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Tuesday, may 26, 2026

08:00 - 09:00 Registration of participants
08:00 – 09:00
Registration of participants
Opening Ceremony
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome Speech
09:00 – 09:30
Welcome Speech
Diego Ortega, President, SIMPOSIO – XVI International Mining Meeting, Sociedad Nacional de Minería, Petróleo y Energía – SNMPE and Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Anglo American
09:30 - 10:00 Official Opening
09:30 – 10:00
Official Opening
President of the Republic of Peru*
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, Instituto Peruano de Economía – IPE
  • Carolina Trivelli, Economist, Instituto de Estudios Peruanos – IEP
12:00 - 12:20 Global Mining Outlook and Vision: Leaders from Major Mining Companies
12:00 – 12:20
Global Mining Outlook and Vision: Leaders from Major Mining Companies
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,
World Gold Council
12:20 - 13:30 Round Table
12:20 – 13:30
Round Table
Moderator: Roque Benavides, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
Panelists:

  • Ruben Fernandes, Chief Operating Officer, Anglo American
  • Kathleen L. Quirk, President & Chief Executive Officer, Freeport-McMoRan Inc.*
  • Representative, MMG Ltd.*
  • Isaac Unkind, Chief Administrative Officer, Americas Mining Corporation
  • Juan Artigas, Regional CEO for the Americas and Global Head of Research, World Gold Council
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
Moderator: Luis Miguel Castilla, Executive Director, Videnza Instituto
Panelists:

  • Felipe James, President, Sociedad Nacional de Industrias (SNI)
  • Julia Torreblanca, President, SNMPE, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
  • David Tuesta, President, Private Competitiveness Council
  • Antonio Cusato, World Bank Economist for Peru
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
Erik Heimlich, Head of Copper & Zinc Markets Analysis & Forecasts, CRU
17:50 - 18:50 Round Table
17:50 – 18:50
Round Table
Moderator: Victor Gobitz, CEO & Chairman, Quilla Resources
Panelists:

  • Raúl Jacob, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Southern Peru Copper Corporation
  • Juan Kruger, General Manager, Minsur
  • Leandro Garcia, General Manager, Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
  • Luis Rivera, Director of Operations for South America and Chief Operating Officer, Glencore
18:50 - 19:00 Final conclusions
18:50 – 19:00
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, 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
Joaquín Proenza, Full Professor, University of Barcelona
09:30 - 10:30 Panel
09:30 – 10:30
Panel
Moderator: María Julia Aybar, Chair, Hydrocarbons Sector Committee, SNMPE, and Country Manager, Hunt Oil
Panelists

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

Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:30 Reliability and Resilience of the Electrical System: Strategic Pillars for the Development of the Mining Sector and the Country
11:00 – 11:30
Reliability and Resilience of the Electrical System: Strategic Pillars for the Development of the Mining Sector 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, ICAI School of Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid
11:30 - 12:30 Round Table
11:30 – 12:30
Round Table
Moderator: Walter Sciutto, Chair, Electricity Sector Committee, SNMPE, and General Manager, Pluz Perú
Panelists

  • Juan Ricardo Ortega, President, Grupo Energía Bogotá – Colombia
  • Olivia Heuts, Vice President of Commercial Affairs and Business Development, Transelec – Chile
  • Rosa María Flores Araoz, CEO, Kallpa – Peru
  • Eduardo Landin, CEO, 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
Thibaut Larrat, Partner, McKinsey & Company
14:55 - 16:00 Panel
14:55 – 16:00
Panel
Moderator: Priscila Gomes, International Consultant
Panelists

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

Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:30 The Challenge of Turning Resources into Development
16:30 – 17:30
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.
Round Table
Moderator: Claudia Cooper, Vice President of Sustainability and External Affairs, Antamina*
Panelists:

  • Rodrigo Darquea, Head of Corporate Affairs Growth LATAM, BHP
  • Carlos Castro, Corporate Affairs Manager South America, Glencore
  • Fátima Altabás, Minister of Culture*
  • Jorge Villegas, Regional ESG Sector Lead for Infrastructure – Central America, Caribbean, Colombia & Mexico, International Finance Corporation – IFC*
18:00 - 18:10 Final conclusions
18:00 – 18:10
Final conclusions
Benjamín Edwards, Managing Partner, 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
Diego Montoya, Country Manager Perú & Ecuador, Google
09:25 - 10:25 Panel of experts
09:25 – 10:25
Panel of experts
Moderator: Jorge Benavides, Country Manager Perú, 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, Chairman of the board of directors, Agrícola Cerro Prieto
  • Construction Sector: Pedro Lerner, CEO, UNACEM Group
  • Supplier Sector: Gonzalo Díaz, General Manager, Ferreyros S.A.*
10:25 - 10:45 Presentation
09:25 – 10:25
Presentation
Iván López, Vice President of Value Engineering, 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
Paul Mitchell, Global Mining & Metals Leader, EY Global
11:45 - 12:45 Round Table
11:45 – 12:45
Round Table
Moderator: Juan Carlos Guajardo, Founder and CEO, Plusmining
Panelists:

  • Roberto Cacciola, President, Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies (CAEM), Argentina
  • Karen Flores, Director General, Mexican Mining Chamber (CAMIMEX)*
  • Carlos Urenda, General Manager, Mining Council, Chile
  • Angela Grossheim, Executive Director, SNMPE, Peru
  • Rinaldo Mancin, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, 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
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, Anglo American
Panelists:

  • Jonas Mota-e-Silva, Chair, Exploration Committee, SNMPE, and Exploration Manager, Rio Tinto
  • Waldir Ayasta, Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mines*
  • Juan Carlos Ortiz, Vice President of Operations, Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
  • Michael Di Rienzo, President & CEO, 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, Institute of Criminology and Studies on Violence
16:45 - 17:35 Panel of experts
16:45 – 17:35
Panel of experts
Moderator: Jéssica Vásquez, Chair, Human Rights Committee, SNMPE, and Sustainability Manager, Minsur.
Panelists:

  • Rohel Sánchez, Governor, Arequipa Regional Government*
  • Rocío Gala, Provisional Senior Prosecutor, Public Prosecutor’s Office*
  • Marcelina Angulo, Human Rights Advocate, 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, Southern Peaks Mining
Panelists:

  • Julio Velarde, President of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru
  • Fernando Eguiluz, CEO Perú, BBVA*
  • Sebastian Arcuri, CEO & Executive Vice President, Scotiabank Perú
  • Luis Felipe Castellanos, CEO, Intercorp Financial Services
18:35 - 18:45 Conclusions of the day
18:35 – 18:45
Conclusions of the day
Ángel de las Casas, Business Partner, Peppermint
18:45 - 18:55 Closing Session
18:45 – 18:55
Closing Session
Conclusions
Diego Ortega, President, SIMPOSIO – XVI International Mining Meeting, SNMPE, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Anglo American
18:55 - 19:55 Closing Remarks
18:55 – 19:05
Closing Remarks
Julia Torreblanca, President, SNMPE, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
19:05 Toast at the closing ceremony

Toast at the closing ceremony

* To Be Confirmed

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