2026 ELA LATIN AMERICA NEXT GEN Summit

Bogotá, Colombia

Thu-Fri, 14-15 May 2026

This event will be conducted in Spanish.

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We are excited to invite you to the first-ever ELA Latin America Next Gen Summit! This special event is created only for our Latin America Next Gen members. It is an important milestone for our region and a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together as future leaders.


📍 Location: Bogotá, Colombia (in-person event)
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Dates: 14–15 May 2026
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Host Firm: Posse Herrera Ruiz
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Host Representative: Vicente Umaña Carrizosa


Co-chaired by the region’s Next Gen leaders, Alexandra Aguilar Garcia (BLP Costa Rica) and Rafael Guerrero  (Posse Herrera Ruiz), this ‘employment law summit will bring together ELA’s Next Gen leaders from across the region for two powerful days of education, collaboration, insight, networking and camaraderie.


We are proud to welcome Alejandro Villa, Commercial VP of Alpina, as our keynote speaker. As MBA, lawyer, and leader at a major Colombia-based food company, Alejando will share practical insights about business growth, talent management, and the future of work in Latin America.

 

What makes this program unique?
The program is intentionally designed to place our LATAM Next Gen members at the center of interactive sessions, peer exchanges, and collaborative business development discussions.  Expect engaging formats, practical insights, and meaningful networking.


We hope this first-ever edition marks the beginning of what we believe will become a flagship Next Gen gathering in Latin America!  Save the date, RSVP today and stay tuned for more information. 


NOTE: This event will be conducted in Spanish.



Agenda: Day 1

14 May 2026 - Thursday


15:00 - 16:00 Arrival / Registration

16:00-16:30 Welcoming Remarks

16:35-17:35 Firm Presentations

18:00-19:30 Welcome Reception

20:00-22:00 Optional Dinner: Tierra restaurant. Calle 66 No. 4a - 31

Agenda: Day 2

15 May 2026 - Friday


8:00-9:15 Tendencias laborales regionales 2026

9:30-10:30 Como manejar talento humano cross border

10:45-11:30 ¿Cómo ganamos negocios regionales?

11:30-12:15 IA en el trabajo

12:15-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:00 Keynote: Alejandro Villa

15:00-16:00 Conclusions and Next Steps:

  • Follow-up Agreements
  • Permanent NxG Channel
  • Expansion of Referral Network

16:30-19:00 Free Time

19:30-21:00 Optional Dinner: Andres Carne de Res

Speakers:

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    Vicente Umaña Carrizosa

    Posse Herrera Ruiz

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    Alexandra Aguillar Garcia 

    BLP Costa Rica

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    Rafael Guerrero

    Posse Herrera Ruiz

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    Alejandro VIlla

    Commercial VP of Alpina

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Location:

The Bogotá Gun Club     

Historic, private, and exclusive social club founded in 1882 in Colombia. 

Avenida 82 num 7-97, Bogotá

Dress code: business casual, no caps, no sleeveless shirts, and no sports shoes

Posse Herrera Ruiz

Carrera 7 No 71-52, Torre A Oficina 504, Bogotá


To view recommended hotels and other travel tips, please click here to view the brochure prepared by the host firm.

For additional questions about the event, please reach out to the ELA events team at events@ela.law.

RSVP

Registration for this event is now closed.  If you are interested in attending, please reach out to events@ela.law to see if any seats are available.