INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY:
Solutions Leading the Recovery of the
Keynote speaker
H.E. Iván Duque Márquez
President of Colombia
Wednesday, December 2nd
&
Thursday, December 3rd
#InnovationandTechCo
OVERVIEW
The CAA is proud to be hosting this timely virtual conference focused on how innovation and technology are contributing to the reactivation of the Colombian economy in the B2B, financial, and professional services industries, as well as helping workers develop new skills to take advantage of new employment opportunities. This conference will also aim to highlight investment opportunities in Colombia in the aforementioned industries to the international community. We are honored to have H.E. Iván Duque Márquez, President of Colombia, as the keynote speaker for this event.
We will listen to testimonials from companies that have invested in Colombia, as they share their experiences, the challenges they faced and the results they attained. Also, Colombian start-ups will have the opportunity to show how their companies are driving change within specific sectors of the economy and society. Finally, government representatives will discuss the public policies the current administration has implemented to support the economy’s reactivation.
AGENDA
Day One: December 2, 2020 (Wednesday)
10:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks and Presentation
H.E. IVÁN DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, President of Colombia
12:00 p.m.
Session 1
B2B E-COMMERCE AND COVID-19: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
Session Description:
The COVID-19 outbreak has made a significant impact on e-commerce worldwide,
and Colombia is no exception. During the lockdown the e-commerce sector in
Colombia grew by 9.9%, leading the way in Latin America.
Speakers:
German Rueda, Vice Minister of Digital Transformation
Juan Pablo Consuegra, Andean Regional Director, Facebook
Juan Saravia, CEO & Co-Founder, LORO Colombia
Moderator:
Kirk Laughlin, Founder & Managing Director, Nearshore America
2:00 p.m.
Session 2
BEYOND COVID-19: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINTECH COMPANIES
Session Description:
Fintech startups in Colombia are providing tools to small businesses and low-income individuals to access the financial system.
Speakers:
Martin Schrimpff, Co-founder, Zinobe
Felipe Lega Gutierrez, Managing Director, Financial Regulation Agency of Colombia - URF
Maria Teresa Arnal, Director Latin America, Stripe
Moderator:
Maria Leticia Ossa-Daza, Partner and Head of Latin America Practice, Willkie Farr & Gallagher
4:00 p.m.
Session 3
OUTSOURCING IN COLOMBIA: FROM GOODS TO SERVICES
Session Description:
Colombia is becoming a hubspot for outsourcing services. We will be showcasing startups and foreign tech companies investing in Colombia.
Speakers:
Laura Valdivieso, Vice Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
Andrés Bernal, CEO Colombia, Guyana and Peru, Teleperformance
María Jose Satizabal, CEO, Imaginamos
Moderator:
Maria Paula Carvajal, VP, Sovereign and Economic Risk, Goldman Sachs
Day Two : December 3, 2020 (Thursday)
2:00 p.m.
Session 4
TECHNOLOGY LEADING THE WAY TO A COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE
Session Description:
Technology is changing education. Startups and tech companies are creating educational programs to create a competitive workforce.
Speakers:
Jorge Arias, Latam Director, Productivity and Collaboration, Google Cloud
Andres Nuñez, CEO & Founder, Griky
Andres Rengifo, Director of Corporate, External & Legal Affairs of Colombia, Microsoft
Moderator:
Fernando Anzures, CEO & Founder, EXMA Global
4:00 p.m.
Session 5
RESHAPING THE FUTURE: WOMEN AND TECH FOR DEVELOPMENT
H.E. MARTA LUCÍA RAMÍREZ, Vice President of Colombia
Session Description:
Highlights government programs and organizations that are investing in the development and empowerment of women in Colombia through technology.
Speakers:
H.E. Marta Lucía Ramírez, Vice President of Colombia
Abby Daniell, Senior Manager, Amazon Web Services
Ilana Milkes, Co-Founder & CO-CEO, World Tech, Inc
Mario Masseroli, President, Latinoamerica & Canada, PMI
Moderator:
Karen Scarpetta, General Manager Colombia, WeWork
SPEAKERS
H.E. IVÁN DUQUE MÁRQUEZ
President of Colombia
H.E. MARTA LUCÍA RAMÍREZ
Vice President of Colombia
LAURA VALDIVIESO
Vice Minister of
Commerce, Industry and Tourism
ABBY DANIELL
Senior Manager
Tech Business Development
Amazon Web Services
KIRK LAUGHLIN
Founder & Managing Director
Nearshore Americas
MARIA LETICIA OSSA-DAZA
Partner and
Head of Latin America Practice
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
MARTIN SCHRIMPFF
Co-founder
Zinobe
JORGE ARIAS
LatAm Director
Productivity and Collaboration
Google Cloud
KAREN SCARPETTA
General Manager
WeWork Colombia
JUAN PABLO CONSUEGRA
Andean Region Director
ILANA MILKES
CO-CEO & Co-Founder
World Tech, Inc
JUAN MANUEL SARAVIA
CEO & Co-Founder
LORO
FELIPE LEGA GUTIERREZ
Managing Director
Financial Regulation Agency
Of Colombia -URF
FERNANDO ANZURES
CEO & Founder
EXMA Global
MARIO MASSEROLI
President Latin America and Canada
PMI
GERMAN RUEDA
Vice Minister of
Digital Transformation
MARIA PAULA CARVAJAL
VP, Sovereign & Economic Risk
Goldman Sachs
MARÍA TERESA ARNAL
Director, Latin America
Stripe
ANDRES BERNAL
CEO
Colombia, Guyana and Peru
Teleperformance
MARIA JOSE SATIZABAL
CEO
Imaginamos
ANDRES NUÑEZ
CEO & Founder
Griky
ANDRES RENGIFO
Director of Corporate, External & Legal Affairs of Colombia
Microsoft