar, wind, and storage in LAC? How are blended finance, smart data tools, and risk mitigation strategies shaping capital flows?
• What clean energy investments must happen today to ensure resilient, scalable systems that can meet tomorrow’s demand across sectors?
• Examining how green hydrogen projects are being assessed across LAC, both as independent investments and as strategic components within broader energy portfolios.