The great high-performance gathering in the Americas

Date and venue: October 6–8, 2026 · Guatemala City

Presentation

The International Association of High Performance Centers (ASPC) is one of the most important networks dedicated to the development of high-performance sport worldwide. Through its Continental Forums, it connects coaches, athletes, managers, and institutional leaders around a shared mission: to drive athletic performance and support athletes toward their highest competitive level.

From October 6–8, 2026, Guatemala will host the ASPC American Continental Forum 2026, three days of reflection, exchange, and cooperation on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Objective

To bring together professionals, high-performance centers, and sports leaders from across the Americas to reflect, debate, and share experiences on the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of high-performance sport on the road to Los Angeles 2028, strengthening an American network capable of accelerating the exchange of knowledge across countries, institutions, and specialists.

General Information

• Dates: October 6, 7, and 8, 2026
• Venue: Guatemala City
• Registration: Free of charge
• Format: In-person
• Language: Spanish / English with simultaneous interpretation

Thematic Pillars

The Forum program addresses seven strategic areas with a direct impact on contemporary high-performance sport:

• Athlete mental health and well-being
• Holistic athlete development
• International cooperation between high-performance centers
• Applied sports science
• Technology and innovation
• Women’s leadership in sport
• Legacy of major sporting events

Program

Three days of conferences, panels, technical visits, and networking opportunities designed to connect the high-performance ecosystem across the Americas.

Tuesday, October 6 · Arrival and Welcome

Participant registration, credential distribution, and welcome reception.

Wednesday, October 7 · Mental Health, Athlete Development, and International Cooperation

Official opening ceremony, three thematic sessions, visit to CENAD and the Sports Museum, cocktail reception in Zone 4.

Thursday, October 8 · Applied Sciences, Technology & Innovation, and Event Legacy

Concurrent sessions (including the women’s leadership track), closing ceremony, tour of Cayala, and official gala dinner.

Friday, October 9 · Optional Tour

Tourist activity coordinated by an external agency (details coming soon).

Speakers

Leading professionals and experts in high-performance sport from the Americas and Europe will share their experience at the Forum.

Venue and Accommodation

The Forum will take place in Guatemala City. We recommend two nearby accommodation options:

Hotel InterContinental Real Guatemala (Official Hotel)

Five-star hotel located in the heart of the Zona Viva, surrounded by restaurants, shopping centers, and business venues. Approximately 4 km (10–15 minutes by car) from La Aurora International Airport, making it convenient for international participants.

🔗 Hotel InterContinental Real Guatemala

Special Event Rates:

• Classic King Room (1 guest): US$169.00 + taxes
• Classic King Room (2 guests): US$189.00 + taxes
• Buffet breakfast included.

Hotel Clarion Suites Guatemala (Alternate Option)

Second accommodation option, located a few minutes from the InterContinental Real, in a central and convenient area of Guatemala City.

🔗 Hotel Clarion Suites Guatemala

Special Event Rates (Deluxe Floor):

• Single Occupancy Suite: US$95.00 + 22% taxes
• Double Occupancy Suite: US$110.00 + 22% taxes
• Buffet breakfast included.

Steering Committee

• Lic. Gerardo Aguirre — Steering Committee President · President of the Guatemalan Olympic Committee (COG)
• Lic. Ken Bagnell – Honorary President – ASPC Americas Vice President
• Lic. Francisco Ardón — Steering Committee Vice-President · President of the Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala (CDAG)
• Lic. Gerardo Estrada — Steering Committee Member · Manager of the Guatemalan Olympic Committee (COG)
• Lic. Luis Madrid — Steering Committee Member · Manager of the Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala (CDAG)
• Dra. Juilka Quan — Steering Committee Member · Deputy ManagerMember of the Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala (CDAG)
• Arch. Oscar Barrios – Steering Committee Member – Deputy General Manager of Infrastructure (CDAG)

Local Organizing Committee

The Forum is organized by the Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala (CDAG) in partnership with the Guatemalan Olympic Committee (COG).

• Lic. Byron Solórzano — Technical Director of the Event · Deputy General Technical Manager (CDAG)
• Lic. Euda Carías OLY — Program Director · Organizational Director and ASPC Coordination Lead
• Lic. Ivan Rodriguez OLY – ASPC Organizing Committee Advisor
• Lic. José del Busto — Logistics Director · Deputy Manager of Sports Event Organization (COG)
• Lic. Glenda Mejía — Director of International Affairs · Director of Cooperation Management (CDAG)
• Lic. Neville Stiles — International Public Relations Director (COG)

Registration

The ASPC American Continental Forum 2026 is a free event aimed at professionals from High Performance Centers, International Federations, National Olympic Committees, High Performance Sports Institutions, and industry specialists.

If you meet this profile and are interested in participating, we invite you to complete the registration form to register for the ASPC American Continental Forum 2026.

Contact

For inquiries about the ASPC American Continental Forum 2026:

Official event email: foro.aspc@cdag.com.gt

Organized by: Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala (CDAG)

26 calle 9-31 Zona 5, Palacio de los Deportes, Ciudad de Guatemala