Agenda de la Conferencia
| 08:00 - 18:00 | Registration open at hotel |
| 09:00 - 09:00 | Introduction and Anti-Trust and Competition Law Guidelines. |
| 09:05 - 10:45 | Airlines Fuel Committee |
| 10:45 - 11:05 | Coffee Break |
| 11:05 - 12:45 | Airlines Sustainability Committee |
| 12:45 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Regional Roadmap Results Presentation of the outcomes from the regional roadmap, highlighting recommendations, and next steps. The impact of cross-border collaboration among industry stakeholders will be analyzed. |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Seminar: Fueling the Skies Smarter: Digital Transformation in Jet Fuel Lifecycle |
| 19:00 - 22:00 | Airlines Private Dinner |
| 09:00 - 09:25 | Official Opening Ceremony Opening Remarks |
| 09:25 - 09:30 | Introduction and Anti-Trust and Competition Law Guidelines. |
| 09:30 - 10:30 | Aviation and Climate Futures: Criteria, Local Opportunities, and Policy Perspectives Opening panel exploring the future of aviation in the context of climate change. The session will analyze sustainability criteria, local production opportunities for alternative fuels, and the impact of public policy on sector decarbonization. |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Refreshment Break Official Event Photo |
| 11:15 - 11:45 | Jet Fuel 360: Building a Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chain This panel will deliver a comprehensive strategic view of jet fuel challenges and opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean. It will address critical issues such as availability, cost pressures, and logistics, while analyzing bottlenecks from refining to intoplane operations. Experts will share regional collaboration experiences and best practices to overcome logistical, technological, and regulatory hurdles. |
| 11:45 - 12:30 | Sustainability Without Borders – ALTA Regional Roadmap This presentation will unveil the strategic scenarios from the regional study aligned with ICAO’s Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG), showcasing how Latin America and the Caribbean can advance aviation decarbonization without compromising connectivity or competitiveness. Through a forward-looking lens, the presentation will explore technical, economic, and policy pathways, emphasizing the critical role of operational efficiencies as an immediate lever to reduce emissions, optimize costs, and build sector resilience. |
| 12:30 - 13:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 - 14:45 | Operational Efficiency: The Key Role of Governments in Latin American and Caribbean Aviation This panel will explore how operational efficiency can transform aviation across the region, emphasizing the essential role of governments in enabling investments, modernizing airspace, and promoting regulations that drive emissions reduction and economic growth. Panelists will discuss collaborative strategies and concrete examples of public policies that maximize environmental and competitive benefits, encouraging states to take an active leadership role in the transition toward more sustainable aviation. |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | SAF Market Mapping: Opportunities Across The Regions A comprehensive mapping of opportunities for the development and adoption of SAF in Latin America and the Caribbean and other regions. The session will present fiscal incentives, market entry barriers, and strategies to scale SAF production and consumption across the regions. |
| 15:15 - 17:00 | Networking Session |
| 17:30 - 20:00 | Cocktail - All Participants |
| 20:00 - 20:00 | Airlines Private Dinner – (By Invitation Only) |
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| 09:00 - 09:05 | Introduction and Anti-Trust and Competition Law Guidelines. |
| 09:05 - 10:05 | Jet Fuel in Focus: Financial Production Analysis and Forecasts This panel will delve into the economics of jet fuel from the refinery perspective, analyzing production margins, cost structures, and market forecasts. Experts will explore how global and regional demand trends, crude differentials, and refining capacity shifts are shaping the profitability and long-term viability of jet fuel as a core product in the downstream portfolio. |
| 10:05 - 10:35 | Jet Fuel Outlook: What’s Next for Latin America & Caribbean? A strategic outlook on the jet fuel market, analyzing its future amid shifting oil dynamics and regional aviation growth. Expert will assess production forecasts, pricing trends, and supply chain resilience, with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. The presentation will explore whether jet fuel is on a path of decline or transformation, and what this means for long-term planning. |
| 10:35 - 11:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Fueling the Future: Shipping, Logistics, and Jet Fuel Supply Chain Dynamics in Latin America Fueling the Future: Shipping, Logistics, and Jet Fuel Supply Chain Dynamics in Latin America This panel will explore the complex logistics and cost structures behind jet fuel supply in Latin America and the Caribbean, where many countries rely on imported jet fuel or crude for refining. Experts will analyze how shipping costs, infrastructure limitations, and regional supply chain dynamics impact final fuel prices and airline competitiveness. The discussion will include emerging trends, country-specific challenges, and innovative approaches from other regions that could inspire more efficient, resilient, and cost-effective fuel supply strategies in Latin America. |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Competition in Fuel Supply: Safeguarding Market Dynamics in Latin America This panel will examine the state of competitiveness among jet fuel suppliers across Latin America and the Caribbean. The discussion will address the risks of market concentration and potential monopolistic practices, emphasizing why ensuring a level playing field is critical for airline growth and cost efficiency. Panelists will explore how competition has historically driven price differentials, the strategic importance of transitioning to Jet A, and the role of regulatory bodies in guaranteeing free market conditions. The session will also highlight best practices and policy recommendations to foster transparency and resilience in fuel supply chains. |
| 13:00 - 13:15 | Closing Remarks |
| 13:15 - 13:15 | Open Networking Session |
| Sustainability | |
| 09:00 - 09:05 | Introduction and Anti-Trust and Competition Law Guidelines |
| 09:05 - 10:05 | Carbon Markets as a Game Changer: Shaping the Future of Aviation Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean This panel spotlights carbon markets and offsets as powerful tools for emissions reduction in Latin American and Caribbean aviation. Discover how the region’s natural assets and evolving policies can position it as a global leader in high-quality carbon credits. Experts will share real cases, address the challenges of scaling supply and ensuring credit integrity, and reveal how airlines and governments can leverage carbon markets and offsets to meet compliance, unlock investment, and accelerate both climate and economic progress. |
| 10:05 - 10:35 | CORSIA Pathways: Compliance, Innovation, and Impact Present the latest updates to the scheme, strategies for effective implementation, and how technological and market-based solutions—such as sustainable aviation fuels, carbon markets, and digital MRV systems—can support long-term decarbonization goals. The presentation will also highlight opportunities for regional collaboration and policy alignment to ensure a just and efficient transition for the aviation sector. |
| 10:35 - 11:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Regional SAF Investment Horizons: Economic and Fiscal Opportunities Analysis of the economic and fiscal opportunities for SAF investment in the region. The discussion will cover incentives, financing models, and the roles of government and private sector in building a robust sustainable fuels market. |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Driving Airport Transformation: Collaborative Ground Systems Driving Airport Transformation: Collaborative Ground Systems Experts will discuss best practices for integrating electric ground support equipment, renewable energy, and intelligent management systems, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration to maximize impact. The session will address how these innovations reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions, improve turnaround times, and create a more resilient, sustainable airport ecosystem. Real-world examples and policy recommendations will illustrate how coordinated action can transform ground operations into a driver of climate leadership and operational excellence. |
| 13:00 - 13:15 | Closing remarks |
| 13:15 - 13:15 | Open Networking Session |
NOTAS PARA TODOS LOS ASISTENTES:
El evento se llevará a cabo mayormente en español; habrá servicios de traducción simultánea al inglés.
Código de vestimenta: casual de negocios para reuniones y eventos sociales.
Day 1 – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (AIRLINES ONLY) – El Embajador Royal Hideaway SANTO DOMINGO, REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA - DIPLOMATIC - Sponsored by IDAC & ASCA (AIRLINES ONLY)
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| 07:30 - 18:00 | Registration open at hotel Sponsored by Argus Media |
| 08:30 - 08:50 | ASCA Welcome & Presentation |
| 08:50 - 10:10 | Airlines Fuel Committee (airlines only) |
| 10:10 - 10:20 | Official Event Photo |
| 10:20 - 10:40 | Coffee Break |
| 10:40 - 12:00 | Airlines Sustainability Committee (airlines only) |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Roadmap update: Assessing the feasibility of regional emission reduction pathways.(airlines only) |
| 14:00 - 14:20 | Coffee Break |
| 14:20 - 15:20 | SAF Procurement – IATA (airlines only) |
| 19:00 | Private Dinner (By invitation only) Sponsored by TERPEL |
Day 2 – Wednesday, March 26, 2025 El Embajador Royal Hideaway SANTO DOMINGO, REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA. GRAN EMBAJADOR BALLROOM - Sponsored by Exolum
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| 08:00 - 17:30 | Registration open at hotel Sponsored by Argus Media |
| 08:30 - 09:20 | Official Opening Ceremony
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| 09:20 - 09:25 | ASCA Agreement Renewal - Video |
| 09:25 - 09:30 | Introduction and Anti-Trust and Competition Law Guidelines
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| 09:30 - 10:30 | Climate change grounded: the operational challenges facing aviation.
Recognizing the impacts of climate change on aviation operations is crucial. It seeks to examine threats such as flooding, rising temperatures, alterations in wind patterns and storms, exploring their consequences for infrastructure, flight planning, and aircraft performance. Aimed at generating awareness and promoting adaptation and mitigation strategies with respect to climate change.
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| 10:30 - 11:30 | Refreshment Break Official Event Photo Sponsored by ALTA |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | From runway to recycling: circular economy solutions for the aviation industry.
To present concrete solutions and success stories in circular economy applicable to the aviation industry, from onboard waste management to materials recovery, with the aim of catalyzing the adoption of circular practices and fostering the transition to a sustainable aviation model.
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| 12:00 - 12:45 | Overcoming barriers: advances in SAF regulation and production.
Review of regulatory developments in Latin America and the Caribbean, facilitating the adoption and growth of SAF. In addition, crucial information will be provided on financing options available to producers, seeking to boost production and make SAF a tangible reality in the aviation industry in the region.
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| 12:45 - 14:15 | Lunch - Diplomatic Sponsored by ALTA |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Flexibility for growth: Benefits of having flexible fuel quality policies that allow the use of Jet A or Jet A-1
Addressing the opportunities to use Jet A or Jet A-1, depending on what is logistically most efficient in a specific country. The logistical challenges involved in the transition of fuel quality and strategies to ensure a smooth transition.
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| 15:00 - 15:30 | Political winds of change: navigating the future and perspectives of the regional jet market.
Update on the JET fuel market in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The current state of the market will be analyzed, including demand trends, prices and factors that influence its dynamics, providing a strategic vision for decision making in the industry.
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| 15:30 - 16:00 | Refreshment Break Sponsored by ALTA |
| 16:00 - 16:45 | Fueling the future: sustainable and responsible supply chain management in aviation.
Understanding responsible management, from the refinery to the aircraft, where we see not only a dramatic reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which covers all indirect emissions occurring in a supplier's value chain but also opens up new opportunities for innovation and efficiency on traceability, and the strategic collaboration needed to drive a more profitable future committed to a sustainable future.
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| 16:45 - 17:15 | Strategic insights on feedstocks and SAF market growth in Latin America, driven by EU mandates.
Understand the current feedstock landscape for SAF, especially considering the updates in European mandates. The implications of these regulations for the region will be analyzed, identifying best practices that can be capitalized on to boost the production and adoption of SAF in Latin America.
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| 17:15 | Session ends. |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Cocktail - All Participants
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| 19:00 | Private Dinner (By invitation only)
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Day 3 – Thursday, March 27, 2025 El Embajador Royal Hideaway SANTO DOMINGO, REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA. GRAN EMBAJADOR BALLROOM - Sponsored by Exolum
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| 08:00 - 16:15 | Registration open at hotel Sponsored by Argus Media |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Regional roadmap in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce emissions in a sustainable way
A robust regional roadmap for emissions reduction aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean is needed. Such a roadmap requires quantifiable targets, and a concrete implementation plan, all developed with the active support and engagement of regional governments. This effort will establish a clear pathway towards a sustainable aviation sector in the region.
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| 10:00 - 10:30 | Refreshment Break Sponsored by ALTA |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Exploring Aviation fuel Logistics: Challenges and opportunities in the Jet Fuel Supply Chain in Latin America and the Caribbean
Analyse the jet fuel supply challenges in the region while highlighting how each country's policies can contribute to optimizing the supply chain and share the industry's best practices.
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| 11:30 - 12:15 | Sustainable aviation for all: driving innovation and inclusion. Sponsored by avianca
Recognizing that sustainability is a holistic concept encompassing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, including inclusion, equity, and diversity. This panel will examine the progress made and the remaining challenges in developing a truly sustainable aviation industry, focusing on the inclusion of women and persons with disabilities as key building blocks.
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| 12:15 - 14:00 | Lunch - Diplomatic Sponsored by ALTA |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Fuel efficiency & Green Operations
Exploration of key strategies and best practices to optimize operational efficiency and fuel consumption, driving sustainability in the industry.
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| 15:00 - 15:30 | Difficulty in waste management due to customs clearance taxes.
Customs import taxes are a significant challenge for the efficient management of waste, so it is important to analyze in detail how these taxes hinder the final disposal and recycling of these materials with their additional costs to explore alternatives and possible solutions to optimize their management.
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| 15:30 - 16:00 | ESG maturity analysis of airlines in Latin America
Including ESG aspects in corporate strategy leads to improved financial performance and long-term risk management for companies. ESG issues, such as climate change, human rights and board diversity, have become increasingly important to investors and stakeholders. For the aviation industry, it is essential to know what our outlook is in this matter through the results of this diagnosis carried out with ALTA's member airlines.
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| 16:00 - 16:15 | Closing Remarks. |
| 16:15 | Session ends. |
