A Hemispheric Conference & Expo 2015
Testimonials
“Please allow me to commend you and your team on a job well done in organizing the Gateway Conference. Thank you very much again for your continued support of Port Freeport and the 36A Coalition”.
Port Freeport and the Highway 36 A Coalition
“I was a privilege to participate in the conference and I thank you for the opportunity. Congratulations on the success of the event that will contribute to highlight Houston in international trade especially with Latin America”
Consul General of Perú
“Congratulations for an event well done. I appreciate getting to know the group, and I thank you for the attentions and the opportunity offered”.
SIECA (System of Economic Integration for Central America)
“It’s an honor to have been part of this event. I truly believe this is the beginning of a transformative annual conference which will continue to develop business opportunities for all and showcase our great city. I thank you for taking this visionary step towards the future of Houston, the State of Texas, and beyond and for making it a success”.
Foster Global
“It was a pleasure meeting you during the conference in Houston. It was a very interesting event for everybody that attended. We are truly appreciative for the opportunity given to Proinvex to be present”.
Proinvex (Investment Agency of the Government of Panama)
“We had a wonderful time at the event and look forward to providing an even better representation of Panalpina next year”. Panalpina
“My hats off and I salute the leadership showed at the conference. It was an excellent event and we were pleased to be able to contribute”.
Houston-Galveston Area council
“Congratulations to you and your team for an excellent event. For us in Colombia is very important to learn of successful endeavors and expand our networking”.
Entrepreneur from Colombia
“The event was very interesting. It allowed us to learn of the potential of Houston and the opportunity it offers to Latin America. We are especially interested in the export of perishable products and were impressed with the installations in Houston. We exhort you to continue this effort and to forge partnerships between Houston and key countries of Latin America”.
ALBN (Logistics consortium with operations in Mexico, Central America & Panama, and South America)
Port Freeport and the Highway 36 A Coalition
“I was a privilege to participate in the conference and I thank you for the opportunity. Congratulations on the success of the event that will contribute to highlight Houston in international trade especially with Latin America”
Consul General of Perú
“Congratulations for an event well done. I appreciate getting to know the group, and I thank you for the attentions and the opportunity offered”.
SIECA (System of Economic Integration for Central America)
“It’s an honor to have been part of this event. I truly believe this is the beginning of a transformative annual conference which will continue to develop business opportunities for all and showcase our great city. I thank you for taking this visionary step towards the future of Houston, the State of Texas, and beyond and for making it a success”.
Foster Global
“It was a pleasure meeting you during the conference in Houston. It was a very interesting event for everybody that attended. We are truly appreciative for the opportunity given to Proinvex to be present”.
Proinvex (Investment Agency of the Government of Panama)
“We had a wonderful time at the event and look forward to providing an even better representation of Panalpina next year”. Panalpina
“My hats off and I salute the leadership showed at the conference. It was an excellent event and we were pleased to be able to contribute”.
Houston-Galveston Area council
“Congratulations to you and your team for an excellent event. For us in Colombia is very important to learn of successful endeavors and expand our networking”.
Entrepreneur from Colombia
“The event was very interesting. It allowed us to learn of the potential of Houston and the opportunity it offers to Latin America. We are especially interested in the export of perishable products and were impressed with the installations in Houston. We exhort you to continue this effort and to forge partnerships between Houston and key countries of Latin America”.
ALBN (Logistics consortium with operations in Mexico, Central America & Panama, and South America)
Prominent Speakers
“Houston: Gateway to the Americas” featured top speakers that gave relevance and prestige to the conference. Among others:
- Annise D. Parker, Mayor of Houston
- Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas, Governor of Campeche, México
- Andy Meyers, Commissioner of the Fort Bend County
- Ravi K. Singhania, Chairman if the Board, Port Freeport
- Tim Garson, Director, Health Policy Institute,Texas Medical Center
- Walter Ulrich, President of Houston Technology Center
- Walter Roberts, Commissioner of Agriculture for legislative affairs & external relations, State of Texas
- Jaime Ortiz, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives, University of Houston
- Dr. David Alexander, Director, Physics and Astronomy, Rice Space Institute
- Jorge Franz, Senior Vice President of Tourism, Visit Houston
- Horacio Licón, VP International, Greater Houston Partnership
- Juan B. Sosa, Consul General of Republic of Panamá
- Alberto E. Massa, Consul General of Republic of Perú
- Oscar Rodriguez Cabrera, Consul General of Federal Republic of México
- Carlos Paredes Colmenares, Consul General, República Bolivariana de Venezuela
- Roberto Furian Ardenghy, Vice - Consul General, Federal Republic of Brazil
- Gerald Seidl, Honorary Consul of Austria
- Joseph Perez, Senior Vice President of Goya Foods
- Enrique Sosa, President, US-Panama Business Council
- Pete Garcia, Executive Director, U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce
- Genaro Peña, Partner, Amrop Seeliger y Conde
- Al Zapanta, President and CEO U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce
- Michelle Godoy, Economic Integration Advisor, SIECA
- Alfredo Mejia, Business Development Advisor, ABLN
- Marisela Gonzalez, Acting Director, Proinvex
- Kevin Keller, Vice President & Senior Professional Associate, HDR
- Julian Flores, Regional Head of Energy Solutions, Panalpina
- Roger Woolsey, CEO, Million Air
- Jose Perez, Partner, Foster Global Immigration Solutions
- Christian Bruns, CEO, Estafeta USA
- Jason Miura, Director of Business and Economic Development, Port Freeport
- Bruce Godzina, Associate Attorney, Gonzalez Olivieri, LLC
- Keith Meyer, President and CEO, LNG America
- Reg Pecen, President, North American University
- Manuel de Oyarzabal, Advisor Strategic Planning, Southwest Airlines
- Luis Aviles, Senior Executive – Air Service Development, Houston Airport System
- Robert Veazie, Program Manager, Houston-Galveston Area Council