JOIN US in the largest Chilean innovation event outside the country!

Our annual summit, held in Boston, brings together the brightest minds from Latin America and the US to ignite groundbreaking ideas.

ChileMass Innovation Day invites us to actively prepare and embrace the current tumultuous waters of innovation and change. We will reflect on our role in shaping this new wave of innovation at global, national, community, and personal levels on topics like geopolitics and organizations, renewing capitalism, lifelong learning, the AI imperative, enhancing human capabilities and others.

This two-day event is divided into four main blocks of activities:

Agenda

WEDNESDAY OCT 9 INSPIRE AND CONNECT

ChileMass Talks MIT
Samberg Conference Center
7:30 am-1:30 pm

- Welcome remarks:
Fernanda Soza, Executive Director at ChileMass.

David Capodilupo, Assistant Dean, Global Programs at MIT Sloan School of Management.
- “Navigating geopolitics: the critical role of technology and government collaboration”
Jacob Shapiro, Partner & Director of Geopolitical Analysis at Cognitive Investment. Host of The Jacob Shapiro Podcast.

José Miguel Benavente, Executive Vice President of the Chilean Economic Development Agency (CORFO).
- “Learning organizations and the challenges for Capitalism”
Peter Senge, Founder of the Society for Organizational Learning, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and author of book ‘The Fifth Discipline’.

John Fullerton, Founder and President of Capital Institute, author of book ‘Regenerative Capitalism: How Universal Patterns and Principles Will Shape the New Economy’.

Jeannette Von Wolfersdorff, Economist, author of book ‘Capitalism’, and Counselor at the Chilean Fiscal Observatory Council (Consejo Fiscal Autónomo).
- “Empowering minds with lifelong learning and 21st century skills”
Christina A. Bosch, Research Scientist in the Scheller Teacher Education Program/The Education Arcade.

Stanton E.F. Wortham, Dean of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College.
- “The AI imperative: why act now”
Ángel Izurieta, Country Manager Google Cloud Chile.

Guillermo Wilson, Co-Founder and NotSales Manager at Axmos Technologies.
- “Critical materials for global energy transition”
Brittany McDonough, Innovation Expert at FalconBridge Advisors.

Cristóbal Undurraga, Co-Founder & CEO at Ceibo.

Marcela Angulo, Director of Santiago Campus of Universidad de Concepción, Independent Director at Colbún and Suralis.
- “Biomechatronics: enhancing human capabilities”
Daniela García, Pediatric physiatrist at Teletón and author of the bestselling book ‘Elegí Vivir’ (‘Choose to Live’).

Juan Luis Moreno, CEO at ACHS, the Chilean Safety Association.

Boston Sunset
(by invitation only) MIT Museum
6:00-9:00 pm

Join us for a memorable evening of networking and celebration as we embark on the MIT Museum with industry leaders, colleagues, and friends. Enjoy the museum’s collection, an icon in innovation while enjoying presentations from leaders like:

Juan Gabriel Valdés, Ambassador of Chile to the United States.

Kent Larson, Director of City Science at the MIT Media Lab.

Martín Andrade, Executive Director at Corporación Ciudades and City Lab BioBío.

Luis Alonso, Research Scientist in the City Science Group at MIT Media Lab.

Jorge Nazer, Founder and Chairman Board of Directors at Grupo ALTO.

Francisco Aboitiz, Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Neuroscience at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Francisca Contreras, Executive Director Startup Campus-Chile.

THURSDAY OCT 10 BRAINSTORM AND IMPLEMENT

Down to Earth
MassChallenge- Seaport District
9:00 am-2:00 pm

Workshop (Activity in Spanish) Activity led by Juan Sebastián Montes, PhD. Associate Professor of Strategy at the Carroll School of Management, Boston College.

Inspired by the talks on Wednesday, come to discuss specific issues that affects Chilean reality, exchanging ideas and brainstorming possible collaborative solutions in round tables led by experts.

Tables of 8 to 10 people each, grouped into 5 thematic areas:

Business.
Education.
Sustainability.
Health.
Technology.

Chile Night at Venture Cafe
Cambridge Innovation Center
4:30-8:00 pm

Boston’s innovation scene. Mingle with over 500 like-minded professionals in a vibrant atmosphere. Savor the exquisite flavors of Chilean wine and delectable food while you network and discover groundbreaking ideas.

Pitch feedback session with 10 amazing startups. from Chile before an expert panel. Startups: Buho, ByBug, Candel, Comiuniti, FORESTA.IO, Miss Berni, Nabu Health, Relier, Soquimat, SubCargo.
Chilean band.

Buho: A platform that allows people to buy each medication from the cheapest pharmacy in one place and have it delivered right to your doorstep.

ByBug: A pioneer in synthetic biology, developing a leading sustainability platform for the production of recombinant proteins using insects.

Candel: Develops and manufactures medical devices for neurological rehabilitation via electrical neuromodulation, a cutting-edge therapy on an international level.

Comiuniti: A platform that empowers the school community to communicate daily in a simple, organized, and efficient way, enhancing the experience and strengthening the bond.

FORESTA.IO: Generates optimized productive plans with the ability to react in real time, using artificial intelligence, to create value in productive companies.

Miss Berni: A startup that seeks to enrich teachers’ careers by offering them better professional and personal opportunities.

Nabu Health: A platform that streamlines patient selection for clinical studies through physicians, using artificial intelligence (LLMs).

Relier: Develops innovative and sustainable solutions for environmental and agricultural challenges, offering eco-friendly packaging alternatives that promote sustainable and resilient practices.

Soquimat: Develops sustainable biomaterials, like paint additives, by optimizing natural resources, recycling industrial waste, and applying nanotechnology.

SubCargo: A platform that connects cargo-generating companies with the most suitable carrier, functioning as a digital logistics operator.

Speakers

Innovation Week

This event is part of a full week of innovation, featuring an immersion into Boston’s innovation ecosystem. Participants could opt to enjoy exclusive visits to top-tier universities and companies, engage in discussions and presentations for small groups, and more. If you are interested in knowing more about these activities, contact us at: mpbraun@chilemass.org

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Accomodations

ChileMass has partnerships with hotels in Boston to offer special rates for this event attendees. At the webpage www. chilemass.org you can download a document with the details. We recommend booking your hotel in advance as spaces are limited at each hotel. *For those coming from Chile or outside of Boston, we recommend arriving no later than Tuesday, October 8, and leaving Boston no earlier than Friday, October 11, so that you can take full advantage of the two days of events and networking opportunities.

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Preguntas Frecuentes Innovation Day

What is it?

The largest Chilean innovation event held outside the country, organized by ChileMass. It is a two-day event featuring various activities, including talks by international experts, roundtable discussions, and networking activities, all focused on cutting-edge topics in technology and innovation. All activities are conducted in English, except for the Down to Earth session (roundtable discussions) held on the morning of October 10th.

When and where is the event?

The event will take place on October 9th and 10th, 2024, in Boston, United States. Event activities will be held at key locations in Boston’s innovation ecosystem, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the MIT Museum, the MassChallenge accelerator, and the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC).

Who can attend the event?

Everyone interested in innovation topics can participate in this event! Whether you own or manage a company or startup, are an investor, work in academia or a public institution, civil organization, or are a student, you’ll find discussions of interest and make valuable connections at our event.

Why shouldn't I miss the event?

ChileMass Innovation Day is the meeting point for all involved in Latin American and U.S. innovation ecosystems. Attending this event will give you insights into the latest technological advancements and innovation trends across various themes; opportunities to discuss ideas with other attendees to generate collaborative projects; connections with key figures from Chile and the U.S. to achieve your goals; find out investment opportunities or business deals with startups or projects presented during the event, and much more!

What does the ticket include?

Access to activities scheduled for each day of the event (excluding activities specified as “by invitation only”). The ticket does NOT include airfare, accommodation in Boston, meals, transportation, visa processing. These costs must be covered by each attendee.

Where can I stay during my stay in Boston?

ChileMass has partnerships with some hotels in Boston to offer event attendees better rates during their stay. Here you can download the document detailing the current agreements. We recommend booking your hotel in advance as spaces are limited at each hotel

Can I participate in other activities during my stay in Boston?

ChileMass has developed an exclusive program of activities from October 7th to 11th for attendees who wish to complement their participation in the event with innovation tours on various themes. This program, called Innovation Week, has only 35 spots available and costs USD 1,500 per person. For more information, please email us at camila@chilemass.org

What is ChileMass?

The Chile Massachusetts Alliance (ChileMass) is a non-profit organization based in Boston that catalyzes innovation between Chile and Massachusetts. With support from both the governments of Chile and Massachusetts, we connect businesses, startups, academia, investors, and civil organizations to develop various collaboration programs, projects, and partnerships.