ExpoProBarranquilla 2026: Investment Forum and Business Roundtable in Colombia's Caribbean

ExpoProBarranquilla is the flagship event of ProBarranquilla, the investment promotion agency for the Barranquilla metropolitan area and Colombia's Caribbean region. For over 15 years, ProBarranquilla has facilitated foreign direct investment, trade missions, and strategic alliances that have transformed the region's economic landscape.

The 2025 edition generated USD 450 million in investment and created more than 3,900 jobs, reinforcing the Caribbean coast as Colombia's most dynamic corridor for nearshoring, manufacturing, and logistics. The 2026 edition aims to surpass those figures with an expanded agenda covering chemicals, life sciences, food & beverages, energy, and nearshoring.

Day 1 — Academic Day (May 13, 2026). A full day of conferences, panels, and keynotes featuring 20+ national and international speakers. Topics include foreign direct investment trends, nearshoring opportunities, energy transition, and regional competitiveness. Admission is free and open to the public.

Day 2 — Business Roundtable (May 14, 2026). A structured B2B matchmaking session with pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between investors, corporate buyers, government officials, and local enterprises. Previous editions have hosted over 1,000 business meetings in a single day, connecting companies from the Americas, Europe, and Asia with opportunities in the Colombian Caribbean.

Chemicals and petrochemicals. Barranquilla's industrial corridor hosts major chemical plants and free trade zones with direct port access.

Life sciences and pharmaceuticals. Growing cluster of pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, and clinical research organizations.

Food and beverages. Colombia's Caribbean coast is a strategic hub for food processing, aquaculture, and agro-industrial exports.

Energy and energy transition. Wind and solar projects in La Guajira and Atlántico, plus natural gas infrastructure.

Nearshoring and shared services. BPO centers, IT services, and back-office operations leveraging competitive labor costs and bilingual talent.

Venue. Comfamiliar Sede Caribe Gran Salón, Puerto Colombia, Barranquilla.

From Ernesto Cortissoz Airport (BAQ). The airport is located 25-35 minutes from the venue, depending on traffic. Transportes Ejecutivos offers private airport transfers with meet & greet service, professional drivers, and corporate billing.

Recommended hotel. The Hilton Barranquilla is ideally located for business travelers attending ExpoProBarranquilla, offering proximity to the venue and the city's financial district.

Climate. Barranquilla averages 28-33°C in May. Lightweight business attire is recommended. The venue is fully air-conditioned.

1,000+ attendees from Colombia and international markets.

42 speakers including government ministers, multinational executives, and investment experts.

32 investment projects presented to potential investors and partners.

1,000+ business meetings conducted during the B2B roundtable.

USD 450 million in investment attracted in 2025, generating 3,900+ direct jobs across the Barranquilla metropolitan area.

These numbers position ExpoProBarranquilla as one of the most productive investment forums in the Caribbean Basin.

Attending ExpoProBarranquilla requires reliable ground transportation between the airport, hotels, and the venue in Puerto Colombia. Transportes Ejecutivos provides:

Airport transfers from BAQ. Private sedan, SUV, or van with flight monitoring and meet & greet at arrivals.

Daily transfers to the venue. Scheduled pick-ups from Hilton Barranquilla or any hotel to Comfamiliar Sede Caribe Gran Salón.

Executive fleet. Sedan, SUV, minivan, van, and premium Mercedes-Benz E-Class available.

Corporate billing. Invoice by cost center, payment via bank transfer, PSE, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, or Amex.

Bureau Veritas certified. Ministry of Transport authorization and biosafe transport protocols.