RIAC- Inter-American Competitiveness Network

07/28/2023

Get ready and stay tuned! Panama will be the next ACE host country. Preparations are already underway to make this an impactful and truly remarkable experience. Keep an eye out for more announcements!

03/01/2023

3 Days Left to Apply! This May, the Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) will take place in the Great Seattle Region from May 14 to 19, 2023. The and its local partners are excited to showcase the incredible opportunities that this region has to offer.

Who is invited to apply?
✔ Ministers and Vice Ministers
✔ Ambassadors and Trade and Investment Officers
✔ CEOs and other high-level private sector representatives
✔ Entrepreneurs ready to enter other markets
✔ Presidents/ Vice Presidents of Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations
✔ Chancellors/Vice Chancellors of Universities
✔ Presidents/Vice Presidents of Competitiveness Councils
✔ Presidents/ Vice Presidents of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agencies
✔ Senior Leadership of International Organizations and NGOs
✔ Economic and development groups at the national and sub-national level
✔ Other leaders transforming countries and communities

Let's build the future together. Apply by this Friday, March 3.
https://riacevents.org/ACE/seattle/

U.S. Economic Development Administration
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of State
Organization of American States (OAS)
Pan American Development Foundation
U.S.- Mexico Foundation
International Economic Development Council

02/27/2023

¡Queda 1 semana para postular al en Seattle!
Del 14 al 19 de mayo un grupo VIP de tomadores de decisiones recorrerá y se conectará con industrias líderes en Seattle que están acelerando la transformación económica, incluyendo la economía verde, el aerospacio, las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, la industria marítima, las ciencias de la vida y la salud global.

Postula aquí antes del 3 de marzo: https://riacevents.org/ACE/seattle/

U.S. Economic Development Administration
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of State
Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA)
Pan American Development Foundation
U.S.- Mexico Foundation
International Economic Development Council

02/27/2023

Only 1 Week Left to Apply for the in Seattle! From May 14-19, 2023, a VIP group of selected decision-makers will learn and connect with some of Seattle’s world-leading industries accelerating economic transformation, including the green economy, aerospace, information and communication technology, maritime, life science, and global health. Don’t miss your chance to join our vibrant network in ; "The Emerald City."

We are accepting applications until this Friday, March 3.

APPLY HERE: http://riacevents.org/ACE/seattle/

U.S. Economic Development Administration
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of State
Organization of American States (OAS)
Pan American Development Foundation
U.S.- Mexico Foundation
International Economic Development Council

01/20/2023

Stay Tuned! The Call for Applications for Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) in Seattle will open this coming Monday, January 23!

Upon joining the , you will immediately connect with an exclusive community of leaders and top decision makers from the Americas and beyond.

http://riacevents.org/ACE/seattle/

11/14/2022

The first day of the Ecuador has been magical. What a warm welcome and hospitality. Stay tuned. More photos to come.

11/12/2022

This weekend, the 15th Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) kicks off in from November 13th to 17th. For updates on everything that delegates will be up to, please be on the lookout!

09/30/2022

Did you know? The Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) program started in 2014 as a high-level visit and cooperative exchange that was organized by the Organization of American States and the U.S. Government. The First Exchange showcased advanced technology centers, innovation hubs and public-private partnerships and investments in urban and rural American cities: , , , and . Sites visits were organized to research and development centers in the medical, agro-industrial, manufacturing, and automotive industries through the States of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The ACE was a great opportunity for decision and policy makers in the Americas and beyond to see the results of economic development initiatives and meet high level authorities, leaders of private sector associations, public and private universities with research and innovation centers, looking to explore and expand the links between our economies and key stakeholders.

Ecuador will host the 15th Edition from November 13 to 17, 2022. Stay tuned for the announcements on the 2023

http://riacevents.org/ACE/

09/19/2022

09/19/2022

TODAY is the last opportunity to Apply to Ecuador!
Are you ready to take your projects to the next level?
Do you want to expand your international networks?
Are you looking for new trade and investment opportunities?
Do you have a research project and need new partners?
Are you trying to identify soft-land hubs for your businesses?

Apply today and be part of the change!
https://lnkd.in/efdc92db

Please help us to amplify through your networks!

Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca
Organization of American States (OAS)
U.S. Economic Development Administration
U.S. Department of State
International Trade Administration
Pan American Development Foundation

09/16/2022

Only 4 days left to apply to the Ecuador! Who is invited to apply? High-level decision makers promoting economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Americas and beyond, including:

- Ministers and Vice Ministers, Ambassadors and other
high-level public officials;
- Economic development leaders at the national, state and local levels from all sectors;
- Top Trade and Investment Officials;
- CEOs or high-level private sector representatives;
- Presidents and Vice Presidents of Chambers of Commerce;
- Chancellors, Academics and Researchers;
- Directors of Innovation and Entrepreneurship;
- Top Entrepreneurs

Deadline to apply: Monday, September 19
https://riacevents.org/ACE/ecuador/

09/14/2022

Ready for take-off to ACE Ecuador? Be part of the Change. Be !

Only 6 Days Left to Apply!

Key information:
🗓 When: November 13 - 17, 2022
⏳ Deadline to Apply: September 19
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Organization of American States (OAS)
Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca
U.S. Economic Development Administration