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Academic Agenda
🗓️ Tuesday, September 15, 2026
A high-level gathering to bring together experts in technology for social impact, international cooperation, and resource mobilization — in a hybrid format that welcomes both in-person and virtual participation.
The goal: to learn, share experiences, and strengthen capabilities in the use of technology and resource management as drivers of social transformation.
Funding and partnerships for Development Matchmaking Event
🗓️ Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Designed to strengthen strategic alliances, mobilize resources, and accelerate high-impact projects, this event promotes multi-sector connection and collaboration — generating new national and international cooperation opportunities.
Organizations wishing to present their projects and initiatives to national and international aid cooperants.
Funders and cooperants interested in participating in the Funding and partnerships for Development Matchmaking Event.
About Tikso
Tikso is Latin America and the Caribbean's leading regional event connecting technology, innovation, and international cooperation to drive social impact. In 2026, we will hold our eighth edition in Medellín — a hybrid event that brings together the foremost actors of the impact ecosystem.
Over two days, Tikso offers a high-level Academic Agenda and a Funding and partnerships Matchmaking Event designed to promote sustainable initiatives, forge strategic alliances, and catalyze development opportunities across the region.
If your organization wants to lead change, If your organization wants to lead change, identify social investment opportunities, or connect with the key players of the impact ecosystem — Tikso is the place to be.
Academic Agenda 2026 — Thematic Focus
Morning Session — A.M. - Technology as an Enabler of Resilience
We will explore how the ethical, intentional, and governed use of digital, emerging, and social technologies can strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations, and territories to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from social, economic, environmental, and technological crises.
Afternoon session P. M. - New models of financial sustainability for the social sector
We will explore the mechanisms reshaping resource mobilization in the social sector — from own-revenue generation and strategic impact measurement, to accessing impact investment, bonds, and payment-for-results schemes. We will also examine the value of cross-sector partnerships and cooperation to sustain initiatives in a rapidly changing global environment.
Full Academic Agenda
Morning Track A. M.
Panel
Digital Resilience for Scaling Social Impact
How can social organizations anticipate and withstand cyberattacks, disinformation, and algorithmic biases without losing legitimacy? Global and regional voices discuss responsible technology governance and the institutional capabilities needed to sustain impact in environments of high digital uncertainty.
8:15 a. m. - 9:15 a. m.
Speakers
- Marnie Webb — CEO, TechSoup.
- Gaspar Pisanu — Policy Manager for Latin America, Access Now.
- Silvana Fumega — Director, Global Data Barometer.
Talk
Artificial Intelligence and Social Impact
A reflection on how AI is transforming social impact in Colombia and the region, drawing on practical insights from the digital business ecosystem.
9:20 a. m. - 9:35 a.m.
Speaker
- Andrés Arias — Manager of the Digital Business Cluster, Medellín Chamber of Commerce for Antioquia.
Panel
AI with Purpose: Trust, Wellbeing, and Rights in Latin America
Concrete experiences from Latin American initiatives using AI to generate positive impact in mental health, civic participation, and digital rights protection — with a critical lens on ethics, governance, and trust.
10:05 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Speakers
- Daniel Martínez — Director of Institutional Development, Impacto Digital
- Gloria Isabel Quintero Pérez — Professor and researcher, Department of Sociology, University of Antioquia.
- Victor Emilio Juárez Barrios — CEO, Tu Consejería S.A.S.
Talk
What Can a Business Achieve When It Accesses the Knowledge of Those Who Have Already Walked the Path?
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Speaker
- Andrea Carolina González — Manager, SEC Colombia.
Morning Workshops A. M.
Simultaneous practical workshops
Workshop 1:Organizational Resilience: The Art of Anticipating Crisis
In an increasingly complex digital environment, the ability to anticipate a crisis makes all the difference. This workshop immerses participants in a hands-on simulation where you will take on a key organizational role and make real-time decisions in the face of an unfolding cyber-crisis — identifying gaps in coordination, reputation management, and institutional response.
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Speaker
- Ana María Muñoz Restrepo — Communications and Crisis and Cybercrisis Management Strategist, FTI Consulting.
Workshop 2: From Digital Enthusiasm to Real Learning: How to Know Which EdTech to Scale for Impact
In this workshop, we will learn to evaluate the real potential of an EdTech solution before scaling it. Using a practical maturity framework, participants will work in groups to analyze concrete cases from the Latin American ecosystem — identifying strengths, risks, and gaps in pedagogical design, impact, adoption, and sustainability.
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Speakers:
- Cristina Child Cortés — Director, Nogales Plus.
- Alejandro Contreras — Director of Educational Innovation, Los Nogales School.
Workshop 3: Your Organization Is Already Using AI. Are You Ready to Be Accountable for It?
Your organization is already using AI (ChatGPT, automation, content, data) without clear policies or controls, and that poses a real legal, reputational, and operational risk.
This workshop, designed for leaders without a technical background, covers regulatory requirements, best practices for protecting sensitive data, and the steps to take starting today. Because it’s not about adopting AI—it’s about governing it before it becomes a problem.
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Speakers:
- Alexandra Martinez — Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kadree Tech S.A.S.
- Cristina Jiménez — Attorney and AI Consultant, Kadree Tech S.A.S.
- Pablo Malagon — Risk Specialist Consultant, Kadree Tech S.A.S.
Workshop 4: Transformative Connectivity: Designing Offline Learning Experiences for Resilient Communities.
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Explore, experiment, and design practical strategies for offline access to knowledge — enabling social organizations, educational institutions, public entities, and innovation ecosystem actors to expand learning, participation, and community development opportunities in contexts with limited connectivity.
Speakers:
- Said Ali Martínez — Senior Project Coordinator, Maiaka – Powered by Offline Internet.
Afternoon Track P. M.
Panel
Financial Sustainability Models Aligned with Social Purpose
Can social organizations sustain themselves without depending on external resources? Concrete cases from organizations that have built their own revenue-generation models, circular economy approaches, and hybrid structures — demonstrating that social purpose and financial viability are not mutually exclusive.
2:00 p. m. - 3:00 p. m.
Speakers
- Nicolas Salcedo — Director, Compartamos.
- Diana María Pineda Ruiz — Executive Director, Fundación Éxito
- Ariamna Molinares – Vice President of Institutional Relations — Fundación Grupo Social.
- Carlos González — Executive Director, Makaia.
Panel
Capital That Demands Results: How to Access the New Impact Financing Ecosystem.
Why have most Latin American organizations never accessed the capital available for social impact? Those who hold the capital and those who need it come together to discuss what impact investment, patient capital, and payment-for-results models require today.
3:30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m.
Speaker
- Jorge de Angulo — Director, LATAM, Acumen.
- Fundación Corona. Corona Foundation.
- Catalina Escobar — Director of Strategy, Makaia.
Talk
Comfenalco Antioquia
4:35 p. m. - 4:50 p. m.
Afternoon Workshops P. M.
Simultaneous practical workshops
Workshop 1: Data That Transforms: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning to Scale Social Impact
Does your organization collect data but struggle to turn it into real decisions? Drawing on the Mi Hogar Avanza program, Fundación Carvajal shares how to convert information from social programs into actionable evidence for learning and improvement. Participants will experience a hands-on session with the Semáforo tool and walk away with a self-assessment of their own monitoring and evaluation processes.
5:10 p. m. - 6:00 p.m.
Speaker
- Erika Acevedo — Director of Social Transformation, Fundación Carvajal.
- Juan Pablo Jiménez Herrera – Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, Fundación Carvajal.
Workshop 2: Practical Simulation: Structuring and Negotiating Financing for Impact Organizations
How do you structure and negotiate financing when social impact is your primary asset? Through a role-play simulation, participants will navigate the real-time negotiation of a financial agreement — exploring mechanisms such as blended finance, catalytic capital, and hybrid instruments, and making decisions on income diversification, risk management, and the alignment between impact and financial viability.
5:10 p. m. - 6:00 p.m.
Speaker
- Sergio Cadavid — Impact Investment Fund Coordinator, EAN.
Workshop 3: Beyond the Metrics: A Strategic Approach to Impact Communication
5:10 p. m. - 6:00 p.m.
Social organizations invest time and resources measuring their impact — but few manage to transform that data into narratives that inspire, attract allies, and mobilize resources. This workshop breaks away from the traditional impact report model and repositions it as a tool for strategic positioning.
Speaker
- Bryan Bejarano — Director of Strategy and Creativity, Ideactivo.
Workshop 4: Individual Giving as a Financing Mechanism.
5:10 p. m. - 6:00 p.m.
Speakers:
- Juan Lapetini — Regional Director of Partnerships and Institutional Relations, Donar Online.
- Joao Vergueiro — Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Hub, Giving Tuesday.
Workshop 5: How to Structure a Minimum Viable Payment for Results
Social organizations and impact enterprises that already generate verifiable results are closer than they think to accessing innovative financing mechanisms.
This workshop will guide you through five practical steps — from identifying your priority outcome to designing a minimum viable Payment for Results (PxR) — translating your purpose into a clear investment logic and opening doors to global capital.
5:10 p. m. - 6:00 p.m.
Speaker
- Johanna Cordovez Amador — CEO, TxC Partners.
Closing Cocktail and Networking | 6:00 p. m. - 7:30 p. m.
Speakers 2026
Objectives
Connecting the region with global trends in technology and innovation for social impact
Bring Latin American and Caribbean actors closer to the latest trends, tools, and models that amplify development and social transformation.
Strengthen capabilities in organizations and impact ecosystem leaders
Provide practical workshops, specialized content, and hands-on learning spaces that improve competencies in technology, project management, resource mobilization, and sustainability.
Foster a more articulated and collaborative social ecosystem in the region
Facilitate dialogue among social organizations, businesses, public entities, academia, and international cooperants — promoting strategic connections that translate into real, lasting alliances.
Mobilize resources and generate international funding opportunities.
Through the Funding and partnerships for Development Matchmaking Event, we seek to open spaces for high-impact projects to access investors, donors, funds, and strategic partners.
Who Attends Tikso?
- Impact investors
- Impact funds
- Private equity funds with a social or sustainable focus
- Institutional investors
- Strategic philanthropy & donors
- Corporations & companies
- Academia, research centers, and think tanks
- Social enterprises & social startups
- Accelerators and incubators
- International cooperation agencies
- Multilateral organizations
- Public sector and government entities (national and local)
- Foundations & civil society organizations
- Consulting firms and specialized firms
Why attend?
Regional visibility and positioning
Latin America and the Caribbean's leading event to showcase your initiatives, position your organization, and participate in conversations that shape the future of technology, innovation, and international cooperation for social impact.
High-level learning and inspiration
Access world-class content, expert speakers, and success stories demonstrating how technology and innovation are transforming social development across the region.
Strategic connections that deliver results
Connect with investors, donors, corporations, public sector entities, and social organizations — and participate in spaces specifically designed to forge alliances, mobilize resources, and accelerate high-impact projects.
Call for speakers 2026
Do you lead technology, sustainability or financing for social impact?
Share your experience with a diverse audience from Latin America and the Caribbean. If you have developed initiatives, strategies or solutions that strengthen the sustainability and resilience of impact organizations, we invite you to apply to be a speaker in the panels and academic workshops of Tikso2026.
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Our Tikso History
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