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The Panama Convention Center receives the CAPAC EXPO for the second consecutive year

Panama City, September 28, 2023 - The Panama Convention Center, leader in the convention industry in the region, is proud to announce that it will host, for the second consecutive year, the most important fair in the construction sector in Panama, CAPAC EXPO HÁBITAT 2023. This event, organized by the Panamanian Chamber of Construction, It will take place from September 28 to October 1, 2023 at its facilities and expects to receive more than 10,000 visitors.

The CAPAC EXPO HÁBITAT is a crucial meeting point for suppliers of construction materials and finishes, decoration experts, real estate developers and financial entities. The synergy between these key players in the construction sector will allow the public to find everything they need in one place, thus streamlining processes and promoting efficiency in the industry.

Rodolfo del Valle, General Director of the Panama Convention Center, expressed his enthusiasm for being part of this event of great relevance for the country: "Holding events of this type is of utmost importance since they contribute to the strengthening of the real estate sector and the development "We are committed to positioning Panama as an emerging destination and a hub for business, and events like CAPAC EXPO HÁBITAT are a significant step in that direction."

In the first half of 2023, the Panama Convention Center has witnessed a constant flow of visitors, consolidating itself as the place of choice for holding large events. With a total of 55,000 visitors, the center has demonstrated the trust and preference that event organizers have towards our world-class facilities.

The event has the support of a very important number of exhibitors, with sales projections with significant amounts, and with the participation of companies from countries in America, Asia and Europe, whose businessmen see in Panama an excellent opportunity for investment, highlights Demetrio Arosemena, president of the Capac Fair Organizing Committee.

"We are sure that we will successfully exceed our expectations. This year we predict the attendance of more than 12 thousand people at the PCC, who will find in this first-world center the latest in machinery, heavy equipment, home technology, real estate projects, banks, suppliers of inputs, decoration, gardening and much more,” said Arosemena.

The Panama Convention Center is not only proud of offering top-notch facilities, but also of its role as an engine for economic growth, job creation and promoting sustainability in the region. We will continue to work hard to stay at the forefront of the convention industry, providing an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas, business collaboration and growth across all sectors.

ABOUT THE PANAMA CONVENTION CENTER

Considered one of the largest structures in the region for congresses and conventions, the PCC, with a privileged location and unbeatable value, is a building that has 15,400 square meters of exhibition area, a 4,000-square-meter banquet hall and 2,400 square meters in total of 16 meeting rooms, 1,700 parking spaces and a kitchen with the capacity to serve up to 5,000 diners. This building is operated by SMG Latin America, a subsidiary of ASM Global, a leading company in the management of convention centers, arenas, and stadiums.