# CAPA AIRLINE LEADER SUMMIT - LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN

- Dates: 10 September 2026 to 11 September 2026
- Location: Panama City, Panama
- Organiser: CAPA
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

This two-day summit, highly regarded as the key industry event for the region, offers thought leadership, valuable networking opportunities, and in-depth insight on the issues and trends that shape the local and global airline industry.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://laas26.capaevents.com/)
- [Registration](https://laas26.capaevents.com/page/5012779/registrationection-1549892)
- [Agenda](https://laas26.capaevents.com/agenda/speakers/3913392)

## Topics

- regulatory liberalisation efforts
- infrastructure development needs
- tourism trends
- national aviation strategies
- financing
- fleet development
- operational efficiency
- sustainable growth

## Speakers

- Pedro Heilbron, CEO, COPA
- Adrian Neuhauser, CEO, Abra
- Adam Scott, CEO and Co Founder, BermudAir
- Robert Carey, EVP, COPA
- Ángela Orozco, Senior Corporate Affairs VP, Avianca Group
- Abhi Shah, President, Azul Linhas Aéreas
- Peter Cerdá, Regional VP Americas/CEO, IATA/ALTA
- Victor Pacheco, CEO, Arajet

## Sponsors and partners

- Official Publication

## Where to stay

- **Barú Lodge**: 250 m from the venue, Ciudad de Panamá
  - [Hotel website](https://www.barulodge.com/)
- **Hostal Familiar Carmencita**: 260 m from the venue, H1B Calle 61 C, Ciudad de Panamá
- **Wyndham Garden**: 520 m from the venue
- **Novotel Panama City**: 540 m from the venue, Panama
  - [Hotel website](http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-9252-novotel-panama-city/index.shtml)
- **Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino, Autograph Collection**: 670 m from the venue, Ciudad de Panamá
  - [Hotel website](https://sortishotel.com/)
  - Phone: +507 398 8888
- **Best Western Zen Plus Panamá**: 740 m from the venue
- **Panama Zen Hotel**: 750 m from the venue
- **Principe Hotel & Suites**: 850 m from the venue, Calle José Isaac Fábrega, Ciudad de Panamá
  - [Hotel website](http://www.principehotelandsuites.com)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/capa-airline-leader-summit-caribbean-panama-city/