Study tour: Research and Partnerships on AI

Jul 10, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Universidad Simón Bolívar – AudacIA

Description

AudacIA: Robotics and AI for Local Development In the heart of Barranquilla, the Research Center AudacIA at the University Simon Bolivar has become a regional hub in robotics and Artificial Intelligence, driving technological solutions from and for local communities. Through a collaborative model between academia, industry, and the public sector, the Center has contributed to the development of prototypes, services, and technology-based ventures that have a real impact in sectors such as health, transportation, education, and resilience. In 2024, the University Simon Bolivar signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Organization of American States (OAS), recognizing AudacIA as a Center of Excellence for the Americas. During the Study Tour, participants will learn firsthand how AudacIA promotes projects that combine applied research, technology transfer, and the talent development to foster economic in the region and solve challenges for businesses and communities. The visit will include a presentation of the Center and a guided tour of its laboratory to showcase AI use cases. There will also be an exchange with local tech companies which, through collaboration with AudacIA, have managed to design and implement AI solutions to optimize their processes, improve their products, and expand their reach to global markets. The Study Tour to AudacIA aims to inspire and demonstrate how the generation of knowledge, when connected to the real needs of the local ecosystem, can drive innovation, competitiveness, and well-being that directly benefits people and communities.