Simultaneous Sessions

The event will include simultaneous sessions such as fireside chats, interviews, and thematic panels. These spaces aim to foster a vibrant exchange of ideas, tackling key challenges and exploring innovative solutions to advance collaborative strategies for the region’s sustainable development.

This panel will explore how investments in airports, the adoption of advanced technologies, and the implementation of sustainability strategies can lower costs, improve transit times, and boost the region's export capacity. What practical steps are needed for Latin America and the Caribbean to turn their logistics systems into a competitive advantage? Panelists will share success stories and discuss innovative solutions to position the region as a key player in global trade.

This panel will examine how ports, as critical hubs of global connectivity, can become essential pillars for addressing challenges like congestion, delays, and limited digitalization. Modernizing infrastructure and transportation systems is vital for reducing logistics costs, improving transit efficiency, and integrating the region into global value chains. These efforts, aligned with global demands, can establish LAC as a leader in the blue economy and human development, driving balanced growth that merges technology, sustainability, and efficiency.

This panel will demonstrate how rail transport can be a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive growth in the region. Rail systems have the potential to (i) transport large volumes of freight at low cost and (ii) provide affordable, high-capacity passenger services, both with a minimal environmental footprint.

This panel will explore how governments, the private sector, and multilateral organizations and banks can work together to transform the region’s energy wealth into a catalyst for economic growth and sustainability. Panelists will discuss actionable strategies to attract investment in green infrastructure, foster innovation through cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen regional cooperation in energy integration. How can Latin America and the Caribbean transition from being a resource-rich region to becoming a global leader in clean energy and climate resilience? This dialogue aims to outline a concrete action plan to convert the region’s energy wealth into shared prosperity for all.

This panel will foster in-depth analysis and dialogue among key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to develop a strategic vision for advancing the circular economy in solid waste management. Latin America and the Caribbean generate nearly 200 million tons of waste annually, and by 2050, this number is projected to rise to approximately 245 million tons. Panelists will address solutions to tackle this challenge, including innovative recycling practices, waste reduction technologies, and regional collaboration to create more sustainable urban environments.

This session will explore how to break barriers, foster synergies, and build a more dynamic business ecosystem capable of addressing the challenges of a constantly evolving world. When bold ideas scale up and established companies embrace the agility of entrepreneurship, opportunities emerge for a more inclusive, competitive, and sustainable future. In a world where innovation and sustainability are no longer optional but essential, the connection between established companies and entrepreneurs stands as a cornerstone for driving productive and innovative development.

This panel will gather business leaders from various sectors to discuss the key challenges and opportunities of 2025. What strategies are businesses adopting to overcome structural barriers in the region? How are they aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and meeting the demands of increasingly conscious consumers? Which sectors hold the greatest potential for growth and integration into global value chains? Through this discussion, panelists will present a strategic vision of the private sector’s role in shaping the economic and social future of Latin America and the Caribbean. Success stories from the region will be shared, with a focus on public-private partnerships driving impactful change.

This session will address essential questions: What models have proven most effective in fostering digital financial inclusion in the region? How can governments and the private sector work together to create a regulatory environment that promotes innovation while ensuring financial stability and security? What strategies are required to scale these technologies and extend their benefits to rural and traditionally excluded communities, including women, indigenous and Afro-descendant populations, migrants, and older adults? With a spotlight on regional success stories, this discussion will explore how technology can address long-standing gaps, driving productivity and inclusive growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This session will examine how family offices, strategic philanthropy, and private investors can play a crucial role in bridging development gaps by directing capital to projects that deliver both financial returns and social and environmental benefits. Panelists will share success stories and discuss how to design scalable strategies that drive meaningful change across the region. Can impact investing turn Latin America and the Caribbean’s social and environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable development? Despite pressing issues such as extreme poverty and persistent inequality, the region currently attracts only 4% of global impact investments, according to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN).

This panel aims to foster a strategic dialogue among key stakeholders to assess progress at the COPs on Biodiversity and Climate Change. Discussions will evaluate how ambitious commitments and adopted decisions can unlock opportunities to mobilize private investment and philanthropy toward Latin America and the Caribbean. The focus will be on key sectors that support decarbonized and resilient production models, promote sustainable biodiversity use, and actively involve local communities and vulnerable groups in decision-making processes.

This dialogue between two global leaders from the business and labor sectors seeks to uncover actionable strategies for reigniting economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. By linking job skills development, employability enhancement, and productivity growth, this session will deliver practical proposals informed by the expertise and experience of the panelists.

This panel will underscore the critical need to prioritize productivity, decent work, and sustainable growth in the regional agenda. Private-sector representatives will share innovative strategies that have successfully contributed to poverty reduction, while additional stakeholders will provide diverse perspectives to enrich the conversation.

This panel will examine how public and private sectors can work together to address food security challenges through sustainable and innovative approaches. Key questions include: How can agricultural technologies, such as precision farming, enhance productivity and sustainability? What policies are required to minimize supply chain losses and ensure equitable food access? How can the region diversify its agricultural production to adapt to climate change while maintaining global competitiveness? Panelists will present success stories in technological investment, sustainable agricultural infrastructure, and the implementation of regulatory frameworks that foster inclusive growth, positioning the food industry as a cornerstone of economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This panel seeks to foster the meaningful inclusion and active participation of women in shaping the economic growth and development of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Discussions will focus on analyzing the economic benefits of women's inclusion in regional development, identifying structural barriers that limit their presence in decision-making roles, and exploring actionable strategies and policies to dismantle these barriers. The goal is to ensure women have substantive and equitable representation in driving regional development initiatives.