Business Future of the Americas (BFA 2016)
2016-05-23 | Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The “Business Future of the Americas” conference brings together business executives, political leaders, and the leadership of the 24 American Chambers of Commerce from throughout the hemisphere to discuss key challenges facing the region. The conference aims to be a platform for regional dialogue to discuss the main challenges and opportunities of hemispheric integration.
For more information please visit the website: www.BFA2016Rio.com

Exploring Opportunities for Private Sector Engagement and Impact: Promoting Women's Economic Empowerment and Workforce Development in Mexico
2016-02-09 - 2016-02-10 | JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center, the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, WEConnect International, and our cross-sector partners will convene a two-day event in Mexico City on February 9-10, 2016 focused on advancing workforce development programs, particularly for women owned businesses and women entrepreneurs. This exclusive, invitation-only event will convene senior business, government, and nonprofit leaders committed to accelerating the growth of women-owned businesses and supporting female entrepreneurs. Experts and leaders will explore the role women play in global supply chains, with emphasis on building a more prosperous and competitive Mexican economy.

AACCLA's "Outlook on the Americas" Luncheon & Conference
2016-02-04 12:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Trump National Doral, Miami, FL, United States
As the first major hemispheric business event of 2016, AACCLA’s ”Outlook on the Americas” provides an opportunity for an open dialogue on the economic and political issues that will impact hemispheric trade and investment in the coming year. The luncheon & conference will attract business executives and political leaders, as well as the leadership of the American Chambers of Commerce throughout the hemisphere.
Network with the leaders of the 24 American Chambers of Commerce representing the U.S. business community throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, and join top thought leaders in the Americas for an agenda-setting discussion of public and private sector priorities for regional economic integration.
For more information about the AACCLA conference and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Isabel Quiroz at iquiroz@uschamber.com.
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Outlook Agenda 2016

Action on Disaster Relief
2016-01-26 - 2016-01-28 | TRYP byWyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel, Panama, Panama
Action on Disaster Relief, being held at the TRYP by Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel, Panama City, on the 26-28 January 2016, will welcome Central, Latin America and the Caribbean’s leading disaster preparedness, prevention, and relief experts for two days of presentations, social networking, and matchmaking meetings. Supported by the Government of Panama, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from and meet with key public and private sector stakeholders, in an effort to further disaster relief efforts across the region using new and emerging technologies, data, strategies, products and services. To be a part of this major partnerships forum, the first of its kind for the region, please contact GRV Global on adowell@grvglobal.com and/or +44 (0)20 3817 5346.
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Panama Invest 2015
2015-10-14 14:00 - 17:00 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street NW, Washington, 20062
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Panama in partnership with the Panamanian Ministry of Commerce and Industries and the Embassy of Panama in the United States cordially invite you to join us for a series of discussions and presentations on recent developments in the Panamanian economy, current incentives in the private sector, the U.S.-Panama bilateral commercial relation, and other relevant topics. This event will provide insight into one of the world´s fastest growing economies and showcase a range of opportunities for US companies interested in establishing regional multinational headquarters along with future business opportunities for US companies seeking to invest in Panama.
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Forecast on Latin American and the Caribbean
2015-09-30 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street NW, Washington, DC, 20062, United States
For over four decades, the “Forecast” conference has brought together a “who’s who” of business in the Americas. Held at the headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the conference offers valuable insights from top strategists and access to key public and private sector leaders from throughout the hemisphere.
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For more information please contact Isabel Quiroz.

FINPYME Forum: The 1st LAC Forum for Innovation in SME Finance
2015-09-21 08:00 - 2015-09-22 17:00 | Hotel InterContinental Medellín, Calle 16 #28-51, Medellin, Colombia
Innovation, Technology and Knowledge to Better Serve the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Small & Medium Enterprises
Despite their potential to drive sustained economic growth, many SMEs are constrained by a lack of financing. However, new technologies, infrastructures, and business models around the world are making room for innovations that can dramatically improve SME access to finance. On September 21-22, 2015 in Medellin, Colombia, the FINPYME Forum: The 1st LAC Forum for Innovation in SME Finance will provide an unprecedented opportunity for such innovations to be shared while allowing participants to network with an extraordinary group of financial institutions, FinTech companies, innovators, and other vital ecosystem participants.
The FINPYME Forum will feature distinguished speakers in the SME finance space and participants will learn about innovative solutions, technologies, and successful models to better serve the SME market. Leading FinTech companies will pitch their solutions during short and dynamic demonstrations that will allow participants to discover viable means of improving competitiveness by reaching a greater portion of the SME market.
To date, over 40 speakers and FinTech presenters have been confirmed and more coming soon. The support and commitments of numerous sponsors and partners further validate the timely importance of the FINPYME Forum for SME finance and private sector development. If you wish to attend and be part of this conversation, please register at www.finpymeforum.org

12th BEP INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONFERENCE
2015-09-21 | Hotel Othon Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Brazil Energy and Power (BEP) international conference is one of Brazil’s largest and foremost energy-related events, which gathers the top policy makers in the area, as well as experts, business leaders and politicians, in debates on the key issues of this sector. The speakers participate on thematic panels, analyzing the outlooks and trends of the production chain, in addition to state-of-the-art technologies that can transform the energy mix in Brazil. In its 12th edition, the schedule will include debates on issues of Energy Policy, Energy Efficiency, Innovation, Oil & Gas, and Nuclear Energy.

In the first ten editions, BEP was held in Houston, Texas, always with representatives from the Brazilian and U.S. governments. For the second time in Rio de Janeiro, the conference – scheduled for September 21, 2015 – brings together the world’s largest energy companies, and opens doors to partnerships and new deals in a highly qualified environment for networking and business.
Held by the American Chamber of Commerce in Rio de Janeiro (AmCham Rio), through its Energy Committee, in partnership with the Brazil-U.S. Business Council, the 12th edition of Brazil Energy and Power reaffirms the vocation and reinforces the importance of the city of Rio de Janeiro in the energy segment.

U.S. Chamber/U.S. Department of State Joint Delegation to Panama and Colombia
2015-09-15 08:00 - 2015-09-18 17:00 | FL
For more information, contact Madeleine Wright
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Department of State joint delegation to Panama and Colombia. In partnership with Ambassador David Thorne, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, the Chamber will lead a broad delegation to Panama City, Bogota and Medellin to advance U.S. private sector priorities in Panama and Colombia, as well as create new business opportunities between U.S., Panamanian and Colombian companies in a number of key sectors.

Roundtable with Ambassador Noah Mamet, U.S. Ambassador to Argentina
2015-07-22 13:30 - 14:30 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street NW, Washington, 20062
Join us in welcoming Amb. Noah Mamet back to the Chamber for a roundtable discussion on his perspectives on Argentina. On December 2, 2014, Noah Mamet was confirmed by a vote of 50-43 by the U.S. Senate as the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina – a post that had been empty since July of 2013.
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Outlook of the Americas 2015
2015-02-11 12:00 - 17:30 | FL
11:30 a.m. – Registration 12:00 p.m. – Welcome remarks by Nicholas Galt, Chair, AACCLA
12:45 p.m. – Welcoming remarks by Jodi Bond, Vice President, Americas, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
12:50 p.m. – Luncheon Keynote by Ambassador Daniel A. Sepulveda, Deputy Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of State
1:20 p.m. – First Annual Intellectual Property Award presented by Nicholas Galt, Chair, AACCLA Highlighting American Chambers who are championing intellectual property (IP) as vital to creating jobs, advancing economic growth, and generating breakthrough solutions to challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean.
1:30 pm. – Networking Break 1:45 p.m. – Panel Discussion on the Software of Trade Integration The integration agenda needs to blend investment in integration software (policy and regulatory framework) and hardware (physical infrastructure). This panel will focus on the region needs to advance in the completion and convergence of trade agreements; policy action needs to tackle the growing costs caused by nontariff barriers; and the region needs to invest and build capacity in trade facilitation so as to progress towards the implementation of best practices that have already been identified and hold the potential to foster private sector internationalization.
