Bogota, June 2025. Under the concept ‘I am popular’, the Bogota Chamber of Commerce (CCB) will hold the second edition of +Talante from July 17 to 20, an event that seeks to make visible and strengthen the initiatives, programs and projects of the popular and solidarity economy, as well as extol the work of small businesses, producers, establishments and other actors associated with this economic and population segment.

Ovidio Claros Polanco, executive president of the Bogota Chamber of Commerce, stated that "the figures indicate that the popular and solidarity economy is at the very heart of our economy. Its contribution to income generation, social cohesion and territorial development is evidence of this. That is why it is essential to contribute to overcoming challenges that have historically affected this population, such as limited access to business services, difficulties in formalization, poor representation and exclusion from traditional business platforms. We are building +Talante precisely to close these gaps and help make these challenges a thing of the past.

According to data from the Survey of entrepreneurship and the popular economy 2024 in Bogota and Cundinamarca, conducted by the Bogota Chamber of Commerce, 77.8% of businesses with commercial registration are recognized as part of the popular economy.

Of these, 35.5% do not keep their personal and/or family accounts separate from those of their business.

Spaces in +Talante

Citizens will have access to a robust agenda, with more than 90 speakers, 40 workshops, among others, which will be developed in the following spaces:

Main Auditorium

Scenario where leaders, experts, entrepreneurs, academics, representatives of the public sector and ecosystem allies gather to share visions, experiences and strategies that strengthen the popular and solidarity economy.

Colombia Street

A tour through the identity, diversity and pride of popular economy businesses. An inspiring corridor with multiple ways of doing business.

Commercial showcase

Showcase where entrepreneurship is translated into products and services. More than 500 productive units -representing sectors such as clothing, food, leather goods, jewelry, beauty, home, agribusiness, handicrafts, among others- actively participate to present their offerings to the public, position their brand and generate real business opportunities.

Farmer's Market

Point where the countryside and the city converge, with the best of the harvests, fresh and organic products. A commitment to the territory, food culture and roots.

CCB Ecosystem

Within the framework of +Talante, the Bogota Chamber of Commerce will present an institutional exhibition that will reflect the entire range of services offered by the entity and its subsidiaries.

Territorio Coop

This will be a space to highlight the work of cooperatives, recognizing them as a key pillar for the economic and social development of the country. Attendees will witness how these organizations, based on collaboration, drive the growth of entire communities.

The exhibition brings together cooperatives from diverse sectors such as finance, agribusiness, education, transportation and multiple services.

Advisory marathon

Space in which participants can access free and personalized access to more than 2,000 specialized advisories given by expert consultants on key issues for business development, such as business model, formalization and regulations, basic finances and costs, digital marketing and business strategy, legal and tax aspects, among others.

Business Accelerator

Designed for entrepreneurs and mentors who are part of the Business Accelerator Thinking MEGA of the Bogota Chamber of Commerce. Allows the accompaniment of mentors.

Financial Connection

Entrepreneurs and businessmen of the popular and solidarity economy can meet with financial entities, economic support programs and credit alternatives that allow them to strengthen their businesses.

Job Connection

Strategic space designed to bring participants closer to concrete job opportunities, strengthening their profile, making their skills visible and promoting their integration into the world of formal employment. Those interested please register using the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/b4pNkcifNV