The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has announced that over 205 international purchasing organizations from the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America have registered for its upcoming Business Matchmaking Forum. Titled ‘Latin America and Caribbean Business Matchmaking Forum: Connection to the Global Market,’ the event is set to take place on January 29-30, 2026, at the Panama Convention Centre in Panama City. Exporters from the Caribbean region are encouraged to participate, with registration open until December 22, 2025. This forum is a key component of CAF’s International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2026, which aims to bring together over 2,500 leaders from various sectors, including business, investment, government, and international development agencies. The event seeks to analyze the region’s economic prospects, identify strategic opportunities, and enhance Latin America and the Caribbean’s global geopolitical standing. Confirmed delegations of buyers include representatives from countries such as Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the United States, and Mexico, among others. These buyers are actively seeking suppliers across industries like agrifood, textiles, chemicals, manufacturing, cosmetics, software, and construction materials. CAF anticipates facilitating over 4,000 targeted meetings between buyers and approximately 300 Latin American and Caribbean exporters. Each participating business will have between 16 and 28 pre-arranged meetings, streamlining what would typically take weeks of travel and individual outreach into just a day and a half. Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF, emphasized the forum’s significance, stating, ‘This Business Roundtable is a concrete opportunity for entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean to establish commercial and business partnerships with buyers actively seeking products and services from our region.’ The forum’s agenda will cover critical topics such as trade and investment flows, air connectivity, tourism, artificial intelligence, clean energy, sustainable mining, and the energy transition. Participation in the Business Matchmaking Forum is free for all entrepreneurs, with registered exporters gaining access to professional matchmaking services, special discounts on airfare and hotel stays, and dedicated follow-up support to maximize commercial opportunities. Exporting firms from the Caribbean and Latin America are invited to register at www.matchmaking-forum-caf.com until December 22, 2025, as spaces are limited.
Latin America Caribbean Development Bank hosts regional business matchmaking forum
