IDB Group Annual Meetings to bring more than 4,000 global participants to Guatemala in 2027

Guatemala will host the 2027 Annual Meetings of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDC) Group on March 10-14.

The Meetings are the IDB Group’s annual flagship event and one of the premier economic and development-focused gatherings in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year’s Meetings in Paraguay brought together approximately 4,000 participants from 53 countries, about half from the private sector, including nearly 400 CEOs and 700 senior executives.

“Guatemala is a longstanding partner of the IDB Group, and we are pleased to bring our Annual Meetings to the country in 2027. The Meetings will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors from around the world to strengthen partnerships, mobilise investment, showcase Guatemala, and create a lasting legacy for the country,” said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn.

“We are proud that Guatemala will welcome participants from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as other regions, for this important gathering,” said President Bernardo Arévalo. “The Annual Meeting will provide an opportunity to strengthen regional dialogue, promote the exchange of experiences, and consolidate avenues for cooperation that help address the common challenges facing our economies.”

“This event also provides an opportunity to recognise a partnership that, for more than six decades, has supported the country’s development efforts and helped strengthen the State’s capacity to respond to the needs of its people,” said Minister of Public Finance and IDB Governor Jonathan Menkos.

The event will mark the 67th Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors and the 41st Annual Meeting of the IDB Invest Board of Governors. It will address key challenges and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean, including efficient and responsible artificial intelligence, resilience and disaster-risk management, and growth and productivity.

Government leaders, central bank governors, CEOs and business leaders, investors, civil society organisations, and other international partners will convene at the Meetings, providing a unique opportunity to showcase Guatemala’s talent, potential, and opportunities to the world.

A memorandum of understanding between the IDB Group and the government of Guatemala was signed today for the preparation of the Meetings.