Macroeconomic Outlook 2026
The macroeconomic outlook for 2026 will be analyzed, considering the challenges of inflation, fiscal policy, public debt, and development opportunities in reconfiguring the global economic order. The discussion will explore how Latin America and the Caribbean can transform their demonstrated resilience of recent years into an engine of inclusive and sustainable growth.
Latin America and the Caribbean in the global context
In a context of increasing geopolitical fragmentation, tensions between major powers, and weakening multilateralism, Latin America faces the challenge of defining its strategic position in the world order. This discussion will address how the region can articulate its own coherent voice to defend its interests on issues such as trade, climate change, reform of multilateral institutions, and strategic autonomy. It will also explore the role of regional integration as a platform for amplifying the Latin American voice in global arenas.
Private sector as an engine of development
The discussion will address how the convergence of public policy, the private sector, and innovation can drive a new phase of industrialization and shared development. It will also explore the institutional, governance, and sustainability challenges that accompany this process, and how the continent can move toward economic integration that generates quality employment, reduces structural gaps, and projects the region as a space of stability and prosperity in the 21st century.
Airport infrastructure, air connectivity and tourism
Latin America faces a paradox in aviation and tourism: it boasts world-class destinations, unique biodiversity, extraordinary cultural heritage, and a growing middle class with travel aspirations, yet its airport infrastructure and air connectivity lag significantly behind other regions. We will explore how to transform Latin American airport infrastructure into a catalyst for economic development, regional integration, and tourism competitiveness.
Artificial intelligence for development
This event will address one of the most profound technological transformations of our time: the impact of artificial intelligence and the digital economy on productivity, employment, and economic competitiveness. Using empirical data from cutting-edge research, it will explore how AI is reshaping entire sectors of the economy, what skills and capabilities will be critical in the future of work, and how Latin America can avoid falling behind in this technological revolution.
Trade and investment flows
The multilateral trading system is facing its greatest crisis since its inception, with rising protectionism, geopolitical tensions, and the pursuit of strategic autonomy by major powers. This event will explore how Latin America can navigate this new environment, rewrite its trade strategies, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Topics to be discussed include 21st-century trade agreements, regional value chains, digital trade, sustainability in trade, and the necessary reform of the WTO.
Clean energy and energy transition
The global energy transition represents both a climate imperative and an unprecedented economic opportunity for Latin America. Leading global experts on energy and climate will gather to discuss decarbonization strategies, financing the energy transition, developing value chains for critical minerals, and how the region can industrialize around clean energy rather than simply exporting raw materials. Challenges related to infrastructure, regulation, financing, and regional energy integration will also be addressed.
Regenerative agriculture and food security
Regenerative practices adapted to different Latin American ecosystems will be explored, along with sustainable business models, certifications and access to premium markets, climate finance for regenerative agriculture, and supporting public policies. Experiences from Asia and Latin America will be discussed, as well as the role of small and medium-sized producers, monitoring and verification technologies, and how regenerative agriculture can simultaneously contribute to food security, climate mitigation, and sustainable rural development.
