47th Hemispheric Congress/CAMACOL Summit in Collaboration w/the OAS
About this Event
The Hemispheric Congress Business Summit launches a new public/private initiative with the OAS.
Join us for a transformative event. This summit is your gateway to the latest industry strategies and innovations. Engage with top-tier business leaders, professionals, experts, and thriving businesses as they share insights and strategies that are shaping the future of their industries.
Network with influencers, innovators, and industry experts to forge new partnerships and explore emerging market opportunities that will drive your business and career forward. Please note your registration will be complete once you receive an email with your confimation code.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
DAY 1 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Miami Beach Convention Center - America's Food & Beverage Show
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
9:30am - 10:00am | Grand Opening | Must be registered prior to the event.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | AMERICA’S FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOW
DAY 2 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Miami Beach Convention Center - America's Food & Beverage Show
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | AMERICA’S FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOW | Must be registered prior to the event.
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | TOURISM RECEPTION | Invitation only
CAMACOL Tower
1401 W. Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33135
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Business Matchmaking Roundtable
Miami Beach Convention Center - America's Food & Beverage Show
4:00 pm-5:00 pm | Meeting of the Permanent Secretariat | Invitation only
CAMACOL Tower
1401 W. Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33135
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | NETWORKING RECEPTION | Invitation only
CAMACOL Tower
1401 W. Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33135
Official Hemispheric Congress Kickoff
PATHWAY TO A20: LATIN AMERICA. An Art Exhibition Celebrating the Americas
Featured Nicaraguan Artist, Elsa Basil
Works by the artist will be featured at CAMACOL as part of Pathway to A20: Latin America.
The artist has also generously donated one of her curated works to be offered at auction, with proceeds supporting the CAMACOL Development Council Foundation’s Food Distribution Drive slated for December 3rd 2026 at Loan Depot Park.
DAY 4 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 am | Registration
Biltmore Hotel - Merrick Ampitheater. All panel sessions will be held at the Merrick Amphitheatre.
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
9:00 am - 9:30 pm | Opening Ceremony 47th Hemispheric Congress -
Welcome - Dario Peruzzi, Treasurer CAMACOL
Remarks - Hon. Daniella Levina-Cava, Mayor Miami-Dade County
Introduction of Special Guest - Joe Chi, President of CAMACOL.
Special Guest - H.E. Albert Ramdin, Secretary General, Organization of American States: Connecting the Americas: OAS & CAMACOL Partnership
Explore the OAS's growing engagement with the private sector and the emerging role of business, investment, entrepreneurship, and public-private partnerships in advancing economic development, competitiveness, and prosperity throughout the Americas.
9:45am - 10:20 am | Strategic Economic Corridors: Connecting the Americas via Innovation & Investment - Paulo Protasio, President, CISBRA & Chair of the Permanent Secretariat of the Hemispheric Congress (2025–2026)
10:30 am - 11:00 am | Market Access to the United States: Regulatory Compliance and Export Readiness - Carlos Bisio, President & CEO of FastForward
11:00 am - 11:45am | Canada: A Strategic Partner for Trade, Investment and Innovation in the Americas - Luis Briceño, President, Latin Chamber of Commerce of Toronto
Noon - 2:00 pm | Private Luncheon by Invitation Only
2:15 pm - 2:40 pm | Upcoming High-Tech Infrastructure in Latin America - Flavio Lang, Infrastructure & Technology Expert
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm | Upcoming Infrastructure Development and Projects in Central America - Juan Alfonso, President & CEO of CES Consultants
3:30 pm - 4:15pm | Financing Growth Through Trade & Infrastructure - Luis Castillo, President and CEO of Global Trade and Finance
4:20 pm - 4:40 pm | Latin American Business Opportunities - Claribel Aparicio, Managing Director, Doing Business International
4:45pm - 5:20 pm | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Business
5:25 pm - 6:00 pm | Next Generation Infrastructure: CG-LA’s 2026 Global Top 100 Infrastructure Rankings and the Projects Reshaping the World - Anand Hemnani, President CG-LA & John Cuttino, Partner, CG-LA
6:30pm-8:30pm | Danielson Gallery | Conference Center of the Americas | Biltmore Hotel
Leaders of the Americas | Reception & Honors Presentation
The Leaders of the Americas Honors recognize distinguished individuals whose leadership, vision, and contributions across key sectors have advanced economic development, strengthened communities, fostered innovation, and created opportunities throughout the Americas, celebrating professional achievement and a commitment to collaboration that has made a meaningful impact within their respective fields while contributing to the broader growth, prosperity, and development of the region.
An event of the CAMACOL Development Council Foundation
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 81.88
