Central America–Mexico Connection 2025
About this Event
This special event is all about celebrating diversity and building connections across our region.
We’re bringing together students, professionals, changemakers, and young leaders interested in science, education, and culture. Whether you are part of a Partners of the Americas chapter, an academic institution, an embassy, an NGO, or the private sector, you are welcome here.
This is your chance to:
- Share your ideas and showcase impactful projects.
- Reconnect with active and inactive chapters.
- Build new collaborations to boost regional development.
- Help us co-create the Sarapiquí Manifesto 2025, a roadmap for action.
Let’s work together to shape the future of Central America and Mexico. Bring your energy, your experience, and your vision for positive change!
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
October 13 Welcome Gathering (Informal)
Info: Meet & greet for all participants with coffee, light refreshments, and welcoming words. A networking space to start connecting ahead of the main conference.
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🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
October 14 Registration & Welcome Coffee
Info: Check-in, participant materials, and informal networking.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Info: Official welcome and introduction to the event’s purpose and goals.
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel: Impact Stories 2019–2024
Info: Sharing the most impactful programs, challenges, and lessons learned from recent years.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Forum: Voices from Inactive Chapters
Info: Chapters share challenges and possibilities for reactivation.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee Break + Poster Exhibition
Info: Time for coffee, networking, and viewing poster presentations.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Youth Leadership Panel
Info: Panel of young leaders sharing experiences in youth empowerment and leadership.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Info: Thematic lunch tables focused on science, education, culture, and youth.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Workshop: Co-Designing Regional Projects
Info: Small groups create proposals for bi-national or tri-national regional projects.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Project Presentations
Info: Each group presents their project proposal to the full conference.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: Final reflections and next steps.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Cultural Showcase & Farewell
Info: Music, dance, and local celebration to close the event.
| Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
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