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56th OAS General Assembly · Official Partner Event

USA House

Panama 2026

Hosted by Stromback Global

in partnership with

Atlantic Council
Two-Day Multi-Format Event

Sheraton Panama City Hotel

2Days of programming
1,200+Attendees expected
1.6M+Views — Davos 2026
35OAS member states

About the event

A flagship diplomatic presence

USA House Panama will serve as a two-day flagship presence at the OAS General Assembly, bringing together policy leaders, media, and partners in a curated, high-visibility forum.

Drawing directly from the success of USA House Davos 2026, the concept deploys a flexible mix of programming formats to serve sponsors, media partners, and stakeholders throughout the Assembly.

Together with government leaders, corporate partners, and civic institutions, USA House will spotlight where the Americas lead in innovation and commerce — demonstrating how hemispheric collaboration, grounded in free enterprise and American principles, drives mutually beneficial trade and shared prosperity.

USA House Panama is a private endeavor by patriotic Americans promoting US values and American business interests. It is not an initiative of the US Government, nor is it affiliated with or funded by any US government agency.

The 56th OAS General Assembly

The continent's most influential multilateral forum

The General Assembly of the Organization of American States convenes heads of state, foreign ministers, and senior officials from across the Western Hemisphere — setting the diplomatic agenda for trade, security, democracy, and human rights.

35Member states
35+Foreign ministers
500+Diplomats & officials

Content themes

Programming topics

USA House will spotlight the Americas' leadership in innovation, security, and commerce across six thematic tracks.

Artificial intelligence
Critical minerals
Energy & data centers
Sports diplomacy
Supply chain security & canal
UAP disclosure

Partners & supporters

Sponsors

Platinum

With Honor Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom

Gold

Price.com OpenTeams First Quantum Minerals Blue Mahoe Capital Global Settlement Network

Silver

Dropp Air Europa

Featured participants

Speakers

José Ramón Icaza
José Ramón Icaza
Minister of Canal Affairs
Republic of Panama
Manuel Tovar Rivera
Manuel Tovar Rivera
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship
Republic of Costa Rica
Pablo Quirno
Pablo Quirno
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship
Argentine Republic
Ilya Espino de Marotta
Ilya Espino de Marotta
Administrator-elect
Panama Canal Authority
Jose Miguel Aleman
Jose Miguel Aleman
Ambassador to the United States
Republic of Panama
Kevin M. Cabrera
Kevin M. Cabrera
Ambassador to Panama
United States of America
Ana Irene Delgado
Ana Irene Delgado
Ambassador to the Organization of American States
Republic of Panama
Felipe Chapman
Felipe Chapman
Minister of Finance and Economy
Republic of Panama
Honorable Douglas Smith
Honorable Douglas Smith
Global Head of Public Affairs
The Nuclear Company
Dave Oldham
Dave Oldham
Founder and CEO
OpenTeams
Kyle Nel
Kyle Nel
Partner
Sandbox Industries
Katayoun Khosrowyar
Katayoun Khosrowyar
Associate Director, American Chemistry Council
Former National Team Head Coach, Best FIFA Coach Nominee
Richard Jhang
Richard Jhang
Chief Executive Officer
StratMinds
Henry Kardonski
Henry Kardonski
Chief Executive Officer
Panama Pacifico
Gianpiero Leoncini
Gianpiero Leoncini
Executive Vice President
Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF)
Jorge Salcedo
Jorge Salcedo
President
IMPSA
Tony Roldan
Tony Roldan
President and Executive Director
Camara de Sedes de Empresas Multinacionales (CASEM)
Juan Sebastian Chamorro
Juan Sebastian Chamorro
Former Presidential Candidate
Republic of Nicaragua
Ana Spalding
Ana Spalding
Staff Scientist
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Maria Fernanda Bozmoski
Maria Fernanda Bozmoski
Director, Impact and Operations and Lead for Central America
Atlantic Council Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Jason Marczak
Jason Marczak
Vice President and Senior Director
Atlantic Council Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
Aaron Stanley
Aaron Stanley
Chief Executive Officer
Promenade Advisory
Jacqueline Bern de Mena
Jacqueline Bern de Mena
Chief Executive Officer
Bern Holdings
Katherina Mattos
Katherina Mattos
Principal Advisor to the Director
PanDeportes
John Dean
John Dean
General Manager, Cobre Panama Mine
First Quantum Minerals Ltd
David Mullings
David Mullings
Founder and Chair
Blue Mahoe Capital
Cristina Duncan
Cristina Duncan
Advisor to the Director
PanDeporte
Mat Youkee
Mat Youkee
Freelance Journalist; Founder, Nostromo Research & Advisory
Moderator
Johan Hernandez
Johan Hernandez
Digital Assets Business Manager
Towerbank
Julio Molto
Julio Molto
Minister
Commerce and Industry, Republic of Panama
Carlos Díaz-Rosillo
Carlos Díaz-Rosillo
Founding Director, PhD
Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom
Franklin Morales
Frank Morales
Speaker
Sovereign AI

Schedule

Daytime programming agenda

8:45 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Official welcome and opening remarks for Day 1 of USA House Panama 2026.

Keynote
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Sports Diplomacy: Athletics and Soft Power in the Western Hemisphere

Panel discussion on using sports as a tool for international diplomacy, cultural exchange, and hemispheric cooperation.

Panel
Aaron Stanley (Moderator, Promenade Advisory)
Katayoun Khosrowyar (Associate Director, American Chemistry Council
Former National Team Head Coach, Best FIFA Coach Nominee)
Ambassador Ana Delgado (Permanent Representative of the Republic of Panama to the Organization of American States)
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Coffee/Networking Break

Coffee, networking, and informal discussions among delegates, speakers, and sponsors.

Networking
11:20 AM – 12:05 PM

Sovereign AI: Charting an independent path for the Americas

Practical case studies on building sovereign AI capabilities, data sovereignty, and AI infrastructure for national competitiveness in the Americas.

Panel
Aaron Stanley (Moderator, Promenade Advisory)
Dave Oldham (Chief Operating Officer, OpenTeams)
Richard Jhang (CEO & General Partner, StratMinds)
Kyle Nel (Partner, Sandbox Industries)
11:15 AM

Extended Networking / Light Refreshments

Extended opportunity for delegates to connect, discuss sessions, and build relationships over refreshments.

Networking
12:30 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch break for attendees.

Networking
2:00 PM

Trust for the Americas: How Can You Make Sure That Your Citizens Can Tap Into AI and Be Trained Properly?

Panel exploring AI accessibility for citizens, effective workforce training programs in the Americas, and whether AI will create more demand for traditional skills alongside digital ones.

Panel
Aaron Stanley (Moderator, Promenade Advisory)
TBD (AI policy and training experts)
3:00 PM

Coffee/Networking Break

Coffee, networking, and informal discussions among delegates, speakers, and sponsors.

Networking
12:50 PM – 1:15 PM

Panel: Smarter Commerce & Price Transparency Across the Americas

Fireside chat on real-time pricing intelligence, comparison platforms, and e-commerce innovation transforming consumer markets and trade efficiencies across the Americas.

Fireside chat
RJ Jain (Founder & CEO, Price.com)
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Day 1 Closing Reception & Networking

Closing reception and networking to conclude Day 1 programming.

Reception
8:45 AM

Day 2 Opening Remarks

Official opening remarks for Day 2 focusing on energy, resources, and infrastructure.

Keynote
9:00 AM

Panel: Nuclear Energy in Latin America

Discussion on nuclear energy's role in achieving energy independence, safety, availability, and sustainability for the Americas and Latin America specifically.

Panel
Douglas A. Smith (Global Head of Public Affairs, The Nuclear Company)
10:00 AM

Coffee/Networking Break

Coffee, networking, and informal discussions among delegates, speakers, and sponsors.

Networking
10:15 AM

Panel 5: Critical Minerals for the Future – Supply, Sovereignty, and Sustainable Development

Exploration of critical minerals supply chains, sovereignty, sustainable development, and their role in the energy transition.

Panel
John Dean (Executive Director, First Quantum Minerals)
11:15 AM

Networking / Light Refreshments

Networking and light refreshments for delegates.

Networking
12:30 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch break for attendees.

Networking
2:00 PM

Digital Assets, payments and tokenization in the Americas

Panel discussion on digital assets, payments systems, financial innovation, fintech solutions, and expanding access to commerce and finance across the Americas.

Panel
Aaron Stanley (Moderator, Promenade Advisory)
RJ Jain (Founder & CEO, Price.com)
Sushil Prabhu (CEO, Dropp)
3:30 PM

Closing Keynote & Overall Program Synthesis

Closing keynote with overall synthesis of the two-day program.

Keynote
4:00 PM

Closing Reception & Networking

Closing reception and networking to conclude the program.

Reception

Get involved

Join USA House Panama 2026

Three ways to participate in the hemisphere's most influential diplomatic gathering.

Attend

Request credentials to join world leaders, diplomats, and innovators at the Sheraton Panama City Hotel.

Daytime programming — June 22 & 23
VIP Lounge & evening events access
Networking with 1,200+ attendees from 35+ nations
Panama vs. Croatia watch party — June 23

Speak

Apply to participate as a speaker, panelist, or moderator in USA House programming.

Curated editorial panels & keynote slots
Broadcast & streaming to 1.6M+ digital audience
Media partner co-programming opportunities
Topics: AI, energy, commerce, security, UAP & more

Sponsor

Align your organization with the Americas' premier diplomatic forum and reach hemisphere decision-makers.

Primary, secondary, or tertiary branding
Curated panel & keynote opportunities (Platinum)
Daytime lounge passes for your team
Platinum · Gold · Silver tiers available

The venue

Sheraton Panama City Hotel

Sheraton Panama City Hotel

Directly across from the Panama Convention Center — the official headquarters of the 56th OAS General Assembly. Positioned at the heart of Panama's diplomatic and commercial district, it is the natural gathering point for every delegation in the city.

Panama City, Panama · June 2026

20,000 sq ft of premium event space

Ballrooms, boardrooms, and breakout suites

Five-star service

Full catering, AV production, dedicated concierge

Directly across the street

Opposite the OAS Assembly venue and Panama's diplomatic quarter

Media ready

Dedicated press room, streaming infrastructure, broadcast setup

Partnership

Sponsorship tier benefits