2026 Edition
The Investment & Business Forum is the province’s leading networking event, aimed at establishing and strengthening direct connections between government officials, business leaders, and investors to promote the development of Mendoza.
The Forum is jointly organized by the Government of Mendoza and the Mendoza Business Council as part of the National Grape Harvest Festival.
Over the course of two days, the event features pre-scheduled meetings with government officials, private-sector meetings, conferences, panel discussions led by prominent speakers, sector-specific investment and business tables, matchmaking sessions between investors and entrepreneurs, and dedicated spaces for business networking.
Forum Summary
The seventh edition of the Investment & Business Forum brought together more than 1,000 participants at the Hilton Mendoza hotel over two days centered around the theme “A New Time to Trust and Grow.” Business leaders, government officials, and investors from the province, across the country, and abroad took part in a space designed to generate concrete investment opportunities and strengthen the local productive network.
The opening was marked by a message of confidence in macroeconomic stability and the need to move forward with reforms that encourage investment. Representatives from both the public and private sectors agreed on the importance of creating predictability, reducing bureaucratic burdens, and consolidating an environment conducive to sustained growth.
Throughout both days, panels and conferences addressed strategic topics such as the future of the wine industry, technological innovation, energy, artificial intelligence, and the business climate. Sector-specific tables and B2B meetings made it possible to deepen connections and identify opportunities in areas such as software, logistics, oil, healthcare, and the knowledge economy.
The second day reinforced the focus on sectors with the greatest growth potential, with special emphasis on financial planning, productive efficiency, and the identification of dynamic niches in a challenging economic context. Experts agreed that, while opportunities exist, a strategic and selective approach to investment will be key.
With a positive outcome, the Forum once again positioned itself as a key platform for public-private collaboration and the creation of strategic partnerships, reaffirming a shared commitment to a more competitive, innovative Mendoza, better prepared for future challenges.
Schedule
Thursday 5
THURSDAY 5
8:00 a 9:00 h
Registration
Morning Agenda
SALÓN DEL SOL D y E
9:00 am to 10:30 am
Panel
Capital that Connects: The Role of Funds in Innovation.
Fernando Isa Pavía SF500, Juan Ninfea PAMPA START, Lorena Fuentes Lodar, Blas Camps, Vesta Soft GROUP, Julio Casco Sancor Seguros Impulsa, Eugenio Cantuarias Acelera Latam, Mayco Mansilla Innventure, Maximiliano Campanella Embarca, Martin Mosse, InnLab La Segunda, Roon Van Rhee Libertad Capital
Moderators: Fernando Paez Solchaga (ARCAP) and Andrea Nallim (Director of Entrepreneurs and Cooperatives).
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Opening
Economic Contextualisation of Investments and Business.
Martín Clément, Presidente del Consejo Empresario Mendocino, Alfredo Cornejo, Gobernador de la Provincia de Mendoza and Luis Caputo, Ministro de Economía de la Nación Argentina.
SALÓN DE LOS CERROS 1
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Conference
The present and future of the wine business.
Javier Merino, Especialista Vitivinícola Banco Supervielle.
SALÓN DE LOS CERROS 2
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Conference
“Outlook for 2026” Between the macro that orders and the micro that invests.
Alejo Costa, Head of Economic Research & Strategy, Max Capital y Lic. Victor Fayad, Ministro de Hacienda y Finanzas, Gob. de Mendoza.
SALÓN DE LOS CERROS 3
9:00 am to 11:30 am
Conference
The mind that drives extraordinary decisions. Neuroscience, emotions and change.
Estanislao Bachrach, Dr. en Biología Molecular, Banco Macro.
MESAS DE INVERSIÓN Y NEGOCIOS
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Round table
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND HIGH-TECH SERVICES.
- LOGISTICS.
- OIL.
- HEALTH AND HEALTH TECH.
MEETING ROOMS
9:00 am to 12:00 pm &
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Meeting
Pre-scheduled meetings with government officials (exclusively for domestic and foreign investors).
Pre-scheduled meetings between private individuals.
Salón del Sol B: Networking coffee by Banco Macro.
Afternoon Agenda
SALÓN DEL SOL D y E
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Panel
Nuclear Sector: an opportunity for Mendoza.
Federico Ramos Nápoli, Sec. de Asuntos Nucleares, Jorge Salcedo,Pte. de IMPSA, Juan Campos, Pte. de Nucleoeléctrica Argentina, Martín Porro, Pte de CNEA, Bruno Oberlis, Pte. de Dioxitek,Gabriel Absi, Subgerente General de INVAP, Omar Adra, CEO de UrAmérica Argentina y Rodolfo Kramer, CEO de CONUAR.
Moderator: Raúl Marino (ITBA)
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Panel
From geology to capital: why Mendoza is an investment opportunity today.
Osvaldo Urzúa, Director Karungen, Guadalupe Lopez Arce, Geóloga Impulsa Mendoza, Ignacio Nantes, Socio TCA Tanoira Cassagne, Tomás Trusso, Socio TCA Tanoira Cassagne y Sofía Pescarmona, Andean Metals Found.
Moderator: Raúl Marino (ITBA)
SALÓN DE LOS CERROS 1
2:30 pm to 3:50 pm
Presentation
Dialogues for the Future Argentina 2026
What future are we creating
Borja Barbero, Bioquímico e Ingeniero Genético NASA, Andrea Colamedici, Filósofo, autor y editor Tlon, Pamela Gidi Masías, Jefa Superior de Coordinación Estratégica del Ministerio, Min. de Ciencia, Tec., innovac. y conocim. de Chile, Francisco Chahuán, Senador Nacional y Líder de la Comisión Desafíos del Futuro, Senado de la Rca. de Chile.
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Panel
Energy Trust to grow.
Gustavo Dondero, Dir. de Ingeniería Regulatoria Distrocuyo. Agustín Heredia Barión, Gte. de Asuntos Públicos y Sustentabilidad Genneia. Alejandro Burlot, Gte. de Energías Renovables Emesa.
Moderator: Silvia Naishtat (periodista).
SALÓN DE LOS CERROS 3
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Panel
Tax Innocence and Labour Reform. Risks and Opportunities.
Julio González Loto autoridad del Comité de Asuntos Legales y fiscales de AmCham delegación Cuyo y Nicolás Pablo Vargas Zingaretti, Tax Manager en PwC Argentina.
Friday 6
FRIDAY 6
8:00 a 9:00 h
Registration
SALÓN DEL SOL C
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Innova Invest
A space for connecting investors and young companies in Mendoza.
SALÓN DE LOS CERROS 3
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Conference
Argentina 2026: A year of decisions and opportunities. Macroeconomics, interest rates, the dollar and portfolios.
Rodrigo Benítez, Economista Jefe Grupo ST.
11:00 am to 11:50 am
Conference
Investing with vision: the long-term financial challenge.
Elena Alonso, Economista Emerald Capital.
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
Panel
Investment Dynamics in the Audiovisual Industry in Mendoza.
Federico Morabito, Pte. Agencia Mendocina de Innovación, Sofía Toro, Ciro Novelli y Marcelo Ortega.
SALÓN DE LOS CERROS 1
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Panel
Innovation in Viticulture.
Marcos Jofré, Trivento: White Malbec. Laboratorio de innovación. Trazabilidad de datos, Fernando Buscema, Qualab: La nueva frontera del modelo vitivinícola: valorización integral de la biomasa y Hervé Birnie Scott, Director Chandon: Innovación en Sparkling wine con el Chandon Apéritif.
Moderator: Mauricio Llaver (periodista especializado en vitivinicultura).
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Panel
Municipalities Panel: Business Climate and Innovation in Municipal Management.
Panel I: Programme to Improve the Business Climate in the Municipality of Mendoza City.
Martín Clément Pte. CEM, Ulpiano Suarez Int. Cdad. Mza., Fernando Vargas Especialista BID, Gala Díaz Langou Dir. Ejecutiva CIPPEC y David Groisman, Dir. de Estado y Gob. CIPPEC.
Panel II: Innovations in Municipal Management to Promote the Business Climate and Municipal Fiscal Transparency – Panel of Mayors.
MESAS DE INVERSIÓN Y NEGOCIOS
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Round table
- AEROSPACE AND AERONAUTICS
- MINING
- REAL ESTATE AND SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Round table
- AGRIFOOD TECH
- ENERGY
- LIVESTOCK
- TOURISM AND GASTRONOMY
MEETING ROOMS
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Meeting
Pre-scheduled meetings with government officials (exclusively for domestic and foreign investors).
Pre-scheduled meetings between private individuals.
Salón del Sol B: Networking coffee by Banco Macro.
Sponsors
Platinum
Oro
Plata
Press
Alfredo Cornejo confirmed Luis Caputo’s visit to Mendoza
Governor Alfredo Cornejo announced that Economy Minister Luis Caputo will arrive in Mendoza in the coming days. Why he will visit the province.
Luis Caputo arrives in Mendoza to participate in the Investment and Business Forum
Governor Alfredo Cornejo announced that Javier Milei’s minister will participate in the traditional forum during Vendimia week.
Governor Alfredo Cornejo confirmed today that Minister of Economy Luis Caputo will come to Mendoza next week to participate in the traditional Investment and Business Forum, which will take place on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 March, before the 2026 Harvest Festival.
Mendoza, facing a historic opportunity, prepares to consolidate its productive development.
For decades, Mendoza has been synonymous with wine production, tourism, agribusiness and gastronomy for both Argentina and the rest of the world. These sectors are not only part of our identity, but have also been fundamental pillars of the province’s economic development. However, the global scenario demands more of us, presenting us with a greater challenge that consists of capitalising on this journey and taking a leap towards a more diversified, innovative production model with an international outlook in line with the times we live in.
Mendoza seeks to capitalise on the new economic cycle with the 2026 Investment & Business Forum
The province will bring together officials, businesspeople and investors at the 2026 Investment & Business Forum, focusing on financing, strategic sectors and the generation of specific projects.
With an agenda centred on investment, financing and strategic sectors, Mendoza will once again be the epicentre of economic debate in a new edition of the Investment & Business Forum, to be held on 5 and 6 March at the Hilton Mendoza hotel, which will be attended by the Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo.
The Investment & Business Forum will hold its seventh edition in March
The Investment & Business Forum will hold its seventh edition in March
The event is jointly organised by the provincial government, through the Ministry of Production, and the Mendoza Business Council (CEM) as part of the National Harvest Festival. As every year, the forum adds new features.
CEM Mendoza Investment & Business Forum: when it is, how to register, and what this edition has to offer
CEM Mendoza Investment & Business Forum: when it is, how to register, and what this edition has to offer
The Investment & Business Forum returns to Mendoza on 5 and 6 March with leading business figures, investors and officials as part of the Vendimia festival.
“A new era of trust and growth”: the Investment & Business Forum will hold its seventh edition in March
A new time to trust and grow’: the Investment & Business Forum will hold its seventh edition in March The event is jointly organised by the provincial government, through the Ministry of Production, and the Mendoza Business Council (CEM) as part of the National Harvest Festival. As every year, the forum adds new features.
A new time to trust and grow’: the Investment & Business Forum is coming to Mendoza
‘A new time to trust and grow’: the Investment & Business Forum is coming to Mendoza The event is jointly organised by the provincial government, through the Ministry of Production, and the Mendoza Business Council (CEM) as part of the National Harvest Festival. As every year, the forum has new features.