{
  "id": 17064859,
  "title": "Colombia’s Software Exports Gain New Opportunities at SOFTIC 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/colombias-software-exports-gain-new-opportunities-at-softic-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T13:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/29/colombia-software-exports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia's software exports could see increased opportunities as the SOFTIC 2026 event in Cartagena generated potential US$5.69 million in commercial deals. In addition to these projected deals, the event saw US$25,000 in sales completed during the two-day business round, which took place on October 14 and 15. Organized by ProColombia alongside Fedesoft and Cenisoft, the gathering brought together 43 Colombian software exporters and 15 international buyers representing 11 countries. They engaged in 207 meetings, which could potentially turn into sales within the next 12 months, but these figures do not represent signed contracts or guaranteed revenue. The SOFTIC congress, held from October 14 to 16 under the theme \"Software in Motion,\" showcased how artificial intelligence is reshaping the industry. With Colombia's software sector generating US$14.6 billion in sales in 2025 and exporting US$2.04 billion, the event provided a platform for smaller companies to connect with buyers across the Americas and Europe. The event's results hold significance as they could potentially become real exports, contributing to the country's economic growth.",
  "summary": "Colombia’s software industry generated US$5,690,826 in potential commercial deals at SOFTIC 2026 in Cartagena, alongside US$25,000 in sales completed during the event. The business round, held on Oct. 14 and 15 by ProColombia with Fedesoft and Cenisoft, brought together 43 Colombian software exporters and 15 international buyers from 11 countries for 207 business meetings. The […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Colombia's software exports projected to gain US$5.69 million from SOFTIC 2026 deals",
    "Two-day event in Cartagena saw US$25,000 in sales completed",
    "43 Colombian exporters met 15 international buyers from 11 countries"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}