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Luis Fernando (LF) Perdigon Head of Infrastructure, Americas – Private Markets SMBC Mr. Perdigon co‑headed SMBC’s Specialized Finance Department between 2020 and 2025, overseeing a cross‑functional organization of more than 200 professionals responsible for Project Finance in North America and Latin America, Export Credit Agency finance, non‑recourse real estate, and M&A, among other activities. In this role, he also had regional oversight of the firm’s businesses across Latin America, including Corporate and Project Finance, managing teams based in New York, Mexico City, Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, and São Paulo. He is co‑responsible for building SMBC’s Asset Management platform in the Americas and leads the Infrastructure and Energy strategy for the platform. Mr. Perdigon joined SMBC in 2007. In addition to his current and prior roles, he spent five years in Colombia as Country Head, with responsibility for overseeing the firm’s business in Peru and Panama. With 30 years of experience in financial services, Mr. Perdigon brings deep expertise in project finance, structured finance, asset management and investment banking. He has led several strategic growth initiatives, including the upgrade of SMBC’s CIB platform in Latin America, the creation of the firm’s first global infrastructure debt fund, the opening of multiple offices across the Americas and more recently, the built out of SMBC Asset Management platform for the Americas, which is part of a global initiative. In addition to his current role at SMBC, Mr. Perdigon has served since 2015 on the Board of Directors of Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN), Colombia’s national infrastructure development bank. Prior to joining SMBC, Mr. Perdigon spent nine years at Standard Chartered Bank in corporate banking and project finance roles in Colombia, Dubai, and New York. Mr. Perdigon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Universidad de los Andes (Colombia) and a diploma in Corporate Finance from CESA. He is a FINRA‑registered securities representative, having completed the Series 79, 63, and 24 examinations. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has advanced proficiency in Portuguese.

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Where Saudi Arabia’s leading issuers and investors set the agenda for 2026 and beyond

With Saudi Arabia’s next major GBM Festival scheduled for September 2026, this January Riyadh Boardroom serves as a high-level touchpoint for senior market participants to stay connected, share perspectives, and shape the agenda for the year ahead.

Against the backdrop of regulatory reforms, shifting growth dynamics, and evolving funding needs, it provides a timely opportunity to take stock of where the Kingdom’s capital markets are heading. 

Participants will gain a clearer picture of Saudi Arabia’s 2026 market outlook, hear directly from issuers, regulators, and investors on priorities and challenges, and take part in focused roundtable discussions addressing financing strategies, project cycles, and capital market development.

Attendees will also benefit from structured 1-2-1 meetings and intimate networking, ensuring conversations translate into actionable connections. 

How do we Deliver a High ROI for Attendees?

  • Meetings & Networking
  • Expert Market Insights
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Meetings & Networking

Meetings & Networking

WE ARE THE NO. 1 BUSINESS MEETINGS FACILITATOR FOR SAUDI ARABIA'S CAPITAL MARKETS

Be part of the growth in Saudi Arabia's capital markets by networking with more than 800 senior decision-makers essential for advancing your business.

Be where capital formation is happening. In just two days, gain unmatched high-quality connections with regulators, issuers, banks, and investors in candid, structured discussions around market-making, product innovation, and financing strategies.

As part of the two-day GBM: Saudi Arabia festival, your pass allows you access to:

- Capital Markets & Financing Strategies Saudi Arabia
- Digital Infrastructure & Investment Saudi Arabia

- Private Credit Saudi Arabia
- Global Markets Saudi Arabia

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Expert Market Insights

Expert Market Insights

The only forum fully focused on advancing debt, equity, and structured finance in Saudi Arabia.

Complemented by an agenda of expert market insights provided by seasoned professionals and industry leaders.

Listen in on how the Kingdom is shaping its capital market evolution and financing innovation.

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We are the only Event to

We are the only Event to...

Fully focus on advancing debt, equity, and structured finance in Saudi Arabia.

Provide a forum for shaping capital market evolution and financing innovation in Saudi Arabia.

Bring together senior decision-makers to explore how Saudi Arabian corporates can deepen their capital markets and unlock new financing channels.

Connect Saudi borrowers and local & global capital while providing a bird's eye view on deploying capital in a fast-evolving market.

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Drive ROI with 1-2-1 meetings

Pre-select prospects, and then our concierge team schedules targeted meetings in an exclusive branded space.

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Save time & travel costs

Meet with hundreds of senior decision-makers from more than 22 countries in one location (87% director-level or above).

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Showcase your expertise

By speaking & presenting to a targeted audience of industry professionals: a room full of existing & potential clients.

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Boost awareness

Amongst 800+ key stakeholders by taking an exhibition space & demonstrating your products & services.

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Accelerate deals

Meet senior decision-makers ready to move deals forward.

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Win more business

Your prospects proactively seek out new business partners at the event & can request meetings with contacts they want to do business with.

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Accommodation

Looking to stay onsite?

We have a limited number of discounted rooms available to stay onsite at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences.

Available Rooms - Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences 

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