Our end-of-the-year report covers 2008 AS/COA highlights.

In 2008, AS/COA visited nine countries as part of our Latin American Cities series. Conferences and private events were held in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay.

During the week of the United Nations General Assembly, Americas Society and Council of the Americas hosted private and public programs with the presidents of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Panama, and Paraguay.

In the first half of 2008, AS/COA hosted hosted an exciting line-up of programs with public and private sector leaders, published new reports and journals, and highlighted Canadian artists through our cultural offerings.

The Council of the Americas held the 38th Annual Washington Conference on the Americas on May 6 and 7, drawing together a selection of the region's most influential officials—including the presidents of the United States and Panama—to address the most pressing policy issues affecting the Western Hemisphere.

Access AS/COA's 2007 Annual Report to learn more about about the organizations' programs and publications in 2007.

In 2007, AS/COA reached more leaders from the public and private sectors, consolidating our position as the preeminent forum for the discussion of hemispheric issues. We hosted more Latin American Cities conferences than ever before, debuted our policy journal, launched a new website, and held a series of Argentine cultural programs. Learn more about AS/COA in 2007.