Please join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Colombia Business Council (USCBC) for its second annual Colombia's Political and Economic Outlook event, which will bring together leading experts and stakeholders to discuss critical issues, trends, and opportunities that will shape Colombia's economic and political landscape for the upcoming year. This year's themes include:

• Economic Growth and Stability: Analysis of economic growth forecasts, inflation patterns, and trade and investment prospects.
• Infrastructure and Innovation: Discussion on infrastructure advancements, digital innovation, and sustainability efforts.
• Labor Market and Social Issues: Examination of labor market trends, social and economic disparities.
• Political Environment: Insights into the political landscape, policy priorities, and the impact of recent reforms.
   

The event will feature a live audience recording of The Call, hosted by Jay Sapsford, Senior Vice President for Global Risk Analysis at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and featuring a conversation with Juan Daniel Oviedo, Council Vice President of the Bogota City Council. We are also delighted to be joined by the following other distinguished guests:

• H.E. Daniel Garcia-Peña, Colombian Ambassador to the United States 
• Hon. Clara Lopez, Senator, Senate of the Republic of Colombia
• Ana Fernanda Maiguashca, Head of Private Council for Competitiveness, Consejo Privado de Competitividad
• Paola Buendia, Executive Vice President, ANDI
• Kevin Whitaker, Former Ambassador of the United States to Colombia
• Juan Carlos Pinzon, Former Ambassador of Colombia to the United States
• Cynthia Arnson, Distinguished Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Adjunct Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies 
• Óscar Calvo-González, Director, Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions for the Latin America and the Caribbean, World Bank
• Miguel Angel Herrera, Public Policy and Health Regulation Consultant, Partner, Agora
• John Murphy, Senior Vice President and Head of International, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Additional speaker announcements forthcoming

This event is open to members of the public and closed to press. Please note that the event will be in English. For more information, please contact Megan Bridges at mbridges@uschamber.com.

Date and Time

Monday, February 3, 2025, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (ET)

Location

The Great Hall, U.S. Chamber of Commerce