Federico GUTIÉRREZ ZULUAGA
UITP Latin America Forum
Organisers
Registration Fees
Registration is compulsory for all attendees. Registration closes on 30th October.
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All Delegates
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UITP Members |
Free |
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Non Members |
€100 |
This key regional event brings together global thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the future of public transport and mobility in Latin America.
With a strong focus on enhancing public transport governance, promoting modal integration, and redefining the image of urban mobility, the Forum emphasises the vital role of transport in creating more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable cities.
Through high-level panels and strategic dialogue, the event will showcase how public transport can become a mobility option that truly serves all citizens—regardless of income, gender, or physical ability—while supporting environmental objectives and fostering social development.
A diverse range of activities will be led by experts from both Latin America and other regions of the world, offering a unique opportunity to gain insights into local challenges as well as global innovations.
Who Can Attend?
The Forum’s agenda includes sessions open to both UITP members and non-members (please refer to the programme for details).
All activities are coordinated by the UITP Latin America Division, with the support of several UITP Committees hosting parallel events, such as the Metro Committee, the Marketing Committee, and the Cable Car Group.
We look forward to welcoming UITP members to this unmissable gathering.
For those who are not yet part of the network, the Forum offers a valuable opportunity to discover UITP’s global mission and its leadership in shaping the future of public transport.
Programme
Host City: Medellín
The city of Medellín, internationally recognised for its urban and social transformation, is the host of the Latin America Forum. Its firm commitment to innovation in mobility, sustainability, and equity makes it a regional and global benchmark.
At the heart of this evolution is the Medellín Metro, a pioneering system in Colombia and a symbol of urban integration, which has been key in the development of an articulated, efficient, and inclusive public transport network.
The Metro, together with the Metrocable, light rail, BRT, feeder bus lines, and other sustainable mobility solutions, represent a successful model of planning, governance, and citizen engagement.
Speakers
Marcela HOLGUÍN
Mohamed MEZGHANI
Marcio HANNAS
Tomás ELEJALDE
Agustina CALATAYUD
Andrés POLO
Ángel CARDENAS
Anne BIGAND
Antonio CORTÉS
Carlos SÁNCHEZ-FÁBREGAS
Claudia DÍAZ
Daniela LUQUE
Daniela RUBIO
Dionisio GONZÁLEZ
Eleonora PAZOS
Eric BOGANTES
Eric CAMPOS
Fabio DAMASCENO
Gautier BRODEO
Harvey SCORCIA
Jaci SANTOS SHIBAO
Jaime Andrés ORTIZ RUEDA
Joaquín VIDAL FERNÁNDEZ DE CASTRO
José Humberto SOLORZA ESTÉVEZ
Leonardo CANON RUBIANO
Maína CELIDONIO
Marcelo GALLI
Mariana GIACUMBO
Nicolás ROSALES
Paula AZEM
Richele CABRAL
Sergio AVELLEDA
Ulisses LACAVA BIGATON
Valeska PERES PINTO
Verônica ABDALLA
Vicente TORRES
Vikas KUMAR
Xavier VÁSQUEZ
Practical Information
Venues
12 November 2025: Cámara de Comercio de Medellín
Sede Poblado (Carrera 43A # 16 sur 245), Medellín, Colombia
13 November 2025: Jardín Botánico de Medellín
Cl. 73 #51D-14, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia
Closing Cocktail: Patio de las Azaleas, Jardín Botánico de Medellín
Cl. 73 #51D-14, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia
Visas
Please, kindly check if you need a visa to attend the event in Colombia. If that’s the case, contact your Division or Committee manager to get the template invitation letter.
Fill it out and send it to Medellin Metro for signature to the attention of: Sara Castro Maya – [email protected]
Accommodation
Hotel York Luxury Suites Medellin by Preferred
Calle 17sur – 63 Carrera 43a, Medellín 050001
The local host has kindly negotiated special rates for UITP delegates.
Please, contact the hotel via [email protected] or WhatsApp +57 318 062 37 38 indicating ‘UITP Latin America Forum/Metro de Medellín’ in the subject line.
The Hotel in Medellin will maintain the bookings until Friday 17 October.
Travel information
José María Córdova International Airport is the second largest airport in Colombia. It is an international airport. In total, there are 36 airports around the world that have direct flights to Medellín, spread across 35 cities in 16 countries.
In addition to several connections from Bogotá, there are excellent connections from Panama.
How to get from José María Córdova Airport to Medellín City:
| Service | Price in USD (approx) |
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| Combuses (public bus) | $3.50 – $4.25 |
| Trans Millenium (bus) | $2.38 |
| Colectivo (ACOA, shared) | $6.12 – $7.38 |
| Official taxi (individual) | $24.50 – $27.50 |
Explore the City
Medellin Travel – Website for finding activities and tours around the city
Cívica App – City map
Additional Activities – 15 November
Our local host, Metro de Medellin, suggest 3 fantastic activities for Saturday, 15 November.More information for the registration to the recommended options:
Carolina Serna: Travel Solutions
+57 314 5467710
Daniel Rendón: Palenque Tours
+57 312 8976426.
Parque Arví y tradición silletera (Option 1)
You will live the Arví experience, you will immerse yourself in different ecological trails, where you will learn about the variety of species of flora and fauna that inhabit the territory.
In addition, you will learn about the silletero culture of the township of Santa Elena, you will learn about this ancestral art and you will share with the silleteros who are declared Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Approximate duration: 9 hours
Graffiti Tour – Comuna 13 & Museum of Modern Art – MAMM (Option 2)
You will learn about the social transformation that Comuna 13 has experienced for years, which has been achieved through art and culture, a tour that shows the resignification of a history.
You will tour the MAMM, a space for lovers of art and creativity, with a wide collection of high-quality permanent works and temporary exhibitions related to modern art in the city.
Approximate duration: 8 hours
Coffee farmer for a day (Option 3)
Tourism experience in the countryside farms of Belén, Medellín. You will learn about the entire coffee process and share with native people, enjoying their kindness and delicious gastronomy.
Approximate duration: 5 hours
Organisers
Local Host
Metro de Medellin
Partners
Gold Sponsorship
Silver Sponsorship
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Contact Us
Have a question about any aspect of this event? Contact our team for more information.
Eleonora PAZOS
Fabiana MORELLI
Dionisio GONZÁLEZ
Vicente TORRES
Información en español
El Foro América Latina es un evento regional clave que reúne a líderes de opinión globales, responsables de políticas públicas y expertos del sector para debatir el futuro del transporte público y la movilidad en América Latina.
Con un enfoque en el fortalecimiento de la gobernanza del transporte público, la promoción de la integración modal y la transformación de la imagen de la movilidad urbana, el Foro destaca el papel fundamental del transporte en la construcción de ciudades más sostenibles, inclusivas y equitativas.
A través de paneles de alto nivel y diálogos estratégicos, el evento mostrará cómo el transporte público puede convertirse en una opción de movilidad que realmente sirva a toda la ciudadanía—sin importar su nivel de ingresos, género o condición física—al tiempo que contribuye a los objetivos medioambientales y al desarrollo social.
El programa contará con una variedad de actividades dirigidas por expertos tanto de América Latina como de otras regiones del mundo, lo que ofrecerá una oportunidad única para conocer no solo la realidad local, sino también las experiencias y soluciones que se están implementando en otros continentes.
¿Quiénes pueden participar?
El Foro incluirá sesiones abiertas a miembros y no miembros de la UITP (consulte el programa para más detalles). Todas las actividades están siendo coordinadas por la División América Latina de la UITP, con el apoyo de varios Comités de la UITP que desarrollarán eventos paralelos, entre ellos el Comité de Metros, el Comité de Marketing y el Grupo de Teleféricos.
Esperamos contar con la participación de los miembros de la UITP en esta cita imperdible. Y para quienes aún no forman parte de la red, el Foro representa una valiosa oportunidad para conocer la misión global de la UITP y su liderazgo en la transformación del transporte público.
Ciudad Anfitriona: Medellín
La ciudad de Medellín, reconocida internacionalmente por su transformación urbana y social, es la anfitriona del Foro América Latina.
Su firme apuesta por la innovación en movilidad, sostenibilidad y equidad la convierte en un referente regional y global.
En el corazón de esta evolución se encuentra el Metro de Medellín, sistema pionero en Colombia y símbolo de integración urbana, que ha sido clave en el desarrollo de una red de transporte público articulada, eficiente e inclusiva.
El Metro, junto con los Metrocables, el tranvía, los buses BRT, las rutas alimentadoras y otras soluciones de movilidad sostenible, representan un modelo exitoso de planificación, gobernanza y compromiso ciudadano. Su enfoque en la Cultura Metro, la calidad del servicio.