CONVENTION 2024
August 14-17, 2024
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
C. 50, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

WELCOME to ASI-IAD convention 2024

Rohan Riley
President

Adventist Laymen's Services and Industries
Inter-America

David Poloche
Secretary

Adventist Laymen's Services and Industries
Inter-America

Elizabeth Christian
Treasurer

Adventist Laymen's Services and Industries
Inter-America
OUR MISSION
ASI—the organization of Seventh-day Adventist lay persons involved in professions, industry, education, and/or services—exists to provide challenge, nurture and experience in Sharing Christ in the Marketplace as well as support the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Special Guest Speakers

Debleaire K. Snell
Speaker/Director

Breath of Life Ministries

Elie Henry
President

Seventh-day Adventist Church Inter-American Division

Johann De Dier
Entrepreneur

Mi Mandado

Seminar presenters

Edward Ramirez
Research Scientist

Weimar University

Luis Segovia
Stewardship Director

Misión Caribe de Costa Rica

Rohan Wellington
Director of Professional Services

North American Division

Leonard Johnson
Executive Secretary

Seventh-day Adventist Church Inter-American Division

Rebeca Gonzalez de Paredes
Marketing Specialist 


Lawrence Modeste
Deputy National Chief Digital Officer

Ministry of Digital Transformation of Trinidad

Noel Morgan
Chief Financial Officer

The University of the West Indies

Francisca Brown-Luzey
Financial Advisor

Personal Finance and Retirement Planning

Phillip Baptiste
Secretary/Treasurer

ASI North America

Noel Brathwaite
Former Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities

Maryland Department of Health

Shandera Smith
Health Ministries Director

South Bahamas Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church

Roshe Riley
Pastoral Intern

Cayman Islands Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church

Travel, VENUE & Weather

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
C. 50, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
🌐 Website 

Check In: August 14, 2024 4 PM
Check Out: August 18, 2024 10 AM

Located in the heart of the financial district and 21km from Tocumen International Airport, the Riu Plaza Panama Hotel offers you a unique urban experience. This hotel in Panama City has many amenities, such as a pool, a gym and conference rooms to ensure our comfort and enjoyment.

When getting ready for your trip make sure you have these things before you leave. 

Note: Please see the immigration section for entry tourist card information.

Resort Street Entrance

Weather Forecast

Expect sunny weather and temperatures between 30° and 25°C during the dates of the event.

Current Weather

PANAMA immigration

Some nationalities must present a tourist visa before their trip to Panama. If this is your case, we recommend going directly to the Panamanian consulate in your country. For any other query, visit the National Migration Service of Panama page or check with your airline.

Insurance

Please purchase Short Term Travel Insurance with Adventist Risk Management (ARM).

This is mandatory because in the case of any eventuality the Inter-American Division is not responsible for any expense incurred.

Click the button below to go the the ARM website and obtain your insurance.

Dress

Plan for business casual dress.

Be aware of the temperature and weather changes to ensure you will be comfortable.

We have provided real-time weather information on this site for your convenience.

Meals

First-class Networking Meal Package is available for purchase. Enjoy first-class networking during breakfast, lunch, and dinner sessions and advance your business, ministry, and/or career. Meal package is $250 USD per person and includes: 

program schedule

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