Panama, December 2024. The Blockchain ecosystem in Panama is in a phase of accelerated growth and presents significant potential for both the business sector and consumers. With an expanding infrastructure and an interest in the use of Blockchain, the country is attracting innovative companies and professionals looking to take advantage of this technology in their businesses.
Various factors such as its strategic vision, tax incentives, citizen security, political stability and an infrastructure that grows daily, have made the country the ideal destination for global business; in an era where competitiveness is key, the country has consolidated its potential to connect the world through a collaborative ecosystem that seeks to consolidate the nation as the center of Blockchain innovation and financial technology. This step has been achieved thanks to the determined cooperation of banks, government, public administrations and large investors.
Collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential for the success of this initiative. The Panamanian government is actively working on developing policies and regulations that encourage the adoption of emerging technologies such as Blockchain, with a focus on fostering innovation and ensuring a sound legal environment. Meanwhile, banks and large companies are betting on Blockchain-based projects, promoting disruptive solutions that promise to redefine the way business is done.
A meeting with global leaders and experts in Blockchain
In response to the growing need to incorporate Blockchain technology into the business and financial development of the region, Panama Blockchain Week is positioned as the main event and catalyst to explore its transformative potential in business and the digital economy.
From April 22 to 24, 2025, governments, global leaders, technology experts and Blockchain enthusiasts will meet at the Panama Convention Center to address topics such as innovation in data management, digital security, its applications in various fields and investment opportunities in a collaborative environment.
“Panama Blockchain Week is a bold statement of the country’s potential to be the Blockchain epicenter of the Americas. This event will not only connect global leaders, but will consolidate Panama as fertile ground for collaboration between traditional and emerging industries around Blockchain,”
says Fernando Molina, Director of Territorio Blockchain and part of the organizing committee.
The adoption of new technologies in the financial sector promises to revolutionize traditional processes, offering greater transparency, security and efficiency. This event becomes an essential meeting point for companies, startups, investors and experts to share their knowledge and experiences, thus promoting the development of new lines of business and digital banking processes.
With a strategic focus on key markets such as Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and the countries of Central America, Panama Blockchain Week 2025 aims to transcend borders by fostering collaboration between traditional and disruptive industries. The event seeks to involve accelerators, universities, financial institutions and academic actors, with the purpose of democratizing access to knowledge and maximizing the impact of Blockchain technology in sectors such as banking, logistics, technology and commerce.
“Panama Blockchain Week represents a turning point for the region, where the potential of this technology transcends barriers and redefines the future of business, technology and society. This event is an invitation for everyone to be part of this transformation, building together a more inclusive, transparent and efficient future,”
said Marta Ambor, Co-founder of Blockchain Week and President of the Blockchain Association of Andorra.
The program includes exclusive initiatives such as Investor’s Night, an opportunity for Blockchain startups to present their projects to prominent investors, and a training block designed to enhance the practical knowledge of attendees. In addition, Panama’s request to establish April 22 as International Blockchain Day will be officially announced, consolidating the event’s ambition to lead the global transformation.
The event will be a favorable environment for the exchange of knowledge and experiences, through technical workshops, masterclasses, conferences and interactive activities, as well as the latest developments in hardware, software and services related to Blockchain. All of them taught by industry leaders who will allow participants to acquire practical skills and stay up to date.
Among the confirmed speakers is the President of the Republic of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, who, together with other regional leaders, will share with renowned international experts such as Evan Luthra, a global businessman and investor recognized for his role in the development of disruptive technologies; Mariano Giralt, a financial advisor specializing in digital assets; and Héctor Torres, an expert in investment funds and Blockchain. Also present will be technology leaders such as Gven Sariol, CEO of ARCrypto, Montse Guardia, expert in Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, Edmon Pallerola, Vice President of Canal Bank, Belisario Castillo, Vice President of Banco Aliado, and Aldo Stagnaro, CEO of Grupo Stagnaro.
Designed for leading companies in the sector, industry visionaries, CEOs, investors, developers, professionals from sectors such as banking and finance, technology, commerce and the public sector, Panama Blockchain Week seeks to build an inclusive and robust ecosystem. More than an event, it is a platform that will position Panama as the epicenter of blockchain innovation in Latin America.
This event marks an important milestone in the history of Panama, bringing together key players in the blockchain ecosystem in a space that fosters collaboration and innovation. With its comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, Panama Blockchain Week is emerging as a driver of economic growth and technological development. By moving towards its consolidation as a financial center focused on blockchain, Panama not only reinforces its attractiveness for foreign investment, but also positions itself as a role model for other countries in the region interested in taking advantage of the potential of this technology.
For more information, check out the full agenda and register on the official Panama Blockchain Week website.
