CHORD Real Estate has announced the dates for its third annual Invest Panama Summit, scheduled to take place from January 14 through January 17, 2027, in Panama City, Panama. The four-day guided experience is designed to bring prospective buyers and investors directly into Panama's real estate market, offering a hands-on look at properties and developments across the country. Registration is now open at chordrealestate.com/investpanamasummit.
The summit comes on the heels of the second annual event held in May 2026, which attracted twelve participants from across North America. Organizers expect the third edition to draw a larger group, reflecting growing interest in Panama as a destination for real estate investment. The program is structured to provide an immersive experience, allowing attendees to move beyond remote research and see properties firsthand.
The event kicks off Thursday evening with a welcome reception, where participants can meet the group and connect with CHORD's principals before the tours begin. Friday and Saturday are dedicated to site visits across Panama City's primary development zones, including established urban districts, waterfront communities, and master-planned residential projects. On Saturday, the tour extends to Panama's Pacific coast, covering the Chame District and Playa Caracol, where major resort and residential brands are currently under construction. Sunday is reserved for leisure time in the city ahead of departure.
During the summit, participants meet directly with developers, walk active construction sites, and tour the areas and projects they have been researching remotely. Feedback from previous summits has been consistent: attendees describe the on-the-ground experience as categorically different from anything research alone produces, with several entering negotiations on properties during the summit itself.
“Every market has its nuances,” said Steve Luther, founder of CHORD Real Estate. “The best way to understand what you are actually buying is to see it yourself, meet the people behind it, and ask your questions in person. That is what the summit is built around.”
Panama's real estate market varies significantly by zone, and each area visited carries its own characteristics, price points, and considerations. The summit format is designed to give participants the context needed to evaluate which opportunities align with their specific goals, whether that is a second home, a rental property, or a residency-linked purchase.
Spots are limited and allocated on a first-come basis. Prospective participants are encouraged to reach out early to discuss the program and reserve their place. For more information or to speak with Steve or Ashley Luther directly, visit chordrealestate.com/investpanamasummit or contact CHORD Real Estate at info@chordrealestate.com or (615) 988-1001.
This announcement matters because it highlights a growing trend among North American investors seeking international real estate opportunities, particularly in Latin America. Panama's stable economy, dollarized currency, and favorable property laws make it an attractive market. The summit provides a structured, educational approach to navigating that market, which is crucial for first-time international buyers who face complex legal and cultural nuances. By facilitating direct interactions with developers and visits to construction sites, CHORD Real Estate is addressing a common barrier to entry: the lack of trustworthy, on-ground information. As more investors look to diversify their portfolios with overseas property, events like this summit are likely to become more important, offering a template for how firms can build confidence and transparency in cross-border real estate transactions.
