The American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar

The American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (AMCHAM Myanmar) was established on October 31, 2013. To date, more than 170 companies employing over 20,000 Myanmar nationals have joined the Chamber. These companies represent a diverse collection of industries and nationalities, with a common goal to expand American business and promote the highest business standards in Myanmar.

https://www.amchammyanmar.com/

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Event Details

We invite you to join a pivotal discussion on Myanmar's evolving crisis as well as the launch of the US-Burma Economic Forum, an advocacy project started by the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar. We are pleased that our President, Adam Castillo, will be making this announcement at our gracious host's office in Washington DC - the US-ASEAN Business Council. This will be an In-Person Social Networking event followed by a livestream viewing of the discussion in Washington DC. The Washington DC in-person component will be attended by US policymakers, DC-based Think Tank analysts, and Congressional staffers.


Who Should Attend

US Policymakers, analysts, AMCHAM members and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of Myanmar's Conflict and exploring potential pathways forward.


Confirmed Speaker

Adam Castillo, President, The American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar


Date & Time:

  • Washington, DC: January 30, 2025, 9:00 AM EST (Discussion)
  • Yangon, Myanmar: January 30, 2025, 7:30 PM MMT (Networking) and 9:00 PM MMT (Livestream)

Location and Venue:

  • USA: US-ASEAN Business Council Office, Washington, DC (Google Maps)
  • Myanmar: Livestreamed to a simultaneous in-Person event at Emerald & Pearl Room of Lotte Hotel Yangon (Google Mapsโ€‹)

Event Format:

  • Washington, DC Session: Morning panel discussion hosted at the US-ASEAN Business Council office.
  • Yangon Session: Social networking event and evening livestream viewing of the DC event.

Tickets:

  • USA: FREE
  • Myanmar: 80,000 MMK per member

Registration:

  • Washington, DC: Secure your spot here.
  • Yangon Networking and Livestream: RSVP by selecting the ticket below.

Booking deadline:

  • USA: January 28, 11:59 PM (EST)
  • Myanmar: January 27, 12 PM (Myanmar Time)


This session will be conducted under Chatham House Rule.

Capacity is limited and tickets are on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Prior booking is required and no walk ins accepted.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Speakers

Adam Castillo

Managing Director of AGS Myanmar

President of AMCHAM Myanmar


For over a decade, Adam Castillo has worked at the intersection of investment and security as Myanmar's top expert. Adam founded AGS Myanmar in 2013, Myanmar's leading security risk management company. Adam employs over 1300 Myanmar nationals servicing international clients' operations across Myanmar. 

A former United States Marine Corps (USMC) commissioned officer and a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). Adam has served on the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar's (AMCHAM) Board of Governors since 2020. In 2023, he elected President the Board of Governors (AMCHAM), while serving as Vice -President from 2021-2023.

In 2021, he was also the winner of the Rising Star of the Year Award category at the 2020 APAC Chamber of Commerce Awards. He was selected by White Page International for their 100 Inspirational Leaders of Asia award in 2022 as well as Asia One Media's Top 40 Most Influential Young Leaders in Asia 2023. He also currently serves on the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Steering Committee for the US Embassy Rangoon since 2018.

Adam did his undergraduate at the University of California, Riverside and later received graduate degrees from Norwich University with a Master of Arts in International Relations โ€“ Terrorism & Conflict and a Master of Business Administration in 2016. Adam was born in California, USA and is currently based in Yangon Myanmar.

Sponsors and Partners

AMCHAM Myanmar Member

This ticket is eligible for listed representatives of AMCHAM Myanmar member companies only.

Member PriceK 80,000

Platinum Corporate Partners Only

This ticket is eligible for listed representatives of AMCHAM Myanmar Platinum Corporate Partners only.

All Platinum Corporate Partners receive 1 free ticket to all events of AMCHAM Myanmar.

Member PriceComplimentary

Venue

Venue

LOTTE HOTEL YANGON
Sin Phyu Shin Avenue 82
Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to service@amchammyanmar.com

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