Panama brings together government authorities, representatives of international organizations and technological specialists in the Cyber Americas Forum and Cibercom 2026a three-day meeting that seeks to strengthen regional cooperation against cyber threats.
He Ministry of Public Security (Minseg)in coordination with the Organization of American States (OAS)organizes this first edition, which integrates the Cybersecurity Symposium with Cibercom 2026.
The call addresses risks such as electronic scams, the theft of personal data and attacks against critical infrastructure.
During the inauguration, the vice minister of Public Security in charge, Juan Carlos Rodríguezhighlighted the need to coordinate responses between the countries of the continent.
“Today we understand that threats do not recognize borders. The protection of our critical infrastructures, the defense of cyberspace and the prevention of cybercrime require prepared institutions, effective cooperation and a shared vision”he stated.
Rodríguez pointed out that the meeting represents an opportunity to strengthen international ties, exchange experiences and improve regional preparation against digital risks.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Martínez-Acha Vázquez; the United States Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Sara Rogers; the executive secretary in charge of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism of the OAS, Guillermo Moncayo; the Canadian ambassador in Panama, Patricia Atkinsonand the United States ambassador in Panama, Kevin Marino Cabrera.
During the three days, authorities, digital security specialists and representatives of the technology industry will exchange experiences on:
Cyber threat prevention.
Mechanisms to detect computer attacks.
Practices to improve response to digital incidents.
The meeting places the cybersecurity as a matter of public security and international cooperation.
