ALAS Government Leaders Summit

​ALAS Government Leaders Summit

​ALAS Annual Leaders Summit 2026

​November 4, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Universidad UTEPSA
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

​About

​The Government Leaders Summit is the premier public-sector gathering of the ALAS Annual Leaders Summit 2026, bringing together Ministers, Vice Ministers, Secretaries of State, government agencies, innovation authorities, development institutions, and policymakers from across Latin America.

​This high-level forum is designed to strengthen regional cooperation and foster dialogue on the future of innovation-driven economic development. Participants will exchange experiences, discuss public policies, and explore collaborative initiatives that accelerate entrepreneurship, startup ecosystems, venture capital, digital transformation, and regional competitiveness.

​The Summit provides a unique platform for governments to align strategies, build international partnerships, and develop coordinated actions that position Latin America as one of the world's leading innovation regions.

​By connecting public leadership with entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, universities, and international organizations, the Government Leaders Summit reinforces the role of governments as key enablers of innovation and sustainable economic growth.

​Key Topics

• ​Innovation and Entrepreneurship Public Policies

• ​Startup Ecosystem Development

• ​Venture Capital & Access to Capital

• ​Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

• ​Digital Government & Digital Transformation

• ​Cross-Border Innovation Cooperation

• ​Regulatory Harmonization

• ​Smart Cities & GovTech

• ​International Cooperation

• ​Regional Economic Competitiveness

​Who Should Attend

• ​Ministers

• ​Vice Ministers

• ​Secretaries of State

• ​Government Innovation Agencies

• ​Economic Development Authorities

• ​Investment Promotion Agencies

• ​International Organizations

• ​Development Banks

• ​Public Policy Leaders

• ​Invited Institutional Representatives

​Expected Outcomes

• ​Strengthen regional government collaboration.

• ​Promote policy alignment across Latin America.

• ​Foster public-private partnerships.

• ​Expand international cooperation on innovation.

• ​Support startup-friendly regulatory environments.

• ​Advance joint initiatives to accelerate regional economic development.

​Admission

​Invitation only.

​This exclusive summit is reserved for government authorities, international organizations, and invited institutional leaders.

​Theme

​From Nature to Innovation: Latin America United 🌎🚀