Women’s Tech Forum is gathering alongside Capacity LATAM to spotlight the women shaping one of the fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets in the world.
With LATAM’s data center market projected to nearly double by 2030, the region is attracting global capital, hyperscale investment, and major renewable energy commitments. But growth brings real questions — around sustainability, regulation, water, and leadership.
This 45-minute panel brings together executive voices from across the region to discuss:
- What’s driving investment across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and emerging markets
- How AI and cloud expansion are reshaping infrastructure strategy
- The realities of powering growth responsibly
- The leadership experiences that shaped their careers
We’ll begin with a women-only networking reception, followed by the panel discussion. Afterward, we open the lawn for broader networking and welcome male allies.
I’m really new to the industry and on an all-male team, so having a WTF event where you can meet other women in the industry and hear their stories is really important. I think it also calms the nerves before going to a really big conference; that way you’ll have a few friendly faces you’ll see throughout the week.
The Women’s Tech Forum (WTF) is a grassroots effort focused on connecting women in the cloud, networking, and data center infrastructure industry. Our origin story came from asking two simple questions: “Why aren’t there more women in our industry?” and “how come more of us don’t know each other?” We strongly believe in creating a safe environment for women to use their voices'.
The entire WTF community has their hands on the steering wheel and we’re so excited to see where and how far we’ll go together.
Roberta Aronne leads Legal and Compliance at TERRANOVA, a Latin American hyperscale data center platform, backed by Actis and General Atlantic. With extensive experience in cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial negotiations in the energy and infrastructure sectors, she oversees TERRANOVA's legal, risks and compliance strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
Natalia López Céspedes is a senior leader in digital infrastructure and telecommunications, currently serving as General Manager of Chile Data Centers. With more than a decade of experience across public and private sectors, she has led national‑scale connectivity initiatives, digital infrastructure programs, and strategic technology projects. Her career spans roles at Desarrollo País, the Chilean Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications, Entel, Accenture, and Telefónica, where she specialized in network planning, digital project management, and large‑scale systems implementation.
She holds advanced degrees in business administration, strategic consulting, and management control, and has been recognized through programs such as IVLP 2022 and Promociona for her leadership in the digital ecosystem. Natalia is known for driving cross‑sector collaboration, strengthening Chile’s digital infrastructure, and championing innovation in the data center industry.
With over 10 years of experience in data center services, Crislaine Corradine was Procurement Manager at Equinix LATAM, where she gained unmatched knowledge in technology, communications, and data center infrastructure. She also worked in the supply chain department of former UOL Diveo. She leads Supply Chain, Real Estate and Energy for Elea Datacenters
Xiomara is a Mechatronics Engineer and Mechanical Engineer, with a Specialization in Business and an MBA in Business Administration and Management. She brings over 24 years of professional experience, primarily developed within large corporations and multinational organizations.
For 12 years, Xiomara worked in the planning and coordination of maintenance activities and industrial engineering projects, providing strong technical and engineering support in highly complex operational environments.
Over the past 12 years, she has specialized in Procurement, focusing on the development and implementation of strategic sourcing processes, procurement planning, and project management. Her technical background has enabled her to build strong expertise in operations and maintenance services, integrating this knowledge into negotiations to deliver optimal value for the company, improve profitability margins, and ensure alignment with business objectives and response-time requirements.
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Ivete Lovato is the Senior Director for Microsoft’s Latin America Datacenter organization, where she leads large‑scale cloud and infrastructure operations across one of the company’s fastest‑growing regions. With a career spanning global technology and consulting leaders—including Microsoft, Accenture, IBM, HP, EDS, and Compass Consulting—she has built a reputation for guiding complex organizations through transformation while developing high‑performing, multicultural teams.
She began her career in telecommunications with Lucent Technologies and Motorola, later moving into executive roles that shaped strategy, delivery, and operations for enterprise clients and mission‑critical environments. Her expertise spans cloud infrastructure, data center operations, mobility solutions, and end‑user support, grounded in a strong foundation of financial stewardship and operational excellence.
As a woman leading technical and operational teams, Ivete is a vocal advocate for representation, mentorship, and creating pathways for women to thrive in leadership roles. She brings a global perspective, a people‑first leadership philosophy, and a deep commitment to building inclusive, resilient technology ecosystems.
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