The speaker lineup for Gofest 2025 includes Dan Tyre, founding team member at HubSpot and leader of Tyre Angels; Pamela Hsieh, a key player in Alibaba and Alipay's expansion in Europe and LATAM; and Jonathan Greechan, CEO and co-founder of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest startup accelerator, among many others.

As part of Gofest, Platzi will grant 1,000 free tickets to attendees for the iconic Platzi Conf. The partnership also includes 1,000 full scholarships for free access to the Platzi platform for registered participants of both Gofest and Platzi Conf.

Google will train 2,000 developers on its leading Artificial Intelligence tools — the largest free and public training program ever held in Colombia.

Endeavor Colombia, the world’s most important high-impact entrepreneurship network, will showcase its top leaders at Endeavor Day and Endeavor Connections, two formats designed to reshape business.

Bogotá, August 2025 – With a world-class speaker lineup and impactful international partnerships contributing to a stronger and more dynamic ecosystem in Latin America, Gofest 2025 reaffirms its status as the region’s leading entrepreneurship and innovation festival.

The event, organized by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce (CCB), will take place from August 26 to 30, 2025, at Ágora Bogotá – Convention Center.

Ovidio Claros Polanco, Executive President of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, stated:

“The significance and prestige of the over 250 speakers joining us at Gofest 2025, along with partnerships with Platzi, Endeavor, Google, Genera Summit, and many more, demonstrate the evolution of this gathering. Year after year, for a few days, Bogotá becomes the epicenter of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Western Hemisphere.”

The CCB has confirmed the participation of top-tier speakers at Gofest 2025, such as:

Dan Tyre, part of HubSpot’s founding team, where he helped shape the inbound marketing movement and scale the company into a global SaaS leader. He currently leads Tyre Angels, an initiative supporting startups through mentoring, investment, and strategic growth.

On his participation in Gofest, Tyre commented:

“I travel around the world. This year I've been to the UK, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, and Mexico. Right now, I'm on the East Coast of the U.S. and live in Phoenix, Arizona. I've been to California, I'm currently in San Francisco, and I’ll be in Chicago in late September. My mantra is to do the most good for the universe. I take that seriously, and that’s one of the reasons I accepted to come to Bogotá. I’m looking forward to being at Gofest.”

Jonathan Greechan, CEO and co-founder of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest startup accelerator.

Pamela Hsieh, global entrepreneur with extensive experience in fintech, e-commerce, and financial inclusion. She played a key role in Alibaba and Alipay’s expansion into Europe, leading their strategic entry into Western markets.

Moishe Mana, entrepreneur and urban developer with a visionary approach to city revitalization through culture, art, and innovation. As Chairman of Mana Common, he leads real estate and social projects that empower creative and entrepreneurial communities, particularly in Miami and Jersey City.

Powerful Partnerships

A defining element elevating this edition of Gofest is its strategic partnerships. One of the standout collaborations is between Platzi and the CCB, which includes a joint acceleration program culminating in the selection of five projects to be showcased at the Demo Days on August 29 and 30.

Additionally, on Saturday, August 30, Platzi Conf will be hosted at Gofest, with over 6,000 attendees expected. Platzi will offer 1,000 free tickets to Gofest participants to attend this iconic conference.

The partnership also includes 1,000 full-access scholarships to Platzi’s online learning platform for individuals registered for both Gofest and Platzi Conf.

“The alliance between Platzi and the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce puts Latin talent at the center — opening doors, bringing real opportunities, and accelerating growth. By uniting our communities and capabilities, we further energize the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem with high-level mentoring, connections, and visibility. We started Demoday a few months ago and are currently supporting 54 startups with weekly sessions to help them pitch to investors at Gofest and on the Platzi Conf stage. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to turning Latin talent into measurable results,” said Nicole Chapaval, Chief Business Officer at Platzi.

One of the headline speakers at Platzi Conf will be Simón Borrero, CEO and co-founder of Rappi.

Game-Changing Collaborations

Another major partnership shaping the innovation ecosystem is between the CCB and Endeavor, one of the most influential high-impact entrepreneurship networks worldwide. Endeavor will play a central role in Gofest on August 26 and 28.

August 26 – Endeavor Day: The official kickoff of Gofest, bringing together over 1,000 founders, CEOs, and C-level executives to explore tools, insights, and strategic connections for impactful scaling. With over 65 national and international speakers, it will showcase the best of Endeavor’s global community in Bogotá. Registration is free and subject to eligibility requirements.

Featured international speakers include:

Andrés Bzurovski (Uruguay, dLocal), co-founder of Uruguay’s first NASDAQ-listed unicorn

Janan Knust (Chile, Klog), who rose from dishwasher to building a digital logistics firm generating over $100 million

Leila Vélez (Brazil, Curl Lab), former McDonald's cashier turned founder of a $60 million annual beauty empire empowering millions of women

Colombian speakers include:

Alberto “Banano” Pardo (Adsmovil), AdTech pioneer with a company generating over $50 million annually

Ana María Sandoval (Bold), co-founder who has raised over $130 million to bring digital payments to over 150,000 businesses

August 28 – Endeavor Connections: A space designed to create real investment opportunities by connecting startups with venture capital funds.

“Gofest, Endeavor Day, and Endeavor Connections are more than events — they’re meeting points where alliances and visions are born to shape the future of high-impact entrepreneurship in Colombia and Latin America. That’s the spirit driving our commitment to MEGA 2030, where Endeavor Entrepreneurs aim to contribute 8% of Colombia’s GDP growth by 2030, inspiring the ecosystem to think big, innovate sustainably, and create opportunities that strengthen the country’s economic and social fabric,” said Camila Salamanca, Executive Director of Endeavor.

Google Developer X and More

Google Developer X will be a tech deep-dive where Google developers and experts share tools and use cases in AI and product development — a unique opportunity to explore the future of innovation through code. Google expects to train 2,000 developers on its key AI tools — the largest free and open public training program ever conducted in Colombia.

Genera Summit, MenteX’s flagship event, will also be part of Gofest 2025. Focused on sustainability, it connects leaders, startups, and ecosystem players leveraging exponential technologies, science, and innovation to drive transformative change. The event aims to connect stakeholders to build businesses that positively impact the climate agenda.

As part of Gofest, 500 Global, one of the world’s most recognized venture capital firms, will host a live pitch session and select one startup for direct investment.

Meanwhile, iNNpulsa Colombia and the International Trade Center will select 10 startups from 40 finalists to participate in a business mission to South Korea. They will also host the Demo Day for their ALDEA acceleration program.