The Global Mobility Call 2024 Defined Keys for the Future of Sustainable Mobility
The Global Mobility Call (GMC) 2024, held from November 19 to 21 at Ifema Madrid, established itself as a key platform for public-private debate and collaboration on sustainable mobility. This edition highlighted central topics such as urban mobility, intermodal transportation, smart planning, and technological trends.
Fitzgerald Cantero, Director of Studies, Projects, and Information at The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), participated in the panel titled: “Renewable Routes: The Role of Clean Energy in Modern Transportation.”
During his remarks, Cantero emphasized that the incorporation of clean energy in transportation not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels but also lowers costs, fosters job creation, and promotes sustainable systems. He also highlighted how these initiatives strengthen access to quality energy and stimulate innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Additionally, he underscored the leadership of countries like Brazil and Argentina in the production of ethanol and biodiesel and stressed the importance of international cooperation and regional integration to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies.
Fitzgerald Cantero also took part in the event’s opening gala, where he engaged in a dialogue with Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid. During this meeting, OLACDE and Global Mobility Call teams exchanged ideas and key technical data to strengthen sustainable mobility, highlighting the importance of international collaboration as a driver of innovative and sustainable transportation solutions for the region.
The event brought together over 450 opinion leaders and prominent figures, both national and international, who participated in 115 panel discussions and keynote sessions. These sessions featured recent proposals, innovative projects, and solutions aimed at strengthening and accelerating mobility transformation processes, driven by institutions and companies. Furthermore, the meeting fostered alliances and collaboration among sector stakeholders.
The conference agenda was structured around seven main thematic tracks:
Energy transition
Urban mobility
Intermodal transportation
Smart mobility planning
Automotive transformation
Technological trends
Strategic disruption, including innovation, talent, and cybersecurity.
We advance high-level technical training programs that foster experience-sharing and develop the human and institutional capacities required to drive energy transformations across our region.
Our academic programs offer executive courses, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and innovative initiatives focused on key areas such as the energy transition, conventional and renewable energy, electromobility, and regional integration.
OLACDE builds a regional network of energy expertise, connecting governments, young professionals, academics, and industry experts to foster collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.
Technical cooperation & climate finance
We strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation as key drivers to accelerate energy transitions across Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE unites efforts among governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to mobilize financing, technical expertise, and innovative solutions tailored to our regional context.
We advance strategic initiatives aimed at directing resources toward decarbonization, conventional energy, renewables, and energy justice projects—building a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable regional cooperation architecture.
Regional energy community
We are building a regional energy community with a global outlook, positioning Latin America and the Caribbean as a pivotal player on the international stage. OLACDE amplifies regional representation in key multilateral energy, trade, and climate forums by fostering strategic alliances and international cooperation.
Through flagship events such as Energy Week and new spaces for high-level dialogue, we champion a collective voice that attracts investment, drives technical partnerships, and unlocks sustainable development opportunities across our region
Energy transition & strategic projects
We foster a regional energy transition built on sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports Member Countries in adopting emerging technologies—such as energy efficiency, storage solutions, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization—to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization.
Our approach promotes strategic projects that strengthen energy resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean, reducing emissions while building a cleaner, more competitive energy infrastructure. Key regional initiatives, including OEMLAC, position our region as a benchmark for climate innovation and sustainable energy development.
Energy information and data
We develop regional platforms dedicated to energy intelligence, technical analysis, and strategic data systems that empower both public and private decision-making across the sector. OLACDE drives digital transformation in energy by leveraging artificial intelligence, georeferencing, and advanced analytical tools to map regional energy trends.
The integration of systems such as SieLAC, along with new regional digital platforms, consolidates reliable, up-to-date technical data—enabling modern, interoperable, and evidence-based energy planning.
Regional energy integration
We foster cooperation across the regional energy sector by prioritizing infrastructure development, cross-border collaboration, and regulatory alignment to enhance energy security in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE coordinates strategic projects in power grid interconnections, natural gas integration, and joint energy planning to build resilient, sustainable partnerships.
Working alongside the governments of our 27 Member States, regional blocs, multilateral institutions, and key public and private stakeholders, we drive initiatives that introduce innovative energy exchange mechanisms, strengthen national capacities, and accelerate a unified regional energy transition.
The event brought together over 450 opinion leaders and prominent figures, both national and international, who participated in 115 panel discussions and keynote sessions. These sessions featured recent proposals, innovative projects, and solutions aimed at strengthening and accelerating mobility transformation processes, driven by institutions and companies. Furthermore, the meeting fostered alliances and collaboration among sector stakeholders.
The conference agenda was structured around seven main thematic tracks:
