Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics, and continuous services to enable its customers mission-critical applications to run continuously, perform optimally, and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves today's most critical challenges in data centers, communications networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv operates in more than 130 countries. For more information and the latest Vertiv news and content, please visit Vertiv.com.

Atlas Renewable Energy was founded in 2017 by a team of executives with an exceptional track record in pioneering numerous global renewable energy projects and industry trends.

Initially supported by the Actis Group - its largest investment to date - Atlas quickly became Latin America's largest privately-owned renewables independent power producer (IPP) and one of the world's fastest-growing renewable energy companies.

Today, the company is backed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading infrastructure fund manager with a renewable energy portfolio of over 19 GW of operating and construction capacity worldwide.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Atlas adheres to rigorous standards in the development, construction, and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects across all regions of operation.

Currently, the company boasts one of the largest fleets of renewable energy projects in the Americas with an asset base of more than 8.4 GW, of which 3.6 GW are operational and 3.2 GW are in advanced development or construction stages.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.

Pioneers of digital infrastructure in Latin America, we enable the future as a global provider for the cloud computing industry. We redefine the market with entrepreneurial drive, anticipating demands and creating robust, stable, and future-proof solutions at record speed, surprising and inspiring our clients to rethink their future possibilities.

With hyperscalable discipline and excellence, we advance in management and operations, with solid and dynamic processes, and an efficient and adaptable structure to accelerate our growth. We will always do this with unwavering loyalty, resilience, and engagement, scaling results with a non-negotiable commitment to society and the environment.

Elea Data Centers is the leading eco-friendly digital IT infrastructure platform rooted in Brazil, covering 100% of Tier 1 and Tier 2 metros. We offer hyperscalers, multinationals, and local organizations a sustainable bridge to penetrate Latin America’s largest economy through extensive and diversified coverage capacity and services. With data centers powered 100% by renewable and certified energy, Elea enables Brazilian innovation without compromising the planet.

Backed by EQT Infrastructure, part of the global investment organization EQT, EdgeConneX provides a full range of sustainable data center solutions worldwide. We work closely with our customers to offer choices in location, scale, and type of facility, from Hyperlocal to Hyperscale. EdgeConneX is a global leader in anytime, anywhere, and any scale data center services for a diverse portfolio of industries, including Cloud, AI, Content, Networks, and more. With a mission predicated on taking care of our customers, our people, and our planet, EdgeConneX strives to Empower Your Edge.

NextStream is focused on serving customers looking for solutions from colocation to customized hyperscale projects, meeting the growing demand for space, power, security and connectivity .

We design, build and operate 10 state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centers across Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru). We are supported by a diverse team of trusted industry experts dedicated to being a positive force for technology, people and the planet.

Started by industry visionaries and backed by Actis , a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure, we anticipate future needs, delivering innovative solutions and establishing strategic alliances for what lies ahead.

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company®. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Structure Research is an independent research and consulting firm with a specific focus on the cloud and data centre segments within the Internet infrastructure market. We are devoted to understanding, tracking and projecting the future of infrastructure service providers. Our mission is to publish the best research and analysis, and supply the most comprehensive data sets, about the Internet infrastructure services market. We provide the information and perspective necessary to make accurate strategic decisions.

The Brazilian Data Center Association (Associação Brasileira de data center; ABDC) is an organization comprising data center companies and professionals who have united to ensure that the next phase of growth in this market in Brazil occurs in a structured manner. Their mission encompasses the training of professionals, the establishment of local technical standards, and the securing of support from public authorities.

This association exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to industry development, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, standardization, and governmental cooperation in fostering sustainable growth within Brazil's data center sector. Such initiatives are crucial for maintaining technological competitiveness and ensuring the robust expansion of digital infrastructure in emerging markets.

Vision​: To build a cutting-edge Infrastructure connecting datacenters across the Caribbean to facilitate the proliferation of the digital economy in the region.

Mission: Create a consolidated Caribbean market and digital economy.

Objective: To foster the growth, collaboration, and excellence of datacenter operators and technology infrastructure providers in the Caribbean region by promoting best practices, advocating for the industry’s interests, facilitating knowledge sharing, and advancing innovation and sustainability.

The Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) is the trade organization of data centres on the African continent. The ADCA unites leading data centres in the Africa with a common mission: the strengthening of economic growth and the profiling of the data centre sector to society, government and media.

The ‘Brazilian Internet of Things Association - ABINC’ is a non-profit organisation whose main objectives are to encourage the exchange of technical and managerial information, foster commercial activity, promote research and development and represent the various players in the Internet of Things (IoT / M2M) market before the government authorities in charge of Brazilian telecommunications.

Founded in December 2015, it was the initiative of its president and the marketing, legal and public relations directors. At the time, there was a need to create an organisation that was legitimate and representative, nationwide, and that would enable it to act on all fronts in the sector of what is now known more generally as the ‘Internet of Things’.

This is, in fact, an area that is still in a state of formation - where each sector and market niche has yet to define which technologies are most applicable, and was still very much in its infancy at the time this organisation was set up. With a ‘not-for-profit’ corporate purpose, ABINC hopes to gain free access to the academic and technical research institutions that are spearheading advances in the various protocols, technical models, etc.

Investe São Paulo – Agência Paulista de Promoção de Investimentos e Competitividade (São Paulo's Agency for the Promotion of Investments and Competitiveness) – is a Social Organization (OS) linked to the Department of Planning and Management by a management agreement.

The Agency has the mission of developing the State of São Paulo throughout the promotion of investments, the increase of exports, the incentive to innovation and the improve of the business environment.

The Pacific Telecommunications Council is recognized as the global non-profit membership organization promoting the advancement of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the Pacific Rim, the most dynamic geography of the world, spanning over 40 nations.

PTC is at the nexus of two of the most important trends on the senior leadership agenda today: the rise of the networked digital society and the exponential economic growth in Asia and beyond.

datacenterHawk was founded on the vision that companies making million- and billion-dollar decisions around digital infrastructure needed a trusted resource like those that existed for other commercial real estate sectors. In 2014, David Liggitt founded datacenterHawk to provide a comprehensive view of data center real estate, with the goal of helping companies make better decisions. Our platform launched in 2015 with coverage of primary markets in North America. Since then, our team and our coverage has gone global. We now track over 49 markets every quarter, and have experts in every region of the globe.

As we've grown, we relied on our core values to guide that growth. We are always on the lookout for people who exemplify the characteristics of hard work, excellence, proactivity, humility, and fun. In addition, we want people who have a track record of building relationships and delivering results within what is still a very small data center community. This focus has enabled us to build a team that can deliver the highest quality data and establish a culture we can continue to grow.

Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) is an international consulting firm that helps companies of all sizes have a better impact on the world.

Founded in Cambridge, UK, initially to help the start-up community, Cambridge MC has grown to over 150 consultants working on projects in 20 countries. Our capabilities focus on supporting the private and public sector with their people, process and digital technology challenges.

What makes Cambridge Management Consulting unique is that it doesn’t employ consultants—only senior executives with real industry or government experience and the skills to advise their clients from a place of true credibility. Our team strives to have a highly positive impact on all the organisations they serve. We are confident there is no business or enterprise that we cannot help transform for the better.

As an International, non-profit association, SubOptic is dedicated to promoting the development and sustainability of global subsea fiber-optic cable and connectivity infrastructure.

The SubOptic Association is invested in the long-term success of the subsea fiber-optic communications industry, encouraging members to participate in workforce development issues, fundraising and program development, and educational partnerships to attract and retain human capital to our industry.

Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. Since its launch in 2016, the organization has brought together 6,000 individuals across 130 countries, a community representing USD 150+ billion in infrastructure projects. iMasons provides an agnostic platform for members to connect, grow, and give back across four strategic pillars: Education, Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability.

The Nomad Futurist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to demystify the world of digital infrastructure and the related technologies that impact every aspect of our daily lives. Our primary focus is to empower and inspire younger generations through exposure to the underlying technologies that power our digital world. Through the contributions of our supporters, we are launching global programs in partnership with a range of education providers, NGOs and other nonprofit organizations committed to educating children in underprivileged communities.

The only platform for Cloud & Data Center teams to grow specialized skills & certifications

The Innovorg platform is designed to identify and fill skill and certification gaps in Cloud and Data Center organizations, delivering high-quality, AI-powered experiences tailored to your unique needs. But that’s not all. It also establishes connections between teams, roles, skills, products & services, and outcomes, offering a real-time, ongoing view of skill levels, skills capacity, talent mobility, and more.

PepTalk is a pioneering software company that is transforming project performance, safety and quality in the construction industry.

Every construction project is powered by people. Creating safe, healthy and motivated project teams delivers better projects.

Being part of a great project team is hard to describe; it's a feeling, a sense of belonging. It makes you give a little more. It energizes and inspires. Our platform brings a project together, uniting all trades and subcontractors into one team.

PepTalk is revolutionising one of the biggest industries on the globe–construction.

This multi-author, visionary book series features the voices, stories, and perspectives of leading decision-makers in the data center and network infrastructure industry who are passionate about drastically reducing carbon emissions for a more sustainable Earth.

Empowering other industries’ digital transformations, our innovators from around the globe share their timely insights to inspire positive and ever-lasting change and sustainability.

But it’s more than a book series; it’s a movement. Join us as we raise awareness, educate, share real-world examples, pledge our commitment and work together to heal this world and provide a lasting legacy for our children.

FF News, also known as Fintech Finance, is a UK-based media and content production company specializing in the financial technology (fintech) sector. Established in 2015, the company has grown into a prominent source of fintech news, insights, and multimedia content, serving a global audience of over 100,000 industry professionals.

Edge Industry Review (EdgeIR.com) is a news, analysis and industry resource website documenting the changes taking place on the edge of the internet infrastructure market – the present and the future of Edge Computing.

Today, there are a variety of definitions of Edge Computing. We will cover the debates that are occurring and explain their implications for the network operator, data center operator, cloud provider and the people and investors that are building new services. As part of the discussion, we will also present the viewpoints of the thought leaders of the Edge Internet Economy.

The next Internet evolution is upon us and EdgeIR.com will be at the forefront with insightful news and commentary.

From idea to scale, we live in a new entrepreneurial age where leadership thinking needs to cut through the noise to deliver on a vision and blueprint to success. The Great Business Minds podcast goes inside the business with the leaders, inventors, investors, executives, trendspotters and visionaries of today to explore what it really takes to build a brand beyond conventional wisdom and disrupt the marketplace with the next big leap in entrepreneurship innovation. Seize the moment with host João Marques Lima, journalist and former editor-in-chief of FTSE 250 tech publications.

TelecomNewsroom is a central source for news, comments and insights related to the global telecom industry. With an emphasis on the infrastructure, cloud solutions, data center, colocation, network providers, global IP backbone providers and more, TelecomNewsroom is more than just a blog, it’s a home on the net and resource to provide you the insights you need to succeed. The blog is maintained by iMiller Public Relations to learn more visit www.imillerpr.com to submit news or articles contact us today.

Data Center POST embraces the stories, solutions, technologies and opportunities available throughout the data center ecosystem. Our number-one driver is ensuring our readers understand the trends, challenges and opportunities facing data center providers, customers and suppliers buying and selling these services. Data Center POST adds new information and content daily to ensure our readers stay informed of the ever-changing data and technology shaping the communications infrastructure space.

With over two decades of proven success in media and analyst relations, iMPR takes pride in understanding how media works today enabling clients to achieve their short term and long-term communications goals – taking them to the next level.

Understanding the industries that serve our clients is at the foundation of iMPR. Enhancing relationships and fostering community development, the firm represents industry-leading companies and associations including NANOG, OPEN-IX Association and NEDAS. Additionally, to meet the strategic need of its clients, iMPR maintains strategic memberships and affiliations with leading organizations such as the PRSA, Pacific Telecommunications Council, New Jersey Tech Council, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, Internet Infrastructure Coalition, and more.

At Spa, we believe that communications campaigns should result in positive, tangible outcomes that create influence at every stage of the buying cycle.

To achieve this, we use a multi-disciplined and strategic approach that combines creative storytelling with award-winning PR, Content Marketing and Social Media amplification.

Established in 2003, we work with data centre and digital infrastructure businesses to disrupt, transform and accelerate their market position.

Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA) is the preeminent provider of Public Relations, Marketing and Event Planning services to the telecom, data center and tech industries. Awarded ‘Most Outstanding Telecoms PR Agency’ by LiveWire for two years. Our success is attributed to our skilled JSA team, innovative tools, established media and industry relationships. We deliver outreach and brand awareness services, the latest lead generation inbound marketing tactics done in a timely integrated marketing plan, offering optimal and measurable ROI.

The International Finance Forum, a The Tech Capital conference portfolio brand, keeps you connected and informed in an uncertain and constantly changing world. As digital infrastructure builds the foundations of all nations' economies, we use our expertise in the field and the latest intelligence to take our events to global audiences.

By connecting the globe's foremost executives, investors, regulators, and the real movers and shakers in digital infrastructure, our compelling, in-depth, and multi-session agenda programs, offer a unique platform to ideate, innovate and build new connections amongst peers.

Mondego Media Group (MMG) is a leading provider of specialized news solutions, events, data and other media services. We cater to digital infrastructure leaders, investors, regulators, and stakeholders by offering tailored intelligence and experiences. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing our clients with the latest industry insights and breaking news, helping them stay ahead of the curve. At MMG, we inform, connect and amplify. We pride ourselves on our diverse portfolio of brands, including The Tech Capital and the International Finance Forum (IFF).

Palácio Tangará is exceptionally located in the heart of São Paulo, surrounded by the lush greenery of Burle Marx Park, with easy access to the main business, leisure and culture districts of the city. Palácio Tangará brings the refined European hospitality combined with Brazilian art de vivre to the biggest city of Latin America. We welcome our guests with refined contemporary decor in spacious rooms and suites. The hotel features two restaurants: Pateo do Palácio and the award-winning Tangará Jean-Georges, which has earned a Michelin star. A peaceful retreat in a vibrant city.

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Co-head of Infrastructure Finance. Advises on complex project development, financing and M&A transactions, focusing on the energy, power and infrastructure sectors.

David represents sponsors, lenders, developers, multinational corporations and governmental entities in the development and financing of energy, power and digital infrastructure projects. He also regularly handles mergers and acquisitions, with an emphasis on deals involving power generation and digital infrastructure assets.

His practice encompasses the development and financing of data centers, towers, fiber, wind, solar, battery storage, biomass and power transmission projects, as well as natural gas, oil, LNG and petrochemicals projects. His work is recognized by Chambers, which quotes a client describing David as “practical and a problem solver, commercial and effective.”

In addition to his extensive experience in private practice, David served in a senior role at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), providing strategic policy advice related to national security and international development.

Mr. Lima is the co-founder and CEO of Autonomy Investimentos. Before that, Mr. Lima was Tishman Speyer Brazil’s Head of Commercial Developments for nine years and board member at MRV. Mr. Lima received a Civil Engineering degree from the Escola Politécnica of the University of São Paulo and an MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral with an extension program at Kellogg Graduate School of Management (Northwestern University).

Mauricio Giusti joined Actis in 2021 and brings extensive operating, consulting and investing experience within the Digital Infrastructure and Telecoms space – initially with McKinsey, then Telefonica and latterly as CEO of several Private Capital-backed Digital Infrastructure businesses.

As CEO and founder of Phoenix Fibre (neutral FTTH business, recently sold to FiBrasil), PTB (cellphone towers, acquired by Digital Colony), K-2 Towers (small cells, acquired by Blackstone) and BR Towers (cellphone towers, acquired by American Tower), he has built an exceptional track record of over delivering for the respective private capital sponsors.

With over two decades of experience in private equity, corporate finance, and business development, Alessandro heads Elea Digital Data Centers, a leading data center company in Latin America. Elea Digital invests and operates in data centers that enable the sustainable digitalization of the economy and society.

Alessandro is the founder and CEO of Piemonte Holding, a diversified investment holding company that partners with global financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs.

He has successfully executed multiple M&A transactions and raised capital for various businesses in the digital infrastructure, defense, and technology sectors.

He is passionate about creating value and impact through his investments and serves as a board member of EARJ, the American school in Rio de Janeiro.

He holds a graduate degree in Economics and Business Administration from Luiss Guido Carli University and studied the History of Philosophy and Art at prestigious Italian universities.

Marcos Peigo is an Operating Partner of DigitalBridge and the CEO and a Board Member of Scala, the Latin American hyperscale data center platform of DigitalBridge. Mr. Peigo is based in São Paulo, Brazil, and provides critical insight into the Latin American data center and IT markets. He is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience working with technology and infrastructure-focused firms in Brazil.

Mr. Peigo has significant executive management experience in Latin America, including, most recently, Vice President of Value Creation at IBM Latin America, where he was responsible for Industry Solutions and Business Development, Architecture and Innovation teams across the region; Chief Executive Officer of Solvo S/A, an IT infrastructure services company focused on complex solutions; Chief Operating Officer of UOLDIVEO, including the management of their data center and managed services business based in Sao Paulo, Brazil; and a Partner and Board Member of Automatos International Ltd, a company providing automation and management for IT assets. Previously, Mr. Peigo was also the Founder of Lemniscata Ventures, a Brazilian privately held advisory and investment firm focused on companies that have intensive use of technology as its core.

Mr. Peigo studied Electrical Engineering and Economics at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo and is Certified in ISO20000, ITIL (v1-2-3) and Cobit. In 2017, he was awarded as Executive of the Year - IT Services, by KornFerry/ITMidia.

Rodrigo Abreu is the Digital Infrastructure Operating Partner at Patria Investments in Brazil, overseeing the investments and new theses in the data centre and telecommunications segments. Previously, Abreu held the positions of CEO/President at Oi Telecom SA, Quod, TIM Brasil, Cisco Brasil, Cisco CANSAC, Nortel Brasil, Promon Tecnologia and Promon IP. He started his career at the Promon Group, and also held a summer associate position at the Silicon Valley office of McKinsey and Co. Abreu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Campinas, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is also currently a board member at Winity Telecom (a Patria-invested company) and at EMS/Grupo NC, a pharmaceuticals company.

Operating in asset management, investments in infrastructure, and business development since 2008 at Pátria Investimentos and Itaú BBA, Rafael led the development of new M&A initiatives and opportunities. He holds a degree in Production Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP) and a masters degree in Management, Economics, and Production Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.

Rodrigo possesses extensive practice and experience in Latin American trade matters, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and interest advocacy at international, national, and subnational levels. In addition to being the managing partner of Impetus, Rodrigo presides over the Business Council for International Relations and Foreign Trade of the Federation of Industries of Rio de Janeiro (FIRJAN) and the Employers' Union of Rubber Industries of Rio de Janeiro.

Rodrigo holds a Master's degree in Public and European International Law from the University of Paris-X Nanterre, and a Bachelor's degree in Law and Political Science from the same institution.

Renan Lima Alvares is a data Center Business Advisor and International executive with over 20 years of experience in the Mission Critical industry. He is an expert in complex Electrical Installations and Data Center turnkey projects. Founder of BOOST, a Strategic Consultant and Electrical General Contractor providing services and innovative solutions to help customers grow and achieve competitive advantages.

Rafael Garrido is a professional with more than 20 years of experience, committed to helping organizations solve the most important challenges they face with their current data centers and telecommunications infrastructure, whether enterprise or colocation; face the essential need for mission-critical digital infrastructure that enables them to transform, address sustainability and energy efficiency, and be prepared for future challenges. He is convinced that leveraging human talent and having a customer-centric approach to generating a good experience throughout the entire relationship cycle is fundamental to becoming a trusted business partner that helps companies chart the course for transformation digital, which allows you to implement a flexible approach. IT infrastructure for your data centers.

Daniel Correia is a Latin America Senior Research Analyst at Data Center Hawk. He specializes in data centers and market intelligence, with experience in real estate acquisition and development as well as a legal background. Over the past eight years, he has led projects across multiple Latin American countries for V.tal and Scala Data Centers. His work involves strategic decision-making, including site selection, negotiations, due diligence, and investor reporting. He also collaborates with design, construction, and sales teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth.

Lucas Salgado is the Global Director of Strategy and Commercial Planning at Atlas Renewable Energy, one of Latin America’s leading renewable energy companies. He brings over six years of industry experience and holds a Global Executive MBA from IESE Business School—ranked among the world’s top 10 by the Financial Times. He is also certified by the Ignite program at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, a renowned initiative focused on entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Thiago Camargo holds a law degree from PUC-GO and a master's degree in Public Administration from Columbia University. With almost 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, he served as National Secretary for Digital Policies (2017-2019) at the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Communications, leading the National Strategy for Digital Transformation and the creation of the General Law for Personal Data Protection. In the Government of Goiás, he was executive secretary for the areas of Innovation and Planning and superintendent of educational results at the Secretariat of Education. He has served as Board Member of the Internet Steering Committee in Brazil and CEO of the Digital Brazil Movement, promoting training in digital skills in collaboration with governments. He is currently Executive Vice President at InvestSP.

Alex Sasaki has been Vertiv's Vice President for Latin America since 2024. Previously, he served as Director of Technology Application Management. Thanks to his 20 years of experience in the technology sector, he has been able to act as a consultant and leader in sales processes, with a deep understanding of the business and a commitment to operational excellence in the region's operations, which are constantly changing and growing.

Sasaki has extensive experience in building high-performance teams, leading and developing critical infrastructure projects for organisations that are end users of Vertiv's solutions. Before joining Vertiv, he worked for multinational companies such as Eaton and Huawei, where he served as Sales Manager.

Sasaki graduated in Electrical Engineering from the Faculty of Industrial Engineering (FEI) in 2004 and has a Postgraduate Diploma in B2B Marketing from the Getulio Vargas Foundation.

Brings over 25 years of experience across various industries. He holds a degree in Technology from PUC-RJ and a degree in Business Administration from IBMEC-RJ. He specialized in Mergers & Acquisitions at Imperial College Business School and earned an MBA from FGV. With notable roles at Equatorial Energia and Pátria Investimentos, Clayton also excelled at Burger King Brazil, where he was one of the founders and leaders of the company’s IPO. At Scala, is responsible for all financial management, procurement, and investor relations.

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Jack is the editor of The Tech Capital. With a background in B2B events and journalism, he is responsible for daily news creation and aggregation, publishing, print/video interviews and podcasts across The Tech Capital platform.

Prior to joining The Tech Capital, Jack developed a passion for digital infrastructure and a particular fondness for the telecom tower industry while working as the head of research for APAC at TowerXchange. He has also reported on digital infrastructure and wholesale telecoms for Capacity Media, where he led the brand's digital content strategy, wrote for its magazine and hosted video interviews and podcasts.

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Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, João’s is the founder and managing editor of The Tech Capital. He served previously as editor-in-chief of Data Economy and Capacity Media, Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC's media brands [now Delinian]. In 2019, he won the PPA 30 Under 30 award which shines a light on the outstanding efforts and achievements of the rising stars in consumer magazines and business media.

At Data Economy, he managed the title across online, print, broadcast and events. João’s work has taken him around the world, reporting from locations in North America, APAC, Africa and all over Europe.

With a deep interest in news, current affairs and history, prior to founding Data Economy, João experienced the reporting industry at Computer Business Review, the Daily Mail – where he delved into the investigation of five London-based Portuguese ISIS jihadists-, Channel 4 News, Channel 4, The Guardian, Antena Lusa, Future Behind and the Holloway Express.

Specialised in the fields of IT infrastructure, data centres, IoT, AI, cloud and data, he has interviewed some of the world’s technology leaders and has delivered on several exclusives. At Data Economy, João manages the publication and is responsible for the majority of the editorial content.

He has ranked 28 in the ‘Top 100 IoT Influencers of 2016’, ranked 28 in the ‘Top 100 M2M Influencers of 2016’, ranked 11 in the ‘Top Connected Car Influencers’, and features in the list of ‘IoT thought leaders to watch in the next four years [2016 onwards]’.

At the age of just 12, he also founded his school’s newspaper and in 2012 he founded his own platform Corporation News Times International (CNT International), with an edition in English – CNTimes – and one in Portuguese – CNT Diário-, which soon attracted a vast readership worldwide.

Between 2014 and 2015, João was the Head of Social Media for a UK parliamentary candidate of the general election’s winning party.

João graduated from London Metropolitan University in 2014 with a BA in Journalism.

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Gustavo has 25 years of experience in IT/Telecoms, working in multinational enterprise companies and global service providers. His skills combine relationship development and a technical background with his love of technology.

Gustavo’s career includes leadership and executive roles in operations, service delivery, project management, and sales at multinational companies such as British Petroleum, PWC, and Global Cloud Xchange. In addition to this, Gustavo also serves as a Fiscal Council member to the Brazilian IoT Association.

He holds an MBA in Information Technology as well as professional certifications like PMP, ITIL Expert, and COBIT Implementation. Gustavo is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, an asset that enhances his communication skills, technical expertise and knowledge of the industry.

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With a diverse career in corporate finance and investments, Victor Almeida is the Director of Investments at Piemonte, where he leads M&A. Under his leadership, Piemonte has significantly expanded its operations in digital infrastructure and other strategic industries.

Currently, he supervises M&A negotiations, coordinates multi-functional teams, and manages post-transaction activities for proprietary and third-party mergers and acquisitions. He was fundamental in financing and managing Piemonte’s first equity investment fund (EIF) focused on digital infrastructure.

Victor co-led negotiations with creditors to finance the acquisition of Elea Data Centers’ assets and managed the post-negotiation transition. He is responsible for raising capital, both through debt and equity, and prepares financial structures and models to evaluate new acquisitions and business opportunities.

He has a degree in Economics and Finance from Louisiana Christian University and an MBA in Financial Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. Tech Capital nominated Victor for the Under-35 Digital Infrastructure Finance Talent Award, recognizing him as an emerging talent in digital infrastructure finance.

With a distinguished 20-year career in data center investments and corporate finance, Jeff Ferry is a board member at Elea. After retiring from Goldman Sachs, where he joined in 2004 as a founding member of the team he started the Specialty Lending Group platform in the US. Jeff led the data center investment practice at Goldman Sachs, providing a wide range of principal investments.

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Igor Ripoll is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in sales and leadership within the technology sector. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Revenue Officer at SEK Security Ecosystem Knowledge since April 2023, Igor has held significant roles including Vice President of Sales & Customer Success at unico IDtech and Sr Regional Vice President for Latin America at Salesforce, where responsibilities included managing sales for professional services. Prior to these positions, Igor worked at Oracle as Latin America Sales Director, overseeing the Digital and Cloud Division, and at Microsoft, where roles ranged from Snr. Sales Manager to Developer Evangelist. Igor's educational credentials include a Program of Leadership Development from Harvard Business School, an MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, and a Master's in Business Administration from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, complemented by a degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Universidade de Brasília.

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Louise Toledo Farias is an associate in Milbank's São Paulo office and a member of the firm’s Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group.

Primary Focus & Experience

Ms. Farias’ practice focuses on advising project sponsors and financial institutions in a wide range of cross-border financings, international project financing and acquisition finance transactions with an emphasis on energy and infrastructure projects in Latin America.

Among her recent representations:

Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, in connection with the agreement between Niagara Energy, a Peruvian company controlled by Actis, and Enel subsidiaries Enel Américas and Enel Perú, the latter controlled by Enel through the Chilean listed company Enel Américas, for the sale of all the equity stakes held by the Enel Group in power generation companies Enel Generación Perú and Compañía Energética Veracruz.

Actis’ subsidiary Valia Energía in connection with a $530 million bond financing and related working capital facility to refinance existing debt of the MT Falcon and EVM assets in Mexico.

SUSI Partners, as sponsor, in connection with the financing of a 107 MW portfolio of solar projects in Chile operating under Chile’s PMGD regime.

BNP Paribas and Société Générale in connection with a financing for Grenergy for the development of two solar projects located in Chile with an aggregate capacity of 290 MW.

Banco Santander, S.A. in connection with an ECA-covered supplier credit facility involving Vestas-American Wind Technology, INC, as seller, in respect of payments from Prosperity Wind, LLC, as buyer in connection with the purchase of Vestas turbines for the Prosperity Wind project in Illinois.

EIG in its private credit investments in clean energy developer Avantus.

The lender in a term loan back-leverage financing in support of Coatue’s commitments with respect to the CoreWeave acquisition financing.

Saavi Energy Solutions, LLC in the lease of three gas turbines to NFE Power PR LLC, to be used by NFE Power PR LLC in connection with its provision of certain power generation services at the Palo Seco Power Plant, located in Puerto Rico.

A syndicate of commercial banks and Global Infrastructure Partners, as mezzanine lender, in connection with the financing of the Gatun LNG-to-power project (670 MW) in Panama – the financing involved a $700 million project-level loan and a $200 million mezzanine loan to AES and InterEnergy, as sponsors.

EnfraGen, an indirect subsidiary of Glenfarne Group, in the $1.7 billion bank/bond refinancing of a portfolio of renewable energy and conventional power projects across Chile, Panama and Colombia, which facility includes LC, working capital, flexible, acquisition and other tranches of debt – this was a pioneering multi-tranche, and multi-purpose, combined bank and Rule 144A/Reg S bond financing.

Recognition & Accomplishments

Ms. Farias earned her J.D. from Universidade Católica de Pernambuco and her LL.M. from the New York University School of Law. She has also obtained a post-graduate degree in Corporate Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas Law School. Louise is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English.

With over two decades of experience in infrastructure and data center initiatives, Edgard brings deep expertise in the Latin American market and a proven track record in delivering large-scale projects. As a data center executive, he has led real estate transactions totaling 90 million sq ft and secured over 1 GW in power capacity.

Formerly CEO of OEC USA, Edgard spearheaded a successful turnaround that repositioned the company within the U.S. construction market. He is deeply connected across the digital infrastructure ecosystem — from cloud providers to government entities, energy companies, and other strategic stakeholders.

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