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Tuesday, may 26, 2026

08:00 - 09:00 Registration of participants
08:00 – 09:00
Registration of participants
09:00 - 09:30 Opening Ceremony
09:00 – 09:30
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Speech
Diego Ortega, President at SIMPOSIO – XVI International Mining Meeting at Sociedad Nacional de Minería, Petróleo y Energía – SNMPE and Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Anglo American
09:30 - 10:00 Official Opening
09:30 – 10:00
Official Opening
Carlos Pareja, Minister of Foreign Affairs
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

Coffee Break

10:30 - 11:15 A Land of Opportunity: How to Turn Resources into Progress
10:30 – 11:15
A Land of Opportunity: How to Turn Resources into Progress

Keynote Conference
Dambisa Moyo, Global Economist, Expert in Macroeconomics and Globalization
11:15 - 12:00 A Conversation with the Keynote Speaker
11:15 – 12:00
A Conversation with the Keynote Speaker

  • Dambisa Moyo, Global Economist, Expert in Macroeconomics and Globalization
  • Diego Macera, Director at Instituto Peruano de Economía – IPE
  • Carolina Trivelli, Member of the Fiscal Council at the Ministry of Economy and Finance
12:00 - 12:20 Global Mining Leaders: Strategy, Markets, and Outlook
12:00 – 12:20
Global Mining Leaders: Strategy, Markets, and Outlook
Analysis of global mining trends and geopolitical dynamics, examining the structural demand for critical minerals and the factors shaping investment decisions from the perspective of leading industry executives.
Introduction
Juan Artigas, Regional CEO for the Americas and Global Head of Research at World Gold Council
12:20 - 13:30 Round Table
12:20 – 13:30
Round Table
Moderator: Roque Benavides, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
Panelists:

  • Ruben Fernandes, Chief Operating Officer at Anglo American
  • Andrea Vaccari, Vice President Responsible Production Frameworks & Sustainability at Freeport Mc-MoRan Inc.
  • Gong Yu, General Counsel at China Minmetals Non-ferrous Metals Co.
  • Isaac Franklin Unkind, Chief Administrative Officer at Americas Mining Corporation
  • Juan Pablo Garrido, Senior Manager at Business Development – Rio Tinto
13:30 - 15:30 Lunch Break

Lunch Break

15:30 - 17:00 Main Public Policy Approaches for the New Administration’s Proposals
15:30 – 17:00
Main Public Policy Approaches for the New Administration’s Proposals
Examination of key public policy priorities to drive economic growth and competitiveness, with a focus on investment, institutional frameworks, sustainability, and employment.
Round Table
“Public Policy Proposals for the Mining Sector 2026-2031”
Moderator: Luis Miguel Castilla, Executive Director at Videnza Instituto
Panelists:

  • Felipe James, President at Sociedad Nacional de Industrias (SNI)
  • Julia Torreblanca, President at SNMPE, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
  • David Tuesta, President at Private Competitiveness Council
  • Antonio Cusato, Country Economist for Peru at the World Bank
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee Break

Coffee Break

17:30 - 17:50 Peruvian Mining: Strategies to Boost Production and Investment
17:30 – 17:50
Peruvian Mining: Strategies to Boost Production and Investment
Assessment of Peru’s mining competitiveness and the strategies required to unlock investment, streamline permitting, and strengthen conditions for increased production and sector growth.
Introduction
“The copper supply gap and the barriers holding back new production: implications for Peru”
Erik Heimlich, Head of Copper & Zinc Markets Analysis & Forecasts at CRU
17:50 - 18:50 Round Table
17:50 – 18:50
Round Table
Moderator: Victor Gobitz, CEO & Chairman at Quilla Resources
Panelists:

  • Raúl Jacob, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Southern Peru Copper Corporation
  • Juan Kruger, General Manager at Minsur
  • Leandro Garcia, General Manager at Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
  • Luis Rivera, Director of LATAM Operations at Glencore
18:50 - 19:00 Final conclusions
18:50 – 19:00

Final conclusions
Synthesis of the main insights, messages, and agreements emerging from the sessions, highlighting the key takeaways of the conference.
Mirian Lau, Founder and Executive Director at Peppermint

Wednesday, may 27, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 Registration of participants
8:00 – 9:00
Registration of participants
09:00 - 09:30 Sustainability in the Global Energy Transition: Strategic Implications and Key Decisions
09:00 – 09:30
Sustainability in the Global Energy Transition: Strategic Implications and Key Decisions
Analysis of sustainability as a structural factor in the energy transition, shaping mineral demand, supply conditions, investment decisions, and policy frameworks.
Conference
“Reflections on critical minerals and mining for a sustainable energy transition”
Joaquín Proenza, Full Professor at University of Barcelona
09:30 - 10:30 Panel
09:30 – 10:30
Panel
Moderator: María Julia Aybar, Country Manager at Hunt Oil
Panelists

  • Nelly Paredes del Castillo, Minister of the Environment*
  • Gonzalo Quijandría, President of the SNMPE Mining Sector Committee and Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Minsur
  • Juan Ignacio Díaz, President and Chief Executive Officer at International Copper Association – ICA
  • Fabiola Sifuentes, President of the SNMPE Environmental Affairs Committee and Vice President of Environmental Planning and Strategy at Antamina
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:30 Power System Reliability and Resilience: Strategic Pillars for the Development of Mining and the Country
11:00 – 11:30
Power System Reliability and Resilience: Strategic Pillars for the Development of Mining and the Country
Examination of the principles required for reliable and resilient electrical systems, and their role in ensuring energy security, service quality, and economic development.
Conference
Carlos Batlle, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at ICAI School of Engineering at Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid
11:30 - 12:30 Round Table
11:30 – 12:30
Round Table
Moderator: Walter Sciutto, General Manager at Pluz Perú
Panelists

  • Juan Ricardo Ortega, President at Grupo Energía Bogotá – Colombia
  • César Butrón, Chairman of the Board of the Economic Operations Committee of the National Interconnected System
  • Rosa María Flores Araoz, CEO at Kallpa – Peru
  • Eduardo Landin, CEO at Hochschild Mining – Peru
12:30 - 14:30 Lunch Break

Lunch Break

14:30 - 14:55 Talent Management, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sustainable Mining and Energy Sectors
14:30 – 14:55
Talent Management, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sustainable Mining and Energy Sectors
Analysis of strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent in a transforming sector, addressing digitalization, sustainability, and evolving workforce expectations.
Introduction
“Talent in mining, trends, threats and opportunities”
Thibaut Larrat, Partner at McKinsey & Company
14:55 - 16:00 Panel
14:55 – 16:00
Panel
Moderator: Priscila Gomes, International Consultant
Panelists

  • Mariana Abugattas, Country Manager Peru at Teck Resources
  • José Carlos Del Valle, CEO at Nexa Peru
  • Myriam Akhoun, CEO & Country Manager at ENGIE – Energía Perú
  • Carlos Alarco, Regional President for Latin America at Bechtel Corporation
16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break

Coffee Break

16:30 - 16:50 The Challenge of Turning Resources into Development
16:30 – 16:50
The Challenge of Turning Resources into Development
Examination of the social dimension of mining and its impact on project viability, addressing governance, territorial development, conflict management, and trust-building.
16:50 - 17:50 Round Table
16:50 – 17:50
Round Table
Moderator: Claudia Cooper, Vice President of Sustainability and External Affairs at Antamina
Panelists:

  • Rodrigo Darquea, Head of Corporate Affairs Growth LATAM at BHP
  • Carlos Castro, Corporate Affairs Manager South America at Glencore
  • Representative of the Ministry*
  • Steven Botts, Vice President Sustainability at Tripleflag Metals*
18:00 - 18:10 Final conclusions
18:00 – 18:10
Final conclusions
Benjamín Edwards, Managing Partner at Peppermint

Thursday, may 28, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 Registration of participants
8:00 – 9:00
Registration of participants
09:00 - 09:25 Technology and Innovation: A Challenge for Growth Across All Sectors
09:00 – 09:25
Technology and Innovation: A Challenge for Growth Across All Sectors
Exploration of the role of technology and artificial intelligence as drivers of productivity and competitiveness, focusing on their application in decision-making and digital transformation.
Keynote Conference
“AI as the New Global Operating System”
Diego Montoya, Country Manager Perú & Ecuador at Google
09:25 - 10:25 Panel of experts
09:25 – 10:25
Panel of experts
Moderator: Jorge Benavides, Country Manager Peru at First Quantum Minerals
Panelists: Representatives from various sectors across the country

  • Tourism Sector: Manuel Van Oordt, CEO of Latam Airlines Peru
  • Agribusiness Sector: Alfonso Bustamante, Board of Directors at Agrícola Cerro Prieto
  • Construction Sector: Pedro Lerner, CEO at UNACEM Group
  • Supplier Sector: Santiago Basualdo, Manager, Large-Scale Mining Division at Ferreyros S.A.
10:25 - 10:45 Presentation
10:25 – 10:45
Presentation
“Unlocking Capital Efficiency: A Systems Thinking Approach to AI and Digital Twin Deployment”
Iván López, VP Value Engineering at BHP
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee Break

Coffee Break

11:15 - 11:45 Latin America in the Context of Global Competition for Critical Minerals
11:15 – 11:45
Latin America in the Context of Global Competition for Critical Minerals
Analysis of the geopolitical landscape and its implications for the region, addressing challenges and strategies to attract investment and strengthen competitiveness.
Conference
“Maximizing the Critical Minerals Opportunity for Latin America”
Paul Mitchell, Global Mining & Metals Leader at EY Global
11:45 - 12:45 Round Table
11:45 – 12:45
Round Table
Moderator: Juan Carlos Guajardo, Founder and CEO at Plusmining
Panelists:

  • Roberto Cacciola, President at Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies – CAEM, Argentina
  • Carlos Urenda, General Manager at Mining Council, Chile
  • Angela Grossheim, Executive Director at SNMPE, Peru
  • Rinaldo Mancin, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs at IBRAM, Brazil
12:45 - 14:45 Lunch Break

Lunch Break

14:45 - 15:05 Opportunity and Challenge: Mining Exploration in Peru
14:45 – 15:05
Opportunity and Challenge: Mining Exploration in Peru
Assessment of exploration dynamics in the region and the strategies needed to improve Peru’s attractiveness, strengthen its ecosystem, and capture investment.
Conference
“Peru’s place in the Latin American Exploration Sector”
Joe Mazumdar, Editor/Analyst Exploration Insights
15:05 - 16:05 Panel of experts
15:05 – 16:05
Panel of experts
Moderator: Sebastián Benavides, Discovery Manager Andes at Anglo American
Panelists:

  • Jonas Mota-e-Silva, President of the SNMPE Exploration Committee and Exploration Manager at Rio Tinto
  • Waldir, Minister of Energy and Mines*
  • Juan Carlos Ortiz, President at the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers
  • Michael Di Rienzo, President & CEO at Silver Institute
16:05 - 16:35 Coffee Break

Coffee Break

16:35 - 16:45 The Impact of Illegal Economies on Human Rights
16:35 – 16:45
The Impact of Illegal Economies on Human Rights
Examination of how illegal mining and illicit economies affect human rights, governance, and the legitimacy of formal economic activities.
Presentation
Nicolás Zevallos, Director of Public Affairs at Institute of Criminology and Studies on Violence
16:45 - 17:35 Panel of experts
16:45 – 17:35
Panel of experts
Moderator: Jéssica Vásquez, President of the SNMPE Human Rights Committee
Panelists:

  • Rohel Sánchez, Governor at Arequipa Regional Government
  • Paulo Vilca, Political Scientist at Instituto de Estudios Peruanos
  • Jane Antilla, Head of the Technical Mission in Peru, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Marcelina Angulo, Human Rights Defender at the Management Committee of the Pintuyacu, Chambira and Alto Nanay Regional Conservation Area
17:35 - 18:35 Financing the Country’s Engine of Growth
17:35 – 18:35
Financing the Country’s Engine of Growth
Analysis of the financial and macroeconomic conditions that support mining investment, including the role of central banking, private finance, and alternative funding mechanisms.
Panel discussion
Moderator: Adolfo Vera, President and Chief Executive Officer at Southern Peaks Mining
Panelists:

  • Julio Velarde, President of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru
  • Miguel Uccelli, CEO Citibank Peru and Regional Head for Peru, Chile and Ecuador
  • Sebastián Arcuri, CEO and Executive Vice President at Scotiabank Peru
  • Luis Felipe Castellanos, CEO at Intercorp Financial Services
18:35 - 18:45 Conclusions of the day
18:35 – 18:45
Conclusions of the day
Violeta Orozco, CEO of Konecta Perú*
18:45 - 18:55 Closing Session
18:45 – 18:55
Closing Session
Conclusions
Diego Ortega, President at SIMPOSIO – XVI International Mining Meeting at SNMPE, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Anglo American
18:55 - 19:55 Closing Remarks
18:55 – 19:05
Closing Remarks
Julia Torreblanca, President at SNMPE, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
19:05 Toast at the closing ceremony

Toast at the closing ceremony

* To Be Confirmed

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