10TH ANNIVERSARY · 2016 — 2026
Ibero-America Transforms: Energy, Oceans, and Intelligence for a Shared Future
September 25, 2026 · New York
During the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly
SPAIN · 2026 FOCUS COUNTRY
A Decade Connecting Ibero-America with the Global Agenda
Over the past decade, Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano has become the leading Spanish-language convening during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, creating a space for Ibero-America to engage in dialogue, collaborate, and put forward its vision on the great challenges of sustainable development.
Organized by PVBLIC Foundation, the Summit brings together Heads of State, ministers, business leaders, innovators, philanthropists, multilateral organizations, and civil society representatives to advance collaboration and sustainable development across the Ibero-American region.
On its tenth anniversary, CII 2026 celebrates a decade of impact and opens a new conversation about the future Ibero-America is called to build.
Javier and Paula Zanetti, founders of Fundación P.U.P.I. and recipients of the Ibero-American Impact Award, during Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano 2025
Ten Years of Ibero-American Impact
Across ten editions, the Summit has built connections between leaders and sectors, driving strategic alliances and elevating Ibero-America's contributions on the global stage.
During the United Nations General Assembly, we have brought together actors from different sectors to connect public policy, innovation, capital, media, and collaboration around shared priorities.
A decade defined by:
An Ibero-American Platform
A space to project Ibero-America's vision and contributions onto the global agenda.
Strategic Alliances
Connections between governments, businesses, social organizations, and global actors to drive new opportunities for collaboration.
Innovation for Impact
Mobilizing media, data, and technology as tools to accelerate impact.
High-Level Dialogue
A convening during the United Nations General Assembly that brings global leaders together around Ibero-America's priorities.
Key
Results
Regional impact alliances and business deals
SDGs integrated into strategic planning
Public sustainability commitments
Investment toward the green and blue economy
Awards honoring global leaders
Spain, 2026 Focus Country
Each year, the Summit selects a country from the region to recognize and celebrate its contribution to sustainable development and to Ibero-America's growth.
In its tenth edition, CII 2026 recognizes Spain as the Focus Country, highlighting its leadership and contribution to strengthening cooperation and sustainable growth across Ibero-America.
ESPAÑA · PAÍS FOCO 2026
Academic Agenda
Ibero-America Transforms: Energy, Oceans, and Intelligence for a Shared Future
Ibero-America is going through a period of transformation shaped by new opportunities for innovation, cooperation, and development.
Under this theme, CII 2026 will explore ten strategic areas shaping the region's future, from the energy transition and the blue economy to artificial intelligence, new financial architectures, social inclusion, culture, and the role of civil society.
H.E. Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, Secretary of Environment of Mexico, during Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano 2025.
Ten Conversations for Ibero-America's Future
10 debates · 10 panels · 10 strategic pillars
Each pillar addresses a key dimension of Ibero-America's transformation and is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
1
A Just Energy Transition
Ibero-America's role in global decarbonization, green hydrogen development, energy justice, regional cooperation, and mobilizing capital for a transition that leaves no vulnerable communities behind.
2
Blue Economy
The potential of the oceans to drive sustainable growth through trade, fishing and aquaculture, offshore energy, blue tourism, and new financing opportunities.
3
AI and Digital Sovereignty
The opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, digital governance, data sovereignty, and building the region's own technological capabilities.
4
Bioeconomy and Natural Capital
New mechanisms to protect and unlock the value of Ibero-America's natural capital, from carbon markets and nature-based financing to biodiversity and sustainable value chains.
5
Financial Architecture
The new tools and structures needed to mobilize capital toward sustainable development, including sovereign debt, multilateral banking, impact investment, and sustainable finance.
6
Multilateralism and New Alliances
The evolution of multilateral order and opportunities to strengthen regional cooperation, strategic alliances, and South-South technical cooperation.
7
Social Cohesion and Inclusion
The structural challenges of inequality and opportunities to strengthen health systems, gender equality, social protection, human rights, and access to basic services.
8
Sport, Health, and Social Transformation
The role of sport as a vehicle for inclusion, peace, and cohesion, as well as its potential to generate economic development, innovation, and social transformation.
9
Culture, Creativity, and Identity
The potential of cultural and creative industries as an economic engine and driver of international visibility, alongside the challenge of preserving and projecting Ibero-American identity.
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Civil Society and the Third Sector
The strategic role of civil society in sustainable development, from philanthropy and impact investment to new forms of collaboration among governments, businesses, and social organizations.
Ibero-American Impact Awards
A celebration of Ibero-American impact, culture, and pride.
As part of the Summit, the Ibero-American Impact Awards recognize leaders and organizations that have helped generate impact and showcase the talent, culture, and identity of the region, with international media coverage.
A Decade of Recognizing Ibero-American Leaders
Carlos Vives
Latino Impact Award
Thalía Sodi
Latino Impact Award
J Balvin
Latino Impact Award
Mara Romeo Kahlo
Latino Impact Award
Domingo Zapata
Impacto Iberoamericano Award
Karol G
Fundación con Cora
Impacto Iberoamericano Award
Javier & Paula Zanetti
Fundación Pupi
Impacto Iberoamericano Award
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Enrique Riquelme
Impacto Iberoamericano Award
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Help shape a future where leaders take action, ideas become solutions, and sustainability drives progress.
On its tenth anniversary, Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano continues to bring together those shaping the region's future, strengthening collaboration, driving new alliances, and advancing sustainable development.
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