Speakers 

I’m currently responsible for Technology Transfer and Business Development for REBLOC on a global scale.

REBLOC is one of the world’s leading companies in the research, development, and production of passive precast concrete safety barrier systems for road applications. REBLOC’s mission is to enhance road safety, improve road management, and ultimately save more lives on roads around the world.

I bring extensive professional experience in the construction industry, road building, oil and gas (exploration, production, and marketing), scientific publishing, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), all within international contexts.

Education:

•    The Pennsylvania State University – Pennsylvania, USA
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

•    The Echelon Institute for Management Development – Amsterdam, Netherlands
MBA in International Business

•    The College of Petroleum – University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Economics of refineries and bitumen trade
 

Diana Avalos Morales is the General Director of the Mexican Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (AMIVE), an association that is building a dialogue around the electric mobility ecosystem in Mexico. Previously, she worked for more than nine years as a climate change advisor at the British Embassy in Mexico, focusing on climate policy, sustainable mobility and green finance. She was also part of the consulting practice for the government sector at PWC Mexico. She graduated from the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Eugenio Grandio, president of the EMA, is a pioneer of electric mobility in Mexico and an expert in the field.

Until June 2024, he was responsible for market development and government relations for Tesla in Mexico, leading the project for the localization and negotiation of the plant planned to be established in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León.

He also served as the head of sales, expansion, and charging infrastructure development for the brand in Mexico.

As part of his regional duties, Grandio successfully introduced electric vehicle programs for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in five Latin American countries (Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama) with the goal of generating public policies that would accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in those countries.

The career of the president of the EMA highlights his deep passion for the automotive industry and his interest in electrification, alongside the new trends in the industry. His journey began as a Kaizen Promoter at a Toyota dealership, where he was responsible for promoting the culture of continuous improvement. Later, at BMW Group Mexico, he worked for eight years in areas such as sales, operations, and dealer development, ultimately leading the strategy for the introduction of BMWi electric vehicles in Mexico and Latin America.

Today, his talent and experience are focused on the mission of accelerating the transition to electric mobility and promoting the ecosystem that enables the adoption of these technologies in Mexico.

Eugenio holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidad Anáhuac.

Civil Engineer with a Master's degree in Systems Engineering (Transportation Focus). School of Engineering, UNAM.

Completed the "Energy Systems Update Program Based on World Energy Council (WEC) Documents" of the World Energy Council, Mexico Chapter, A.C.

Professor and Researcher at the Academy of Urban Transportation Systems Engineering at the Centro Histórico Campus of the Autonomous University of Mexico City (UACM).

Collaborator on infrastructure and transportation planning, design, construction, and operation projects with companies such as Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA), Ingeniería, Operación y Equipos Especializados (INOPESA), and MB Desarrollos Integrales (DEIN).

Speaker at various international conferences, symposia, and forums, with papers related to trolleybuses and sustainable electric transportation.

Originally from Mexico City, Francisco is a Civil Engineer and holds a Master’s degree in Engineering with a specialization in Transportation from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), where he was awarded the Best Master’s Thesis Prize by the Institute of Engineering in 2004 for his outstanding applied research.

Since 1999, he has been a member of the Transportation and Logistics Engineering Research Group at UNAM’s Institute of Engineering, actively participating in studies for external sponsors as well as applied research projects focused on mobility, logistics, and urban development. His expertise has led him to collaborate as an external advisor for various transportation and urban engineering consulting firms in Mexico.

As a member of this group, he has been honored twice with the National Logistics Award (2005 and 2009), one of the most prestigious recognitions in Mexico for excellence in logistics efficiency and management.

In the academic sphere, he has authored and co-authored numerous technical and academic papers, book chapters, and has presented at major national and international conferences in his field. He also serves on Subcommittee No. 4 on Road Signage of the Advisory Council for Ground Transportation Standardization, representing UNAM’s Institute of Engineering.

For over two decades, he has been a professor at UNAM’s Faculty of Engineering, teaching courses in Traffic Engineering and Transportation Engineering. He has supervised more than 40 undergraduate and postgraduate theses in the field of land transportation. In 2022, he was recognized for 20 years of academic service at the university.

He currently serves as Head of the Department of Systems Engineering, Planning, and Transportation within the Division of Civil and Geomatics Engineering at UNAM’s Faculty of Engineering, where he continues to promote academic excellence and the development of innovative solutions to Mexico’s mobility and transportation challenges.

Gustavo is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Emobilitas Group and has worked on sustainable urban mobility projects for 20 years, leading multidisciplinary teams in various countries. Over the last years, Gustavo has specialized in the decarbonization and digitalization of the transportation sector, focusing on the planning, financing, and implementation of Electric BRTs, Electric Taxis, and Electro-logistics, as well as policies and programs to promote the transition to zero-emission vehicles. Gustavo has led studies for the planning of charging infrastructure and the piloting of E-Buses, E-Taxis, and E-Cargo with various government agencies and carriers; he has driven electric bus projects on transport corridors in Latin America, the USA, and Africa. Similarly, he has supported the development of specialized software to monitor public transport operations. In 2019, he founded e-Mobilitas, a consulting firm dedicated to promoting the decarbonization and digitalization of the transport sector. 

Gustavo has worked with major transportation engineering companies in Texas, New York, and Los Angeles. In Mexico, he worked with WRI and GIZ. Before founding e-Mobilitas, Gustavo was the Executive Director of the Transportation Regulatory Authority in Mexico City. Gustavo holds a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a master’s degree in Transportation Engineering, both from the University of Texas. Gustavo is professionally certified as a specialist in Transportation Planning by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and completed the MBA Essential course by the London School of Economics (LSE) in the United Kingdom.

Hi, I'm Iván. I became involved in road safety about 15 years ago when I created ConcienciAR, a disruptive concept aimed at raising awareness through impactful visual actions.

This initiative brought me into the media spotlight, where I began developing a journalistic practice that, over time, became one of my main tools for advocacy and communication. As the years passed, I broadened my approach, combining activism, consulting, and media production. Through my talks, social media content, and participation in various initiatives, I encourage people to rethink urban design and explore new ways of tackling problems using lateral thinking.

I'm 44 years old, a father to a 13-year-old daughter, and completely self-taught in everything I do. I began engaging with road safety issues around 15 years ago when I created ConcienciAR, a disruptive concept focused on raising awareness through visually impactful actions.

This initiative led to invitations from local and regional media, where I began developing a journalistic practice that, over time, became one of my most powerful tools.

As my work evolved, I expanded my approach blending activism, consulting, and communication while producing my own content. Through public talks, social media, and various platforms, I invite people to rethink urban design and explore new ways of addressing problems through lateral thinking.

Two years ago, I launched Urbanoides, a Spanish-language publication focused on road safety, the environment, and other related topics. I’m a full member of CAMS (the Argentine Coalition for Safe Mobility) and occasionally collaborate with various NGOs and government agencies.

Graduated in Systems Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). Director in various companies developing technologies for transportation and mobility, President of the Mexican Association of Transportation Engineering (AMIT) for the period 2024-2027 and Associate (2001) in the International Union of Public Transport (UITP) and collaborator of workshops held in Mexico.

Founder of the Society of Intelligent Transportation Systems in Mexico (ITS Mexico) in 2007, current president, as well as Advisor/Permanent Director of global companies of ITS and mobility technologies. Academic of various universities in mobility technologies and logistics platforms.

Graduated in Architecture from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (Tec de Monterrey). With complementary studies in Sustainable Urban Mobility from the Mobility Institute (Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spain) and Sustainable Mobility for Friendly Cities from the CAF (Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean).

Since 2023, she has participated as head of the Urban Mobility area in the Society of Intelligent Transportation Systems in Mexico (ITS Mexico) and since 2024 as a member of the board of directors of the Mexican Association of Transportation Engineering A.C. (AMIT). She has participated in the development of various urban manuals for municipalities and town councils in Mexico, especially in chapters dedicated to mobility and accessibility.
 

She holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a Master’s in Engineering with a specialization in Land Routes from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua.

Throughout her career in the Coordination of Transportation Safety and Operations at the Mexican Institute of Transportation (IMT), she has contributed to numerous studies, including infrastructure evaluations through traditional road safety audits and iRAP methodology assessments. She has also worked on the collection and analysis of crash statistics published internationally, such as the Annual IRTAD Report, and has authored various reports and articles on road safety in Mexico, many of which have been presented at international conferences. She is a certified Road Safety Auditor/Inspector by the Ibero-American Road Institute (IVIA) and holds iRAP certification for data collection and coding processes.

In 2015, she served as administrative lead on the Thematic Network for Road Accident Research project, a collaboration with CONACYT and other governmental, private, and academic institutions.

She has taught various road safety topics in the Virtual Diploma in Road Safety on Highways and the Postgraduate Refresher Course on Road Safety Audits offered by the IMT. Additionally, she has collaborated with the Science and Technology Council of the State of Querétaro and the General Directorate of Technical Services in developing Road Safety Workshops for children.

She has authored over 20 articles published in national and international journals and conference proceedings, including CarreterasMagazine (Spain), AMIVTAC Magazine Vías Terrestres, the journal of the Mexican School of Civil Engineers, and congresses such as the PIARC World Road Congress and the Pan-American Congress on Traffic, Transport and Logistics Engineering. She has also contributed to the development of more than 20 technical publications for the IMT and is the author of a book.

Law degree from La Salle University. Partner of Corredor Insurgentes S.A de CV, the first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operator in Mexico City. Since 2010, at the AMTM, he has been responsible for managing strategic partners focused on solving the different problems of urban centers and transportation systems in Mexico and Latin America, as well as linking the AMTM with government agencies and NGOs, national and international. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Union of Public Transport, Latin America Division

Oscar Jaime Rubio Quintero is a distinguished professional with an extensive career in the field of technology applied to road safety and smart mobility. He currently holds the position of CTO & CIO at INSEGVIAL LATAM, where he leads large-scale technological projects across various countries in Latin America, including Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Panama, Argentina, Jamaica, and Haiti.

With a strong educational background and vast experience in the design, planning, deployment, and management of integrated ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) projects, fiber optic networks, and advanced telecommunications technologies, Oscar has established himself as a leading figure in his field. His work has spanned the implementation and operation of traffic control, mobility, and road safety systems, contributing to the development of smart cities in multiple regions.

Throughout his career, Oscar has led teams and managed the technology direction at INSEGVIAL LATAM, excelling with his strategic focus on technological innovation and the development of new products and platforms for traffic and mobility control. Among his achievements are the implementation of intelligent traffic light projects, the deployment of camera systems with artificial intelligence for monitoring, and the integration of IoT devices for traffic control and improving road safety.

In his role as ITS Director at the company, Oscar has been responsible for defining the commercial guidelines for products and projects across various countries in the region, overseeing their marketing, execution, and control. His ability to coordinate and manage projects in collaboration with both the public and private sectors has been crucial for the expansion of INSEGVIAL LATAM in the realm of smart cities.

Always with a forward-thinking approach to technology, Oscar Jaime Rubio Quintero continues to be a key leader in the road safety and mobility sector, promoting the advancement of technological

A 2006 graduate of the National Polytechnic Institute of the Higher School of Commerce and Administration, with a degree in Transportation Engineering, he has developed a solid track record in the planning and management of mobility systems. Since 2002, he has collaborated with the Mexico City Government on risk management, urban mobility, and road safety projects, highlighting his participation in the design and implementation of the Photocivic System (2019-2024), an innovative initiative that promotes citizen co-responsibility and reduces traffic incidents through educational sanctions, as well as in the creation of Type A1 (motorcycles) and A2 (car and motorcycle) licenses, focused on ensuring trained drivers. Additionally, she has led initiatives to promote road safety in Mexico City, including workshops, awareness campaigns, and assessments for road users—pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and motorists—seeking to strengthen a culture of respect and responsibility. Her experience is enriched by international collaborations in road safety, where she has exchanged best practices and adapted innovative solutions, helping to position the capital as a benchmark for safe and sustainable mobility.iniciativas para promover la seguridad vial en la Ciudad de México, incluyendo talleres, campañas de sensibilización y evaluaciones para usuarios de la vía —peatones, ciclistas, motociclistas y automovilistas—, buscando fortalecer una cultura de respeto y responsabilidad. Su experiencia se enriquece con colaboraciones internacionales en seguridad vial, donde ha intercambiado buenas prácticas y adaptado soluciones innovadoras, contribuyendo a posicionar a la capital como referente en movilidad segura y sostenible.

She holds a degree in Territorial Planning from UAM-Xochimilco and a Master’s in Urbanism from UNAM. With over 15 years of experience, she has coordinated mobility and urban development projects focused on air quality and the climate agenda.

Since 2013, she has been part of the Mario Molina Center, promoting strategies for more sustainable and resilient cities. She has advised state and municipal governments, as well as international projects supported by embassies and development cooperation agencies. In 2022, she contributed to the development of Mexico’s Sustainable Taxonomy for the financial system, participating in the working groups on transport and gender.
Graduate of the first generation of the “Urban Leaders” program by Women in Motion, she has worked to integrate a gender perspective into mobility planning. Her work centers on creating livable cities for everyone, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable groups.
 

Tom Alkim is Strategic Advisor Connected & Automated Mobility at the Dutch company MAPtm, which provides consultancy, digital and operational services in the ITS domain. He has almost 25 years of experience in the public sector, working in the field of dynamic traffic management, C-ITS and Connected & Automated Mobility for Rijkswaterstaat, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management and the European Commission, Directorate General Research & Innovation. He was part of the core team that was responsible for the Declaration of Amsterdam and the European Truck Platooning Challenge during the Dutch EU presidency in 2016. Tom is the CCAM Partnership delegate for Physical & Digital Infrastructure an International Member on the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Vehicle-Highway Automation (ACP30) and chair of the International Taskforce on Vehicle-Highway Automation (ITFVHA). Currently he is involved in the CEDR funded projects TM4CAD and DROIDS, the EU-funded projects FAME and AIthena as well as a member of the Advisory board of the Augmented CCAM project and member of the SUNRISE Expert Platform.

Virginia Olalde has over eight years of experience in Government Relations and International Public Affairs across North America, LATAM, Europe, and Asia. She possesses a strong understanding of the political, regulatory, and international trade landscape.

She currently serves as the Director of Foreign Trade and Economic Studies at ANPACT, where she represents the heavy-duty automotive industry in matters related to international trade, legal and fiscal affairs, and sustainability.

Virginia has led public policy advocacy strategies and collaborated with government entities and strategic partners in business chambers and associations, contributing to maintaining the global leadership of Mexico’s heavy vehicle industry.

Previously, she served as Director for Canada at the Ministry of Economy of the Government of Mexico, where she acted as General Coordinator during the T-MEC negotiations.

Virginia is a passionate advocate for increasing women's participation in the automotive and transportation industries, Virginia founded and leads Red MujerEs Autotransporte at ANPACT since March 2022. The network brings together over 300 individuals committed to integrating women into the automotive and transport sectors in Mexico.

Virginia holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) and a Master’s degree in International Relations from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Customs Law and International Trade.