29th Coface Country Risk Conference

 

Coface, a company specializing in credit insurance and risk management, will hold the next May 20th in Madrid su 29th Country Risk ConferenceThe meeting aims to provide international trade professionals with a detailed perspective on global economic trends, enabling them to optimize their decision-making and control the risks associated with their operations abroad.

 

The conference, a benchmark for the Spanish export sector, will focus on the challenges facing the global economy in the current context. Key topics to be addressed include the impact of the current presidency of Donald Trump In international relations, the consequences of persistent inflation and increased costs for the competitiveness of Spanish companies.

 

Agenda of the 29th Country Risk Conference

 

The event will bring together a panel of top-level experts who will offer their analysis of the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. The official welcome address will be given by Juli de la PazDirector of Foreign Trade Business and Corporate Banking Treasury at CaixaBank, highlighting the importance of collaboration between financial and insurance entities for the business sector.

 

The program of presentations and roundtables is designed to provide practical and strategic value to attendees:

 

• Main challenges for the global economy: A presentation by Bruno de Moura Fernandes, Head of Macroeconomics of Coface, which will lay the groundwork for the debate.
• Spanish companies facing a persistent inflationary environment: Round table moderated by Mikel Aguirre, responsible for Political and Commercial Risk of Coface en España y Portugal.
• The geopolitical transformation and the new economic scenario: A debate moderated by the journalist Laura Blanco (Capital Radio, Onda Cero y La Sexta), which will have the strategic vision of Guillermo RodríguezCEO Coface en España y Portugal.

 

Program 

 

Program of the day

 

9.45 – Registration and delivery of documentation

10.00 – Welcome and presentation 

11:00 – Opening

Juli de la Paz, Director of Foreign Trade and Corporate Banking Treasury at CaixaBank

10.20 – Main challenges for the world economy

Bruno de Moura Fernandes, Head of Macroeconomics at Coface

10.45 – Spanish companies facing an environment of persistent inflation and rising costs

Moderated by Mikel Aguirre, Head of Political and Commercial Risk at Coface in Spain and Portugal 

• Antonio Bonet Madurga, president of the Spanish Exporters and Investors Club
• Alfredo Echevarría, director of Lighthouse (Spanish Institute of Analysts)

11:05 – Question Time

11:15 – Coffee

11:50 – Geopolitical transformation drives a new global economic scenario

Moderated by Laura Blanco, journalist for Capital Radio, commentator on Onda Cero and La Sexta.

• Carlota García Encina, principal researcher for the United States and Transatlantic Relations at the Elcano Royal Institute
• Antonio Camuñas, former president of the Spain-USA Chamber of Commerce.
• Rafael Pampillón, Professor of Economics at CEU San Pablo University and IE University 

12:20 – Question Time

12:35 – Conclusion and farewell

Guillermo Rodríguez, CEO of Coface in Spain and Portugal

 

This event is establishing itself as an essential meeting point for managers and foreign trade officials to navigate with greater confidence in an increasingly complex and volatile global environment, where the management of risk of non-payment and Commercial information They are pillars for success.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the 2026 Country Risk Conference

 

What is the main objective of this conference for a Spanish manager?

 

The main objective is to provide high-level tools and analysis for strategic decision-making in the international arena. Executives will be able to anticipate political and commercial risks, understand the impact of inflation on their margins, and adapt their export or import strategy to new geopolitical realities.

 

What impact is expected of Trump's presidency on trade with Spain?

 

The potential implications of the administration's trade policies will be analyzed. Trump, including potential tariffs, changes in trade agreements, and the repositioning of Estados Unidos on the global stage. For Spanish companies, it is crucial to understand how these factors can affect their supply chains and their access to key markets.

 

Why is analyzing persistent inflation crucial in internationalization strategy?

 

High and persistent inflation directly impacts companies' operating, logistical, and financing costs. Analyzing this factor allows exporters to adjust their pricing policies, renegotiate contracts, manage currency volatility, and protect their profitability in international operations.

 

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