{
  "id": 3072695,
  "title": "Medellin Prepares to Host the First Artificial Intelligence Week in the Americas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/medellin-prepares-to-host-the-first-artificial-intelligence-week-in",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-24T17:26:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/08/24/medellin-artificial-intelligence-week/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia is set to host the inaugural Artificial Intelligence Week in the Americas, an event to be held in Medellin from November 9 to 13, 2026. The gathering, titled INMERXIA, aims to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, including experts, businesses, students, researchers, and representatives from the public sector to discuss the impact of AI on various aspects of society.\n\nThe event, INMERXIA, will feature a comprehensive program comprising academic sessions, interactive experiences, workshops, and business meetings. Organizers anticipate that over 4,800 participants will attend the event, representing a broad spectrum of professionals and enthusiasts in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into AI tools, analyze emerging trends, and deliberate on the challenges posed by the growing presence of AI.\n\nINMERXIA will unfold across multiple locations throughout Medellin, ensuring accessibility to audiences with varying interests and backgrounds. Key venues for the event include the Medellin Planetarium, Comuna 13, City Hall, Ciudadela C4TA, and Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. The agenda kicks off with INMERXIA Talks, a venue at the Planetarium where discussions and podcast-style content will combine to provide insights into the subject matter.",
  "summary": "Medellin is preparing to become a meeting point for experts, companies, students, researchers, and public-sector representatives during the first Artificial Intelligence Week in the Americas. The event, called INMERXIA, will take place from Nov. 9 to 13, 2026, and aims to foster a broad discussion about the impact of this technology on education, business, creativity, […]",
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  "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."
}