The Foro Connect 2026 highlighted a special moment of celebration and recognition. Following an intensive agenda focused on innovation, leadership, investment, financial inclusion, artificial intelligence, and tokenization, the Foro Connect paid tribute to those who give true meaning to this mission: the entrepreneurs and microfinance institutions that transform opportunities into progress for thousands of families…
The Foro Connect 2026 concluded with the discussion “Tokenization: A Success Story in the Microfinance Sector,” a session dedicated to exploring a financial innovation with immense potential to transform access to capital in the region. The conversation highlighted the experience of El Salvador, where asset tokenization has become a benchmark for the sector. This model…
Artificial intelligence took center stage during the “Latin America Artificial Intelligence Observatory”, where industry experts shared experiences and insights on how this technology is transforming organizations and creating new opportunities to drive financial inclusion. Drawing on concrete examples, the panelists agreed that the true value of artificial intelligence lies not merely in the technology itself,…
Financial inclusion has an undisputed protagonist: the end client. This premise set the stage for the panel “Impact Investing: Driving Responsible Finance” where industry experts analyzed how collaboration among investors, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs can create more sustainable and inclusive development opportunities. Moderated by Fernando Sánchez Valda, the panel brought together Heidi Achong, Lina María…
The Connect 2026 Forum hosted the panel “Sense of Belonging: The Foundation of Leadership and Inclusive Finance,” a session that invited reflection on one of the greatest challenges facing institutions: ensuring that new generations understand not only how an organization operates but also why it exists. Moderated by Pedro Fardella, the panel brought together Claudia…
The Connect 2026 Forum began with a key reflection on the future of financial inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean: before projecting the future, it is essential to understand the challenges of the present. During the opening session, Cesar Castillo, CIO of Locfund Next, analyzed the region’s current context, characterized by sluggish domestic demand,…
