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ABOUT THE EVENT
Conecta brings together a C-level executives from leading carriers, communications service providers, regulators, user groups and vendors from across the Caribbean and Central America markets to share experiences and market insights in a single world class forum, and for this edition we are going to have the CONECTA LATAM AWARDS!
This summit combines educative content, assessing the state of the industry and identifying new areas of growth with the possibility of one to one interaction and networking. Agenda is totally focused on technology, business case studies, tackling all the main regional issues to help operators grow and move forward.
How to reinvent a growth model for the Telco industry?
- Digital Transformation - B2B opportunities - How is Society Seeking Digital Services
- Network Transformation - The role of NFV and SDN - BSS and OSS Implementation
- Preparing for 5G - Data and IoT drive - AI and Blockchain
- Big Data and Analytics - Future of Carriers and anticipating Scenarios
EXPECTED AUDIENCE
+150
Executives
+30
Speakers
70%
C-Level, VPs,
Directors

TARGET AUDIENCE
BY COMPANY PROFILE: mobile, fixed and cable operators, service providers, regulators and government bodies, vendors
BY FUNCTION: Board level – General Managers and CEOs – VPs, CXOs, Heads, Directors and Managers of Business Development, Networks, Marketing, Commercial, Strategic Planning, Technology, Information among others
AGENDA
SPEAKERS

Alkin Saucedo
Director Nacional de Telecomunicaciones
Autoridad Nacional de los Servicios Públicos - ASEP


David Eduardo Varela Usami
Ciberseguridad Director
IZZI MÉXICO


Ivan Tesucum
CEO
BELIZE TELEMEDIA LIMITED


Marco Gallardo
Gerente Nacional de Cyberseguridad y Control
CNT ECUADOR


Pedro Sousa
Operational Excellence & B2B Technology VP
LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA


Shakera Johnson
Director of Information Security
CABLE BAHAMAS GROUP


Ángeles Ayala
Secretaria Adjunta
Comisión Técnica Regional de Telecomunicaciones - COMTELCA


Enock Cabral
Head de Automação e Inteligência Artificial
ALGAR BRASIL


Johanna Escobar
Gerente General
LIBERTY COSTA RICA
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Mauricio Barrantes
CEO
RACSA
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Rodolfo Apéstegui
Director General
TELECABLE COSTA RICA
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Sonia Agnese
Senior Principal Analyst Latin America
OMDIA


Charles Douglas
Vice Chairman
CANTO Caribbean


Felipe Ruiz Rivillas
CISO and Vice president of Cybersecurity and Core Network
LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA


Jolita Bernotiene
Key Account Manager
EXACASTER


Natalia Pignataro
CTO
ANTEL URUGUAY


Rodrigo Cancino
Director de Tecnología
ON NETFIBRA


Tracey Boucher
Vice President of Engineering
CABLE BAHAMAS GROUP


Daniel Barrientos
Head of Payments
PUNTO PAGO


Fortunato Bertello


José Miguel Guzmán
Head of Telco Cloud Strategy
Whitestack


Osvaldo Soto-Garcia
Presidente
NEGOCIADO DE TELECOMUNICACIONES DE PUERTO RICO


Ryan Alvarez
CEO
VIVA

2025 CONECTA LATAM AWARDS
For the 2025 edition, we will have awards for service providers, operators, regulators, any supplier or solution provider, consultancies, and everything else considering each category.
Please note:
There is no cost to submit an entry for the 2025 Conecta LATAM Awards.
If your case is selected for the shortlist and you choose to attend the awards ceremony, there will be a participation fee to access the Conecta LATAM event.
All shortlisted winners who attend the ceremony will receive a trophy.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Below are the award categories for 2025:
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Category 1: Telecommunications Professional of the Year (female or male)
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Category 2: Best Digital Transformation Project
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Category 3: Best Innovative Operator
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Category 4: Telecommunications Regulator of the Year
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Category 5: Best 5G Innovation Provider
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Category 6: Best Social Impact/Sustainability Initiative in Telecommunications
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Category 7: Best Security Project
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Category 8: Best Product/Solution for the B2C Market
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Category 9: Best Product/Solution for the B2B Market
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Category 10: Best AI Implementation Initiative in Telecommunications
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Category 11: Best Home Services Innovation Initiative
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Category 12: Best Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Schedule:
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Final date for entries: October 10, 2025
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Announcement of finalists: October 14, 2025
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Public voting (for individual categories): From October 14, 2025, until November 28
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Jury meeting: Until November 7, 2025
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Awards ceremony: December 3-4 at Conecta Latam, Caribbean & Central America in Panama City.

VENUE
HILTON PANAMÁ
Balboa Avenida &, C. Aquilino de la Guardia, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panamá
Delegates have a special price at the hotel.
Information and Reservation
USD150 + taxes
https://book.passkey.com/e/51054958