Christiaan Gischler
Lead Energy Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank
Mr. Gischler is the focal point for sustainable energy within the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with over 15 years of experience in the energy and environmental sector in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC). nergy and environmental sector in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC). Currently, he is leading several initiatives in renewable energy including geothermal power, energy efficiency, bioenergy and climate change mitigation. Mr. Gischler is actively working and promoting sustainable energy projects and programs throughout LAC. Mr. Gischler has developed several co-financing instruments with several donors using climate financing such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and more recently with the Green Climate fund (GCF) in climate change mitigation, for energy projects in the LAC. He is the practice leader for Geothermal Power and for the Caribbean region in the IDB Energy Division.
Annette Otero
Energy Transition Lead and Corporate South America Leader, Baker Hughes
César Augusto Patiño Suárez
Chair, Energy Optimization Recovery Technology Collaboration Programme (IEA EOR TCP), International Energy Agency
Michelle Ramirez Bueno
Secretary, AGM Pro
Michelle Ramírez is a consultant specializing in climate finance, decarbonization, and geothermal energy. She has over fourteen years of experience working with governments across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, as well as international and bilateral cooperation agencies and multilateral development banks, on the design and implementation of financing programs, public policies, and regulatory frameworks for the energy transition and climate action, with a particular focus on geothermal energy and the decarbonization of heavy industry.
Marck Vargas Kolesnikov
Chief Operating Officer for LATAM, Dewhurst Group
Marck Vargas Kolesnikov, is a highly accomplished communications and marketing professional with a Master’s degree in Communications. With over a decade of experience in the field, Marck is a leading expert in market development, brand development, and communication tactics across Latin America. As part of the managing team behind one of the largest financing opportunities for Geothermal called GDF, Marck has played a crucial role in the growth and success of this industry-leading initiative. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, Marck has been instrumental in developing and executing effective communication strategies that have helped GDF stand out in a highly competitive market. Throughout his career, Marck has demonstrated a proven track record of success, consistently exceeding goals and delivering measurable results. His expertise in communications and marketing has been honed through hands-on experience working with some of the most prominent brands in the region.
