Heart of the Americas: Panama’s Role in a Changing Global Economy

Despite the country’s relatively small size in relation to some of its larger regional neighbors in Latin America, Panama has long played an important role due to its vital location, at the heart of the Americas and uniting two oceans. Additionally, strong services and connectivity further cemented Panama’s status as a logistics hub. But how will this status hold up amidst a global pandemic and significant changes to global trade dynamics? The Business Year and PROPANAMA bring together public and private sector leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities that stand before Panama.

Program:

Host: Andrea Tsiachtsiri, Country Manager Panama, The Business Year

10:00-10:10am Welcome Remarks

Ambassador Carmen Gisela Vergara – Executive Director of ProPanama

10:10-11:00am Discussion Panel

Giovanni Bruno Ferrari, General Manager of the Colon Free Zone
Rodolfo De La Guardia, President of the Logistics Business Council of Panama (COEL)
Jared Zerbe, CEO of Hutchison Ports PPC
Alejandro Canakis, General Manager of GlaxoSmithKline Central America & Caribbean
Moderator: Han Le, Managing Director LatAm, The Business Year

11:00-11:20am Audience Question & Answer Session

11:20-11:30am Closing Remarks

Luis Eduardo Ocando, Country Managing Partner of EY Panama