Application to Participate in ACE Barranquilla

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Join us in Barranquilla, Colombia, to become part of the exclusive VIP network of decision-makers who are transforming economic development.

Dear ACE Applicant,

Are you looking for opportunities to expand your projects, exchange bold ideas, and connect with influential leaders from across the Americas?
Join the Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) in Barranquilla, Colombia, where a select group of participants from government, business, academia, and innovation ecosystems will engage with Barranquilla's dynamic industries and discover new opportunities for collaboration in trade, investment, research, innovation, and economic development. 
On average, ACE participants establish 10 new partnerships, connecting with government officials, business executives, entrepreneurs, researchers, and university leaders from across the hemisphere. 

The ACE Barranquilla agenda is organized around the following strategic areas, offering participants opportunities to strengthen regional collaboration and build new partnerships:

1. Smart Infrastructure and Strategic Investments 
2. Digital Services, Advanced Technologies, and Workforce Development 
3. Industrial Value Chain, Nearshoring, and Trade Integration 
4. Energy Competitiveness 
5. Culture, Sports, and the Creative Economy

Applications are due by August 24, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Who is invited to apply?
- Ministers and Vice Ministers / Permanent Secretaries
- Ambassadors / Diplomat-rank Officials and Commercial Attachés
- Secretaries for Economic Development and Trade and Investment Officials
- CEOs, Executive Directors and other High-Level Private Sector Representatives
- Presidents/Vice Presidents of Chambers of Commerce and Competitiveness Councils- Presidents/Vice Presidents of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agencies 
- Presidents/Vice Presidents of Universities
- Directors of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Academics and researchers focused on economic and business development, competitiveness, and innovation
- Promising and visionary entrepreneurs 
- International officials (including multilateral organizations)
- Presidents of NGOs 
- Economic development leaders and institutions at the national, state and local levels

We look forward to receiving your application, 
 
The ACE Barranquilla Committee
ACE Barranquilla Application Form
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