02.03.04 & 05 JUNE.2026 / PUNTA CANA

08:30
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09:00

Statement of the affairs of Asutil and the industry.

Join us for the official opening, where Enrique Urioste and Carlos Loaiza will deliver a strategic overview of the current state of ASUTIL and the wider travel retail industry in Latin America. This session will set the tone for the conference, highlighting the key developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping our sector—and the role ASUTIL plays in connecting stakeholders, advocating for growth, and navigating change.


Speaker

Enrique Urioste - President and CEO Latin America & Caribbean Avolta
Carlos Loaiza Keel - Secretary General - ASUTIL
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09:00
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09:45

DFA on Stage

A long-time ASUTIL member and supporter, and one of the leading travel retail operators in the Americas, DFA will share its perspective on the region and the evolving duty free business landscape.


Speaker

Dov Falic - Vice President – Duty Free Americas
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09:45
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10:15

Coffe Break

With a strong footprint in travel retail and a long-standing relationship with ASUTIL, Mondelez International will take over the Wednesday Coffee Break at the ASUTIL 25th Conference, enhancing this key networking moment with its well-known portfolio and consumer-driven approach.

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10:15
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11:00

AI, Teams and the Future of Travel Retail

A strategic perspective on how technology, data and AI can empower teams, support better decisions and create practical value across the travel retail industry.


Speaker

Vijay Talwar
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11:00
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11:45

Border Retail: Innovation, Evolution and What Comes Next

An updated look at how border retail is evolving through innovation, operational change and new consumer expectations across key frontier locations.

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11:45
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12:30

THE CONSUMER EVOLVED. DID WE?

How Travel Retail Must Reinvent to Stay Relevant. A brand-led conversation on business evolution, changing consumer dynamics and the challenges shaping the future of travel retail.


Speaker

Diego Artola - Vice President Travel Retail en Coty
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12:30
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14:00

Lunch

Presented by longstanding supporter of ASUTIL, Avolta. Involved since the beginning—not only as a sponsor of the Conference but also as an active Member, their continued commitment to advocacy and regional development reinforces the strategic importance of travel retail across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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14:00
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19:00

Networking Time – Business Meetings

Dedicated time for pre-scheduled meetings, spontaneous conversations and valuable business connections among conference participants

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16:00
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16:30

Coffe Break

21:00
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00:00

Gala Dinner – ASUTIL Style

Duty Free Americas (DFA) is one of the leading travel retail operators in the Americas and the operator of the Punta Cana Airport duty free stores.

As Host of the ASUTIL Conference 2026, DFA will welcome participants to the Gala Dinner – ASUTIL Style, celebrating the 25th edition of the conference in Punta Cana in a relaxed and memorable setting.

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ORGANIZER´S NOTE: English/Spanish simultaneous translation will be available during plenary sessions. ASUTIL reserves the right to change the program and shall not be responsible for cancellation under special and unforeseen circumstances.