Regional trade fairs and tech summits drive economic and digital growth

Various regional trade fairs and technological summits are taking place across Latin America and Spain, focusing on economic growth, urban resilience, and digital innovation.

In the Dominican Republic, Expo Cibao 2026 has opened in Santiago, featuring over 150 companies and aiming to connect entrepreneurs with established industries such as tourism, health, and technology. Similarly, in Argentina, the Expo Magdalena Produce returned after 30 years, attracting over 40,000 visitors to promote local production and tourism.

In Colombia, the Smart City Expo Cali is addressing urban reconstruction and resilience following recent seismic activity, emphasizing bio-intelligent cities and public-private collaboration. Meanwhile, in Spain, Magellan is supporting the Extremadura Digital Day in Cáceres to promote artificial intelligence and digital talent through its Technological Excellence Center.

Other notable events include the Startup Connect initiative in Chile to link tech startups with major corporations, and the Seminario Ciudades 2026 in Chile, which gathers experts to discuss territorial planning challenges.