Roberto Paveck is an economist and port specialist with more than 20 years of experience across logistics, innovation, applied research, and debureaucratization initiatives. He has led nationally recognized innovation efforts in the Brazilian port sector, advancing operational efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
He combines professional practice with academic and research activities: he is a professor at Universidade Santa Cecília, teaching in Master’s and MBA programs; a researcher at CILIP/USP, focusing on Port Community Systems; and coordinator of the Aquaviation Mentoring Program at SAE Brasil. Roberto also works as a consultant in port transformation projects and writes regularly for A Tribuna de Santos (Brazil) and Portal Portuario (Chile), covering themes related to ports, education, and innovation.

MSc in naval engineering port planning and logistics from POLI-USP – Department of Naval and Ocean Engineering, civil engineer with emphasis on transportation from the Faculty of Industrial Engineering – FEI/BRAZIL and specialization in Project Management from UCI – University of California Irvine, and specialization courses in the port area such as Terminal Management and planning and Financing and investment for Ports and Terminals by Lloyd’s Maritime Academy in London, he has been working since the beginning of his academic life in the area of ports & terminals area , with solid operational experience he worked in the management and as an executive of containers and general cargo terminals, migrating to consulting engineering after ten years of a solid career in operations, he worked in multinationals of Ports and Waterways projects. Founding partner of the company PORTPLAN, founded in 2008 and which operates in port engineering, demand and market studies, economic and financial feasibility, technological innovation solutions, systems, automation and specialized simulation models for the port area, acting as regional director for Americas for the Dutch company PORTWISE CONSULTANCY, world leader in this segment.

Jesús Alfonso Villa Martínez is a technology and port automation leader with over ten years of experience in the port terminal and logistics industry. He specializes in terminal automation, IT/OT integration, and the delivery of mission-critical infrastructure in 24/7 operational environments. His career has focused on executing strategic technology programs that drive operational efficiency, scalability, and business continuity in world-class container terminals, with a strong ability to translate complex operational needs into reliable, performance-driven solutions.

Currently, Jesús serves as IT & Automation Manager at APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico’s second most important port, where he leads IT/OT infrastructure, automation systems, and core business platforms as part of a major terminal expansion. Previously at CONTECON Manzanillo, he led key automation initiatives including OCR and SmartPort platforms and later strengthened IT service delivery as Help Desk Leader. Jesús brings a pragmatic, execution-focused, and risk-aware leadership style, supported by a bachelor’s degree in administrative informatics, a master’s degree in Senior Management, and APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) certification.

Luis Canto has more than 20 years of experience in the port industry, primarily focused on port equipment for container and general cargo operations. His expertise spans equipment OEMs, maintenance services, engineering team management within port environments, and a wide range of technical initiatives – including crane upgrades, relocations, automation of RTGs, electrification, height increases, and life-extension programs.

Throughout his career, Luis has worked across all facets of port operations. He has served with major crane OEMs (Impsa and Kalmar), provided maintenance services through organizations like Impsa Port Systems, Global Services, and Cargotec Terminal Solutions, and delivered specialized services to ports ranging from retrofits and emergency repairs to inspections and operational-excellence consultancy. His leadership roles include serving as Maintenance and Project Director for large terminals, as well as contributing at the corporate level by developing master plans, implementing cost-reduction initiatives, and establishing global policies and agreements.

At this stage of his career, Luis confidently affirms that the port industry is his passion.

Gary van Tassel is a logistics and terminal operations expert with over 20 years of experience in maritime, intermodal, and rail environments, specializing in strategy, automation, and change management. Having started his career at APM Terminals, he has held senior leadership roles at REMPREX and CSX Intermodal Terminals, where he oversaw large-scale technology-enabled transformation initiatives, including greenfield terminal developments and automation programs. Since March 2025, Gary serves as Director Sales North America at INFORM’s Terminal & Distribution Center Logistics Division, a German-based software company with a history of over 55 years in optimizing logistics processes.

Marcos brings cross-sector experience spanning SaaS, satellite analytics, agriculture, and real estate, providing him with a practical understanding of how operations function and where technology delivers real impact. At CONROO, he operates within the container-terminal and port-logistics ecosystem, working at the intersection of solution design and operations. He collaborates closely with terminal management, IT, operations, and security teams to ensure digital solutions align with real-world operational requirements. His work focuses on improving efficiency, predictability, and scalability while enabling straightforward adoption for the trucking community

More than 18 years of wide and strong experience in the maritime industry, mainly focused on port and vessel operations. Deep and robust understanding of the field. Extensive background encompasses a comprehensive knowledge of industry standards, regulations and best practices, coupled with practical know-how that enhances operational efficiency and customer service experience.