The Canning Lecture
Since 1997, the Canning Lecture has been delivered by visiting Latin American and Iberian Presidents and Heads of Government. The Canning Lecture is one of the most high-profile events of its kind in the UK, providing a unique opportunity to hear from and engage directly with current Latin American and Iberian leaders.
The History of the Canning Lecture
The Canning Conference
Established in 2010, the Canning Conference aims to identify trends and transformations in different commercial sectors in Latin America. The conference sees specialist speakers from across business, government, academia and international organisations meet to discuss business opportunities and risks. It is the premier business-focused conference on Latin America in the UK.
This year’s 2019 conference theme was Infrastructure, and focusing on ports, airports and rail and metro.
The Canning Medal
The work of Canning House in strengthening UK-Latin American relations continues to be of great importance. Although Canning House is not alone in the pursuit of this goal, it was felt that the Canning Medal, which was introduced in 2013, commemorating Canning House’s 70th anniversary, would raise the profile of its work. It is awarded to distinguished persons in recognition of their significant contributions to the strengthening of UK-Latin American relations.
Recipients to date
2013 - Viscount Montgomery CMG CBE
He built and maintained close links with Latin America throughout his lengthy career in business and in Parliament
2016 - Dr Enrique García Rodríguez
CEO of Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) 1991 – 2017 and Honorary Vice-President of Canning House
2018 – His Excellency Dr Iván Romero-Martínez
Ambassador of Honduras and Dean of the Latin American Ambassadors in London
2018 – Lord Garel-Jones
Former Minister of State. He organised John Major’s 1992 visit to Colombia, the first visit by a British Prime Minister to South America.
