José Manuel Diez

Strategy expert: Planning, marketing and advertising

Recognized for leading teams to achieve profitability and competitiveness. Specialized in national and international business. He served as director for companies such as Starcom MediaVest Group, CBS, GMS Consultoría, among others, and developed advertising investment programs for entities such as FORNATUR, American Airlines, and the Mexico Tourism Board, among others.

Javier Govi

President & CEO of AMAR

Founder and President of the Mexican Association for Retirement Assistance AMAR. Driving initiatives such as Nearetiring, Geriatronica, intergenerational real estate projects, and making Pueblos and Barrios Mágicos "Age Friendly Destinations."

Rogelio Avendaño

Doctorate in Executive Business Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and PhD in Executive Business Management. Founder and CEO of Clickefficiency, a firm specializing in hospitality. He served as Corporate Director of Operations and Experience at Tecnológico de Monterrey and held the position of COO at FIBRAHOTEL and Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe. For 14 years, he was Director of Operations at Hoteles City Express by Marriott, where he opened the group’s first hotel and went on to operate, manage, and market five brands and more than 120 hotels across Mexico, Central, and South America.

Javier Casillas

Longevity Specialist

Medical Surgeon at UNAM, Specialist in Longevity, dedicated to increasing human performance, preventing and treating diseases, and reducing the effects of aging. 42 years as an entrepreneur, Ageless Performers, and consultant in the health field. Vice President of Health and Longevity at AMAR

Dr. Alfredo Gobera Farro

Healthcare professional

Healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in the management and administration of medical and hospital services. He has held positions such as Secretary of Health and General Coordinator of Health Services in Querétaro. He has also served as Corporate Chief Operating Officer at Hospitales Ángeles, General Director of Hospital Ángeles Metropolitano, and Consultant for hospitals such as Bité Médica and Médica TECIOO.

Dr. César Castañeda

General Director of Torreya Consulta

General Director of Torreya Consulta, a consulting firm specializing in tourism and business development. He has served as Secretary of Tourism for Colima, Tourism Director at CONTORNO Consultores, Deputy Director of Advisory and Project Evaluation at FONATUR, and Director of Operations at the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) World Center of Excellence for Destinations (CED). He was also Director of the Mexican Tourism Promotion Council (CPTM) in Toronto and Montreal, Canada.

Andrés Ponce de León Rosas

co-founder and CEO of entropía AI

In his career, he participated in the negotiation of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA); he has collaborated as a consultant for institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, promoting the strategic adoption of emerging technologies. As CEO of Entropía AI, he leads the development and implementation of artificial intelligence in large companies, public sector entities, and multilateral organizations.

Wendy Jane Carrel

 Founder, Wellness Shepherd

A trusted older adult advocate and consultant who has researched healthcare systems, retirement options, wellness programs, and senior living in Mexico, Ecuador, and beyond. She provides informed, attentive transition guidance and curated options for families and elders moving to Latin America.

Martin Jasper

Founding Director of Jasper Architects

He founded jasper architects in 2008. known for designing landmark projects like up! berlin, his work spans continents and has received numerous awards. in parallel with his practice, he contributes to academia, teaching sustainability and architectural design. fluent in english, german, spanish, italian, and french, he lives and works internationally, navigating global projects and collaborations.

Luis Bustamante

Real estate tourism specialist in the Baja California coastal area

Entrepreneur and real estate agent. He has played a key role in the growth of the Tijuana–Rosarito–Ensenada tourism corridor, which has attracted both tourists and investors, primarily from California, USA. This corridor has become a model for tourism and real estate development in northern Mexico.

He leads the Bustamante Business Center, a company focused on leveraging the growth of residential tourism, health and medical tourism, and assisted living in the region.

 

Kerri Moon

Founder/Owner of Retire Internationally

Connecting US consumers (retirees and pre-retirees) to housing options in Mexico as well as identifying investment opportunities and strategies for 50+ communities in Mexico.

Daniela Castro

 Partner & CEO of JWA Mexico 

Architect with extensive experience in sustainable design and real estate development. She has led large-scale interdisciplinary projects, including hotels, mixed-use developments, corporate buildings, residential complexes, and master plans. She is currently a partner and CEO at JWA México. Previously, she held key roles on the founding team of Fibra Eco and led the Design and Engineering teams at Pulso Inmobiliario and MIRA, where she promoted ESG strategies, as well as decarbonization and certification processes. She holds LEED AP and EDGE Expert credentials. She speaks Spanish, English, and German.

Diana Cuevas Soriano

 President of  World Council for Medical Tourism

President of World Council for Medical Tourism, advisor to governments and private companies on international and national laws. She works as an Official Mediator for the Federal Court of Massachusetts and is also the Compliance Director for North America for BeCompliance-Spain. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Mexico-USA Chamber of Commerce based in Washington, D.C., and a member of the binational committee of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce based in San Diego.

 Juan Carlos Salazar

  CEO of Urbop S.A.

Guatemalan professional with extensive experience in the real estate sector, recognized as a thought leader and expert in negotiation, business planning, feasibility studies, and market research. He currently serves as CEO of URBOP, where he leads the development of innovative real estate strategies, and is a member of the Board of Directors of BAC Guatemala, contributing his business vision to the strengthening of the country’s financial and corporate sectors.

Sergio Baños

CEO / Co-Fundador  of  MOMENTUM Property Management & Rentals

CEO of MOMENTUM, operator and conceptual designer of luxury residences in LATAM. Specialist in soulful experiences, integrating AI, hospitality, and strategic design. Promoter of the Emotional PropTech concept. He supports developers in transforming projects into functional, experience-driven communities with high perceived value, generating what he calls the “second capital gain” of a development. He is a board member of APAR (Association of Professional Vacation Rental Managers), where he advocates for an ethical evolution of the vacation rental ecosystem. 

Jorge Alfredo Mc Loughlin 

CEO de  Metric Analysis System

Expert in the real estate and financial sectors. His experience ranges from banking to property valuation and the creation of companies within the industry. In 1998, he was appointed General Director of ST Argentina (Sociedad de Tasación). In 2001, he founded Tasaciones Argentinas S.A. (TASAR). In 2004, he founded the valuation unit Sociedad Independiente de Avalúos de México S.A. de C.V. (SIAMSA). In 2011, he founded Revisora de Avalúos S.A. de C.V. In 2022, he joined Metric Analysis System as a partner and CEO, a position he currently holds.  

Mac Kroupensky 

International consultant and speaker

CEO mentor, Chair of Vistage, author, and international speaker, Mac Kroupensky has dedicated his career to building bridges between cultures and designing purposeful value propositions. He has developed his professional career in Mexico, collaborating with leading Mexican, North American, and French companies in sectors such as marketing, mass events, financial services, hospitality, and real estate development. Mac will share his strategic vision on how Mexico can establish itself as a globally competitive retirement destination, emphasizing its unique strengths and how to transform them into high-value opportunities.

Rodrigo Rodriguez

CEO of  Ciclo Patrimonial Proptech & Research

Founder and CEO of Ciclo Patrimonial, he is a renowned strategist in real estate development and a key figure in the planning and conceptualization of master-planned communities for all stages of life, such as Cabo Norte in Mérida, Yucatán. He has served as an expert consultant in more than 50 high-end real estate projects across Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and Baja California, all with a focus on wellness retiring. He currently combines external consulting with speaking engagements at universities and business chambers, addressing topics such as the real estate market, strategic planning, and Fintech.

Maria Ocampo

 Business Development Manager for MOXI

MOXI, a company specialized in financing for North American real estate investors. He has worked as a consultant for major financial institutions, promoting foreign investment in key tourist destinations in Mexico. Member of AMPI’s Global Committee.

Gustavo Gonzalez 

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Coordinator of Medical Tourism, Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery A.C., 2025. Plastic Surgeon, Bariatric Surgery Clinic CISO DURANGO, 2025. Vice President, Medical Tourism Cluster, Mexico City, 2019. Head of Plastic Surgery for Medical Tourism at Médika Internacional, Montreal, Quebec, since 2011 (currently active). Founding Member of the Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic, Juárez Hospital of Mexico, Ministry of Health. April 1993 – 2008.

Mariel Zúñiga

Multimedia Director at En Concreto

She has three decades of experience in the real estate industry. A graduate of the Carlos Septién García School of Journalism, she holds a Master’s degree in Economic Journalism (2020–2021) and a Diploma in Digital Journalism. She was the host of En Concreto on 88.9 ACIR Radio (2017–2021) and now hosts the digital TV program En Concreto Contigo with the newspaper ContraRéplica. She is the General Director of Multimedia En Concreto, a columnist for ContraRéplica, and the founder and General Director of Women Leaders for Housing (MULIV).​

Jorge Zavala

Director of the TechBA Business Accelerator

Author of "Think Like Silicon Valley Being Anywhere," a guide for anyone seeking to capture the essence of this technology hub and bring it to any corner of the world. Director of the TechBA Business Accelerator, he has helped more than 700 Mexican companies immerse themselves in Silicon Valley's innovation culture. He is currently involved in developing semiconductor talent, collaborating for https://verilog-meetup.com/ and writing his personal blog: Traveling to Innovation.

Juan Pablo Payró

Architect/Masterplanner/Designer/Developer

Founder and director of MANAT Arquitectos in 2012. He is currently designing and developing Agrihoods and Wellness Communities projects in Queretaro, San Miguel de Allende, Holbox, Bacalar, and Los Cabos. Founder of AU GREEN, a sustainability consulting and development company specializing in water and energy infrastructure projects, as well as sustainable strategic planning. He is currently collaborating as a designer, master planner, and co-developer with Grupo AMAR in different parts of the world for more than 50 wellness communities.