AVANCE Global FAQ
Explore answers to common questions about AVANCE Global and our transformative initiatives.
Who is Gary Acosta?
Gary is a distinguished business leader from Los Angeles. He is the visionary co-founder and CEO of NAHREP, one of the largest and most influential Latino business organizations in the United States. With a membership of over 50,000 members, NAHREP is a powerhouse of innovation and growth, hosting premier business conferences that shape the future of the Latino business community.
Gary is also the founder of several impactful Latino organizations, including the Hispanic Wealth Project, AVANCE Sports, and the National Hispanic Construction Alliance. He is also the co-founder and partner at L’ATTITUDE Ventures, an investment firm dedicated to accelerating the growth of Latino-owned businesses.
Gary is also the founder of several impactful Latino organizations, including the Hispanic Wealth Project, AVANCE Sports, and the National Hispanic Construction Alliance. He is also the co-founder and partner at L’ATTITUDE Ventures, an investment firm dedicated to accelerating the growth of Latino-owned businesses.
Who is Nely Galan?
Nely Galan, born in Santa Clara, Cuba, is a dynamic media executive, acclaimed television producer, real estate investor, and inspirational public speaker. As the author of the New York Times bestselling book Self Made, Nely has become a guiding force for those seeking financial independence and personal success.
Renowned for her insights, Nely has traveled the world, empowering audiences with her message of resilience, wealth-building, and self-reliance. Through her diverse career and impactful storytelling, Nely inspires individuals to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and take charge of their destinies.
Renowned for her insights, Nely has traveled the world, empowering audiences with her message of resilience, wealth-building, and self-reliance. Through her diverse career and impactful storytelling, Nely inspires individuals to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and take charge of their destinies.
What are AVANCE Global and ProXimo?
AVANCE Global is an innovative event platform dedicated to advancing the economic empowerment of the Latino community. Focused on fostering growth, collaboration, and opportunities, AVANCE Global provides a space for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to shape the future of Latino economic success.
The platform’s inaugural event, ProXimo (meaning “Next”), will take place in San Diego from September 18-21, 2025. With a forward-thinking theme, ProXimo aims to spotlight the next wave of opportunities, ideas, and advancements driving Latino economic influence. This event will inspire transformative conversations and strategies that will propel the community into the future.
The platform’s inaugural event, ProXimo (meaning “Next”), will take place in San Diego from September 18-21, 2025. With a forward-thinking theme, ProXimo aims to spotlight the next wave of opportunities, ideas, and advancements driving Latino economic influence. This event will inspire transformative conversations and strategies that will propel the community into the future.
What is NAHREP's role in AVANCE Global and ProXimo?
NAHREP serves as the operations partner and key stakeholder in AVANCE Global. It will be one of several organizations hosting events under the AVANCE Global banner.
Who should attend ProXimo?
ProXimo is a must-attend event for individuals committed to elevating their wealth and business success. The event is tailored to Latino business owners, investors, corporate executives, creatives, and business leaders who aspire to drive growth, innovation, and economic empowerment within their industries.
Why should corporations participate in ProXimo?
ProXimo is the premier national event for Latino entrepreneurs and business professionals, offering an unparalleled platform for corporations to engage with one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic markets in the country. The primary benefits for corporations include:
• Customer acquisition: Connect with a diverse and influential audience of Latino business leaders and professionals
• Talent Acquisition: Access a talented pool of professionals from multiple sectors
• Market intelligence: Gain valuable knowledge of emerging trends and opportunities within the Latino market.
• Customer acquisition: Connect with a diverse and influential audience of Latino business leaders and professionals
• Talent Acquisition: Access a talented pool of professionals from multiple sectors
• Market intelligence: Gain valuable knowledge of emerging trends and opportunities within the Latino market.
Are there sponsorship opportunities?
Yes, ProXimo will have four sponsorship levels for corporations looking to support the event and receive various benefits. Please direct sponsorship inquiries to Kathy Acosta at kacosta@NAHREP.org.
When will the program be posted?
The preliminary program will be posted in January 2025.
When will registration open?
Look for registration to open in January of 2025.
Which business sectors will be featured at ProXimo?
ProXimo will spotlight a dynamic range of industries, initially focusing on media, entertainment, tech, sports, real estate, construction, private equity, and venture capital. As ProXimo evolves, it aims to expand its scope to include a broader array of industries, ensuring most business sectors are represented.
What happened to the L'ATTITUDE Event?
After seven successful years, the founders of L'ATTITUDE have chosen to pursue their shared mission on separate paths, building on the event’s impactful legacy. Gary Acosta and Sol Trujillo remain partners in L'ATTITUDE Ventures and will continue to support each other's future endeavors.
Will the conference be in English or Spanish?
The high majority of the event will be in English, including all mainstage sessions. There will be an entrepreneurial track conducted in Spanish.