Transformative Perspectives

WIM LATAM Regional Meeting 2026

The WIM LATAM Regional Meeting brings together in Buenos Aires the Women in Mining chapters of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico, along with companies, universities and industry organisations, to discuss diversity, talent, productivity, technology, competitiveness and sustainability in the region's mining sector.

Date
Venue
Salón San Agustín · Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA) Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1600, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Buenos Aires time (GMT−3)

Meeting agenda

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Networking

Meet & Greet, welcome coffee

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Welcome

Welcome

  • Mercedes Rodriguez Executive Director, WIM Argentina

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Opening

Opening

  • Norma Ramiro President of WIM Argentina. Corporate Affairs Director, Vicuña Corp.

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Panel 1 · Diversity

“Seven Data Points, One Indicator”

  • Directors of the WIM chapters of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico WIM LATAM

Moderator

  • Stefanía Pozzo Buenos Aires Herald

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Panel 2 · Talent

“Education and Talent Drain”

  • Víctor Volman Executive Director, Argentinos por la Educación
  • Andrea Díaz Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, National University of San Juan (UNSJ)
  • Representative of UOCRA
  • Representative of Bechtel

Moderator

  • Verónica Morano Second Vice President of WIM Argentina. Communications Manager, Glencore Argentina

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Coffee break

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Panel 3 · Productivity

“Who Cares for Those Who Sustain the Operation?”

  • Agustina Valsangiacomo Women's Rights and Health Coordinator, Natura
  • Ayelén Biurrún Sustainability Manager, AbraSilver Resource Corp.

Moderator

  • Karina Viñas Director of the WIM Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. CEO, Velasco Group

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Lab

Leadership Lab

  • Gabriela Mastropasqua Advisor to WIM Argentina. Specialist in Systemic Organisational Coaching. Director, CREA VALOR

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Brunch

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Panel 4 · Technology and Innovation

“The Mining Industry Young People Would Choose”

  • Verónica Gil Costa PhD in Computer Science, National University of San Luis and CONICET
  • Leandro Sastre Salim General Manager, Andes Exploration
  • Fernando Almaraz PhD candidate in Geological Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Co-founder, Tango Geosciences

Moderator

  • Ariana Carrazana Advisor to WIM Argentina. CEO, MiningIDEAS

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Panel 5 · Competitiveness

“From Entrepreneur to Business Owner”

  • María de los Ángeles Milicic General Manager, Milicic
  • Representative of DAMS

Moderator

  • Mariano Gambetta SC Pascua Lama Manager, Barrick Gold Corporation

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Coffee break

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Panel 6 · Sustainability

“Leadership and Decision-Making with a Generational Shift”

  • Andrea Alegre Director of the “Next Board” Programme, UCEMA
  • Representative of BHP
  • Francisca Saieh VP of Marketing and Technology, ORICA
  • Representative of the Embassy of Australia

Moderator

  • Santiago Bulat To be confirmed Economist

Closing · The Regional Scorecard

“From Conversation to Commitment”

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