BIZCON + EXPO 2022 GROW
We are thrilled to present our invited keynotes, speakers and panelists for our Annual Convention:
WELCOME REMARKS
![Liza Garcia, Esq.](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/person-Liza-Garcia.jpg)
![Luis Torres Llompart, CPA](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Llompart.jpg)
Luis Torres Llompart, CPA
Director of Alvarado Tax & Business Advisors LLC, Former PRCC President and Chairman of PRCC BizCon + Expo 2022
[BIO]
![Luis A. Gierbolini Rodriguez, Esq.](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/person-Gierbolini.jpg)
June 9
FORUM: Transition to Puerto Rico’s New Energy Paradigm
![Javier Rúa-Jovet, Esq.](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Javier.jpg)
Javier Rúa-Jovet, Esq.
Chief Public Policy Officer of the Puerto Rico Solar Energy and Storage Association
Moderator
[BIO]
![Fernando Gil-Enseñat, Esq.](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Fernando.jpg)
![Francisco Berríos Portela, PE](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Francisco.jpg)
Francisco Berríos Portela, PE
Director of the Energy Public Policy Program, Department of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico
June 9
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
![Luis A. Ferrao Delgado, PhD](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Luis-Ferrao.jpg)
Luis A. Ferrao Delgado, PhD
President University of Puerto Rico
June 9
Climate Change & Economic Impact Luncheon Keynote
![Frances A. Colón, PhD](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Frances-Colon.jpg)
Frances A. Colón, PhD
Science, technology, and climate policy expert, member of President Biden's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Senior Director for International Climate at Center for American Progress
Invited Keynote Speaker
[BIO]
The White House
Puerto Rico Entrepreneur 2022 Confidence Index
![Kenneth Rivera Robles, CPA, Esq.](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Kenneth.jpg)
Kenneth Rivera Robles, CPA, Esq.
Tax Partner of Galindez LLC and PRCC Former President
Moderator
[BIO]
![Cristina Vargas, MA](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Cristina.jpg)
Cristina Vargas, MA
Directora División de Estrategias de Mercado Estudios Técnicos, Inc.
Presentation of Study Results
[BIO]
![Raúl Rodríguez, CPA](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Raul-Rodriguez.jpg)
Raúl Rodríguez, CPA
President & CEO, Droguería Betances & Luis Garratón
Invited panelist: Entrepreneur Challenges and Response
[BIO]
![Jorge Hernández, CPA](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Jorge-Hernandez.jpg)
Jorge Hernández, CPA
CEO, Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC
Invited panelist: Entrepreneur Challenges and Response
[BIO]
![Naji Khoury](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Naji-Khoury.jpg)
Naji Khoury
CEO, Liberty of Puerto Rico
[BIO]
FORUM: Investment Opportunities in Real Estate
![Zoimé Álvarez Rubio, Esq.](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Zoime-Alvarez.jpg)
![Rafael Rojo](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Rafael-Rojo.jpg)
Rafael Rojo
President & CEO, VRM Companies and Former President of the Puerto Rico Builders Association
![Iván Zavala Steidel](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Ivan-Zavala.jpg)
![Ella Woger-Nieves](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Ella-Woger.jpg)
Ella Woger-Nieves
Chief Operating Officer, Invest Puerto Rico
Invited panelist: Entrepreneur Challenges and Response
[BIO]
Fireside Chat Breakfast: Recovery Economy Plan
![Jorge Rivera Nieves](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/person-Jorge-Rivera-Nieves.jpg)
![Luis Torres Llompart, CPA](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Llompart.jpg)
Luis Torres Llompart, CPA
Director of Alvarado Tax & Business Advisors LLC, Former PRCC President and Chairman of PRCC BizCon + Expo 2022
[BIO]
![Hon. Pedro R. Pierluisi](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Pedro-Pierluisi.jpg)
![Hon. William Rodriguez](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-William-Rodriguez.jpg)
Hon. William Rodriguez
Secretary, Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
![Manuel A.J. Laboy, PE, MBA](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-anuel-Laboy.jpg)
Manuel A.J. Laboy, PE, MBA
Executive Director at COR3- Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency
![Francisco Rodriguez-Castro](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Francisco-Rodriguez.jpg)
Francisco Rodriguez-Castro
President & CEO Birling Capital
Presenting the Government Progress Index
[BIO]
Puerto Rican Consumer 2022 Confidence Index
![Juan Carlos Agosto Martinez](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Juan-Carlos.jpg)
Juan Carlos Agosto Martinez
CEO, Store Management System LLC and Immediate Past PRCC President
[BIO]
![Tatiana Irizarry Hilera, MBA](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Tatiana-Irizarry.jpg)
Tatiana Irizarry Hilera, MBA
Commercial Director, Nielsen Puerto Rico
Presentation of Study Results
[BIO]
![Esteban Colón](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Esteban-Colon.jpg)
Esteban Colón
Chief Marketing Officer, Supermercados Econo
Invited Panelist
![Freddie Hernández](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Freddie-Hernandez.jpg)
Tourism Outlook Luncheon Keynote
![Jorge Rivera Nieves](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/person-Jorge-Rivera-Nieves.jpg)
![Hon. Luis G. Fortuño Burset](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Fortuno.jpg)
![Michael D. Brown](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Michael-Brown.jpg)
Michael D. Brown
President & CEO of Travel + Leisure Co.
![Carlos Mercado](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Carlos-Mercado.jpg)
Agricultural Entrepreneurs Innovative Business Strategies
![Marta Pierluisi](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Marta-Pierluisi.jpg)
![Vanessa Piñeiro Solano](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Vanesa.jpg)
Vanessa Piñeiro Solano
President, Puerto Rico Farmers Foundation and Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Farm Bureau
Invited Panelist
![Jorge Ramírez](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Jorge-Ramirez.jpg)
![Ariel Torres Ramos](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Ariel-Torres.jpg)
Ariel Torres Ramos
Presidente Junta Directiva Supermercados Selectos
Invited Panelist
The Impact of Blockchain Ecosystems in the Business Environment
![Genaro Mojica](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Genaro.jpg)
Genaro Mojica
MBR-CEO at Blockchain Trade Center & President of PRCC Young Entrepreneurs Committee
![Rafael Arroyo Avilés](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Rafael-Arroyo.jpg)
![Ubaldo M. Córdova-Figueroa, PhD](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Ubaldo.jpg)
Ubaldo M. Córdova-Figueroa, PhD
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research at the University of Puerto Rico
![Angel García](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Angel-Garcia.jpg)
Angel García
Account Director, Enterprise Sales - Marketing Cloud @ Salesforce
![Fernando Velazquez, CPA, Esq.](https://camarapr.org/wp-content/uploads/GROW-speaker-Fernando-Velazquez.jpg)
Fernando Velazquez, CPA, Esq.
Finance Director at Blockchain Trade Center
Crypto Taxes