Fresh event and emerging entrepreneurs

The city of Valledupar was abuzz with excitement as the iTech 2024 event took place on Friday, April 19 at the Consuelo Araújo Noguera auditorium of the Departmental Library. This innovation and technology event aimed to strengthen the ecosystem of actors, educational institutions, incubators, SENA, managers, trainers, and entrepreneurs in the cutting-edge sector of the business world.

Attendees were treated to a wealth of experiences, including presentations from mining companies like Drummond, the Sena’s entrepreneurship programs, and initiatives from faculties such as Systems Engineering at the UPC. The highlight of the event was the investor’s perspective shared by Luis Felipe Giraldo from Velocity, a firm that invests in technology-based companies. Giraldo emphasized the importance of investing in new ventures and how to minimize risks in order to reap immense returns.

Local success stories were also showcased, with companies like DevZeros SAS and VinApp being hailed as potential ‘champions’ of the region. The event underscored the role of women in entrepreneurship and highlighted the ease of access to training in the field.

Looking ahead, organizers expressed their hopes for iTech 2025 to be even more successful and inclusive, providing opportunities for more entrepreneurs and visionaries in the region. The event also aimed to energize projects and attract companies to the area, emphasizing the importance of innovation, science, and technology in today’s economy.

In a separate development, concerns were raised about the government’s response to recent marches and the potential impact on democratic and progressive change in Colombia. The future hangs in the balance as the country navigates through a critical juncture in its political landscape.