Latino Leaders in Innovation

The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, in collaboration with Women in Bio (WIB-Chicago) and Españoles Científicos en USA (ECUSA), invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an engaging evening exploring the growing impact of Latino leaders, founders, and investors across the life sciences and innovation ecosystem.

The conversation will bring together voices from venture capital and entrepreneurship to explore how Latino leaders are shaping innovation, the opportunities and challenges facing Latino founders, and what it takes to build stronger pathways for the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

Our panel will feature perspectives from both venture capital and entrepreneurship, offering insights into investing in innovative ideas, building companies, and creating opportunities for Latino founders across technology and life sciences.

Program:

5:30 PM – Check-in & Networking
6:00 PM – Panel Discussion + Q&A
7:00 PM – Salsa Dancing
7:30 PM – Closing & Networking