The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is gearing up for its next big event, the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship and Technology Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean (GET Forum), happening in San Salvador from November 30 to December 2. This annual gathering will bring together investors, startup founders, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the region and beyond. According to organizers, the three-day program aims to spark connections, share fresh ideas, and help turn big ambitions into practical results.
César Buenadicha, who leads ecosystem building at IDB Lab, said GET Forum shows what happens when the IDB works alongside partners to open new opportunities for business, share knowledge, and invest in solutions that tackle development challenges. This year’s edition is rolled out by the IDB Group, the Government of El Salvador, and Agrisal Group, and gets extra support from over 30 sponsors—giving it a strong public-private flavor.
The Forum will focus on three themes: developing skills for new economic opportunities, boosting investment and venture capital, and creating policies that let innovative businesses thrive. It all kicks off in Cuscatlán Park with an Innovation Village, packed with hands-on tech demos and a chance to learn from people building startups across the region. The action then moves to the Hilton San Salvador Hotel for conferences, workshops, and networking tailored for both new and seasoned entrepreneurs.
More than 130 speakers from over 25 countries will take the stage—including big names like Rappi co-founder Andrés Bilbao, Monashees’ Eric Acher, and digital government expert Siim Sikkut. Tech giants like Meta, Mercado Libre, and Wayra are among the companies taking part. By drawing these groups together under one roof, GET Forum hopes to build stronger links between entrepreneurs, investors, and the public sector—and help new ideas reach bigger audiences in Latin America and the Caribbean.
