1. World Economic Forum on Latin America

Opening Pathways for Shared Progress

Latin America is known for its financial stability, sustained economic growth, growing middle class and vast natural resources. Its internal market of over 600 million people, strong macroeconomic foundations and increased access to financing make the region ripe for global opportunities.

Panama, the host of this year’s World Economic Forum on Latin America, embodies the region’s progress and potential. The country is a thriving international hub of trade and investment in the Americas and has demonstrated impressive economic performance and stable growth rates of over 10% in recent years. It offers a strategic geographic position in the centre of the Americas, being further enhanced with the development of modern infrastructure and the expansion of the Panama Canal, which is to coincide with the celebration of its centenary at the meeting.

The World Economic Forum on Latin America will focus on the region’s efforts in maintaining its economic growth, boosting the diversification of its economies, increase its productivity, fuel competitiveness, enhance trade and invest in human capital. Participants will help to determine how to better address challenges in education, health, infrastructure and technology in the region and will contribute to shaping the region’s economic, social and political agenda.

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Current confirmed co-chairs:

Stanley Motta – President, Copa Holdings
Frits D. van Paasschen – President and Chief Executive Officer, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.
Jorge Quijano – Chief Executive Officer, Panama Canal Authority