Dear Guests and ANNA Members:
It is a true honor to extend a warm welcome to the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for the ANNA Extraordinary General Assembly. Organized by Entidad de Depósito de Valores (EDV), this event will take place from December 2 to December 4, 2026.
Our city welcomes you with the energy of its tropical climate and the dynamism of a constantly evolving region. This growth reflects the technological transformation driving Bolivia and its firm vision of consolidating itself as a regional financial hub.
This event is an invitation to engage in dialogue, focus on strategic decision-making, inspire one another, strengthen ties that transcend borders, and build the future of global capital markets together.
We trust that these days will be highly productive and enriching. We also encourage you to take time to enjoy our rich gastronomy, the diversity of our culture, and, above all, the warmth and hospitality of our people.
Thank you for joining us and for being part of this significant moment.
Welcome to Santa Cruz.
Warm regards,
Oscar Crespo Eid
CEO Entidad de Depósito de Valores
Santa Cruz, city, east-central Bolivia. It is situated in the hot, tropical lowlands at an elevation of 1,365 feet (416 metres) above sea level.
Santa Cruz has grown rapidly since the late 20th century, largely because of the expansion of agriculture (notably soybeans, sugarcane, and rice) and petroleum and natural gas mining in the surrounding valleys.
The city produces soybean oil, dairy and meat products, refined sugar, wood products, leather, and alcohol. Oil refining is also important. By the turn of the 21st century, the population of Santa Cruz had surpassed that of La Paz, Bolivia's administrative capital, making Santa Cruz the country's largest city.
Santa Cruz is the seat of Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University (1879) and other educational institutions. It is also home to natural-history, ethno-folkloric, and other museums, as well as several art galleries.
Two large national parks are located east and west of the city, respectively, and Samaipata, a pre-Columbian archaeological site that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998, is about 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Santa Cruz.
Bolivia, landlocked country of west-central South America. Extending some 950 miles (1,500 km) north-south and 800 miles (1,300 km) east-west, Bolivia is bordered to the north and east by Brazil, to the southeast by Paraguay, to the south by Argentina, to the southwest and west by Chile, and to the northwest by Peru. Bolivia shares Lake Titicaca, the second largest lake in South America (after Lake Maracaibo), with Peru.
Bolivia is traditionally regarded as a highland country. Although only one-third of its territory lies in the Andes Mountains, most of its largest cities are there, and for centuries the highlands have attracted the nation's largest amount of mining, commercial, and business investment. In the late 20th century, however, the demographic and economic landscape began to change as the eastern lowlands---particularly the department of Santa Cruz---developed rapidly.
Cultural considerations
It is not mandatory to leave a tip, but if the service is excellent, it is customary to leave around 10% of the bill in bars and restaurants. Consider taking a taxi booked by hotel or restaurant staff. You can also request one through online apps like Uber, Yango, InDrive, Eco Taxi, Taxi Sha, and Sonic, instead of hailing one on the street.
Electrical standards
Bolivia primarily uses Type A (two flat parallel pins) and Type C (two round parallel pins) electrical plugs. In Bolivia, the standard electricity supply is predominantly 220V/230V at a frequency of 50Hz, however, some older buildings may use 110V.
Vaccination
A yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended, please check with your airline for more details.
Historic buildings, museums and attractions
Historic buildings, museums and attractions For more information regarding historic building, museums and attractions, please visit the link:
Ingryd Gironda Santelices
Project Manager
+591 79521054
Large stores, supermarkets, hotels and top-tier restaurants accept Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards.
The local currency is the Boliviano (BOB, symbol Bs.)
English is the official language of this meeting. Spanish translation will be available during the event.
A photographer and film crew will be taking pictures and filming the event. The material may be used by ANNA or EDV for marketing purposes.
Bolivia requires a tourist visa for citizens of countries classified in Group II and Group III. Citizens of Group I countries do not need a visa and receive a free tourist stay upon entry. The Bolivian visa system is organized as follows:
Group I (Visa Exempt): No tourist visa is required. Citizens of South America, North America (USA, Canada), and the European Union fall into this category and receive free entry to the country.
Group II (Consular Visa): A tourist visa must be obtained from a Bolivian consulate before traveling or upon arrival.
Group III (Visa with Prior Consultation): A visa application must be submitted to a consulate, which is subject to prior consultation with the General Directorate of Migration (DIGEMIG) in Bolivia.
Learn moreSanta Cruz has a tropical savanna climate with two defined seasons: dry and wet monsoon.
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| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registro de participantes y entrega de credenciales. |
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Palabras de bienvenida y Sesión Plenaria de Apertura. |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking en el área de exposición técnica. |
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Paneles de discusión: Infraestructura y Tendencias Globales. |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Presentaciones técnicas especializadas y casos de éxito regionales. |
| 09:30 - 11:30 | Conclusiones generales, lectura de minutas y votaciones oficiales. |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Ceremonia de Clausura del evento extraordinario. |
Hotel Los Tajibos has some rooms available with special pricing for EGM guests. For more information, please click Hotel Los Tajibos
Los Tajibos is a contemporary hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, surrounded by nature, vibrant environments and an unprecedented spirit of hospitality.Designed to fall in love, live and house the Santa Cruz culture, reflected in every corner of the hotel and from the 8-meter hand-carved wood doors that welcome you.
Through Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International's collection of high-end independent hotels represents local identity while offering everything a guest of a top-of-the-art hotel wants to find.If in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra hospitality is the law, imagine the unique experience that awaits you in its iconic hotel
Registration for the ANNA Extraordinary General Meeting is managed through the ANNA Members Area (https://anna-web.org/event-registration/) To register for the event, participants must first log in to (or create an account in) the ANNA Members Area and then complete their event registration there.
EGM 2026
Organized by
Esta Entidad es Supervisada por ASFI
Phone +591 2 2179200
Address: Av. Arce No. 2333 esq. Rosendo Gutiérrez,
Edificio Bolsa Boliviana de Valores
La Paz - Bolivia