Type
Conference
CIFAL Miami - International Mayors Conference - 27th InterAmerican Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities
Location
Miami, United States of America
Date
Duration
2 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Registration
Invitation-only event
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Language(s)
English
Pillar
People
Partnership
CIFAL Miami (1082), Miami Dade County, International Florida University
Event Objectives
The Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium (ITC) is pleased to announce the 27th InterAmerican Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities, taking place on Sept. 29-30, 2025, in Miami, Florida – the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. This distinguished, free of charge two-day summit will bring together mayors and key elected officials from across the region to exchange ideas, share best practices, and collaborate on critical issues that impact our communities. Topics of discussion will include Artificial Intelligence for Public Sector Efficiency, Green Energy, Economic Development and Bilateral Trade, Tourism Growth, Aviation & Cruise Industry, Disaster Management and other relevant trends.
Background
Founded in 1996, the InterAmerican Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities aims to bring key elected officials from Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss trending topics and share best practices on issues of common interest with Miami-Dade County. The conference was founded by The Honorable Javier D. Souto, former Miami-Dade County Commissioner of District 10 and hosted by Florida International University in collaboration with Miami-Dade County. In 2022, the ITC re-introduced this flagship event to Miami-Dade County and organized the 25th InterAmerican Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities in Miami, Florida. With the support of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, the ITC remains committed to organizing this yearly conference to continue fostering trade relations between Miami-Dade County and communities around the world.
Content and Structure
Day 1 – September 29, 2025: • Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks • Keynote Presentations • Panel Discussions on Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development • Networking Reception Day 2 – September 30, 2025: • Panels on Disaster Management, Public Sector Innovation, and Infrastructure • Interactive Workshops and Q&A Sessions • Closing Remarks and Summary of Recommendations
Methodology
• Panels and keynote presentations led by subject matter experts • Interactive Q&A sessions with audience participation • Workshops and breakout discussions for knowledge sharing • Networking opportunities to strengthen regional collaboration
Targeted Audience
• Mayors and elected officials from Latin America and the Caribbean • Local government leaders in Miami-Dade County • Policy makers and public sector officials • Representatives from partner organizations and trade entities
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