The Invest Panama Summit isn't a typical real estate sales pitch. It's a comprehensive three-day immersion designed to give US investors genuine understanding of Panama's market, culture, and investment opportunities.
Thursday Evening: Welcome to Panama
The summit begins with arrivals throughout Thursday, May 28th. The evening welcome reception at Hotel La Compañía provides your first taste of Casco Viejo's charm: cobblestone streets, restored colonial architecture, and world-class restaurants just steps from your hotel.
This informal gathering lets you meet fellow investors, connect with the CHORD team, and get oriented before the intensive Friday program. Many attendees arrive a day early to adjust to travel and explore Panama City independently.
Friday: Deep Dive into Panama Real Estate
Friday morning brings expert presentations covering everything US investors need to know:
Legal Framework & Residency Pathways
English-speaking attorneys explain Panama's residency programs, including the $300,000 real estate investment path to permanent residency and eventual citizenship. You'll understand timelines, requirements, and realistic expectations.
Property Management Reality
Vetted property managers discuss rental market dynamics, typical yields, management costs, and what long-distance property ownership actually involves. This session focuses on honest challenges alongside opportunities.
Developer Presentations
Established developers with completed project track records present current opportunities. These aren't cold sales pitches, they're experienced builders explaining their projects, construction timelines, and investment thesis.
Market Overview
CHORD's team provides comprehensive market analysis covering Panama City neighborhoods, beach developments, mountain communities, and emerging areas. You'll understand price ranges, rental demand drivers, and appreciation factors.
Guided Property Tours
Friday afternoon features bus tours through Panama City's key investment areas:
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Financial District: Modern high-rises attracting corporate rentals and international professionals
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Casco Viejo: Historic district combining cultural appeal with tourism-driven rental demand
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Emerging Neighborhoods: Areas transitioning from secondary to primary locations
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Coastal Access Points: Routes to beach communities and development areas
Tours include visits to completed projects, properties under construction, and developments in planning stages. You'll see finished units to understand quality levels and tour construction sites to assess build progress.
Saturday: The Beach Experience
Saturday's optional catamaran excursion to Playa Caracol showcases Panama's beach investment opportunity. This isn't a rushed sales tour, it's a relaxed day experiencing the seven-mile white sand beach that's becoming Panama's premier coastal destination.
The Margaritaville development represents the anchor project transforming Playa Caracol from undeveloped beachfront into an international resort community. You'll tour the development, understand the infrastructure investment, and see why investors believe this area offers significant appreciation potential.
The catamaran journey itself provides networking time with fellow attendees and CHORD's team, with opportunities to ask questions in informal settings.
Sunday: Extended Exploration
Sunday is officially departure day, but the CHORD team remains in Panama through the week. Many attendees extend their stay to:
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Revisit specific properties with deeper questions
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Meet individually with attorneys or property managers
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Explore additional areas like Boquete's mountain region
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Experience more of Panama City's restaurant and cultural scene
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Tour properties outside the official summit schedule
This flexibility recognizes that three days provides overview, some investors need additional time for thorough evaluation.
What's Actually Included
Complimentary:
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All expert presentations and developer meetings
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Guided property tours throughout Panama City
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Bus transportation during official tours
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Welcome reception and select group meals
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Access to CHORD's complete partner network
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Ongoing support and consultation post-summit
Your Responsibility:
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Roundtrip flights to Panama City
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Hotel accommodations (CHORD provides recommendations and group rates)
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Most meals (group dinners included, but breakfast and lunch typically independent)
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Optional catamaran excursion to Playa Caracol
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Extended stay accommodations if continuing past Sunday
Travel Logistics Made Simple
CHORD partners with TRAVELINK to streamline travel arrangements. Contact Liz Hoover (615.953.4643 / [email protected]) for assistance with:
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Flight bookings from your home city
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Airport transfers in Panama City
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Hotel reservations at La Compañía or alternative properties
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Extended stay arrangements
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Group rate negotiations
Hotel La Compañía places you in the heart of Casco Viejo, within walking distance of restaurants, cultural sites, and the weekend's activities. The historic district's charm provides an authentic Panama experience beyond the conference room.
Beyond the Schedule
The summit's unofficial value often comes from unscheduled moments: conversations with fellow investors at dinner, insights shared during bus rides, questions answered while touring properties, connections made at the welcome reception.
Many attendees arrive as strangers and leave with investor networks spanning multiple states. These peer relationships provide ongoing value as investments progress and Panama journeys unfold.
What Happens After
The summit doesn't end Sunday. CHORD's partner network remains available whether you purchase immediately or six months later. The vetted attorneys, property managers, and real estate agents continue supporting clients through transactions and ongoing ownership.
Most importantly, you'll have direct relationships with people who answered your questions, toured properties with you, and understand your specific investment criteria.
Secure your spot for May 28-30, 2026
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