Colombia: Regional industry, academic, and social developments

Various regional developments are occurring across Colombia. In Barranquilla, the Caribbean Audiovisual Market and the Barranquilla Chamber of Commerce are hosting the 2026 Audiovisual Sector Meeting on September 10 to foster industry connections and discuss international production incentives.

In Medellín, the Entre Panes 2026 B2B convention will take place at Plaza Mayor on September 16 and 17, showcasing over 120 gastronomic suppliers amid a significant growth in the city's food service sector. Meanwhile, Manizales has welcomed 73 international students from ten different countries for academic exchanges across six local universities.

In Quibdó, reports highlight ongoing infrastructure and sanitation crises following a recent earthquake, noting that public investment has failed to resolve long-standing issues with sewage and drainage. Additionally, Confa in Manizales has announced its free cinema programming for September, featuring both children's and adult films.