2022 Americas Summit mexico city
April 26–30, 2022 | Mexico City, Mexico
The Biennial of the Americas hosted the 2022 Americas Summit in Mexico City, bringing together 82 delegates for five days of international exchange, dialogue, and discovery. Delegates engaged with government officials, entrepreneurs, cultural innovators, and artists while experiencing Mexico’s dynamic economy, rich history, and vibrant creative landscape.
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Thematic Priorities
Summit programming was centered around six key themes:
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP
Closing the gender gap through leadership, storytelling, and cross-sector voices
INNOVATION & FINTECH
Start-ups, entrepreneurship, blockchain, and financial inclusion
AGRICULTURE
Sustainability, trade, workforce development, and rural innovation
CREATIVE ECONOMY
Contemporary art, design, music, and cultural entrepreneurship
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
Transportation, clean energy solutions, and environmental responsibility
HIGHER EDUCATION
Cross-border partnerships, EdTech, and workforce development
Summit Highlights
Delegates participated in a robust agenda of panels, site visits, receptions, and cultural activities designed to showcase Mexico City as a hub of innovation, culture, and international exchange. Highlights included:
Opening reception and dinner with U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar and Mexican dignitaries
The Future is Female panel at the Museo Nacional de Antropología with leaders in media, tech, and culinary arts
Conversations on innovation and entrepreneurship at LAGO/ALGO with fintech and blockchain leaders
Growing a Sustainable Future session on agriculture and trade at Greenberg Traurig
Fostering a Creative Economy dialogue at PRIM with artists, curators, and cultural entrepreneurs
Sustainable mobility discussions with leaders from Uber Mexico, VEMO, and Energía Real
Higher education partnerships explored with Tecnológico de Monterrey, Universidad Tecmilenio, and Colorado institutions
Curatorial tours and exchanges at Museo Tamayo, Museo Jumex, and Material Art Fair
Cultural immersions including dinner in Roma, a House of Vans concert featuring Pahua, and a closing celebration dinner at Paxia featuring Doña Loca tequila and mezcal
