Events

Pico y Pala by Sergio Barajas
Pico Y Pala: The Excitement Is Building: NHCA at AVANCE Is Almost Here

NHCA at AVANCE Global arrives September 14–16 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, where construction leaders will find sessions, capital access, and relationships

Patty Arvielo New American Funding
Patty Arvielo runs the country’s largest Latina-owned mortgage lender. This September she brings Thrive and Lead to the Bellagio at AVANCE Global.

The New American Funding cofounder brings her Thrive and Lead mentorship program to AVANCE Global, with a roster of women she knows personally and a hard line against what she calls fluencers

Arturo Castañeda-Contreras Storytellers and Creators
Arturo Castañeda Contreras dressed many influencial and cultural leaders. Now He’s designing for the workers who raised him.

After a decade at Ralph Lauren and a career in bespoke fashion, Arturo Castañeda-Contreras launches AC Workwear, a tribute to the blue-collar communities that raised him

The Founder Skills Most Likely to Matter by 2030
The Founder Skills Most Likely to Matter by 2030

AI is making sophisticated business capabilities cheaper and more accessible. The founders who win the next decade may be distinguished less by what they can personally execute and more by what they know how to orchestrate.

The Future of Homeownership: How Buyers Are Getting Creative
The Future of Homeownership: How Buyers Are Getting Creative

As traditional homeownership becomes harder to reach, buyers are reconsidering one of its oldest assumptions: that a home needs to belong to one person or one household

The New Rules of Retirement: How Financial Planning Is Evolving
The New Rules of Retirement: How Financial Planning Is Evolving

Longer lives, inflation, and Social Security uncertainty are reshaping retirement planning—from withdrawal rates to when work becomes optional.

The Billion-Dollar Business of Sports Ownership: Who Is Buying Sports Teams and Why
The Billion-Dollar Business of Sports Ownership: Who Is Buying Sports Teams and Why

As private equity, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors pour into professional sports, team ownership is shifting from billionaire trophy asset to scarce, global business.

What Cities Really Compete for During Global Events
What Cities Really Compete for During Global Events

As global competition intensifies, host cities are learning that the real prize isn’t tourism revenue — it’s the talent, investment, and reputation that outlast the closing ceremony.

Eduardo Placer Fearless Communicators
Eduardo Placer Celebrates a Decade of Daring at Fearless Communicators

Eduardo Placer is the voice we need for this moment, and many more to come

Latino ERG Exchange: A Sports Perspective

The Latino ERG Exchange discussed how Latino ERG leaders and members in the sports industry are driving culture, strategy, and impact

Priscilla Almeida The Las Vegas Raiders
Priscilla Almeida Lives and Breathes Raider Nation

Priscilla Almeida, the first vice president of events in the Raiders’ history, underscores the benefits of asking for what you want in your career

Hispanic/Latino Conferences 2025
13 Hispanic/Latino Conferences to Attend in 2025

Expand your network, subject-matter expertise, and leadership skills by attending one of these conferences for Hispanic/Latino leaders

A metal re-envisioning of the Puerto Rican flag is pictured high above a Chicago street
Preserving Puerto Rican History: The Vital Role of Archives

Leading archivists highlight the urgency of capturing Puerto Rican history through decolonial practices that amplify marginalized voices and fight erasure

Latino ERG Exchange Discusses Belonging and Barriers

The Latino ERG Exchange discussed building community, including targeted programming, and advocating for sponsorship to elevate Latino leadership

Black and white photo of Puerto Rican activists with signs about the Puerto Rican Independence Movement and the abolishment of prison control units
Unlocking Puerto Rican History: Attend the “Puerto Rican Archives” Symposium

The two-day, free event in Chicago delves into Puerto Rico’s rich history with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Art and Culture

Latino and hispanic Conferences
7 Latino and Hispanic Conferences Happening in 2023

Here is a snapshot of the 2023 Latino conference calendar. With thousands of attendees, hundreds of speakers, and a wide range of topics, there is something for everyone.