Since 2013, the What Works Conference has brought together hundreds of community leaders and change agents from every corner of the Americas to exchange and share knowledge, resources, strategies, solutions, and best practices for what works in community development. Over three days, attendees will learn, grow, connect, and find inspiration to either start making positive change or gain further knowledge and skills to continue making an impact through sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Be part of a unique conference combining passion with need. Join us in Panama City, Panama from January 28-31, 2026.
This year’s theme is Bridging the Americas: Connecting Communities, which recognizes Partners of the Americas’ unique approach to bringing the right mix of players – volunteers, development professionals, governments, civil society organizations, and higher education institutions – to the table to match resources, knowledge, and passion to need. This conference will focus on member empowerment and emphasize cross-cultural exchange and collaboration across economic classes and geographic boundaries. The What Works Conference will provide opportunities for meaningful, authentic, and positive international collaboration and community-building experiences for attendees that support the power of grassroots efforts of leaders and volunteers to take charge of the impact in their own communities.
The 2026 What Works Conference is supported in partnership and arrangements by PartnersCampus Panamá and alumni.
This year's conference will take place at:
Ciudad del Saber (City of Knowledge)
Fundación Ciudad del Saber, Edificio 104
Calle Luis Bonilla Clayton, Panamá
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You should plan to attend the What Works Conference if you are interested in:
The members who present at and attend the What Works Conference comes from across the Americas and range from:
For inquiries and questions about the What Works Conference, please contact partnersevents@partners.net. A member of our team will respond to you as soon as possible!
Since 2013, the What Works Conference has brought together hundreds of community leaders and change agents from every corner of the Americas to exchange and share knowledge, resources, strategies, solutions, and best practices for what works in international and community development.
When: January 28-31, 2026
Where: Panama City, Panama