# Latin American Congress of Social Workers

- Dates: 29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- Location: Ciudad de Panamá, Panama City, Panama
- Organiser: FENACOTSMEX
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Latin American Congress of Social Workers is an event organized by the International Federation of Social Workers for social workers in Latin America and the Caribbean. It focuses on issues relevant to social work in the region and provides a platform for professional exchange and development.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ifsw.org/)
- [Registration](https://www.ifsw.org/register#before-header)
- [Agenda](https://www.ifsw.org/social-work-action/the-global-agenda/)

## Speakers

- Eva Ponce de Leon, Global President, International Federation of Social Workers
- Ma. Victoria P. Sta. Ana, President, Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI)
- Roy R. Luntayao, Incoming Executive Director, Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI)
- Wilaiporn Kotbungkair
- Associate Professor Dr. Atchara Chalayannavin, Dean of the Faculty

## Sponsors and partners

- Amnesty International
- CONGO
- Council of Europe
- UNICEF

## Where to stay

- **Pensión Toledo**: 40 m from the venue, Avenida 2 Sur
- **Hotel Avila Panama**: 150 m from the venue, Panama City
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hotelavila.com.pa/)
- **Hotel Marparaiso**: 180 m from the venue
- **Hotel Venecia**: 190 m from the venue
- **Hotel Costa Inn**: 240 m from the venue
- **Hotel Centroamericano**: 250 m from the venue, Avenida Ecuador, Ciudad de Panamá
- **Hotel Discovery**: 300 m from the venue, Avenida Ecuador
- **Hotel San Thomas Inn**: 330 m from the venue, Avenida Justo Arosemena, Ciudad de Panamá

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/latin-american-congress-of-social-workers/