an IWRC event

Venue and Hotel

Hosted By

IEEE Panama Section
Panama Smart - National Strategy for Semiconductors and Microelectronics - Panama

Summit Venue

The City of Knowledge Convention Center

The City of Knowledge Convention Center

The City of Knowledge Convention Center is the perfect place to transform a meeting into an unforgettable experience. With unique facilities in the heart of a true tropical paradise, you’ll find halls for seminars, conventions, graduations, and corporate events.

Official Accommodation for LACSS 2026

Holiday Inn Panama Canal

To ensure high standards of service and comfort for all LACSS 2026 attendees, we have secured a special preferential rate at the Holiday Inn Panama Canal.

Panama Canal, Av Omar Torrijos Herrera, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama

Holiday Inn Panama Canal

Booking Details & Preferential Rate

  • Dates: September 30 – October 3 (3 nights)
  • Room Type: Single Room (50 rooms allocated)
  • Nightly Rate: $80.00 USD per night
  • Tax Exemption: Thanks to the management of the City of Knowledge Foundation (FCDS), this rate is exempt from the 10% room tax.

What’s Included

  • Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM (15:00 hrs) | Check-out: 12:00 PM (12:00 hrs)

How to Book & Payment Method

To lock in the corporate rate, all reservation requests must be emailed directly to: [email protected]
  • Important: Please specify “LACSS 2026” in your email so our team can identify your request, apply the special rate, and follow up promptly.
  • Payment Method: Full payment for the total reserved nights must be made in advance using a secure payment link provided by our reservations team upon confirming your request.

Note: Room availability depends on hotel occupancy for your specific arrival date, so we recommend reserving early.

Cancellation Policies

  • Individual Reservations (1–9 rooms): Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Late cancellations or no-shows will incur a charge equal to the reserved night(s) plus taxes.
  • Group Reservations (10+ rooms): Date changes or cancellations must be requested at least 15 days prior to arrival. No-shows and early departures may be subject to additional fees.

The City of Knowledge Convention Center is the perfect place to transform a meeting into an unforgettable experience. With unique facilities in the heart of a true tropical paradise, you’ll find halls for seminars, conventions, graduations, and corporate events.