MCCD Spain Chapter: Official Pre-Launch Cocktail in partnership with the Atlantic Forum
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Held in alliance with the International Foundation for Liberty (FIL) on the occasion of the XIX Foro Atlántico, this is a rare opportunity to be in the room where a new transatlantic business chapter takes shape.
Morning:
XIX Foro Atlántico: “Freedom and Democratic Challenges”
Hosted by Fundacion Internacional por la Libertad (FIL)
🕘 09:00 – 13:40
📍 Venue will be provided to the ones approved.
The day opens with the prestigious XIX Foro Atlántico, bringing together heads of government, economists, and thought leaders from across Ibero-America and Europe. Featured speakers include:
• José Luis Martínez-Almeida — Mayor of Madrid
• Fico Gutiérrez — Mayor of Medellín, Colombia
• Ana Palacio — Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Spain & EU
• Antonio Ledezma — Former Mayor of Caracas, Venezuela
• Álvaro Vargas Llosa — President, International Foundation for Liberty
• Daniel Lacalle — Economist, Spain
• Alma Ezcurra — Member of the European Parliament
• Cristian Larroulet — Former Minister, Chile
Would you like to attend the XIX Foro Atlántico in the morning?
Spaces for the forum are limited. When registering, please let us know if you would like to join the morning session, we will do our best to accommodate you. IF CONFIRMED YOU WILL GET AN EMAIL CONFIRMING YOUR ATTENDANCE AND ADDRESS TO THE FORUM.
Since spaces are limited for the forum and you do not get a confirmation email to attend the forum, you are warmly welcome to join us directly for the afternoon pre-launch programme.
Afternoon:
Official Pre-Launch Event
Join us in Madrid for the official pre-launch of the Miami Chamber of Commerce Dubai (MCCD) Spain Chapter, a landmark moment connecting Spain’s most dynamic business leaders with the networks of Miami, Dubai, and beyond.
MCCD Spain Chapter Pre-Launch
🕑 16:30 a 20:30
📍 Venue to be announced to confirmed registrants
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of panels and cocktails as the MCCD Spain Chapter officially launches. The afternoon programme is sponsored by ACCESS Global.
16:30 h
Attendants reception and coffee.
17:00 h
Welcome Remarks
Opening words by:
Yolanda Pérez: Founder, Miami Chamber of Commerce – Dubai
• Oliver Ranft & Lucía Cano: Co-Founders and Presidents, MCCD Spain Chapter
17:30 h
Panel I: Cross-Border Investment Opportunities: Spain, Miami & Dubai
Hosted by ACCESS Global
This panel brings together investors, dealmakers, and sector leaders to explore the growing appetite for cross-border capital flows between Spain, the United States, and the Gulf. From private equity deal structures to alternative investment vehicles, attendees will gain a front-row view of where the smart money is moving.
Moderator:
Chris Haunschild: Partner Rimon PC (M&A and Tax Law firm in USA)
Speakers:
Antonio López, President & CEO of ACCESS Global
Giovanni Buono: Partner at SafeBrok - financing planification, savings and investments.
18:15 h
Panel II — Spain as Europe’s New Real Estate Investment Gateway
This panel positions Madrid and Spain at the centre of Europe’s most exciting real estate investment story. Topics include luxury and commercial property trends, cross-border capital from Miami and the Middle East, and Spain’s strategic role as a gateway between Latin America, Europe, and the Gulf.
Moderator:
Lucía Cano (Co-Founder and President Spanish Chapter MCCD, Founder Raya Capital Partners and member of WIRES- Women in Real Estate Spain).
Spanish Overview:
Yola Camacho (Partner at Cushman & Wakefield and, as well, member of WIRES)
Gulf Overview:
Nick Naamou (Co-Founder MCCD and President at Dubai and Founder of Dubai Ventures, L.L.C.)
They will share an international perspective on capital flows between Miami, Dubai, the Gulf and global family office networks.
19:00 h
Closing Cocktail Reception
Open networking reception for all attendees, speakers, and invited guests. Light refreshments served. Close the evening surrounded by the people building the next chapter of transatlantic business.