\n![\"GNEX](\"https:\/\/gnexconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/networkinglounge.jpg\") <\/td>\n | \n GNEX stands for G<\/strong>lobal N<\/strong>etworking EX<\/strong>perience, and so the first day focuses heavily on networking to help everyone develop new relationships in our popular Networking Lounge where business deals are brokered, strategic partnerships are forged and new relationships are born.<\/p>\nEarly Access is from 9AM with Coffee & Tea with a working Brunch Served at 11AM.<\/p>\n Use this time to hold meetings, network and visit our exhibitors at your leisure in-between our planned educational sessions and networking events below.<\/p>\n Attracting senior executives from Canada, USA, Mexico, Caribbean and beyond, your day will be filled with new opportunities to advance your business.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n .<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n| 7.30AM \u2013 9.30AM<\/th>\n | NETWORKING BREAKFAST<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/breakfast-1.jpg\") <\/td>\n | Enjoy a hearty breakfast ahead of a day of general sessions and more networking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n| 9.30AM \u2013 10.00AM<\/th>\n | DAY 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jim-Madrid-300x300.png\") Jim Madrid<\/strong>
Founder
Madrid Partners, LLC<\/td>\nOur resident Emcee will outline what\u2019s coming up today and our upcoming event in Nashville!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n| 10.00AM \u2013 11.30PM<\/th>\n | THE BOARDROOM<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n| Unique to GNEX, this compelling session is the \u201cultimate\u201d meeting of minds. The audience gets a fly-on-the-wall experience as our C-Suite industry experts conduct a round-table discussion on trending topics that impact the vacation industry, and their opinions of what the future holds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n![\"Gerardo](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GerardoRioseco.jpg\") Gerardo Rioseco<\/strong>
Chief Loyalty Officer
Grupo Posadas<\/td>\n![\"Warren](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/warrensmith.jpeg\") Warren Smith<\/strong>
Executive Vice President
Living Water Resorts<\/td>\n![\"William](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/william-bell.png\") William Bell<\/strong>
Director of Timeshare Division
El Cid Vacations Club<\/td>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gonzalo-m-300x300.png\") Gonzalo Maqueda<\/strong>
Chief Operating Officer
Unlimited Vacation Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Jorge-Bravo-300x300.png\") Jorge Bravo<\/strong>
CEO
Holidays Network Group<\/td>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Amy-Bellman-300x300.png\") Amy Bellman<\/strong>
Partner\/Co-Chair of Hospitality Industry Team
BakerHostetler<\/td>\n![\"Robert](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RobertClementsnew.jpg\") Robert Clements<\/strong>
VP, Government Relations
ARDA<\/td>\n![\"Paul](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/paulmattimoe2-300x300.jpg\") Paul Mattimoe<\/strong>
CEO
Perspective Group\/ Shopr Rewards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n| 11.30AM \u2013 12.30PM<\/th>\n | NETWORKING BREAK<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexconference.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coffee.jpg\") <\/td>\n | Head back to our Networking Lounge for an hour of networking while enjoying some tasty bites, coffee and tea.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n| 12.30PM \u2013 1.00PM<\/th>\n | ARRIVIA SPONSORED GUEST SPEAKER: LEAD THE STANDARD: MINDSET, DISCIPLINE & IMPACT<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gabriel-Rojo-de-la-Vega-300x300.png\") Gabriel Rojo de la Vega<\/strong>
Nike Global Trainer, Entrepreneur, and Performance Coach<\/td>\n\n Gabriel Rojo de la Vega is a Nike Global Trainer, entrepreneur, and performance coach dedicated to elevating physical potential and mental resilience. With over 11 years of training experience, he is the founder of El T3mplo gyms and Fitness Collective in Mexico City, communities recognized for redefining discipline, lifestyle, and human performance.<\/p>\n Through his mentorship programs, retreats, and high-impact digital platforms, Gabriel has guided thousands of people to build powerful habits, strengthen their mindset, and lead with purpose. His philosophy blends science-based training, mindset conditioning, and intentional living \u2014 proving that discipline, clarity, and consistent action can transform any life.<\/p>\n Driven by service and impact, he continues to empower individuals around the world to unlock their potential and live at their highest standard.<\/p>\n SPONSORED BY:<\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arrivia-300x51.png\") <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n| 1.00PM \u2013 2.00PM<\/th>\n | INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: MEATBALLS AND MINDSET: RECIPES FOR A POSITIVE LIFE<\/b><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\nJim Madrid<\/strong>
Founder
Madrid Partners, LLC<\/td>\n\n This immersive and energizing workshop blends the warmth of Italian culture with the science of mindset mastery. Through powerful stories, practical tools, and a dash of humor, participants will learn how to build resilience, shift perspective, and cultivate a winning mindset\u2014both in life and work. Like the perfect meatball recipe, lasting success begins with the right ingredients. Attendees will leave inspired, equipped, and ready to create their own recipe for a positive, purpose-driven life.<\/p>\n Resilience. Performance. Purpose.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nJim Madrid<\/strong> is a globally recognized keynote speaker, mindset coach, and performance strategist who has spent more than three decades helping organizations, teams, and individuals unlock their highest potential. His work has inspired nearly one million people across five continents<\/strong>\u2014from Fortune 500 boardrooms to NFL locker rooms\u2014by teaching a simple truth:<\/p>\nYour mindset determines your direction.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n .<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n| 2.00PM \u2013 3.00PM<\/th>\n | LUNCH<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n![\"Lunch\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lunch2.jpg\") <\/td>\n | Indulge in a delicious lunch in the foyer outside the Networking Lounge as you continue to meet people and hold meetings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n| 3.00PM \u2013 3.30PM<\/th>\n | ARRIVIA SPONSORED GUEST SPEAKER: CAPITAL MARKETS IN THE MEXICAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n| \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gnexmexico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chrtistian-Lega-300x300.png\") <\/p>\n
Christian Lega<\/strong>
Vice President
CBRE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n Christian Lega holds extensive experience in Hospitality and Real Estate, where he has had active participation in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Development, Consulting and Advisory for over 20 years.<\/p>\n Today, as VP for CBRE, he oversees CBRE Hotels & Hospitality, Development as well as the Spanish Investments Desk in Mexico. Until 2024, as partner for Deloitte in the S-Latam Region he headed Investment Banking for the Real Estate Industry in Latam.<\/p>\n He also coordinates the MDI Hotel Investment post-graduate, a 6-month program between the ITAM and the UPM for complete analysis of the cycle of Hotel Development and Investment.<\/p>\n SPONSORED BY:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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