More Than 300 Housing Projects on Display as Orillac Opens Capac Expo Hábitat 2026
Minister of the Presidency Juan Carlos Orillac took part Thursday in the ribbon-cutting ceremony that opened Capac Expo Vivienda 2026, the 23rd edition of Panama’s main annual real estate fair organized by the Panamanian Chamber of Construction. The event opened at the Amador Convention Center with participation from Housing and Territorial Planning Minister Jaime Jované and Public Works Minister José Luis Andrade. Organizers say the fair will run through April 19 and features more than 300 housing projects. Orillac used the occasion to underscore government support for private sector activity tied to housing, construction and employment.
His presence at the opening reflected the administration of President José Raúl Mulino’s backing for an industry that plays a major role in Panama’s economy and in the development of family housing options. He said the government supports events of this kind because they matter to the country and help drive economic activity through developers and builders. The message aligned with the broader importance of construction as a source of jobs and a key engine for national growth. Capac Expo Vivienda has become one of the country’s most important showcases for the housing market, bringing together public institutions, developers and buyers in one venue.
For families, the fair offers access to a wide range of residential options across different segments of the market. For the construction sector, the annual expo serves as a platform to present new projects and connect demand with supply at a time when housing remains closely tied to economic activity. The display of more than 300 projects highlights the scale of the market and the continued role of private development in Panama’s urban and residential landscape.
The opening of Capac Expo Vivienda 2026 comes at a time when housing and construction remain central to the country’s economic outlook. Events like this often bring together the public and private sectors around financing, planning and development, while also giving consumers direct access to projects available in the market. By highlighting the expo, the government is signaling continued attention to housing as both a social need and an economic priority. The presence of senior cabinet officials at the opening further reflects the sector’s strategic importance in Panama.
