Medellín (Colombia), Sep 9 (EFE) .- Colombia was recognized as a world leader in the orange economy during a summit of creative industries held on Monday in Medellin (northwest) and in which experts addressed issues such as the intellectual property, … Read More
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Medellín promotes foreign investment in Spain
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area -ACI Medellín- will present in Madrid and Barcelona the advantages that Medellín has for the attraction of foreign companies. In both cities, the Executive Director, Catalina Restrepo Carvajal, … Read More
The multinational Accenture opens its new NanoLabs facilities
The multinational Accenture choose Medellín to open its new NanoLabs facilities. It will allow the city to apply technologies such as Blockchain, Internet of things and Data Analytics, which will put it on a competitive spot along with countries like … Read More
Renault Sofasa it’s turning 50 in Colombia
The ACI Medellín spoke with Matthieu Tenenbaum, president of Renault Sofasa, about the 50 years that have elapsed since July 2nd of 1969, when the French company arrived in Colombia to found it’s assembler, today a pioneer in the region … Read More
The Coffee Cluster of Medellín y Antioquia works for the specialization of the production chain
The Coffee Cluster of Medellín and Antioquia prepares the third edition of Café Fine Experience, a space for knowledge and relationship of local and international actors in the coffee chain. More than 300 attendees, participation of producers from the townships … Read More
A Czech company from the industry 4.0 sets its eye on Medellín
RWS Moravia is a Czech company devote to industries 4.0 which offers translation services adapted to the markets of each country, language localization and multilingual technology for large companies in the world. ACI Medellín received its representatives, who were interested … Read More
Medellín is Puerto Morelos’ first twin city
Puerto Morelos (Mexico) and Medellín (Colombia) became twin cities on July 29, 2019. They decided to join forces to strengthen their friendship ties and achieve double-track cooperation on issues such as security and tourism. Puerto Morelos is a Mexican city … Read More
Fahad Siddiqui, the creator of the co-living concept, visits Medellín
In 2010, Fahad Siddiqui decided to start a business model based on temporary rentals for foreign students. In a short time, this pilot project changed from leasing and buying properties to develop them. Co-living is a shared-housing trend similar to … Read More
Cities are becoming increasingly fundamental in improving the quality of life of the planet. World Cities Summit
“This is the most successful forum of mayors of them all” the executive director of the Center for Liveable Cities of Singapore, Khoo Teng Chye, said. “It’s been three incredible days. This is a very enriching experience which shows why … Read More
Mayor of Medellín Federico Gutierrez calls for Latin American cities to embrace zero-emission transport and lead the world on climate action
During the World Cities Summit held in Medellín, Mayor Federico Gutierrez calls for Latin American cities to embrace zero-emission transport and lead the world on climate action. Mr. Federico Gutierrez, Mayor of Medellin, said: “Our citizens have the right to … Read More
The 10th World Cities Summit Mayors Forum started today in Medellín
Executive Director of Singapur’s Centre For Liveable Cities Khoo Teng Chye and The Mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, officially inagurated the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum that will be held in the city with the participation of over 200 leaders … Read More
Holberton, a programming academy from Silicon Valley, opens its new campus in Medellín
Holberton, from Silicon Valley, launches its program on July 10 at 5:30 pm in the auditorium of the Museum of Modern Art. Medellín, June 8, 2019 – Founded in 2015 by members of companies such as Docker, Apple, and LinkedIn, … Read More
Sun Yu-li, one of the most important artists in Singapore arrives in Medellín
Within the framework of the World Cities Summit, held in Medellín from July 10 to 12, the artist Sun Yu-li makes a gift to the city: 16 totems and a mural in the corridor of Calle 10. The artistic construction … Read More
Medellín’s internationalization model will be socialized in Barcelona
Medellín will be one of the cities presenting its experience in the International Strategies in Metropolitan Areas event. The entity in charge of representing the city will be ACI Medellín, due to its trajectory in the internationalization of the capital … Read More
Medellín is awarded by the Ashden 2019
The 30 Green Corridors project won at the 2019 Ashden Awards in the category Cooling for People for its contributions to improve the thermal sensation of Medellín. This is the first time Ashden opens this category, an to do it, … Read More
OECD included two best practices of Medellín in its Observatory of Public Sector Innovation
The Observatory of Public Sector Innovation – OPSI of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development – OECD- highlighted MEData and Día Blanco, two best practices of Medellín for their innovation and inspiration in the promotion of research on open … Read More
Medellín ranks fourth amongst the top American Cities of the Future in terms of Foreign Investment Strategy
Medellín is fourth in the ranking of American Cities of the Future by fDi Intelligence in the category foreign direct investment strategy. fDi Intelligence is a global market intelligence service specialized in investment, promotion, and economic development, of the British … Read More
Medellín stood out for its commitment to Sustainable Mobility in Latam Mobility
Between June 4 and 5, Medellín hosted the third Latin American Meeting on Sustainable Mobility Latam Mobility Summit 2019. This event was attended by more than 450 Latin American leaders. They discussed and designed strategies for the future of mobility … Read More
Medellín promotes foreign investment in San Francisco, California
On Monday, June 3, Ruta N and ACI Medellín will host the event Why Medellín? at WeWork’s facilities in San Francisco, United States. These spaces seek to show the strengths of the city as a destination for the investment of … Read More
Medellín, a Latin American hub of Sustainable Mobility
The capital of Antioquia will host the 3rd Latin American Meeting of Sustainable Mobility, the Latam Mobility Summit 2019. The mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez and the Minister of Mines and Energy of Colombia, María Fernanda Suárez will be present … Read More
New assisted living facility for elderly arrives in Medellín
Casa Nua MG, a project operator specialized in the elderly, sets its first assisted living project in Medellín as the beginning of its expansion plan in the country. Casa Nua San Lucas is their first project of this kind in … Read More
Representatives of WISE-QATAR visited Medellín to learn about its Education and Innovation Ecosystem
The WISE – QATAR Foundation conducts studies and programs to promote innovation in education. WISE was created in 2009 by the Qatar Foundation under the ruling of His Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser. So far, they have held events in … Read More
Medellín will discuss the potential of intermediate cities in Colombia
The center of strategic thinking for the development and transformation of Medellín, the Aburrá Valley and Antioquia through Engineering and Architecture – SAI – will hold the first Seminar on Intermediate Cities and Port Cities. The event requires prior online … Read More
The leading technology academy, Acamica, arrives in Medellín
Acamica consolidates its educational offer in Colombia with an initial investment of more than $ 300,000,000 and agile and highly certified innovative methodologies. The Argentinian technology academy is one of the most important in Latin America and it will offer … Read More
Endava opens its second office in Medellín
“We believe in the talent of Latin America, in the quality of its professionals. That is why we see in Colombia the opportunity to develop first level technology centers thus, providing world-class services. The new office in Medellín is one … Read More
Do you know ACI Medellín’s Media Outlet?
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellin and the Metropolitan Area -ACI Medellin- has several communication channels that will help you to keep up to date with the main news in terms of international cooperation and foreign investment; also, … Read More
Medellín takes the lead in Latin America’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
The capital of Antioquia will become a regional platform for the development of public policies and regulations for the implementation of technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution will put Colombia at the forefront … Read More
Medellín will attract American investment in Austin and Miami
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín, will present the reasons why Medellín is an ideal destination for foreign investment to businessmen and executives interested in investing in the city. This event … Read More
AmCham awards ACI Medellín with the Civic Merit
The Director of ACI Medellín, Catalina Restrepo Carvajal, received the recognition from the hands of Carlos Quijano, Executive Director of the American Colombian Chamber Antioquia – Caldas Chapter. The Civic Merit highlights the fulfillment of duty towards the service and … Read More
Expocultura 2019 exhibits Medellín’s art to the World
Medellín’s Secretariat of Culture will host the second version of the Art and Culture Market, Expocultura Referentes 2019, between April 25 and 28 at the Botanical Garden Joaquín Antonio Uribe. It will help local artists and cultural managers to project … Read More