Talks and panels on the future of cities

Content grounded in field research across more than 10 cities in Europe and Latin America: urban logistics, proximity retail, sustainable mobility and mixed-use projects.

José Antonio Vallejo speaking with a microphone at the V Retail Supply Chain Forum
V Retail Supply Chain Forum, Lima, 2025
Language
Spanish
Formats
Keynote, panel or moderation
Length
45–60 minutes
Format
In-person or virtual
José Antonio Vallejo giving a talk with a microphone

Ideas grounded in field research, not just theory

I travel through cities in Europe and Latin America to see firsthand how logistics, retail, mobility and urban development converge — and I bring those findings to the stage with concrete, actionable examples.

This is what a talk looks like

V Retail Supply Chain Forum — ESAN University, Lima, April 2025. Organized by PerúRetail.

José Antonio Vallejo presenting to the audience at the V Retail Supply Chain Forum at ESAN University
"Global Last-Mile Trends," presented to retail and logistics professionals.
Official poster of the V Retail Supply Chain Forum listing José Antonio Vallejo as speaker
Confirmed speaker on the forum's official lineup.
José Antonio Vallejo answering questions with a microphone during a panel at the V Retail Supply Chain Forum

Conversations with industry leaders

I have taken part as panelist and moderator alongside retail and mixed-use development leaders from Latin America and Europe, including a LinkedIn Live conversation with Dimas Gimeno, former chairman of El Corte Inglés, on the importance of omnichannel strategy in the retail sector.

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Talks, panels and recognitions

A look back at the stages, forums and gatherings where I have shared what I've learned throughout my career.

October 22, 20264 days until the next talk

II International Retail Forum & Expo Ecuador 2026

Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel, Ecuador. Confirmed speaker alongside Latin America's retail leaders, organized by PerúRetail.

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2026

  • José Antonio Vallejo at ExpoRetail Iberoamérica, Madrid 2026
    Madrid, Spain

    ExpoRetail Iberoamérica

    Gathering of Ibero-American retail leaders, Madrid.

  • José Antonio Vallejo at the City and Citizen Colloquium at the Universidad de Lima Graduate School
    Universidad de Lima

    City and Citizen Colloquium, Universidad de Lima

    "Understanding the Citizen" dialogue panel, Graduate School, Universidad de Lima.

  • José Antonio Vallejo at the II Retail Efficiency and Commercial Productivity Forum 2026, organized by PerúRetail at ESAN University
    ESAN University, Lima

    II Retail Efficiency and Commercial Productivity Forum

    Event organized by PerúRetail, ESAN University, Lima, September 2026.

2025

  • International Retail Forum and Expo Ecuador 2025
    Guayaquil, Ecuador

    International Retail Forum & Expo Ecuador

    "The Last-Mile Revolution: 15-Minute Cities and the Future of Retail".

  • José Antonio Vallejo at the V Retail Supply Chain Forum at ESAN University
    ESAN University, Lima

    V Retail Supply Chain Forum, PerúRetail

    "Global Last-Mile Trends".

2023

  • Talk at Peru Cargo Week 2023
    Lima, Peru

    Peru Cargo Week

    Talk on the Zonal Profiles of Metropolitan Lima.

2022

  • Urban Logistics Trends Conference, Seville, Spain
    Seville, Spain

    Urban Logistics Trends, APD

    "Urban hubs for sustainable logistics, transforming Seville".

  • Panel at the PerúRetail Supply Chain Forum
    Lima, Peru

    Supply Chain Forum, PerúRetail

    Panelist at the 3rd Annual Supply Chain Forum.

2020

  • LinkedIn Live with Dimas Gimeno, former chairman of El Corte Inglés
    Online

    LinkedIn Live with Dimas Gimeno

    "The Importance of Omnichannel in the Retail Sector" conversation alongside the former chairman of El Corte Inglés.

2019

  • Expo Real Estate Peru and ADI Congress 2019
    Lima, Peru

    Expo Real Estate Peru + ADI Congress

    Peru's Congress of Real Estate Developments and Investments.

2018

  • III Business Summit of the Americas, Peru 2018
    Lima, Peru

    III Business Summit of the Americas

    Participant, Lima, Peru.

More stages and visits

  • CEO Summit Corporate Venturing Peru
    Lima, Peru

    CEO Summit Corporate Venturing Peru

    Organized by Movistar, El Comercio and Wayra.

  • Real Estate Experts Panel by Cafecito Inmobiliario Peru
    Lima, Peru

    Cafecito Inmobiliario Peru

    Real Estate Experts Panel, 3rd anniversary.

  • II Business Forum on Last-Mile Logistics, Management Perú
    Lima, Peru

    Business Forum, Last-Mile Logistics

    Panelist alongside José Carreras and Roger Liy, Management Perú.

  • APPROLOG event, Peruvian Association of Logistics Professionals
    Lima, Peru

    APPROLOG

    Peruvian Association of Logistics Professionals.

  • José Antonio Vallejo at a business ceremony at the Lima Chamber of Commerce
    Lima, Peru

    130th Anniversary, Lima Chamber of Commerce

    Main Ceremony.

  • Business Nights Peru
    Lima, Peru

    Business Nights Peru

    Business networking event.

  • José Antonio Vallejo at Lanzadera, Valencia, Spain
    Valencia, Spain

    Lanzadera, Valencia, Spain

    Visit to the Port of Valencia's startup accelerator.

  • Technical visit to the Modula Lift plant in Seville
    Seville, Spain

    Technical Visit, Modula Lift

    Field research on logistics automation.

Speaker Fact Sheet

What you typically need to know before proposing me to your committee.

Language
Spanish

The language I present in. All my talks — in Peru, Ecuador and Spain — have been delivered in Spanish.

Formats
Keynote, panel or moderation

Available formats. Also fireside chats and expert panels.

Format
In-person or virtual

I travel to international events. For engagements abroad, the proposal includes travel and accommodation.

Length
45–60 minutes

Typical length of a keynote, with room for questions. Adapts to the event's program.

How the fee is determined

Every event is quoted separately: it depends on the format (keynote, panel or moderation), whether it's in-person or virtual, the city, and whether international travel is required. No two events are priced the same.

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