SFES Government & Investment is launched as an initiative of the Future Energy Summit (FES) in collaboration with the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) , within the framework of the 11th Energy Week , a high-level event recognized as the key forum for political and strategic dialogue on energy matters at the regional level. This year, the 11th Energy Week will take place from October 6 to 9, 2026, in Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic. This annual meeting, which brings together 27 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean, has established itself as the definitive platform for the exchange of public policies, uniting ministers, CEOs, and global experts in a context crucial to continental energy security.
It stands out for its commitment to innovation, equity, and sustainability in the energy sector. SFES Government & Investment, the debut. In this eleventh edition, the agenda of the 11th Energy Week will integrate the SFES Government & Investment program, a joint initiative between OLACDE and Future Energy Summit, the leading conference and brand positioning tour in the region. A unique space to connect investment, regulation, and strategy. SFES Government & Investment will take place on October 7 and 8, with an agenda that includes the participation of energy ministers, regulatory bodies, and representatives from the electricity sector of the 27 OLACDE member countries, creating an environment for direct dialogue with the private sector. It is worth noting that OLACDE represents the largest institutional energy coordination forum in Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing together governments whose energy systems reach more than 600 million people. Andrés Rebolledo , Executive Secretary of OLACDE, stated: “We greatly value creating this forum, which will allow for public-private debate on the energy future of Latin America and the Caribbean, together with the main companies operating in the region. The forum's agenda reflects the current state of the energy sector in the region, combining political vision, business strategy, and technical analysis. Key topics to be addressed throughout the meeting include:
- The current map of private investment and public tenders in renewable energy in Latin America and the Caribbean
- The competitiveness of solar, wind and storage energy, and its impact on technological innovation
- The development of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their role in electrical systems
- The transformation of energy companies towards sustainable models
- Project bankability and the role of capital in the energy transition
- A dialogue is also planned between ministers, regulators, and executives, aimed at discussing roadmaps for the regional energy transition, thus consolidating a space for direct conversation that is unusual in the industry. The forum will include: High-level panels with leaders from the public and private sectors
- Dialogue tables between CEOs and ministers
- Strategic meetings between companies, governments and financial institutions
- Institutional and technical networking spaces
- Specialized sessions on technology, markets and financing
Regional Reach and International Projection: The forum will be open to the public, with prior registration subject to capacity limits, and is expected to draw over 1,000 in-person participants, including official delegations, private sector executives, and representatives from international organizations. The participation of more than 100 CEOs, top executives, and government officials is also anticipated in panel discussions, along with the presence of the region's leading energy institutions. The event will be streamed live on YouTube worldwide, expanding its global reach and placing the discussions on the international agenda. As part of the experience, an exclusive social network will be developed to follow the forum, inviting participants and the global audience to interact and continue the dialogue beyond the event. FES Government & Investment, the OLACDE documentary team , and FES will produce an official audiovisual documentary that will capture the key points of the discussions during Energy Week, including interviews with government officials and representatives from the region's leading energy companies. A Strategic Dialogue Environment for the Sector: The forum will strengthen the link between the public and private sectors in a context where coordination between regulation, investment, and technological development is key to the energy transition. Within this framework, opportunities for exchange will be created to facilitate understanding of regulatory priorities, implementation challenges, and investment opportunities in the region's various markets. Part of a Regional Tour: This meeting is part of the Future Energy Summit's international tour, which visits the main energy markets in Latin America and Europe, consolidating spaces for dialogue between the public and private sectors in each country. With a presence in more than 10 markets annually and a community of over 75,000 energy professionals, FES has established itself as one of the leading platforms for industry networking and exchange at the regional level. A Forum Defining the Region's Energy Direction: The FES OLACDE Forum positions itself as a space where governments, companies, and financial institutions converge to analyze trends, share experiences, and project the future of the energy sector in Latin America. This is an area where public decisions intersect with private investment dynamics, at a crucial moment for the region's energy development. About OLACDE: OLACDE is an intergovernmental public body for cooperation, coordination, and technical advice, established on November 2, 1973, through the signing of the Lima Convention, ratified by 27 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Its fundamental objective is to promote the integration, conservation, rational use, commercialization, and protection of the region's energy resources.