Topic outline
- BID for the Americas: Training & Networking Event | US-LAC Edition for LAC firms
- Doing Business in the U.S.: What LAC Companies Need to Know to invest
Doing Business in the U.S.: What LAC Companies Need to Know to invest

Discover the opportunities and tools offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce for companies interested in investing in the U.S. market.
- Bridging the Gap – How LATAM SMEs and Startups Can Scale into the U.S. Market
Bridging the Gap – How LATAM SMEs and Startups Can Scale into the U.S. Market

This session will provide practical guidance for Latin American companies seeking to enter the U.S. market. Drawing on Tech Ranch's experience with global bridge programs, the discussion will cover how to adapt business models to U.S. realities, build strategic networks, and navigate cultural, legal, and regulatory challenges.
- Smart Logistics for Cross-Border Trade: Helping SMEs Enter the U.S. Market
Smart Logistics for Cross-Border Trade: Helping SMEs Enter the U.S. Market

DHL, a global leader in logistics, will share practical tips and solutions to help small and medium-sized businesses from Latin America and the Caribbean simplify their export processes to the United States.
Discover how to save costs, avoid delays, and ensure customs compliance, while using easy-to-access tools to manage your international shipments with confidence.
- Brooklyn as a Launchpad: Inclusive Business, Innovation, and Market Access
Brooklyn as a Launchpad: Inclusive Business, Innovation, and Market Access

Brooklyn offers a vibrant business environment, strategically located within New York City - one ofthe world's leading economic centers. We will highlight programs supporting international firms in navigating the U.S. market.
- South Carolina: A Gateway for Business Growth and Global Trade
South Carolina: A Gateway for Business Growth and Global Trade

South Carolina stands out as a hub for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, and international investment, offering competitive incentives and a pro-business climate. This session will provide an overview of the state's opportunities, growing sectors, and available resources for companies interested in landing in the region
- Miami as a U.S. Gateway: Global Growth & Regulatory Ease
Miami as a U.S. Gateway: Global Growth & Regulatory Ease

With strong ties to Latin America, Miami is a top U.S. entry point. The Miami-Dade Beacon Council will present programs to support foreign firms with setup and growth.
- Atlanta: Business, Innovation & Global Connections Hub
Atlanta: Business, Innovation & Global Connections Hub

Atlanta is a major U.S. business center, known for its diverse industries, world-class logistics infrastructure, and strong innovation ecosystem. This session, will highlight how Latin American and Caribbean companies can leverage its soft-landing programs, state incentives, and investor networks to expand into the U.S. market.
- Virginia Soft-Landing: Gateway to the U.S. Market
Virginia Soft-Landing: Gateway to the U.S. Market

Virginia offers a powerful platform to expand into the United States, with its strategic East Coast location, world-class infrastructure, and cost-competitive environment.
- Certificate of completion
