Testimonials
ADR2024 Panama
ADR2023 Panama
ADR2022 Panama
“Great opportunity to exchange knowledge with other organisations and the private sector."Alejandro Murcia, Save The Children
"For our first-time event we are happy with the way it’s organised! Like the events, food, 1-2-1 meetings & time management" Sanne Van Heusden, Hospitainer BV
"Excellent space for interactions!" Manuel Santana, USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)
“The results of ADR contributed to the compliance of the ODS and the framework of SENDAC, as a co-critical mechanism by the private sector"Rafael Bonilla, CLRAH - Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance; Panama
"It was a great experience and allowed us valuable reflections as well as connections" Dr. Lidia Fromm CEA, Mesoamerica Project
"First visit. We felt there was good opportunity for engagements & participation. We made some good contacts for future discussions." Douglas Banks, SOS Food Lab
“Extremely relevant; we want to participate in the resilience strengthening initiative"Dora Mejia, Speedcast
Action on Disaster Relief (ADR2026)
18th-19th March 2026
Action on Disaster Relief (ADR) event stands as a landmark recognition of the region’s most impactful efforts in humanitarian aid and development. For 11 years, ADR has been at the forefront of supporting disaster-affected regions, driving collaboration and enhancing coordination across both humanitarian aid and development sectors. With participation from senior United Nations officials, disaster response agencies, U.S. and EU representatives, NGOs, civil society, trade and chamber leaders, as well as key private sector stakeholders, ADR serves as a critical platform to address urgent humanitarian challenges. It brings together diverse voices to foster dialogue, promote innovative solutions, and strengthen the collective capacity to respond to crises effectively.
The key to creating lasting collaborations is engagement. At ADR2026, you will engage all participants directly whether that’s during the plenary sessions, the many pre and post-event workshops, around the venue at one of our more social networking occasions/exhibition or, through our prescheduled afternoon 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings.
ADR is a must-attend event for those looking to help their organisation's improve emergency and humanitarian response while driving stable economic development! ADR25 offers a rare forum through which international participants can meet, engage, and return home with tangible results.
WHAT MAKES ACTION ON DISASTER RELIEF UNIQUE?
- Established high-level regional event generating the preparedness required to reduce the impact of disasters and face them in the most effective way.
- Pre-event Procurement Workshops with the likes of USAID, IFRC, and the United Nations.
- Post-event Disaster Simulation Workshop including speakers and event sposnors.
- Unrivalled intimate networking opportunities, featuring numerous social functions.
- Attended by the top decision-makers from both private and public sectors.
- Outcomes from discussions at the event will be used to assist the further development of the sector.
REASON TO ATTEND:
- Gain insight from leading public and private sector actors to share experience and knowledge, develop best practice furthering the region’s disaster relief efforts.
- Network and schedule 1-2-1 meetings with senior management and procurement officials from United Nations, disaster agencies, NGOs and government.
- Identify key investment and business opportunities, services, training and capacity building.
- Share experiences and discuss trends.
- Learn more about specific key stakeholder plans.
- Understand the legal and regulatory frameworks for disaster relief in the region.
- UN, Disaster Agencies, EU, NGO and Senior Officials present challenges and opportunities.
- CEO’s – Discuss market perspective and provide big picture commentary with audience participation.
- Matchmaking; 1-2-1 meetings provide the perfect environment for networking and deal-making.
FORMAT
The event will be held over two days and offers an intimate and efficient way of doing business. The main components:
- Plenary sessions to address major issues and opportunities: Public sector leaders will present on their major needs from the private sector, proposed plans and projects for the development of resilient infrastructure within the key sectors.
- Bilateral meetings between the public and private sector: Roundtable pre-scheduled, one-to-one meetings throughout the event between government officials and the private sector, financial institutions, development partners and international organisations.
- Networking opportunities at coffee breaks, lunch, an informal cultural dinner, as well as social sessions to reinforce relationships made.
- Exhibition: Developers in the fields of technology will be invited to showcase their equipment, materials, services, innovation, new knowledge and other practices. The exhibition will enrich the discussions by helping to inform policymakers and developers of the various solutions and potential investment opportunities through a tangible and visible element.
If you would like further details on attending or speaking at
ADR2026, please contact +44 (0) 20 3817 5348 or email
adowell@pnyxltd.com.