# CIGED 2026 summit in Venezuela > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ciged-2026-summit-in-venezuela > Updated: 2026-09-24T18:13:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Venezuela is set to host the inaugural International Summit on Public Management and Digital Economy (CIGED) from October 12 to 17, 2026. The event will be held across the cities of Valencia, Maracay, and Caracas. Under the theme ‘Public management, GovTech and digital economy for the governance of the future’, the summit intends to gather approximately 1,200 specialists, academics, government authorities, and business representatives. Key discussion topics include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Big Data, digital finance, e-commerce, and smart government development. Organized by Grupo Benflor with support from the Ibero-American Union of Municipalities and the Spanish institution ALEPH, the summit aims to facilitate networking and knowledge exchange. Rey Ramoní Rodríguez, president of Cavecom-e Aragua, noted that the event will create new dynamics by linking municipal representatives from various Ibero-American countries, such as Spain, Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay, to address modern public management challenges. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: CIGED Venezuela 2026 summit to focus on digital economy CIGED Venezuela 2026 will host an international summit from October 12-17 in Valencia, Maracay, and Caracas, focusing on public management, GovTech, and the digital economy. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ciged-venezuela-2026-summit-to-focus-on-digital-economy ### 2026-09-18: Venezuela to host 2026 International Summit on Public Management and Digital Economy Venezuela will host the 2026 International Summit on Public Management and Digital Economy (CIGED) in Valencia, Maracay, and Caracas, focusing on GovTech, AI, and digital governance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-to-host-2026-international-summit-on-public-management-and-digital-economy --- Cite as: CIGED 2026 summit in Venezuela. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ciged-2026-summit-in-venezuela