Summer Events At Medellín’s Conference Center – Plaza Mayor

Medellín, Colombia

This summer Plaza Mayor is hosting a variety of events you won’t want to miss. The public offerings include science and energy topics, something to tempt your sweet tooth, and the biggest Colombian fashion event of the year.

Take a look, there’s something for everyone.

ExpoSolar Colombia – July 11 – 13

This event presents different types of renewable energies, how they affect the economy, and potential sustainable development. It is an international fair with the purpose of bringing academia, business people, energy distributors and banks together to showcase the latest trends in solar power.

In 2019 this expo will have more than 25 visiting countries, 200 exhibiting companies both national and international, more than 15,000 visitors, more than 700 business meetings, 250 attendees at the III National Congress on Photovoltaic Solar Energy, 300 participants at the First National Symposium with an update on renewable energy and more than 2,000 attendees at the technical talks of the industry.

During the event, in addition to dealing with aspects of solar energy, other highly relevant topics will be discussed such as energy efficiency, LED lighting and sustainable mobility.

30th Anniversary of ColombiaModa – July 23-25

Colombiamoda, is the Fashion Week of Colombia and one of the most important events in Latin America. This conference provides the best opportunity for Colombia, and the fashion industry’s hottest entrepreneurs, to showcase their latest designs, styles and breakthrough fashion trends.

This year’s spectacular promises to be loaded with fresh novelties, formats and experiences which respond to the challenges faced by the retail world from business, fashion and education.

Sweet Fair – August 8-11

Sweet Fair is the ultimate dessert fair in Latin America, bringing together experts, brands and trends in international baking and confectionery skills, with fun activities aimed at professionals and amateurs.

This tasty event brings together the best representatives and trends in ice cream, chocolate, pastry, cake, cake design and other treats. At Sweet Fair you will find teaching spaces, live demonstrations, dessert and candy markets, commercial displays, cake design contests, and pastry shops along with an entertainment space for children.

A cake design contest featuring professionals and amateurs showing off their cake design techniques will be held, with awards given by a judges’ committee at a special ceremony on August 11, 2019.