
Washington Conference on the Americas—Safe, Strong, Prosperous: The Americas First Agenda
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, the annual event will bring together senior public and private sector officials.
Overview
For more than 55 years, the Washington Conference on the Americas has been the top meeting on hemispheric affairs, routinely hosting the most senior public officials and private sector representatives for real-time, agenda-setting discussions. Each year, this conference offers an opportunity to hear from senior-level officials, while giving participants the chance to engage with business and policy leaders, members of the diplomatic community, and special invited guests from throughout the hemisphere.
In continuing collaboration with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, the 55th Washington Conference on the Americas, "Safe, Strong, Prosperous: The Americas First Agenda," will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The event will feature keynote addresses and interviews from cabinet-level officials and foreign leaders, as well as high-level panel discussions with industry leaders.
In-person attendance at the conference is open to COA members, non-members, and special guests. Early Bird registration is available until April 1, 2025. Sponsor company members will be registered separately.
Registration inquiries and group rates: wca@as-coa.org
Sponsorship opportunities: mdespradel@as-coa.org
Press inquiries: mediarelations@as-coa.org
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Agenda
2-3 pm: Registration
3-5:30 pm: Conference Plenary Session (Loy Henderson Room)
6-7 pm: Pre-Dinner Reception (Thomas Jefferson State Reception Room)
7-9 pm: Keynote Dinner (Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room)