Bogota Fashion Week: design with identity, business with impact

In this edition, the program took us to the heart of the most important fashion event in the country: Bogota Fashion Week, where creativity became a tool for business transformation. With the participation of 22 countries, more than 1,000 business appointments and 30,000 attendees, this event not only shone for its catwalks, but also for its ability to generate real connections and internationalization opportunities. One of the most moving stories was that of Juan Carlos Ospina, creator of the 11:59 brand, who took his “Restrepo en la Piel” collection from one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Bogota to the center of national fashion. His testimony is proof that the popular economy has a legitimate and valuable place in the creative industry.

Internationalization: entrepreneurs crossing borders With the vision of opening the world to businesses in Bogota and the region, the Bogota Chamber of Commerce has led important internationalization scenarios. This episode highlighted three major milestones: The First Spain-Colombia Forum , which highlighted the importance of strategic alliances between the two countries.

The Andean Business Summit, which brought together entrepreneurs from five countries to strengthen regional value chains. - And the North America in Perspective Summit, where more than 350 Colombian businessmen met with buyers from the United States, Mexico and Canada, generating opportunities for more than US$5 million. Each of these spaces reaffirms that internationalization is not a privilege of large companies, but an opportunity available to all entrepreneurs who dream of growing.

Innovation and technology: TEC Cluster is born: Technology and Knowledge Economy Digital transformation also had its space in this episode. Within the framework of the Annual Cluster Meeting 2025, TEC: Technology and Knowledge Economy was officially launched, an evolution of the Software and IT cluster that now integrates science, technology, artificial intelligence and new business models. With more than 35,000 companies involved, this cluster is projected as a hub for the digital development of Bogota and Cundinamarca, promoting synergies between academia, the private sector and the public sector.

Labor inclusion and citizen welfare.

Social commitment also played a leading role. The CCB presented the Labor Connection program, which has already identified more than 3,000 inclusive vacancies and has joined forces with more than 40 entities to promote employability in vulnerable populations such as young people, women, people with disabilities and victims of the conflict.

Along the same lines, the Hermes program held its 4th Annual Meeting to address bullying and cyberbullying from a comprehensive perspective, highlighting the importance of safe school environments as a basis for human and economic development.

Renewal of registration: a key step for business strengthening

Under the new Decree 045 of 2024, more than 461,000 entrepreneurs renewed their commercial registration, with clear benefits for micro-enterprises, which represent 91% of the total. This policy allowed average reductions of 6.6% in fees, boosting formalization and access to new benefits and services by the Chamber.

Fairs that connect, inspire and strengthen

The episode also presented initiatives such as the EVA Fair, a space that brought together 400 brands at Parque de la 93, and the Open Doors Fairs, which take the Chamber's services to different locations such as Chapinero, Fusa and Zipaquirá, reinforcing the proximity to the business ecosystem.