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Alternative investors, inflation, and impacts on the existing commercial lending market have shifted the attitude and risk appetites for many investors in the region. Renewing confidence and a bright landscape for 2024 is imperative for developers and financiers alike - what major themes and trends shaped the region in the last 12 months, and what can we expect from the next 12? 

• How are lenders and equity funds responding to the current inflation and interest rates in this region? 

• How have investors approached the heightened interest rate environment? Are increased base rates cannibalizing spreads, and to what extent are investors able to pass on equity?

• How has the lack of clarity on government support affected deal flow around renewables? 

• Increased exposure to local currency risk and its effect on investor appetites 

As inflation rates stabilize, we look to a potential uptick in the bond market for Latin America:

• Is this market crowded in liquidity in comparison to the available opportunities?
• The growing role of Private Placement versus 144A
• Social bond labelling - how intensive is the process in comparison to the benefits?
• Growth of private credit - is private credit a threat to the Private placement market? 
• What is the competitive tension between onshore vs offshore securities? How do you structure your offshore bond issues?

Grab a coffee and shake hands with your next business partner in our networking break!

The renewable energy market continued to lead in project volume in the Latin American market, and proved to be somewhat resilient to the influences of inflation and interest rate hikes in 2023.. With intermittency and energy security worries on the rise, how are Latin American countries responding to the uptick in demand? 

• How stable and constructive have regional governments been as offtakers?

• Review of the PMGD market and managing development risk 

• Are corporate PPAs on the rise following the fall of the DisCo PPA?

• Best practices working with utilities and navigating permitting requirements

Digital infrastructure  in Latin America has continued to gain momentum despite wider global economic challenges;. With assets continuing to change hands and new projects growing ever larger, how can new entrants make their mark, and existing investors remain competitive?

• How have interest rates and valuation changes affected digital assets? How long will it last? 

• What assets have the best demand outlook for greenfield builds in 2024? In what countries?

• Is there a ceiling for asset multiples in the data center M&A market? How has M&A in the region continued to shape the landscape?

Airports, roads, trains and port infra is an ever moving landscape globally, and the need for updating existing and adding new infrastructure in Latin America is in high demand. How are domestic and international concessionaires looking to bridge the gap? What can lenders expect to see in financing trends in infrastructure in 2024?

• What are top strategies for managing debt burdens while ensuring continued investment in critical infrastructure?.

• Assessment of successful PPP structures and their availability for new projects across the region

• What are the pathways to financing for greenfield projects? Attract capital and promote sustainable development.

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The most robust economy in the largest country in Latin America takes center stage; our panelists discussing and breaking down the regulatory and financial landscape to help you explore the best opportunities and risks in the region. 

• How has the return of incentivized BNDES pricing affected private infrastructure investment in Brazil?
• How supportive have local and international debt markets been of any new greenfield infrastructure investment structures?
• What can project developers and sponsors expect when entering the Brazilian market in 2024? 

Energy Transition seems to be the main topic on everyone’s mind - efficiency and decarbonization of existing assets is the name of the game. This session will discuss relevant assets, realistic timelines for delivery, fair risk assessment, and best practices in leveraging being an early entrant into the space. 

• What is Latin America’s role in the fabric of global energy transition? Or where does Latin America sit…

• Will national and regional  utilities generally be a help or a hindrance to deploying low carbon power?

• Can DFIs get behind and support financing for decarbonization? 

• How do supply chain issues in regards to energy transition minerals inform decisions for new projects?

Power markets are consistently bogged down by unreliable transmission and grid infrastructure. Many have begun to look to battery storage as a way to bridge the gap for true reliability in the renewables market - Chile being a prime example. Is this the path to renewable reliability? Or a short term fix for a long term problem? 

• The role of battery storage in supporting and supplementing transmission infrastructure

• Pricing, longevity and structuring for battery storage and long term reliable transmission- is co-existence the future?

• Navigating regulatory policies - how are utilities and IPPs approaching efficient use of the current grid and more robust battery buildout?

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Join our head of data for a comprehensive overview of the latest project finance data

Celebrate the best and brightest of 2023 dealmakers in the region! Our team will be presenting awards for winners in Transport, PPP, Digital Infrastructure, Water, Wind, Solar, and Refinancing. 

This year we are happy to announce the Latin America Proximo Dealmaker 2023 🌟

If you are interested in being nominated as a dealmaker or would like to submit a colleague for recognition, you must be registered as a dealmaker in our database. Visit our online deals database here - make sure you login or sign up if you've not already 

Then, find a deal you worked on - use the search bar to search for deals by deal name, company, region, country or industry, and tag yourself or a colleague to the deal! 

Can't find your deal or struggling to tag? Contact submissions@proximoinfra.com

Relax during our cocktail reception on the terrace of the EAST Hotel and enjoy the beautiful Miami weather

Join our head of Data Alfonso Olivias for a morning run as we dive into day 2 of the event! Enjoy a balmy morning to kickstart your day

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Enjoy a cup of coffee and network with our colleagues joining us to attend this year's TXF Americas 2024! 

We are joined by US Exim's esteemed Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, to welcome you to TXF Americas 2024 with an overview of the exciting initiatives coming from the ECA this year. 

We're joining our sister companies, TXF and Uxolo, to bring you a keynote panel focused on the role of the DFI market in the Americas, considering:

• The role of DFIs in closing export and project finance transactions, including projects which would not have closed without DFI support
• The major opportunities for international investors collaborating to propel development in emerging markets
• Institutional investor appetite for the Americas
• The importance of collaboration between ECAs, DFIs, and financial institutions 

Energy transition and managing climate change are global priorities, but how do we ensure that developed markets meet ambitious green generation and decarbonisation targets whilst supporting developing countries in the same efforts? This session will consider:

• Which technologies, from mainstream renewable generation to newer decarbonisation assets, are most likely to achieve our goals?
• What sources of financing can developers look towards for capital, and what challenges are most likely to inhibit growth?
• What role do ECAs have to play in financing new projects, especially when it comes to emerging technologies?
• How can DFIs contribute to the energy transition in emerging markets, and what role will blended finance have to play? How can we mobilize private capital into climate related projects?

Grab a coffee and shake hands with your next business partner in our networking break!

Latin America has rich mineral deposits, specifically to minerals that are critical to the future of the energy transition, namely Lithium and Copper. These minerals and our ability to extract and produce will determine the pace of the energy transition - if we are able to overcome the political, environmental and financial obstacles presented.

• Opportunities for Latin American mining to be a bridge on the path to global energy transition

• What supporting infrastructure and services need to be met to further underpin the success of these mines? - Housing, roads, workshops etc. 

• Meeting the demand - what is the financing path forward for meeting the supply deficit?

With the passing of the inflation reduction act, the US market is becoming increasingly attractive to ECA lenders. This panel considers:

• The growing role of the Department of Energy in closing deals in the US energy sector

• The role that the USDA has to play, and how agencies can collaborate

• The increase in US domestic investment programmes

A topic that is in a constant state of excitement, both commercial buildout of charging infrastructure as well as fleet infrastructure continue to roll out across the Latin American markets. 

• What near (12 months) and far (2-5 years) goals are expected from countries and municipalities? 

• Assessing government support for the reworking of the region's transport assets

• What is the outlook for construction costs of new charging infrastructure?

• We've seen quite a few international financings. Why is USD funding attractive to concessionaires? What can the international market provide that the local cannot? 

Despite a slow few years, the borrowing market in the Americas is on the up. In H1 of 2023 alone, TXF Data reported $15.17 billion in export finance volumes across North and Latin America. As Capex slowly returns to the market, this panel considers:

•  Which Americas borrowers are actively seeking ECA finance?

•  What do our borrowers require from ECAs and financiers to get projects over the line?

•  What opportunities does nearshoring offer to Latin American countries, and what projects should we expect to see coming to market as a result of the trend?

•  How are borrowers coping with the high cost of funds in today’s market?

The sessions might be over, but the conversations have just begun. Join us for a networking lunch to continue the discussions that were started during the event.