Past events

EU–LAC Multi-stakeholder Forum on Long-term Care

5 May 2026 Berlin

On 5 May 2026, the EU–LAC Multi-stakeholder Forum in the framework of the Bi-regional Care Pact: Long-term care in Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean: Different pathways, common challenges? will take place in Berlin, organised by the EU-LAC Foundation.

Kick-off Meeting of the EU–LAC Bi-regional Pact on Care

4 May 2026 Berlin

On 4 May 2026, the inaugural meeting of the Bi-regional Pact on Care between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean (EU–LAC) will take place in Berlin, marking the start of the implementation of this bi-regional cooperation mechanism in a priority area for both regions.

Beyond Santa Marta: bi-regional cooperation for tangible action

5 December 2025 Berlin

The EU-LAC International Foundation organises this event as a platform for initial reflection on the Santa Marta Declaration

XIII Ordinary Meeting of the Board of Governors of the EU–LAC Foundation

5 December 2025 Berlín

The EU–LAC International Foundation will hold the XIII Ordinary Meeting of its Board of Governors on 5 December, which will take place in person in Berlin, Germany.

II EU-LAC – UNED Pontevedra Conference

4 December 2025 - 5 December 2025 Pontevedra

The EU-LAC Foundation and UNED Pontevedra invite you to the II EU-LAC – UNED Pontevedra Conference, “Reviewing the Results of the CELAC-EU Summit 2025: New Impetus for Economic Relations between Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe?”

EU-LAC Leadership School for Women in Local Politics 2025

18 November 2025 - 26 November 2025

The EU-LAC Foundation and the EU-LAC International Women's Network are organising the EU-LAC Local Political Leadership School for Women 2025.

IV CELAC-EU Summit and Related Events

6 November 2025 - 10 November 2025 Colombia

The EU-LAC Foundation will participate as an observer in the IV CELAC-EU Summit. This high-level bi-regional political meeting will take place in Santa Marta (Colombia) on 9 and 10 November 2025.

Dialogue “Sustainable Investments and Transatlantic Cooperation: Opportunities in the European Union- Latin America and the Caribbean Strategic Partnership in a Global Context”

27 October 2025 Madrid

The EU–LAC Foundation and the Club de Madrid will jointly host the Dialogue “Sustainable Investments and Transatlantic Cooperation: Opportunities in the European Union- Latin America and the Caribbean Strategic Partnership in a Global Context”

Presentation of Policy Brief No. 14 “Innovative Initiatives for Climate Finance in EU–LAC Cooperation”

17 October 2025 Brussels

The EU-LAC Foundation presented in Brussels Policy Brief No. 14 “Innovative Initiatives for Climate Finance in EU–LAC Cooperation” to representatives of CARIFORUM member countries.

Strategic Partners in Uncertain Times: Towards a Broader EU Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean

16 October 2025 Brussels

The Elcano Royal Institute, the EU-LAC Foundation and the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) are pleased to invite you to a public debate titled
"Strategic Partners in Uncertain Times: Towards a Broader EU Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean".

VI Academic Summit (EU–LAC)

9 October 2025 - 10 October 2025 Universidad del Externado, Colombia

The VI European Union–Latin America and Caribbean Academic Summit (EU–LAC) will take place on 9 and 10 October 2025 at the Externado University of Colombia.

12th Italy-Latin America and Caribbean Conference

7 October 2025 Rome

The 12th Italy-Latin America and Caribbean Conference will take place on 7 October in Rome. The event is organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Itlay in collaboration with the International Italo-Latin American Organisation (IILA).