
Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in Panama City as a leading authority on technology, self-employment and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you are planning a business conference at the Sheraton Panama Hotel & Convention Center on Av Cincuentenario, the Intercontinental Miramar Panama on Corredor Sur 56 in Ciudad de Panamá, the Continental Hotel & Casino Panama on Via España, Elvira Mendez in Calle Ricardo Arias or some other convention space in Panama City, Panama, Patrick will deliver the excitement and buzz you’re looking for. As a motivational keynote speaker, his primary objective is to leave attendees inspired, energized and excited to improve their businesses.

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Panama City has many conference facilities, including:
- Hotel El Panama on Via Espana, Eusebio A. Morales
- ATLAPA Convention Center on Avenida 5 B Sur
- Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama on Calle Colon
- Hotel Plaza Paitilla Inn on Avenida Italia Panama
- Victoria Hotel and Suites on Calle Hercilla Lamela
- Other meeting spaces in San Miguelito, La Mesa and Pacora
General Information about Panama City for Meeting Planners
Labeled as the one of the five top places for retirement in the world, Panama City is a Beta World City selected as the American Capital of Culture by a non-governmental organization in 2003. Its population of 880,691 makes it the largest city in the Republic of Panama. Being the center for commerce and international banking, Panama City hosts several international companies such as Maersk, Procter & Gamble and Ericsson. It is situated at the mouth of the Panama Canal in the province of Panama and is the home of the world-famous tourist attraction, the Panamá Viejo. Panama City hosted the Special Olympics of Central American and Caribbean Games in 2012. For business visitors, the Sheraton Panama Hotel & Convention Center and the Atlapa Convention Center are two of the best convention and conference facilities in Panama City.
2014 Business Conventions in Panama City
During 2014, Panama City will play host to dozens of business conferences. Marcus Evans will host Dodd Frank For Non US Derivative Users, in May at a venue yet to be announced. LatAm LPG Trade Summit, hosted by LatAm Financial Conferences will be held in May at a venue yet to be announced. Private Power in Central America, hosted by Platts will be held in June at Trump Ocean Club Calle Punta Colon. In September, Latin Private Wealth Management Summit, hosted by Marcus Evans will be held at Trump Ocean Club Calle Punta Colon, Panama City.
2013 Business Conferences in Panama City
Panama City in Panama is one of the chosen cities to host some of the largest conferences around the globe. During 2013, it will be the host city of AILA 2013 Midyear CLE Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association taking place in January 25 at the InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort. Also, Organic Phosphorus Institute will host its 2013 Conference “Integration Across Ecosystems” in February at Earl S. Tupper Research and Conference Center of Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Moreover, the Basement July 4th Celebration Conference 2013 by The Basement will be held in July at the Boardwalk Beach Resort.
Panama City Food Choices for Convention Attendees
When in Panama City for a business convention, you may want to try a few local restaurants such as Martín Fierro, Restaurante Las Bóvedas, Siete Mares, and El Pavo Real. Martín Fierro (Phone: 264-1927) at Calle Eusebio A Morales in El Cangrejo produces top selections of sirloin, porterhouse cuts, and filet mignon. A French seafood restaurant, Restaurante Las Bóvedas (Phone: 228-8058) at Casco Viejo Plaza de Francia is housed in a unique 300-year-old fort used for political prisoners in the 19th century. Siete Mares (Phone: 264-0144) at Calle Guatemala in El Cangrejo specializes in seafood including lobster, sea bass, jumbo shrimp, and red snapper. El Pavo Real (Phone: 394-6853) at Avenue 3 B Sur Bella Vista is popular among locals and expats who wants to wind down in a British pub-style restaurant.
Panama City Attractions for Conference Delegates
Take a breather from your business conference and take a stroll through Panama City’s city attractions such as the Panama Canal, the Reprosa, the Old City, and the San Jose Church. There are many exciting places to see in Panama City, particularly the Panama Canal operating since 1914 and one of the modern wonders of the world. Engage yourself in the treasure trove of Panama’s history at the Reprosa that is a little away from the city center. One of the oldest and revered communities of Panama City is in the Old City with its historical architectures and plazas. Experience the feeling of spiritualism at the San Jose Church that was the first signs of Spanish settlements near Panama City in the 16th century.
