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 interest in the use of Blockchain, the country is attracting innovative companies and professionals looking to leverage this technology in their businesses.
These technological advances have led the country to rise to 96th place in the Global Digital Asset Adoption Index in 2023, advancing 7 positions from 2022. Additionally, it ranks as the fifth Latin American nation with the highest number of ATMs linked to such blockchain solutions, with 29 in total, representing significant growth and renewed interest in transforming Panama's digital economy.
Various factors such as its strategic vision, tax incentives, citizen security, political stability, and an ever-growing infrastructure have turned the country into 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 establish the nation as the center of innovation and financial technology of Blockchain. 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 fundamental to the success of this initiative. The Panamanian government is actively working on developing policies and regulations that promote the adoption of emerging technologies such as Blockchain, with a focus on fostering innovation and ensuring a solid legal environment. For its part, banks and large companies are betting on Blockchain-based projects, promoting disruptive solutions that promise to redefine the way business is conducted.
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 positions itself 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 gather 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 potential that the country has to be the Blockchain epicenter of the Americas. This event will not only connect global leaders but will also consolidate Panama as fertile ground for collaboration between traditional and emerging industries around Blockchain," comments Fernando Molina, Director of Blockchain Territory 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, thereby promoting the development of new business lines and digital banking processes.
With a strategic focus on key markets such as Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Central American countries, Panama Blockchain Week 2025 aims to transcend borders by fostering collaboration between traditional and disruptive industries. The event seeks to engage accelerators, universities, financial institutions, and academic stakeholders, with the purpose of democratizing access to knowledge and maximizing the impact of Blockchain technology in sectors such as banking, logistics, technology, and trade.
"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," expressed Marta Ambor, Co-founder of Blockchain Week and President of the Blockchain Association of Andorra.
The program includes exclusive initiatives such as the 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. Additionally, Panama's official request to establish April 22 as the International Blockchain Day will be communicated, consolidating the event's ambition to lead global transformation.
The event will be a conducive environment for the exchange of knowledge and experiences, through technical workshops, masterclasses, conferences, and interactive activities, as well as the latest news in hardware, software, and services related to Blockchain. All of them will be taught by industry leaders who will enable participants to acquire practical skills and stay updated.
Among the confirmed speakers is the President of the Republic of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, who, along with other regional leaders, will share insights with recognized international experts such as Evan Luthra, a global entrepreneur and investor known 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, an 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, and professionals from sectors such as banking and finance, technology, trade, 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 Panama's history, bringing together key players from the blockchain ecosystem in a space that fosters collaboration and innovation. With its comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, Panama Blockchain Week positions itself as a driver of economic growth and technological development. As it moves toward solidifying itself as a financial center focused on blockchain, Panama not only strengthens its appeal for foreign investment but also positions itself as a role model for other countries in the region interested in leveraging the potential of this technology.
For more information, consult the complete agenda and register on the official Panama Blockchain Week site.