Academic Congress

DAY 1 - TECHFORUM 1 ROOM

FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2023

11:00 - 12:00 | REGISTRATION

12:00 - 13:00 - KEYNOTE SPEECH IN ENGLISH

Resources for US export financing: EXIM Bank and SBA programs

How exporters in the aftermarket industry can access financing for their export sales? A conversation between Elena Méndez, Regional Director of Small Business Group, and Sandro Murtas, Lead Export Finance Manager for the Office of International Trade at the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Miami US Export Assistance Center.

*This conference will be held in English. 
Elena Mendez

Elena Méndez

Regional Director, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Sandro Murtas

Sandro Murtas

Lead Export Finance Manager
13:00 - 14:00 | FREE TIME FOR LUNCH

14:00 - 15:00 | CONFERENCE IN SPANISH

Motorcycle production and marketing: a growing market in Latin America

In 2021, Colombia sold more motorcycles than the entire U.S. market. This indicates that there is a strong industry around motorcycles, and that we should also take advantage of those opportunities in the vehicle market.

Carlos Andrés Pineda

President of Asopartes

15:00 - 16:00 | CONFERENCE IN SPANISH

The power of women's leadership in the aftermarket industry

Starting a company with its own brand in the aftermarket, certified by Miami Dade, SBE & LDB, led by Latinas, is possible.

Milagros Méndez

CEO de Ramco Automotive

16:00 - 17:00 | CONFERENCE IN SPANISH

CHIP-TUNING, HOW TO START A BUSINESS

Chip tuning and cloning of electronic modules has become common both for power upgrades and troubleshooting. This talk focuses on describing the different economic models, their investment, profits, needs, etc. so that the listener can make an informed decision about how and with which supplier(s) to start working.

Ing. Hector Cabrera

Alientech Mexico
17:00 - 18:00 | WELCOME COCKTAIL - MACC - WEST HALL
19:00 - 21:00 | FIESTA ALEGRÍA Latin Press Offices Miami

DAY 2 - TECHFORUM 1 ROOM

SATURDAY MARCH 25, 2023

11:00 - 12:00 | REGISTRATION

12:00 - 13:00 | CONFERENCE IN ENGLISH

Remanufacturing for the automotive aftermarket

Product life cycle revolves around multiple component remanufacturing processes, sales & marketing, and project launches.

Joe Kripli

APRA President and Business Development for D&W Diesel, Inc.
13:00 - 14:00 | FREE TIME FOR LUNCH

14:00 - 15:00 | CONFERENCE IN SPANISH

Crossborder eCommerce: How to export auto parts through a marketplace

As part of the international e-commerce ecosystem, the auto parts market has great opportunities to expand through cross-border sales.

Erick Sanchez

Business Development Manager, eBay Latin America.

15:00 - 16:00

Belts suitable for all applications in the Aftermarket

From transmission belts to distribution belts, there are different functions and aspects to assess in their maintenance.

Jose Luis Bruno

CEO of Braico Group.
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