Private Briefing — Colombia’s Political Transition and the Business Outlook

Colombia’s new government is beginning its first 100 days in office at a pivotal moment for the country’s economic and security outlook. For companies operating in or considering entry into the Colombian market, particularly in the energy, mining, infrastructure, tourism, defense, and financial sectors, the coming months will provide important signals regarding the direction of policy, regulation, and cross-border relations.

This 60-minute virtual briefing will provide a pragmatic, business-focused assessment of the operating environment under the new administration, highlighting the developments companies should monitor when making commercial and investment decisions.

Who Should Attend

This briefing is designed for senior executives, in-house counsel, geopolitical risk managers, and investment professionals at companies and institutions with current or planned operations in Colombia, particularly in:

· Oil and gas and the broader energy sector

· Mining and critical minerals

· Infrastructure and transportation

· Tourism and related services

· Defense

· Financial institutions and investors evaluating opportunities in Colombia and the broader Latin American region

What Will Be Covered

· Political and governance outlook — Colombia’s political transition, the relationship between the country’s new administration and the Colombian Congress, and the government’s near-term legislative priorities.

· Business environment and sectoral opportunities — likely near-term regulatory and policy changes affecting the energy, mining, defense, tourism and infrastructure sectors.

· Security environment — the administration’s security posture and its implications for business operations.

· Relations with the United States and China — how evolving relationships could affect market access, investment, and commercial strategy.

Format

· Total duration: 60 minutes

· Language: English

· The session will be recorded, and a link will be provided to registered attendees after the event.

Speakers

Steve Hege — Senior Expert, Oxyria Group [Short bio link to be inserted]

Juan Carlos Pinzón — Former Minister of Defense of Colombia and former Ambassador of Colombia to the United States [Short bio link to be inserted]

Moderators: Juan Camilo Rodríguez (CMS) and Philippe Leroux-Martin (Oxyria Group)

Logistics

Date [To be confirmed], 2026

Time 09:30–10:30 ET (Washington/New York) · 08:30–09:30 Bogotá · 14:30–15:30 London · 15:30–16:30 Central European time

Duration 60 minutes

Platform Virtual webinar (access link provided upon registration)

Language English

Cost Complimentary

RSVP by [Date to be confirmed]