In the province of San Juan, the Forum of the National Sun Festival, to be held between October 31 and November 1, will feature inspirational speakers, business roundtables, and discussion panels on strategic topics. The event will take place at the Teatro del Bicentenario and the Civic Center of the city.
FNS FORUM Innovation and Energy to Grow is an event focused on innovation and sustainability, forming part of the agenda of the most representative celebration for all San Juan residents: the 2024 National Sun Festival. It will be held on Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1.
For the first time, the FNS will introduce an innovative forum: an inspiring gathering for entrepreneurs, industries, and business leaders. In this edition, under the theme “Innovation and Energy to Grow”, the FNS FORUM will explore the full potential and strength of our productive community. The goal is to inspire the business sector and young people from the province by transforming their vision of business, discovering trends, and connecting with other companies.
The FNS FORUM Innovation and Energy to Grow will consist of three key areas: Business and Investment Roundtables, Emprezar Inspira, and the Summit Argentina Impacta San Juan 2024.
During the press conference held at the Civic Center, the Minister of Production, Labor, and Innovation, Gustavo Fernández, stated: "This year, for the first time, the National Sun Festival incorporates the productive sector and the private sector in a leading role. On this occasion, the Forum Innovation and Energy to Grow will include three main parts: a first chapter focused on business roundtables, for which we have been working on a national and international call for entrepreneurs and institutions. These roundtables will take place in the Marking Room of the Teatro del Bicentenario, and there will be business meetings focused on foreign trade and investments. Important institutions will participate, including key players from the Central Market of Buenos Aires, who are particularly interested in exploring opportunities in our fruit and vegetable sector. They will be seeking products not only for distribution within Argentina but also for export. Additionally, business leaders from Brazil, Chile, and other regions of Argentina, representing sectors such as technology, mining, and construction, will engage in discussions with their local counterparts.”
Furthermore, as part of the FNS FORUM, Emprezar Inspira will also take place. This initiative was created by the Industrial Union of San Juan and, on this occasion, will be organized together with the Government of San Juan. The aim of Emprezar Inspira is to inspire the business sector and young people in the province through a variety of speakers, both local, national, and international.
In this regard, the president of the Industrial Union of San Juan, Ricardo Palacios, highlighted: “This event (Emprezar Inspira) seeks to transform the business vision of young people and entrepreneurs by discovering trends and connecting with other companies that will help foster growth. It is open to the general public and entrepreneurs. It's a free event, but participants must register on the National Sun Festival website.”
To participate in Emprezar Inspira, you need to complete the following form:
Registration Form.
Representing the Investment Agency, Martín Palisa stated: "As part of the Forum, an event called Argentina Impacta will take place, focusing on sustainability, women’s work in the San Juan industry, energy, and competitiveness as a value chain. In this event, we aim to showcase what local companies are doing and to raise awareness among San Juan businesses about the importance of working on these issues.” He also emphasized that the relationship between the Industrial Union, the private sector, and the provincial government of San Juan is very strong, which allows for improvements in the province's productive system. Finally, he added: "This public-private partnership, during the business roundtables and the meetings, will showcase everything the province has to offer, so investors can come and help improve the local productive system.”
Emprezar Inspira Schedule:
Thursday, October 31
Speakers:
● Artificial Intelligence and Transformation Processes
Fernando Montero Bolognini - Managing Director, Globant Buenos Aires.
● Leading in Times of Transformation
Isela Costantini - CEO, Grupo Financiero GST and Board Member.
● Superpowers for Lifelong Learning and Innovation
Gerry Garbulsky - Creator of Aprender de Grandes.
Friday, November 1
3:30 p.m.: Registration
Speakers:
● The Dream Machine
Santiago Gómez Cora - Head Coach, Los Pumas 7s.
● Chica Apps: Innovating from a Passion for Technology
Camila Chávez - San Juan Entrepreneur - Teladoc Health.
● Innovation & Future Design Inspired by NASA
Jonatan Loidi - CEO and Founder of Grupo SET Latam – Disney Experience Ambassador – NASA.
The third activity of the Forum relates to the Summit Argentina Impacta San Juan 2024, a space for dialogue with a specific goal: to contribute to the expansion of sustainability culture in companies. This will mark the 5th edition of Argentina Impacta, a business event based on the triple-impact model.
The Summit will consist of three panels:
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Innovation and Sustainability – The Role of Women in the Workforce
This panel will discuss women’s participation in the workforce and the use of technology to reinvent business operations.
Speakers: Flavio Fuertes (Global Compact, Argentina Impacta - UNDP), Isela Costantini (CEO, Grupo Financiero GST), and Mario Hernández (Sustainability Manager, Los Azules Project).
Moderator: Iván Grgic (Institutional Relations Manager, Josemaría Project).
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Competitiveness of Value Chains
This panel will address new scenarios for the Argentine industry and innovative actions in production processes.
Speakers: Elio Del Re (President of ADIMRA), Daniel Herrero (President of Excelencia), and Marcelo Álvarez (Director of Government Affairs, Barrick South America).
Moderator: Banco San Juan.
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Energy to Grow
This panel will explore renewable energy and sustainable mining through the experience of renowned speakers.
Speakers: Gustavo Castagnino (Director of Corporate, Regulatory, and Sustainability Affairs, Genneia), Lucas Estrada (President, EPSE - Provincial Energy Company), and Gunther Neubert (Vice President, AHK).
