What is Baja Innovation Day?
Baja Innovation Day is a premier event designed to foster connections and promote the innovation, technology, and investment ecosystems across Baja California, Latin America and the United States.
This exclusive networking platform aims to bridge social disparities by enhancing access to cutting-edge technological solutions that improve the environment and quality of life for youth, women, businesses, organizations and communities. The event positions Baja California as a leader in innovations and technology on an international scale.
AREAS
The event features 5 key areas of engagement, offering a comprehensive program that brings together influential stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem.
KEYNOTE
CONFERENCES
IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION
INNOVATION
FORUMS
INNOVATION CHALLENGE
CONNECTIONS
Distinguished national and international experts will deliver insights on emerging technological trends and opportunities to drive transformative innovation.
10:00 HRS
Talent and Innovation. Keys to organizational growth
René, CEO of Interlub Group
11:00 HRS
12:00 HRS
Women of Impact: Building an Inclusive and Sustainable Future
Maria Rosa Araiza, Institutional Development at STEM+ Movement.
Opening Ceremony
With authorities and representatives from the innovation ecosystem.
13:00 HRS
Transforming Industries with Artificial Intelligence
Luis Videgaray, Director of the AI Policy Project at MIT.
14:00 HRS
Visual Effects and Animation Nowadays: Opportunities and Challenges
Andres Reyes, CEO and Founder of Boxe
15:00 HRS
Professionalizing Creative Industries: Connecting Music and Film panel
-Luisa Gomez De Silva, President-Delegate of Canacine Baja California.
-Hugo Abel Castro Duarte, CEO of BC Media Lab
-Abelardo Vazquez Ramos, Director of Creative Industries at SEI.
-Marco Gaxiola Heredia, Independent Musician and Producer, Founder of Telescopio Records.
16:00 HRS
IA y Ciberseguridad: Combatiendo Deep Fakes y Amenazas Digitales
Manuel O’Brien: Director de Asuntos Gobierno y Regulatorios
IBM México, Chile & Costa Rica
An interactive exhibition space offering direct exposure to advanced technologies, including virtual reality, simulations, and artificial intelligence, designed to provide cutting-edge insights into the future of these industries.
Innovation centers
Technology companies
International enterprises
INNOVATION CENTERS AND INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPANTS
Moderated discussions featuring renowned experts on critical topics such as future talent development and venture capital strategies.
Talent of the Future
Digital
Tools
Capital
Raising
Creative Industries
10:00 HRS
Winning Strategies for Securing Investment
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Lorena Sanchez, Director of Mexico Founder Institute.
Adriana Tortajada, 1200 VC Managing Partner
Alfonso Chavez, BC Funds Director
Juan Ramirez, FIRA State Director
Santander Private Scholarship
11:30 HRS
The Future of Generative AI and Its Impact on Business Innovatio
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Google
12:30 HRS
Excellence in Business
Ana Aceves, IFC (Institute for Quality Promotion)
13:30 HRS
Talent, the Digital Divide, and Technology
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Lorena Villanueva, Director, IPC Mexico.
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Joaquin Amaro, Strategic Alliances, Siemens.
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Miguel Primo, President, International Youth Foundation (IYF).
15:00 HRS
Nearshoring: Strategies for a Competitive Value Chain
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Marina Guerrero, Contract Manufacturing, Tijuana EDC.
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Fernando Ortiz, Supply Chain Committee, Canacintra Tijuana.
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Rodolfo Andrade, Deputy Secretary of Investment Management, SEI.
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Index, Export Industry
This exclusive networking space facilitates high-level interactions focused on investment and value chain development.
B2B Companies and Investment Funds
Companies with innovative and technological solutions will present their projects to national and international investment funds.
14:00 HRS
Meetings with Leading Investment Funds
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Balero Ventures
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1200 VC
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Founder Institute
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Solve Awards
15:00 HRS
Reverse Pitch: Venture Capital
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Ángel Bañuelos - CEO & Founder Balero
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VenturesFernando Fonseca - CFO & CoFounder Balero
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VenturesDenis Yris - CEO & Founder Wortev Capital
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Adriana Tortajada - Managing Partner 1200 VC
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Lorena Sánchez - México Director Founder Institute
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Luis Márquez - CEO Solve Awards
15:30 HRS
Start up Pitch
Presentación de 5 empresas y/o proyectos innovadores y tecnológicos de Baja California ante fondos de inversión.
16:00 HRS
Acelera BC Launch
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Iván Lozano - Fundador de Talentum Space y Cofundador de AI Lab School
This space is dedicated to high-level interactions between businesses and national and international private equity firms.
Register your technology company or innovative project for the Connections area at Baja Innovation Day to engage directly with key investment stakeholders.
This segment showcases solutions from Baja California’s innovation centers, addressing the challenges and opportunities in critical sectors.
10:00 HRS
-Real estate
-Healthcare