Registration

Attendee Registration

Welcoming Remarks

Luncheon

Attendees are invited to enjoy lunch.

Keynote - U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities in the Western Hemisphere

Keynote speech from a senior U.S. government official that will outline the Trump Administration’s priorities for the Americas.

Armchair Conversation - Summit of the Americas

Armchair conversation on what the private sector can expect for the upcoming X Summit of the Americas and V CEO Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in December. 

Panel - Trade Facilitation: The Future of Customs in the Americas 

Featuring:

Maria Fernanda Font, Vice President, Customs & Regulatory Affairs, DHL Express Americas

The panel will explore advancements in trade facilitation, focusing on the implementation of single window systems, the digitalization of customs processes, and their transformative impact on trade in the Americas. 

Presentation - Elections on the Horizon

Featuring:

Gabriel Cohen, Chief Editor, Latinometrics

Break

Networking Coffee Break

Panel - Driving Private Sector Investment in Infrastructure

The panel will examine the conditions needed for private sector investment in infrastructure across Latin America, focusing on innovative financing mechanisms in key sectors, public-private partnerships, and regulatory frameworks to unlock the region's economic potential.

Presentation - Western Hemisphere Economic Outlook

The presentation will provide an in-depth analysis of the region's economic trends, challenges, and opportunities, highlighting key factors shaping growth and investment prospects.

Panel - Harnessing AI for Growth and Innovation in the Americas

The panel will spotlight the White House AI Action Plan, exploring its strategic implications for the hemisphere. Panelists will discuss how harmonized policy frameworks can unlock innovation while tackling key challenges such as regulatory fragmentation, data governance, and ethical deployment.

Break

Networking Coffee Break

Armchair Conversation - Feeding the Americas  

This armchair conversation will delve into the COP 30 Conference in Brazil and one of its main priorities, food security, and strategies to strengthen supply chains to ensure access to affordable and reliable food across the region.

Presentation - Integration of Sustainability in Business Practices

A presentation of AACCLA’s sustainability study and report with Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez of Chile. 

Armchair Conversation - Trade and Supply Chains: North American Integration

Ahead of the upcoming USMCA review, this armchair conversation will discuss the integration of trade and supply chains across North America.

Presidential Keynote

Closing keynote speech from a current Head of State in the region regarding their country’s bilateral economic priorities with the U.S. 

Closing Remarks

Luis Carrillo, Chair, AACCLA