Question 1

Will it be in person only or hybrid?

Accepted Answer

The conference will be in person only. We are excited to bring the conference back in person after almost 4 years and are looking forward to the opportunities that in-person events bring about.

Question 2

What is the conference about?

Accepted Answer

The theme of the 2024 conference is “Unlocking LatAm's Potential: Exploring Growth Opportunities”. We are crafting together a selection of panels and keynotes with relevant topics and speakers that will help us explore what the next decade in Latin America will look like.

Question 3

Who will be the speakers?

Accepted Answer

We are in the process of securing high-caliber speakers from different industries, countries and backgrounds. We’ll be sharing names and details on our website soon: www.mithbslatambusinessconference.com.

Question 4

Who will be in attendance?

Accepted Answer

In addition to a stellar lineup of speakers, you can expect to meet MBA students and faculty from MIT Sloan and HBS, Latin American students from different universities around Boston, and Latino/a professionals working in the area. We expect around 400 attendees in total, including speakers.

Question 5

What is the conference agenda?

Accepted Answer

We are still working on finalizing the agenda. We will have keynote speakers and panelists. We’ll start with registration and breakfast at 8 am, kick-off speakers at 9am, and end the event around 6 pm. A networking event for both attendees and speakers will be held the evening before the conference.

Question 6

How can I get involved with the conference?

Accepted Answer

If you’re interested in attending the event, please go ahead and buy tickets! More details on agenda and speakers will be shared later on.

If your company is interested in learning more about our sponsorship packages, please reach out to our Sponsorship head: Diego Ortega Laya (diegoort@mit.edu).

MIT Sloan & HBS Latin America Conference 2024