The Network of Culture Houses, Theaters, UVA and Sound Production Labs (CATUL Network) of the Citizen Culture Secretariat of the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, in alliance with Comfenalco Antioquia, was chosen as one of the three winning projects for the … Read More
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Antioquia Transforms the Agricultural Sector with Latest Technology for their farmers
The Government of Antioquia, through the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, and the Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation – Agrosavia, signed an agreement to initiate the Technological Transformation Plan of Agro in Antioquia. This will aim to provide farms in different subregions … Read More
Antioquia will increase its agricultural production for the world with state-of-the-art greenhouses.
The appearance of the Coronavirus brought along a large challenge regarding the food sourcing of the department of Antioquia, showing the importance of the agricultural sector and the pride of a territory with agro-producers who are harvesting the best quality … Read More
Mayor Daniel Quintero spoke to more than a thousand investors around the world at the Colombia Investment Summit
This investment summit opened with the participation of president Iván Duque, the former president of the United States Bill Clinton and a forum of mayors with the presence of Daniel Quintero, and will take place between October 7th and 9th … Read More
The 100 Actions of Antioquia to Become a Carbon-Neutral Territory
The construction of overhead cables and bicycle trails, promotion of solar parks, planting 25 million trees throughout the department and even the structuring of the high-speed train project between Medellín and Bogotá, are some of the mechanisms proposed by the … Read More
Medellín, the only city in the Americas invited to the European Union’s Intelligent Cities Challenge
The European Commission formally invited Medellín to participate as an international mentor in the ICC, thanks to the good practices developed in recent years, the successful public policies implemented, and the challenges posed by the Development Plan “Medellín Futuro” to … Read More
Forte Group announces new delivery center expansion in Latin America, accelerating growth for its custom software development clients
Forte Group, a leading global provider of custom software services, has announced its expansion into Latin America with a new delivery center in Medellin, Colombia. Forte Group will establish its sixth global base of operations in the Medellin innovation complex, … Read More
Medellín and its artists were recognized in the Music Cities Awards thanks to the Medellin Me Cuida Route
Medellín received the Music Cities Awards international recognition for its support to local musicians and artists during the pandemic with the Medellín Me Cuida Route. The city stood out among 842 nominations and was on the shortlist with two other … Read More
Medellín receives an international Smart City award for its social, urban and cultural transformation
The social, cultural, economic and environmental transformation of Medellín in recent years has once again received the recognition of the world by obtaining the award given by Netexplo, an international digital area trend observatory, sponsored by UNESCO, that highlights how … Read More
Medellín presented results of economic reactivation to mayors of the world in the C40 network
With 1,000 ICU beds in operation, the “Metro de la 80” project declared strategic for the nation, and more than 250 people working directly on the green and just recovery of the city, Mayor Daniel Quintero presented advances in the … Read More
Resilient Cities Network focuses its new city-led entity on strengthening cities capacity to recover from COVID-19 and build a safe and equitable world
(Singapore, September 23, 2020) – As continued resilient recovery remains a priority in cities around the world, the global community represented by Resilient Cities Network came together virtually. The organization introduced the new members of its Board of Directors and … Read More
The commitment of Medellín as a Software Valley has already attracted the interest of 20 international companies this year
Despite the economic effects in the world as a result of the pandemic, Medellín is consolidated as an attractive destination for companies that seek to expand their operations and that find in the city the conditions to grow. So far in … Read More
Medellín accepts UN invitation to be part of “Green Cities” initiative
Medellín joins the invitation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to launch the “Green Cities” initiative that will seek to integrate agriculture, forestry, fisheries and sustainable food systems in urban and peri-urban contexts. This initiative … Read More
More than 550 investors from the world will meet at the Colombia Investment Summit event
The sixth version of the Colombia Investment Summit this year will be virtual and expects to gather between 1,200 and 1,500 attendees. More than 550 investors come from markets in Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America, with which it … Read More
Medellín receives donation from Japan to help prevent coronavirus
Medellín received surgical masks, antibacterial gel, gloves, alcohol and facial masks from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency -JICA, in a donation that seeks to help in the prevention of coronavirus in the city. Supplies will be directed to prison centers, … Read More
TEAM International, a company that impacts the professional future of children and youth in Medellín
This software company from the United States and based in Medellín is carrying out an impact project among university students in recent semesters. The Top Gun Lab is a training laboratory whose main objective is to serve the community through … Read More
Digital Talent, the key for the development of the Software Valley.
With the aim of contributing to the progress of the city’s future professionals, ACI Medellín developed the webinar: “Digital Talent Training for the Software Valley”, a space in which they met with local partners in order to project the training … Read More
Medellin recognized worldwide by its transformation
According to the Global Retirement Index 2020 of the International Living, the top 5 retirement destinations in the world are: Portugal, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico and Medellin, Colombia. With a lower cost of living compared to the United States, and … Read More
Rockwell, leading company in technology worldwide, arrives in Medellin to strengthen the software Valley
With the arrival of Rockwell Automation, world leader in industrial automation solutions, the city continues to position itself as Colombia and Latin America’s Software Valley, integrating national and international actors that allow not only economic growth but also improvement to … Read More
Cooperation in times of pandemic breaks borders
The good relations that Medellín has built with different countries and cities over time, allow it to better address the economic and health crisis created by COVID-19. Thousands of deaths and millions infected have forced local and national governments to … Read More
Medellín receives $100,000 from the IDB to prevent and address gender-based violence during the pandemic
Thanks to international cooperation resources, the Mayor’s Office of Medellín increases its institutional capacity to address and prevent violence against women, in order to reduce the impact of confinement due to the coronavirus pandemic. This will strengthen the Women’s Agency … Read More
Mechanical respirators #InnspiraMED receive Invima’s endorsement for clinical trials in humans
The three mechanical ventilators developed by the InnspiraMED initiative, intended for the care of critical patients affected by Covid-19, received the authorization of the National Institute of Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) to conduct clinical trials on 15 patients in … Read More
Medellín and 10 cities around the world launch an ambitious plan for the post COVID-19 recovery
The mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero Calle, participated in the press conference for the launch of the Agenda for a green and just recovery, promoted by the prestigious city network C40. This document outlines bold steps to achieve an equitable … Read More
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was launched in 2015 to end poverty and set the world on a path of peace, prosperity and opportunity for all on a healthy planet. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demand nothing short … Read More
Mayor Daniel Quintero exposed the inclusive employment strategy before 96 world leaders
Reactivating the economy, creating new, green jobs in businesses that protect the environment, Medellin becoming a Software Valley for the world and focusing on STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), were some of the main points highlighted by mayor Daniel … Read More
Settled investors ratify Colombia as an investment destination
Despite the crisis resulting from the pandemic, the international companies keep their confidence in Colombia. This is revealed in a recent survey done by ProColombia and the Regional Investment Promotion Agencies to 229 foreign companies that have their operations in … Read More
An Intelligent System to Travel in Medellín
Medellín has wagered on the modernization of the public transport system in order to motivate its use over private vehicles, reduce travel times and contribute to sustainable mobility and environmental care. Every day, citizens of the world seek greater connectivity … Read More
LafargeHolcim: International Investment Makes its Way Into the Software Valley
Medellín will host the technological innovation center of the world’s largest cement company LafargeHolcim, which will be located in the Ruta N Innovation District. The multinational Swiss company expects to invest more than 10 million dollars and generate close to … Read More
Medellín, a city for everyone
Medellín has become a success story by overcoming challenges of uncontrolled urban expansion and years of violence due to social inequalities. Its transformation is remarkable: in just two decades it went from one of the most violent cities in the … Read More
Medellín, Safe Thanks to AI
When we talk about security, we should go beyond the capacity of manpower strength, and, in this sense, technology is key for large-scale advancement. What is most important for the city in terms of security, regarding the Fourth Industrial Revolution, … Read More