The Espacio Latino Innovation Hub is set to convene the Latino community once again for its second annual Latino Innovation Hub. This year, the focus of the hub will be on exploring the future of wealth, with a specific emphasis on AI and its impact on the workforce, and entrepreneurship.

The event will feature engaging panels, interactive workshops, and activation booths for sponsors, providing ample networking opportunities. The panels will serve as a platform for thought leaders to share invaluable insights, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire the audience.

The workshops and activations will be designed to facilitate learning and hands-on experiences, offering valuable resources and action-oriented activities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in "office-hours" sessions with loan officers, venture capitalists, and gain insights on topics like How to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business and Tech Up-skilling (resume/courses).

The Belmont | 305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Saturday, March 9, 2024

12:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday, March 9, 2024 • 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Schedule of Events

1:00-1:45 #AI for Good and the Future of Wealth

From automated workflows and emerging job roles, AI is reshaping all facets of business, offering new opportunities for unprecedented growth but also evoking some anxiety. How can we ensure emerging technologies like AI are leveraged for good, and can help workers and entrepreneurs reach their full potential. This panel will explore how different technologies are advancing financial literacy initiatives, creating opportunities to close the racial wealth gap, and how underrepresented communities can participate and engage.

Ramona Ortega, CEO WealthBuild.ai, Co-Founder, Espacio Latino
Jenny Flores, Head of Small Business Growth Philanthropy for the Wells
Jailan Griffiths, President of the Nasdaq Foundation and Head of Purpose
Hector Mujica, Head of Economic Opportunity, Google.org Americas, Aspen Institute Latinos and Society.
Emanuel Ibarra, IBM, ISV Partnership & Alliances

1:50-2:30 How Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs Can Increase the Bottom Line with AI.

Small businesses (SMBs) need to harness creativity to secure capital for growth, exploring options from AI to diversified revenue sources. This panel will explore the intersection of AI and the SMB capital stack to maximize their ability to increase revenue. #SmallBusiness #AI #Innovation

Luis Gonzalez, Wells Fargo Philanthropy and Community Impact
Rebecca Gonzales, Chief Customer Officer The Cantellus Group
Gustavo LaSala, CEO, PeopleFund
Jennifer Garcia, COO, LBAN

2:30-3:15 Preparing for the future of work in Tech [Workshop] 📝

AI job postings on the global marketplace Upwork surged by over 1,000% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. Learn about AI, cybersecurity and upskilling for the future of work with SABIO, a full-stack developer boot camp.

Presented by SABIO, with Gregorio Rojas & Lili Monge

3:15-3:45: 📍The Latino POV in Culture and Media

This panel will explore efforts to move the needle for cultural representation of Latinos across Hollywood and the Ad Industry.

Jos Duncan-Asé, Love Now Media
Omar Quiñones, Chief Strategy Officer, MEL
Karina Cabrera Bell, Founder and CEO of SPARK
Elizabeth Avellán, Producer and Co-owner of Troublemaker Studios

3:45-4:00 ☕Cafecito with Wells Fargo

Coffee Cart + Pan Dulce

Want to know more about SMB loans, CDFI’s and support for your business? Grab a coffee and chat with representatives from Wells Fargo and PeopleFund.

4:00-5:00: 🍷Interactive Workshops and Afternoon Food & Drink

Choose from our simultaneous interactive-and yummy- workshops

Women, Wine and Wealth: A toast to your financial future.

🇲🇽 Mexican Charcuterie Station

Let's talk money, wealth-building and investing in You! Learn how to get started investing beyond your 401K and 5 Steps to Building Wealth.

Sponsored by THRIVE Campaign, with Ramona Ortega, Esq., Founder of WealthBuild.ai and Sandra Bonilla, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo

Tacos, Tech & Tequila

🌮 Chicharron Wheel and Mini-Street Tacos

Discover how to scale your business effectively using the latest Ai and Web3 tools. on AI and Web3, tools to help you scale and grow.

Sponsored by Blue People with Alfredo Arvide, Chief Innovation Officer, Luis Arregoces, Chief AI Officer, Blue People and Monica Talan, CEO, CryptoConexión

5:00-5:45 The Voice of VC's and Funding Latino Led Startups in Tech

Where are we in the push to fund more Latino startups, how do we work across VC ecosystems, and the importance of diverse fund managers.