Where Latin America's innovation ecosystem meets the world.

Welcome and opening remarks

Official opening: the vision behind the summit and what the region is building together.

• Roberto Melo · Fundador, CEO, Escala Latam
• Noemi Flory · Co-fundadora, COO, Escala Latam
• Gloria Lugo · Country Representative -- IDB Group en Panamá (Representante del BID en Panamá), Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)
• Eduardo Ortega-Barría · Secretario Nacional, Senacyt (Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación), Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (Senacyt)

Where Collaboration Creates Opportunity

Connecting government, business, entrepreneurship and investment to create new opportunities.

The Connection Engine: Introducing Escala Americas OS

Introducing a platform designed to connect ecosystems, businesses and investors across borders.

• Noemi Flory · Co-fundadora, COO, Escala Latam
• Roberto Melo · Fundador, CEO, Escala Latam

Innovation without Borders: Country Spotlights

Global ecosystem leaders share opportunities, strengths and pathways for cross-border collaboration.

• Noemi Flory · Co-fundadora, COO, Escala Latam
• Andrés Zurita · Director Ejecutivo, Corporación para el Emprendimiento e Innovación (AEI) - Ecuador, AEI - Corporación para el Emprendimiento e Innovación
• Christian Quiñonez Sol · Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Innogen Capital Ventures
• Karem Infantas · Presidente en Cámara Boliviana de Tecnologías de la Información - CBTI
• Remberto Guizado · Oficial de Programa, JICA

Beyond the AI Hype: What Happens When We Actually Use It?

Exploring how AI is transforming businesses and creating new opportunities beyond the hype.

• Rahul Patel · Managing Partner, Patel Gaines

The Business Singularity: AI Executes. You Scale.

Discover how specialized AI solutions work together to automate business processes, make smarter decisions, and help companies operate more efficiently and scale.

• Roberto Melo · Fundador, CEO, Escala Latam
• Luis Diego Calderón Madrigal · Ecosystem Manager, Escala Latam
• Gabriela Herra · Co-Founder, Snap Compliance
• Daniel Berdugo · Co-Founder, MaiaOne
• Orlando Monagas · Co-founder, Layrz

Lunch break

Lunch and networking

Money Never Sleeps: The Future of Finance Never Stops

Exploring fintech innovation, investment and the changing financial landscape across Latin America.

• Sinchy Diaz · Cámara Fintech
• Sergio Chaverri · Chief Executive Officer, AYA Capital
• Juan Diego Galvez · CEO - Co-Founder, Pay Caddy
• Rodrigo Villalta Díaz · Managing Director, Caricaco Ventures
• Jose Vega Gallardo · Fintegrity Group

The Innovation Pipeline

From research and corporate labs to companies ready to scale.

• Gladys Bernett · Directora, Desarrollo De Programas, Senacyt

Building the Panama Ecosystem

Strengthening Panama's innovation ecosystem through collaboration and shared opportunities.

• Gladys Bernett · Directora, Desarrollo De Programas, Senacyt
• María José Bustamante · Aden University
• Rosmer Jurado · Presidente, Sindicato de Industriales de Panamá (SIP) / Gerente General, Productos Lux S.A. (Proluxsa), Productos Lux, S.A. (Proluxsa)
• Alejandro Carbonell · Director de Innovación, Fundación Ciudad del Saber
• Victor Sanchez · Director, C-TASC AIP

The Next Economy: New Markets, Longer Lives, New Opportunities

Exploring emerging markets in longevity, wellness, sustainability and impact-driven innovation.

• Arletty Pinel · Co-Chair del Board de WSA (Sur Global, desde jun-2026) · Fundadora, Genos Global Consulting, World Summit Awards (WSA)
• Sarah Owen · Bougainvillea Books and Gifts
• Yill Otero · ProPanamá
• Gina Empson · Vanilla Paradise Nevis

Venture Club Latam: Connecting Capital Across Borders

Building a regional investment network to connect capital, investors and opportunities.

• Noemi Flory · Co-fundadora, COO, Escala Latam
• Roberto Melo · Fundador, CEO, Escala Latam

Building Cross-Border Investment Platforms from Latin America

Strengthening investment relationships, deal flow and co-investment across Latin America.

• Diego Eleta · Elemente
• Andrés Zurita · Director Ejecutivo, Corporación para el Emprendimiento e Innovación (AEI) - Ecuador, AEI - Corporación para el Emprendimiento e Innovación
• Rahul Patel · Managing Partner, Patel Gaines
• Federico Fernández · IESA

The Investor Lens: Live Pitch & Investor Feedback

Startups pitch live and receive direct feedback from experienced investors.

Inside the Investment Committee

An inside look at how investors and strategic buyers evaluate companies and make decisions.

• Federico Fernández · IESA
• Christian Quiñonez Sol · Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Innogen Capital Ventures
• Pedro Beirute Prada · Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Vanquish Equity
• Sergio Chaverri · Chief Executive Officer, AYA Capital
• Orlando Monagas · Co-founder, Layrz

Where the Future Gets Funded

Hear directly from the investors: Exploring investment trends, capital opportunities and what investors look for in growing companies.

• Federico Fernández · IESA
• Sergio Chaverri · Chief Executive Officer, AYA Capital
• Christian Quiñonez Sol · Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Innogen Capital Ventures
• Orlando Monagas · Co-founder, Layrz
• Víctor Betancourt · Gerente General (Panamá-Guatemala), SONDA

The Venture Showcase: On the Rise

Discover emerging startups, innovative solutions and new entrepreneurial talent.

• Arturo Arango Osorio · AYAX ADVICE / MYPE TIPS

Lunch break

Lunch break and networking

The Venture Showcase: Growth Ventures

Showcasing startups scaling their businesses and expanding into new markets.

• Luis Diego Calderón Madrigal · Ecosystem Manager, Escala Latam

Escala Innovation Awards

Recognizing outstanding startups and leaders driving innovation and impact.

Closing

Key takeaways and closing of the summit.

Solutions in Action: Live Demos. Real Business Solutions.

Live technology demos connecting portfolio startups with potential clients and business partners.

Business Matchmaking