Exponegocios 2026 gathers Pacific entrepreneurs in Cali

The Exponegocios 2026 event, organized by the Cali Chamber of Commerce, took place on May 21 in Cali to boost business connections in the region.

María del Mar Palau described the event as a setting to connect Pacific Colombian entrepreneurs and challenge traditional paradigms. The program featured a panel with Angélica Quintero of la Poción, Luis Ramos of Dropi, Heidy Parra of Battaua, and Antonio Jiménez of Helppeople.

Participants stressed aligning businesses with human needs. Ramos noted that his thousand-employee company seeks leaders who fulfill shared purposes.

Lital Marom discussed artificial intelligence adoption. She explained that companies must reinvent operations rather than add AI superficially.

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News illustration of economists and officials at the Festival of Economies for Life panel discussion in Bogotá's Palacio de San Carlos.
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Festival of Economies for Life begins in Bogotá

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The Festival of Economies for Life began on Saturday at the Palacio de San Carlos in Bogotá, organized by the Ministry of Education and the Progressive International. The event, running until May 4, brings together officials and economists to discuss a progressive economic model focused on industry, agriculture, and energy transition. Panels address institutional blockages and income distribution.

Colombia’s Huila department hosted ExpoExterior 2026 in Neiva for the first time, drawing over 4,000 attendees and 40 institutions from 14 countries. Officials delivered 130 English-language scholarships and linked local youth to global opportunities. The event aligns with Governor Rodrigo Villalba Mosquera’s “Por un Huila Grande” development plan.

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Invest Pacific is leading a business mission from Valle del Cauca in Madrid, Spain, running until May 8. The effort aims to connect with Spanish firms in agroindustry, logistics, and renewable energy. It is organized in partnership with the Valle del Cauca Governor's Office and ProColombia.

Tiendanube has released the first edition of its NubeCommerce Colombia report, analyzing the current state of e-commerce in the country. The study highlights high adoption of artificial intelligence among online stores, though its use remains mostly tactical. It also identifies challenges in promotional strategies and reliance on external platforms.

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Building on Proyecta Chile 2050's recently launched execution phase, Congreso Futuro's advisory council met for its first session on Tuesday at Chile's Pontificia Universidad Católica. Organized by Congress, universities, and Fundación Encuentros del Futuro, the 'Pensamiento para la Acción' initiative emphasizes turning expert knowledge into public policy through four pillars.

The Valle del Cauca Governor's Office launched “Valle Vende”, the department's first virtual shopping center, to boost 1,000 entrepreneurs and enhance the digital presence of small and medium enterprises in national and international markets. Governor Dilian Francisca Toro unveiled the platform at the Retail del Futuro 2026 event organized by Fenalco.

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The 38th Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBO 2026), which opened on April 21 with India as Guest Country of Honor and Boyacá as Guest Region of Honor under the motto “Escucharnos es leernos,” concluded on May 4 at Corferias with 563,000 visitors over 14 days. The event featured 433 authors from 25 countries and 566 exhibitors from 30 countries.

 

 

 

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