In line with the objective of strengthening extra-regional ties and fulfilling the 2026–2029 Work Program, the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) is organizing the “III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China: Economic and Commercial Connectivity for Reinforced Cooperation and Shared Social Prosperity”. The forum serves as a strategic platform for institutional, academic, and business sectors to deepen bi-regional relations.
The technical agenda will prioritize the analysis of trends in productive investment, technological cooperation, infrastructure, and renewable energy. The primary objective is to promote a development paradigm that transcends the traditional exchange of raw materials and facilitates effective integration into global value chains.
Event Information:
- Date: August 17–18, 2026.
- Location: Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
- Format: Hybrid (In-person in Zhengzhou / Open virtual participation).
- Languages: Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, English, and Mandarin Chinese.
- Virtual Registration: Free registration is available at https://tinyurl.com/III-Foro-ALC-CHINA.
- Inquiries: sela_sp@sela.org


