🚀 Discover, Connect, and Grow! Seize the chance to expand your business at the exciting Trade Mission "Dutch Caribbean Meets Panama." Organized by The Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Panama and Holland House Panama, this event is a must-attend for businesses in Aruba, Curacao, St. Martin, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba.

🌐 Why Attend? Panama, a fast-growing regional hub, offers unique opportunities for companies across the Dutch Caribbean. Connected by air and sea, Panama is the largest transshipment hub in Latin America. With a new government targeting 7% economic growth, expanded foreign investment, and groundbreaking infrastructure projects, the time to act is now!

🚢 Explore Panama’s Advantage:

• Strategic access via the Panama Canal

• World-class ports and Tocumen International Airport

• Upcoming mega-projects, including a new train line, 4th canal bridge, and a cutting-edge container terminal

Business Opportunities Await—From Global Enterprises to Local Mom-and-Pop Shops!

Panama's booming economy and exciting developments present opportunities for businesses of all sizes, from international corporations to local mom-and-pop shops. Key sectors include:

• 🌍 Import & Export: Leverage Panama’s status as Latin America’s top transshipment hub.

• 💼 Financial Services: Dive into a growing market eager for fresh investment and solutions.

• 💻 Digitalization: Be part of Panama’s tech transformation and innovation surge or use it to grow your own business.

• ⚓ Maritime & Logistics: Maximize the strategic advantages of the Panama Canal and top-tier ports.

• 🌴 Tourism: Join Panama’s push for sustainable tourism, catering to both global travelers and local explorers and come get or bring your expertise and experience. 

• 🛍️ Small Businesses: From retail to services, there are endless opportunities for mom-and-pop shops to thrive and benefit from Panama’s expanding economy.

Whether you're a global player or a local gem, Panama can be of use to grow your business!

🔗 Register Now and Secure Your Spot! Transform your business with this unparalleled opportunity. Join us in Panama from February 12 to 14! Companies that register before January 1, 2025, can take advantage of an early bird fee of $750 per company. After this date, the participation fee will increase to $850 per company. The fee covers the participation of two representatives per company. To secure your place, please complete the registration form here: Registration Form - Trade Mission Panama. The deadline for registration is January 15, 2025.

Mission Hotel Reservation - The W Hotel will serve as our official mission hotel. We highly recommend that participants stay at the W for convenience and ease of logistics. To take advantage of the preferred rate of $139 per night, please contact Lili.Sanson@whotels.com to secure your reservation. 

For additional information about the Trade Mission to Panama, feel free to contact Carlijne Blom at director@hollandhousepanama.com or the embassy at pan-ea@minbuza.nl

Draft Trade Mission Program

Tuesday, February 11 – Arrival of Trade Mission Participants in Panama ✈️
Evening
Welcome drinks at the mission hotel 🍹

Wednesday, February 12 – Trade Mission Kick-Off
Morning
Doing Business in Panama – Introduction session 🌍

Seminar on Digitalization with Panama’s Innovation Authority 💻
Opportunity for participants to showcase their products and services related to digitalization,      including e-commerce, port digitalization, and fintech 🌐

 Evening
Presentation by ProPanama (Panama Investment Agency) 🏛️
Dinner at the residence 🍽️
Networking reception with Panamanian stakeholders 🌐

Thursday, February 13
Morning
Individual matchmaking sessions - Part I

Market session with Panamanian logistics providers and exporting companies 🚢

Afternoon
Individual matchmaking sessions - Part II (4 to 6 one-on-one meetings during the day)  🤝

Evening
Informal dinner 🥂

Friday, February 14
Morning
Site visits to key locations, including:

• Panama Ports Company

• Authority of Innovation

• Panama Pacifico Free Trade Zone

• Panama Tourism Authority

• Cruise Terminal

• Colon Free Trade Zone
  (2-3 site visits based on the profile of participating companies)

Lunch and Wrap-Up Session 🥗

Afternoon
Optional visit to Albrook Mall (the largest mall in Latin America) 🛍️

End of Mission Program