Hosted by LATIN TRADE - a leading media company with over 30 years at the forefront of business news and information throughout the Americas - the VIRTUS Leadership & Impact Awards honor visionary leaders, groundbreaking initiatives, and influential companies across the Ibero-American region.

On January 28, 2027, VIRTUS will bring its celebration of leadership and impact to Panama City, in the context of the International Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean, convened by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Building on a 2026 edition that brought together more than 6,500 participants from 70 countries, the Forum has established itself as the key gathering for heads of state, business leaders, multilateral organizations, investors, academics, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers shaping the present and future of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Against this exceptional backdrop, VIRTUS Awards 2026 will recognize leaders, initiatives, and companies that exemplify excellence in leadership and transformative impact. Together, they reflect the diversity, strength, and potential of a region increasingly positioned to contribute solutions to global challenges and create opportunities for future generations.