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General Attendee

Access plenary sessions on Day 1 and seminars on Day 2, as well as networking opportunities throughout the Forum.


Does not include participation in 1:1 business matchmaking meetings.

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Business Matchmaking + Full Forum Access

Participate in curated 1:1 business meetings with companies, public sector partners, and the IDB Group. Participants also have access to plenary sessions on Day 1, seminars on Day 2, and networking opportunities throughout the Forum.

Select the track that best aligns with your needs:

1. Trade & Supply Chain Partnerships

For companies looking to buy or sell goods between Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Source products
From Latin America and the Caribbean. Meet exporters from LAC across priority sectors.

Sell products or solutions
From Japan to LAC. Connect with buyers and distributors across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Register here ›

2. Investment & Strategic Opportunities in LAC

A single-entry point to investment, infrastructure, and project opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Explore investment opportunities in LAC
Identify business and co-investment opportunities with IDB Invest.

Explore infrastructure / PPP projects
Engage directly with IDB-financed procurement and PPP opportunities.

Access IDB Group opportunities
Through IDB, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab, participants can connect to projects, financing, and innovation initiatives.

Register here ›

Your information is secure and will only be used for matchmaking purposes.

General Attendee

Includes: Plenary sessions and seminars. Does not include: Business Matchmaking.

REGISTER HERE

Business Matchmaking + Full Forum Access

Includes: Plenary sessions, seminars and Business Matchmaking. Select one track:

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Trade & Supply Chain Partnerships

For companies looking to buy or sell goods between Japan and LAC.

REGISTER HERE
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Investment & Strategic Opportunities in LAC

A single-entry point to investment, infrastructure, and project opportunities in LAC.

REGISTER HERE
JapanLAC Business Forum 2026

Mobilizing Investment and Delivering
Impact for Latin America and the Caribbean

August 24-25, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
JapanLAC 2026 Business Forum
August 24-25, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Ministry of Finance, Japan IDB Group

Event Registration

Learn more about General Attendee access and Business Matchmaking + Full Forum access.

General Attendee

Access plenary sessions on Day 1 and seminars on Day 2, as well as networking opportunities throughout the Forum.


Does not include participation in 1:1 business matchmaking meetings.

Register here ›

Business Matchmaking + Full Forum Access

Participate in curated 1:1 business meetings with companies, public sector partners, and the IDB Group. Participants also have access to plenary sessions on Day 1, seminars on Day 2, and networking opportunities throughout the Forum.

Select the track that best aligns with your needs:

1. Trade & Supply Chain Partnerships

For companies looking to buy or sell goods between Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Source products
From Latin America and the Caribbean. Meet exporters from LAC across priority sectors.

Sell products or solutions
From Japan to LAC. Connect with buyers and distributors across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Register here ›

2. Investment & Strategic Opportunities in LAC

A single-entry point to investment, infrastructure, and project opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Explore investment opportunities in LAC
Identify business and co-investment opportunities with IDB Invest.

Explore infrastructure / PPP projects
Engage directly with IDB-financed procurement and PPP opportunities.

Access IDB Group opportunities
Through IDB, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab, participants can connect to projects, financing, and innovation initiatives.

Register here ›

Your information is secure and will only be used for matchmaking purposes.

General Attendee

Includes: Plenary sessions and seminars. Does not include: Business Matchmaking.

REGISTER HERE

Business Matchmaking + Full Forum Access

Includes: Plenary sessions, seminars and Business Matchmaking. Select one track:

Trade Icon

Trade & Supply Chain Partnerships

For companies looking to buy or sell goods between Japan and LAC.

REGISTER HERE
Investment Icon

Investment & Strategic Opportunities in LAC

A single-entry point to investment, infrastructure, and project opportunities in LAC.

REGISTER HERE

50 Years of Partnership

Mobilizing Investment and Delivering Impact in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Business Forum brings together public and private sector leaders from Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean to advance economic cooperation between the two regions.

Marking 50 years of Japan's membership in the IDB Group, this edition sets the stage for a new chapter of collaboration focused on innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity.

ABOUT THE FORUM

Learn more about the forum’s context, objectives, and relevance. Download the concept note to explore the value for participants, key sectors, target audience, key highlights of each day’s agenda, and the business matchmaking component.

CONCEPT NOTE – ENG CONCEPT NOTE – ESP CONCEPT NOTE – PT

Agenda Highlights

Day 1 - Monday 24

Plenary Sessions

The Forum will feature plenary sessions and special presentations with government leaders and business executives exploring macroeconomic trends, sectoral opportunities, and partnership models between Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean. Participants will also take part in structured networking activities designed for senior public- and private-sector stakeholders.

Discussions and collaboration will focus on high-impact sectors where Japan–LAC cooperation can deliver scale:

  • Agribusiness and Food Systems
  • Digital Transformation
  • Disaster Risk Management
  • Energy security and Critical Minerals
  • Silver Economy
  • Trade and Investment Integration
  • Venture Capital & Innovation
Day 2 - Tuesday 25

Matchmaking Sessions

Participants are encouraged to register for Business Matchmaking Sessions connecting Japanese companies and investors with firms and Investment Promotion Agencies from Latin America and the Caribbean. Do you represent a Japanese company interested in trade opportunities?

Contact: josecabrera@iadb.org

Practical Seminars

Participants will be able to attend practical seminars on accessing IDB-financed procurement opportunities through the BID for the Americas program and explore the Japan–LAC Business and Financial Partnership.

Field Visits (Limited Spots)

Participants from Latin America and the Caribbean will have the opportunity to visit Japanese organizations to gain first-hand exposure to technologies, business models, and operational practices relevant to the region. These visits aim to promote peer learning, inform business decisions, and strengthen connections between Japanese organizations and private-sector leaders from the region beyond the conference.

About the IDB Group

The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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The IDB works with the region's public sector to design and enable impactful, innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development. Leveraging financing, technical expertise, and knowledge.

https://www.iadb.org/en
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IDB Invest is committed to promoting economic development through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region.

www.idbinvest.org/en
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IDB Lab, as the innovation and venture arm of the IDB Group, is focused on entrepreneurship and technology to cocreate solutions for development challenges and spark new industries for growth in the region. IDB Lab supports high-impact startups and the innovation ecosystems they need to thrive through flexible financing, practical knowledge, and global connections.

www.idblab.org

Where to find us

For more information about the Forum, please contact us at japanlac@iadb.org

Ministry of Finance, Japan IDB Group