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EXPERIENCIAS TEC-T
¿Qué es TEC-T 2025?
TEC-T 2025 es un puente que une el conocimiento, las experiencias y los recursos de los principales líderes locales de Latinoamérica con las tecnologías, el conocimiento y los recursos de los centros y laboratorios de las mejores universidades del mundo, para enfrentar juntos los principales desafíos territoriales.
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Primera fase Territorios TEC (TEC-T) 2025
Actividades preparatorias: agosto 4 a octubre 18 de 2025
Experiencia presencial: octubre 20 al 24 de 2025
Centros de investigación y laboratorios de
Harvard y MIT, Boston, MA, Estados Unidos
Potenciando el desarrollo con los líderes de América Latina
ORGANIZADO POR:
Entidades
Territoriales
SOPORTE ACADÉMICO GLOBAL
Learn about syllabus and methodology used at the Public Innovation academic program
The Public Innovation Program was specially designed for TEC-T’s Latin American leaders.
Professor Karl Siedman talks about the program
Professor Karl Siedman talks about the program
Meet Karl Seidman, Lead Professor of the TEC-T 2025 academic program.
Karl is currently a research associate at MIT, Principal Partner at Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services, and a consulting professor at Life Economics Lab.
We are honored to have one of the world’s foremost experts in territorial planning and local economic development leading this program
We are honored to have one of the world’s foremost experts in territorial planning and local economic development leading this program
Meet the world-class professors supporting TEC-T 2025:
Alexander Meeks
Alex holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a Sustainability Certificate from the MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University.
He currently serves as Director of the Milken Institute’s 10,000 Communities Initiative and is a consulting professor at Life Economics Lab (LEL).
Alex will support the TEC-T preparatory course as a City Campus tutor for modules 4 through 11.
He currently serves as Director of the Milken Institute’s 10,000 Communities Initiative and is a consulting professor at Life Economics Lab (LEL).
Alex will support the TEC-T preparatory course as a City Campus tutor for modules 4 through 11.
Santiago Ospina
Santiago Ospina
Santiago holds a Master’s degree in Instructional Curriculum for Digital Environments from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Antioquia (Colombia).
He is currently a research assistant and doctoral candidate in Instructional Design focused on digital learning environments, teaching, and learner agency at the University of Illinois.
Santiago will accompany the TEC-T preparatory course as a City Campus tutor for the introductory module.
Learn more about his experience here:
Santiago holds a Master’s degree in Instructional Curriculum for Digital Environments from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Antioquia (Colombia).
He is currently a research assistant and doctoral candidate in Instructional Design focused on digital learning environments, teaching, and learner agency at the University of Illinois.
Santiago will accompany the TEC-T preparatory course as a City Campus tutor for the introductory module.
Learn more about his experience here:
Module 10: Real Estate Development and Property Districts
In this session, we analyzed how real estate development can drive local economies when connected to strategic infrastructure, public–private investment, and a social impact approach.
Based on international case studies and real experiences in Colombia — such as the cocoa processing plant presented by the Tolima team, and Puerto Antioquia — participants explored models for creating productive districts that generate employment, foster innovation, and promote sustainable territorial transformation.
Based on international case studies and real experiences in Colombia — such as the cocoa processing plant presented by the Tolima team, and Puerto Antioquia — participants explored models for creating productive districts that generate employment, foster innovation, and promote sustainable territorial transformation.
Module 9: Industrial and Business Development
In this session, Professor Alexander Meeks highlighted how to strengthen local ecosystems and build partnerships with anchor companies to create sustainable and inclusive clusters.
The teams from Anzá, Tolima (Falan Argentum), and Antioquia Circular Lab presented projects that integrate innovation, equity, and circular economy.
The teams from Anzá, Tolima (Falan Argentum), and Antioquia Circular Lab presented projects that integrate innovation, equity, and circular economy.
Session 8 – Entrepreneurship Development
In this module, we explored how territories can foster innovative ideas and transform them into sustainable projects. Through practical tools and inspiring case studies, our territorial leaders strengthened their ability to create entrepreneurial ecosystems that generate employment, innovation, and local economic development.
Session 7 – Industry Analysis
In this session, the participants of TEC Territories explored how industries operate in their territories: which sectors concentrate the most activity, where economic leakages occur, and what opportunities exist to strengthen local value chains.
In the synchronous session of Module 6, we analyzed the local market and identified the services that are currently provided outside each municipality. This exercise allowed us to recognize both the existing opportunities and shortcomings, with the aim of more accurately guiding the economic processes in the territory.
During this synchronous session of Module 5, we examined approaches to profiling the territorial economy of municipalities, focusing on the identification of opportunities and the application of practical tools to enhance financial decision-making.
This is how we experienced our meeting with Professor Alexander Meeks in the fourth module of Economic Development Theory.
A space for learning and discovery to continue strengthening our collective capacities and boosting the economy of the territories.
A space for learning and discovery to continue strengthening our collective capacities and boosting the economy of the territories.
Artificial Intelligence and Data: Keys to Public and Private Innovation
We present to you the key highlights from the TEC-T synchronous meeting, where students and experts shared experiences on the application of artificial intelligence and data analysis in public and private management. The summary brings together reflections on new alternatives for income generation, practical cases from municipalities and companies, and recommendations for leveraging technology in decision-making. Discover how collaboration and innovation are transforming territorial and business management in Colombia.
Module 1 meeting of our Territories TEC certification.
✨ This was the third TEC-T Leaders Encounter 2025, a space to strengthen self-managed learning, share experiences, and grow as a community.
We heard testimonies about the challenges and achievements in using the platform, the value of discipline, the importance of teamwork, and how technology connects us despite distance.
We also highlighted inspiring projects such as territorial and fiscal autonomy—an example of leadership and a vision for impact in our territories.
👉 Let’s keep learning and building together.
We heard testimonies about the challenges and achievements in using the platform, the value of discipline, the importance of teamwork, and how technology connects us despite distance.
We also highlighted inspiring projects such as territorial and fiscal autonomy—an example of leadership and a vision for impact in our territories.
👉 Let’s keep learning and building together.
Introductory and preparatory meeting for Territories TEC 2025.
During the second TEC-T Leaders Encounter 2025, we shared experiences, reflections, and learnings that inspire us to keep building more innovative and connected territories.
This video captures some of those moments that make a difference and reinforce our collective commitment to change.
This video captures some of those moments that make a difference and reinforce our collective commitment to change.
In-person and virtual meeting in Rionegro, Antioquia.
This was the first TEC-T Leaders Encounter 2025, a space designed to share experiences, build connections, and envision the future of innovation in our territories.
This gathering marked the beginning of a journey of collective learning that will continue to grow with new ideas and committed leaders.
👉 Discover more and connect with what’s next.
#Territory #LATAMLeaders #education #TECT
This gathering marked the beginning of a journey of collective learning that will continue to grow with new ideas and committed leaders.
👉 Discover more and connect with what’s next.
#Territory #LATAMLeaders #education #TECT
Here are some of the opinions of the leaders participating in this first cohort of TEC T 2025, after the first in-person event where they had the opportunity to meet you and find common ground in their territories.
This is how we experienced our in-person visit to Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia, with some of the leaders participating in Territorios TEC 2025.
¿Qué es TEC-T?
TEC-T es una serie de certificaciones territoriales de corto (bronce), mediano (plata), y largo plazo (oro) que certifican los avances efectivos del territorio para la tecnología, el emprendimiento, y la inversión.
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