Attending the
AVANCE Global Proximo conference in San Diego in September provided a clear view of Latino ambition, innovation, and community in action. From the start, it was evident that the event aimed to connect people, foster collaboration, and highlight the importance of building generational wealth—a core focus of the
Hispanic Wealth Project—throughout its sessions, panels, and networking opportunities. What follows is a wrap up of some of the highlights from the event.
The energy at Proximo was contagious. Over four days, more than 4,000 attendees—including entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders—connected around real estate, sports, business consulting, access to capital, EdTech, and international markets. Specialized programming like the ProXimo/NEXT GEN track empowered the next generation of Latino entrepreneurs, while lightning pitches, partner workshops, and wellness sessions kept the agenda educational. The Masquerade Ball, VIVA:SHOP Lounge, and invitation-only gatherings like the HWP Millionaire Track all fueled unique networking opportunities and lifelong friendships.
A powerful moment was the release of the
2025 State of Hispanic Wealth Report. Conversations across the conference revolved around the report’s findings: Latinos are successfully attaining homeownership, launching businesses, and actively building new ladders to prosperity. The event was a living case study in the HWP brand’s vision—expanding opportunities, showcasing the overlap between powerhouse organizations like NAHREP, NHCA, and AVANCE Sports, and creating a unified movement for wealth creation.
For attendees, the impact was both professional and deeply personal. Sitting with top industry leaders, sharing strategies in workshops, and seeing Latino-owned brands celebrated in the VIVA:SHOP lounge left an indelible impression. It was impossible not to feel part of something bigger: a legacy-in-the-making, with HWP as the overarching unifier and AVANCE Global as the stage where we shine, connect, and soar higher together.
The conference also featured the unveiling of the upcoming
HWP High Net Worth Boot Camp, set to launch in 2026. This selective, ten-week program will blend virtual sessions, workshops, and personalized wealth-building plans to help participants deepen their financial knowledge and networks. Designed for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, the Boot Camp aims to become a premier resource for those committed to building and sustaining wealth within the Hispanic community. Fill out the application of interest to the Bootcamp
here.
Throughout the conference, the Hispanic Wealth Project’s brand was conveyed in every connection and every story shared. The
photos and moments captured from this event reflect a new era for our community, where unity forges generational wealth and professional excellence.
The Proximo event emphasized how HWP is a primary supportive hub for Latino entrepreneurship and wealth building as part of the one of the most innovative, supportive, and empowered Latino business communities in the country.
Disclosure: Please note that the information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.