The Americas Society Programs promote the understanding of the political, economic, and cultural issues that define and challenge the Americas today, from the Arctic Circle to the southernmost tip of Argentina.

We believe that innovative artistic expression is vital to free societies and provides an invaluable window on the ever-evolving reality of our Hemisphere. Understanding the people and societies of the region is essential to promoting our agenda of democracy, the rule of law, and free trade.

Americas Society's Literature, Music, and Visual Arts programs advance our mission by bringing celebrated and emerging writers, scholars, musicians, and artists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas and the importance of the inter-American relationship.
High-level government officials, diplomats, academics, and private-sector representatives gather at our New York headquarters to discuss hemispheric policy issues through numerous public programs. Our Signature Programs include our annual Latin American Conference and the Economic, Financial, and Business Predictions Conference.
Through conferences, private meetings, and roundtables, the Americas Society and Council of the Americas bring together private and public sector leaders for events in Miami.
AS/COA engage opinion leaders from the public and private sectors in positive dialogue at the Latin American Cities Conferences, private meetings, and working group events in countries throughout the region.
As the premier organization for policy dialog in the western hemisphere, AS/COA seeks to enhance Canadian outreach throughout the region. Initiated in the 1970s, AS/COA's Canada chapter addresses collective concerns of member companies with Canadian interests and is actively involved in promoting free trade agreements.
Americas Society hosts annual special events, including the Spring Party—the Society's premier fundraising gala—and the fall's Inaugural Dinner, where each year an outstanding leader of the Americas is recognized with the Gold Insigne.