CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – announced that registrations will remain open until next December 22 for this event, which will be held on January 29 and 30, 2026, at the Panama Convention Center.
Important Regional Business Platform Under the name "Latin America and the Caribbean: Connection to the Global Market", the CAF Business Roundtable is part of the International Economic Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean 2026.
Panama Hosts the CAF Business Roundtable: Opportunities for Exporters With the confirmed participation of 543 exporters and 200 buyers from 35 countries, the CAF Business Roundtable offers up to 28 one-on-one business meetings for companies in key sectors such as agribusiness and digital solutions.
Among them are: • Agribusiness • Manufacturing • Textiles and garments • Chemicals and life sciences • Software and digital solutions, among others.
Participation in the CAF Business Roundtable is free of charge for entrepreneurs, who will only need to cover their travel expenses to Panama.
To date, the event has confirmed the registration of 543 exporters and 200 buyers from 35 countries, including nations from Latin America, the United States, and Europe.
The CAF Business Roundtable initiative pursues strategic objectives beyond a one-time commercial transaction. This preliminary high figure consolidates the event's relevance as one of the most significant business platforms in the region.
Companies wishing to be part of the roundtable can formalize their registration through the event's official portal: https://www.matchmaking-forum-caf.com/.
Opportunities and Logistics for Exporters Participating entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to schedule between 16 and 28 business meetings during the two-day event.
It seeks to drive sustainable growth, foster regional economic integration, and generate solid productive linkages that strengthen the business competitiveness of Latin America and the Caribbean's productive fabric.
This centralization facilitates significant savings in logistics costs and time, while exponentially boosting commercial opportunities.
The event is aimed at all companies in the region, with a special focus on strategic sectors.
The event has arranged discounts at hotels in the city to facilitate the attendance of participants.
High-Profile Global Buyers The more than 200 confirmed buyers come from diverse geographies, reflecting the global reach of the event.
These meetings will be held in a "one-on-one" format, with each encounter lasting 25 minutes.
A crucial advantage for exporters lies in the possibility of interacting with international buyers in a single place.
