en.Wedoany.com Reported - InnovaFest 2026 opened in Monterrey, Mexico, positioned as an exchange platform connecting intellectual property, technology development, and national value chain participants, aimed at strengthening Mexico's innovation and productivity ecosystem. The event brings together diverse stakeholders including students, entrepreneurs, businesses, investors, and government agencies.
During the opening session, author and speaker Paulina Casso issued a call to action to the student body, urging young people to play an active role in the technological and economic changes facing the nation. Paulina Casso stated that everything is changing and adapting to change is increasingly necessary, asking students whether they choose to wait for others to lead the change or become the hands-on leaders who take the baton.
InnovaFest Coordinator Cecilia Bañuelos attended the event on behalf of Federal Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard. Cecilia Bañuelos reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to promoting innovation and protecting laws that benefit Mexican talent, noting that behind every innovation lies a story of perseverance and resilience, and that this event is designed for those who dare to try and see possibilities within limitations. Nuevo León Governor Samuel García pointed out the importance of the three levels of government adopting artificial intelligence, connectivity, and social media as tools to address challenges in security, health, and urban mobility. He emphasized that the event's main feature is bringing together students, business associations, government agencies, and productive sector representatives in one space to strengthen the collaborative dynamic between academia, industry, and government.
Unlike other conferences that focus solely on entrepreneurship, InnovaFest 2026 aims to establish a direct link between innovation, productivity, and business development. The event agenda covers topics such as financing for emerging companies, the application of artificial intelligence in business, female leadership, corporate equity, and circular economy models.
Key activities include a panel discussion with executives from Bitso and Kavak, exploring financing challenges for startups and high-growth companies. The festival will conclude with a capital matchmaking segment called "Mentes en Acción," a space where entrepreneurs and creators present their projects to regional investors and industry leaders. Executives from Arca Continental, Vitro, and Xignux will participate, and Federal Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard will also be in attendance.
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