2023 Americas Summit Santiago
October 24–28, 2023 | Santiago, Chile
The Biennial of the Americas, in collaboration with the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO), convened the 2023 Americas Summit in Santiago, Chile. Over five days, more than 80 civic, business, and cultural leaders from Colorado and across the Hemisphere came together to explore Chile’s dynamic economy, strengthen international ties, and engage with the region’s rich cultural landscape.
Key Themes
Urban Innovation, Migration, Housing & Sustainability
Renewable Energy & Green Transition
Community Empowerment & Food Security
Summit Highlights
Delegates engaged in a robust agenda of site visits, panels, receptions, tours, and cultural experiences designed to spotlight Chile’s leadership in innovation and its vibrant creative community.
Meetings with senior Chilean government officials and business leaders to discuss international trade, innovation, and civic leadership
A Mayors Panel uniting Chilean and Colorado leaders around urban innovation, migration, housing, and sustainability
Insights into Chile’s green transition and renewable energy at Centro Cultural La Moneda
A guided visit to the Museum of Memory and Human Rights, reflecting on democracy and civic resilience
Curated gallery tours at Patricia Ready Gallery and IL Posto, along with artisan experiences at Artesanías de Chile
Culinary and cultural exchanges, from vineyard visits in the Casablanca Valley to a festive Pisco Night celebration in Santiago
