Santander CEO Latam Conference: 30 years connecting global capital with regional growth
For three decades, the Santander Latin American CEO Conference has been a premier meeting point for global investors and one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions. What began as a forum as an investor forum has evolved into a flagship platform where CEOs, policymakers and financial leaders shape conversation on Latin America’s economic future.
The upcoming 30th edition marks a defining milestone, reflecting both the conference’s growth and Latin America’s deeper integration into global capital markets. Over the years, the event has mirrored shifts in investment flows, geopolitical dynamics and economic transformation across the region.
From investor forum to strategic investment platform
Since its early editions, the conference connected Latin America’s leading corporates with international institutional investors and decision-makers. By convening senior executives from leading companies, global asset managers and industry specialists, it has consistently fostered high-level dialogue on growth opportunities, market risks and long-term value creation.
Attendance has expanded significantly, with recent editions bringing together hundreds of participants, including top management from the region’s largest companies and major global investment firms. This growth reinforces its position as one of the leading Latin America investor conferences worldwide.
As the region navigated commodity cycles, political transitions, financial volatility and the pandemic, the agenda evolved to address sustainability, digital transformation, structural reform and resilient growth, underscoring Latin America’s enduring investment potential.
Addressing geopolitics, technology and capital allocation
The 2026 agenda reflect today’s priorities: geopolitics, technological disruption, market infrastructure and global capital allocation trends. Discussions now extend beyond macroeconomic outlooks to explore how global shifts in trade, finance and regulation impact Latin America.
Panels featuring finance ministers, central bank governors, CEOs and global policymakers highlight the conference’s unique positioning at the intersection of public policy and private investment.
One-to-one meetings remain a defining feature, enabling direct engagement between corporates and global investors, strengthening relationships and facilitating strategic transactions that often extend beyond the event itself.
New York: A bridge between regions
Hosting the conference in New York reinforces its role as a bridge between Latin America and international capital markets. The city provides a natural platform where regional insight meets global liquidity, supporting cross-border investment and strategic dialogue.
The presence of senior business and policy leaders also underscores the importance of collaborative solutions to shared challenges, including infrastructure financing, energy transition and technological innovation.
Shaping the next chapter of Latin America’s growth
The 30th edition is more than an anniversary. It reaffirms the conference’s core mission: strengthening investor confidence, fostering dialogue and supporting sustainable economic growth across Latin America.
As global markets enter an era defined by technological acceleration, geopolitical realignment and shifting growth patterns, the Santander Latin American CEO Conference remains a trusted platform where leadership, capital and opportunity converge.
Thirty years on, the commitment endures: connecting global investors with Latin America’s next phase of growth.
