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Program

Program

For volunteers and development professionals at all levels of experience and in every specialization, What Works 2026 offers a wide range of learning, engagement, and networking opportunities.

Taking advantage of these opportunities allows you to gain the knowledge, skills, and ideas that will help you better serve your organization or community, continue to develop your professional and personal skills, and create meaningful connections with peers around the Americas.

The 2026 What Works Conference will include the following:

  • Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Opening Celebration/Evening Activities

2026 Conference Venue

Ciudad del Saber
- Convention Center, Building 104, Luis Bonilla Clayton Street, Panama City, Panama.

- Panama American Center , La Plaza.

 

January 28 : Opening Event

Venue: Holiday Inn Panama Canal by IHG, 

Address: Av Omar Torrijos Herrera, Panama City.

¡Bienvenidos a Panamá! Kick off the conference with us at our special Opening Event! Connect, celebrate, and ignite the mission that brings us together

 

January 29 : First day of Conference

Venue: City of Knowledge Convention Center & Panama American Center (La Plaza)

Welcome to Day 1, where powerful talks and practical workshops set the tone for the week. Meet our Keynote Speaker Dr. Rosalía Arteaga Serrano former President of Ecuador

More details of the sessions are going to be shared soon. 

 

January 30 : Second day of Conference

Venue: City of Knowledge Convention & Center Panama American Center (La Plaza)

From inspiring panels to hands-on workshops and round tables, Day 2 brings the energía panameña to every conversation.

Cultural Activity: Close the evening with emotive performances, let's go to the theatre to watch a special guest from our network. Can you guess who it is?

More details of the sessions are going to be shared soon. 

 

January 31 :Volunteering day + Cultural activity

We'll wrap up the conference by taking action together, closing with a hands-on volunteer experience.

Cultural Activity: A visit to Panama is not complete if we don't see the Canal, come with us to Miraflores Visitor Center.

9:00 am - 11:30 am : Volunteering activity. 

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm : Visit to the Panama Canal Visitor Center. This Activity is not included in the conference registration fee. Attendees who wants to join this excursion needs to buy their tickets here 

 

February 1st: Post Conference Activity

Join us for a refreshing post-conference escape to a nearby island, where nature and calm await. Enjoy local wildlife, ocean views, and a well-deserved moment to unwind.☀️ The vibrant Atlantic Coast of Colón waits for you in an unforgettable tour through its crystal-clear waters 🌴🪸

Day Trip To Mamey Island

Includes:

  • Pick up in our hotel at 4:35 am
  • Seat insurance
  • Mamey Island tax
  • Lunch + 1 drink
  • Tour guide
  • Round-trip boat transportation
  • Life jacket
  • First aid kit
  • Tour + Beach access

We visit natural paradises 📸

  • We explore the Tunnel of Love.
  • Natural pool (20 minutes)
  • Mamey Island (Rest of the day)
  • Monkey Island visit 🐒 (monkey watching)

Small cooler with drinks and snacks allowed on the trip.

To book your spot please click here , if you have any question about your reservation please contact Lali Tours (tour operator) lalitourspty@gmail.com 

 

For questions  please send us an email to partnersevents@partners.com


*Conference program may be subject to change.