Carlos Raphael de la Madrid is Chairman of BID Group, a business conglomerate focused on creating financing models that drive high-impact strategic projects. With a consolidated trajectory in structuring and managing international initiatives, he has led programs that integrate private investment with public and multilateral cooperation, developing innovative solutions for sustainable growth. In the energy sector, Carlos has promoted projects focused on the transition to clean and resilient energies, including the development of energy storage models and schemes that improve efficiency and energy security on a large scale. His experience spans both financial planning and the execution of projects that respond to the infrastructure and sustainability needs of global markets. In parallel, he has worked actively in the cultural sector, designing financing mechanisms that strengthen the creative economy and promote diversity, inclusion, and heritage conservation. His vision has been key to linking cultural development with the Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating that culture can be a far-reaching economic and social engine. At Mondiacult 2025, Carlos will participate as a panelist in the "Innovative models and public-private partnerships for cultural sustainability" axis, sharing his experience in creating financial strategies that connect energy and culture with the global economy. His intervention will contribute to the formulation of recommendations directed to UNESCO and its member states, strengthening international cooperation and the integration of culture into development agendas.
