GP Talks Sessions: A Platform to Reflect on the Future of Architecture and Urbanism.
GP Talks Sessions is a platform designed to explore and analyze the transformations shaping the Real Estate sector in Mexico and Latin America. This live series complements the content of GP Talks, a podcast dedicated to fostering conversations about architecture, urbanism, and Real Estate development. Both initiatives are part of GP Inside, a dynamic space for knowledge sharing through diverse formats such as articles, research, interviews, and publications.
Each GP Talks Session dives into the sector’s challenges and opportunities, focusing on key topics like hypermixed hospitality—a strategy that integrates urban functions to meet the needs of modern developments. Expert-led panels discuss themes ranging from innovation in urban design to the evolving dynamics of the market, delivering actionable insights for projects across various contexts and geographies.
The inaugural session took place on July 11 at ABC&D in Envigado, Antioquia, in Medellín, Colombia. Esteemed panelists included Valentina Luque, Senior Manager Developer at Hilton for LATAM and the Caribbean; Lucas Gómez Cuartas, General Manager and Founder of Trazos Urbanos; Ricardo Boada, Director of Strategic Investments at Yellowstone Capital Partners; and Ricardo Fernandez, Regional Business Development Manager at Gómez Platero Architecture and Urbanism. The session was led by Julián Dos Santos, Head of Business Development for Colombia.
Learn more about the launch of GP Talks Sessions in Medellín here.
The second edition was held on October 24 at the Salón Puebla in Hotel Camino Real Polanco, Mexico City, with a focus on hypermixed hospitality. The panel was introduced by Carlos Sánchez Pelayo, Head of Business Development for Mexico, and moderated by Santiago Pérez, Head of International Business Development. Expert contributors included Jorge Castañares, Managing Partner of Xpertha Capital and ITAM professor, and Adrián Hidalgo, Chief Commercial Officer at 4S Real Estate.
Explore the insights from the Mexican edition of GP Talks Sessions here.
On November 13, the series returned to Colombia, hosted at Belgravia Luxury Home in Bogotá. The panel featured Valentina Luque,, Senior Manager Developer at Hilton for LATAM and the Caribbean; Andrés López González, Manager of AR Capital Partners;; Ricardo Boada, Director of Strategic Investments at Yellowstone Capital Partners; and Ricardo Fernández, Regional Business Development Manager at Gómez Platero. The session, moderated once again by Julián Dos Santos, focused on key aspects of contemporary urban development, providing practical insights for the industry.
Discover more about the third edition of GP Talks Sessions here.
More than a discussion forum, GP Talks Sessions is a collaborative space for generating and sharing knowledge. By connecting experts with participants, the series bridges practice and emerging trends, equipping industry professionals with the tools to navigate today’s challenges. Its mission is to strengthen networks across the sector, offering a comprehensive perspective on the innovations shaping the future of Real Estate development in the region.
