2024 El Salvador Executive Summit

December 3 - 6, 2024 I Hilton San Salvador

Join us for the El Salvador Executive Summit, an exclusive event tailored for executives in the textile and apparel supply chain who are interested in exploring business opportunities in El Salvador. Whether you're already engaged in El Salvador or looking for an opportunity to diversify & safeguard your supply chain, this Summit is designed for you. 

This event welcomes all key players across the supply chain, including brands, retailers, factories, fabric mills, fiber and yarn producers, trim suppliers, equipment suppliers, technology providers, and consultants. We invite you to participate in a Full-day program focused on "Doing Business in El Salvador," featuring insights from industry leaders and government officials. The agenda will cover current investments, business environment, brand commitments, AI integration, and supply chain success stories. 

We will also host a closed-door, invitation-only Brands/Retailer Roundtable, where key industry leaders will discuss pressing issues and opportunities in the region. This gathering aims to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration on challenges and investments needed to grow the Western Hemisphere sourcing footprint.

We believe Closer is Better. Our goal is to demonstrate how sourcing from El Salvador can strengthen and secure your supply chain. The Summit will include Site Tours of key industry players — Pettenati, Swisstex, Textiles Opico (TexOps) and Unifi —showcasing the benefits of diversifying your manufacturing portfolio with reliable partners. 

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AGENDA:

TUESDAY, DEC 3
Travel Day/Hotel Check-in
All Day Badge Pick up
4:00pm – 5:30pm  Brand/Retailer Roundtable at Hotel *by invitation only
6:00pm  Welcome Reception & Dinner at Hotel

WEDNESDAY, DEC 4
7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast at Hotel
9:00am – 3:00pm Executive Meeting: Doing Business in El Salvador at the Hotel

Executive Meeting Agenda:
• Opening Welcome with Lynsey Jones, Executive Director of AAPN and Tony Anzovino, Dillard’s and President of AAPN
• El Salvador's Progress with Patricia Figueroa, Executive Director of CAMTEX
• Ease of Doing Business in El Salvador with Maria Luisa Hayem, Minister of Economy of El Salvador
• Coffee Break
• Investment Climate in El Salvador with Rodrigo Ayala, President of INVEST El Salvador
• Brand/Retailer Panel: Read out from the Brand/Retailer Roundtable & Retailer Q&A
• Lunch 
• AI Success Story 
• El Salvador Supply Chain Panel moderated by Avedis Seferian, President/CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)
• Adjourn

5:30pm  Transportation to Library & guided tours of San Salvador City Center
6:30pm  Cocktails and Dinner at the new Library

THURSDAY, DEC 5
7:00am – 8:00am  Breakfast at Hotel
8:00am – 5:00pm Factory Tours with Pettenati, Swisstex, Textiles Opico and Unifi (lunch included)

FRIDAY, DEC 6
Hotel Check out & Travel Day

 REGISTRATION:

What‘s Included:

• Coordinated arrivals and departures into SAL
• Full day of Education on Wednesday at the Hilton San Salvador
• Factory Tours on Thursday and 1x1 meeting space (per request/subject to availability)
• Ground transportation (Tuesday arrival in SAL through airport dropoff on Friday).
• All meals, including breakfast all 3 days, Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, a Welcome Reception on Tuesday night and Wednesday Dinner Reception at the Library & guided walking tours of San Salvador

Registration Fee DOES NOT include:

• Hotel accommodations or flights to/from San Salvador (these need to be booked separately)

Click here to register today!

Only able to make the networking events, we have a special registration fee just or you!!

 HOTEL:

Ideally located in the World Trade Center Complex and 7km from the historic downtown and Metropolitan Cathedral, AAPN has reserved a block of rooms at the San Salvador Hilton at a discounted rate of $156/night (Single/Double), inclusive of tax. The AAPN rate will be available until November 15, 2024 using Group Promo Code: 11507930. Please click here to book your room directly with the hotel.  

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:

Sponsoring our event offers a unique opportunity to position your company at the forefront of the textile and apparel industry, connecting you directly with top executives and key decision-makers. By becoming a sponsor, you'll gain exclusive visibility and the chance to demonstrate your commitment to to the Region. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

Any questions - contact Lynsey via email/text/whatsapp 

[email protected] or +1 843 729 1477