AMBA & BGA Latin America Deans & Directors Conference 2025
The AMBA & BGA Latin America Conference for Deans and Directors took place in Viña del Mar, Chile, from 24–26 August 2025.
- 24–26 August 2025
- Viña del Mar, Chile
This gathering of regional business school leaders addressed key issues in management and higher education, with keynotes on the evolving value of the MBA, responsible management and sustainability, digital transformation, and inclusion and diversity in business education.
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Important Information: pre-conference networking tour and networking dinner
Please note that delegates participating in both the tour and the pre-conference dinner will proceed directly to the dinner following the winery visit from the tour. There will be no return to the hotel beforehand, so we advise dressing accordingly.For those attending the dinner only, separate transport will be provided from the Sheraton Miramar to the dinner venue. Delegates joining the tour but not the dinner will need to arrange their own return transport from Casas del Bosque.
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Pre-conference networking tour and networking dinner at Viña Casas Del Bosque
The AMBA & BGA Latin America Conference pre-conference networking tour begins at 14:00 with pick-up from the Sheraton Miramar, followed by a guided tour of Viña del Mar. Highlights include the authentic Easter Island statue, the park and palace of Quinta Vergara, and the coastal views from Roca Oceanica and the dunes of Concón. At 16:30, delegates will arrive in the Casablanca Valley for a wine tour and tasting at Viña Casas del Bosque. Set on 580 acres, this family-owned winery is celebrated for its cool-climate wines, fine dining, and panoramic vineyard views. Casas del Bosque will also host the official pre-conference dinner, beginning with networking drinks at 17:45, followed by a three-course meal from 19:00 to 21:00. Return transport to the Sheraton Miramar will depart at 21:15.
Meet the speakers
Roberto Alvo
CEO, LATAM Airlines Group
Horacio Arredondo
Dean, EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Sergio Olavarrieta
Former Associate Dean, Facultad de Economía y Negocios, Universidad de Chile (Chile)
Mauricio Villena Chamorro
Dean and Full Professor of Economics, Faculty of Administration and Economics, Universidad Diego Portales
Andrés Ibáñez
Director of International Affairs and Executive Education, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Beatrice Avolio Alecchi
Dean of Faculty, Centrum PUCP, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Head of the Department of Graduate Studies in Business, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Juan Carlos Jobet
Dean of the Business School, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Cristina Vélez-Valencia
Dean, School of Business, Universidad EAFIT
Gaston Fornes
Non-Executive Dean, UBI Business School
Matías Lira Aviles
Decano Facultad de Economía y Negocios, Universidad del Desarrollo
Andrew Main Wilson
CEO, AMBA & BGA
George Iliev
Director of Strategic Projects & Innovation; Accreditation & China Director
Juan Pablo Torres, PhD
Vice Dean Graduate Studies, UAI School of Business
Juan Nagel Beck
Academic Dean, ESE Business School
Marcelo Villena
Director, Departamento de Ingeniería Comercial, Federico Santa María Technical University
Álvaro Bustos
Head of UC School of Management, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Marcos Soto
Dean, UCU Business School, Uruguay
Denisse Goldfarb Casas
CEO & Adjunct Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Carolina Moreno Gonzalez
MBA Director, Universidad ICESI
John Atkinson Abutridy
PhD in AI, Professor & AI Consultant, AI-Empowered
Teresa Cometto
Dean of the School of Management and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay
Rodrigo Uribe
Graduate School Director, Graduate School of Business and Economics, University of Chile
Carlos Ramos
International Advisor for Latin America and the Caribbean, AMBA & BGA
AMBA & BGA
Steef van de Velde
Former Dean and Professor of Operations Management and Technology, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)
Paul A. Pavlou
Dean, Miami Herbert Business School University of Miami
Juan José Espinosa de los Monteros
Director of Graduate Programmes, Escuela de Empresas, Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Alfredo Troncoso
Adjunct Professor of General Management and Financial Statement Interpretation, Faculty of Economics, National University of La Plata (UNLP), Professor of Management Accounting, MBA Program, National University of the Northwest of the Province of Buenos Aires (UNNOBA)
Roger Berman
CEO Latam Spanish & Co-Founder, POK Proof of Knowledge
Luiz Artur Brito
Dean, FGV EAESP
Silke Bucher
Dean of Faculty and Research, INCAE Business School
George Iliev
Esteban Veintimilla
Director of Product and Partnerships for Employability, QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Juan Pablo Mena
CEO and Co-Founder, uPlanner
Sheraton Miramar Hotel and Convention Center
Experience the perfect balance of business and relaxation at the Sheraton Miramar Hotel and Convention Center in Viña del Mar, Chile. Overlooking the ocean, the hotel offers spacious rooms with private terraces and stunning views. Between sessions, recharge with renowned Chilean cuisine, unwind at the spa, or enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools. End your day with breathtaking ocean vistas, ensuring a memorable stay that inspires productivity and creativity.
Due to high demand, we would encourage delegates to book your stay at the Sheraton Miramar Hotel as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. AMBA & BGA has negotiated preferential room rates for all our conference delegates at the conference venue for the duration of the event. For more information and to book your stay, please contact Anita Galea.
Pre-conference networking tour and networking dinner at Viña Casas Del Bosque
14:00: Pick-up from Sheraton Miramar
Begin the afternoon with a guided tour of Viña del Mar, including the
Easter Island statue, Quinta Vergara park and palace, and panoramic views from
Roca Oceanica and the dunes of Concón.
16:30: Arrival at Viña Casas del Bosque
Enjoy a wine tour and tasting at this celebrated family-owned winery in
the Casablanca Valley, known for its cool-climate wines and beautiful vineyard
landscape.
17:45: Networking drinks
Connect with fellow delegates over a welcome drink in a relaxed and scenic
setting.
19:00: Pre-conference dinner
Enjoy a three-course meal featuring local flavours and fine wines, hosted by
Casas del Bosque.
21:15: Return transport to Sheraton Miramar
Return to the hotel after an evening of culture, conversation and connection.
Castillo del Mar Restaurant
Castillo del Mar offers an exceptional dining experience featuring refined seafood cuisine and panoramic views of Chile's coastline. Recognised as one of the region's most esteemed restaurants, it provides an excellent opportunity to network and reflect on the insights and ideas shared during the first day of the conference.