Ágora Bogotá: Centro de Convenciones

On February 15, 2019, the gastronomic contest "Bogotá Marcando Estilo" took place in Ágora Bogotá. This was a project led by the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá and El Corte Inglés. The chefs Ana María Vargas and Marco Antonio Beltrán showed their gastronomic proposals that highlight the value of our local cuisine and won the opportunity to present their menus in more than 100 El Corte Inglés stores in Spain and Portugal.

"Bogotá Marcando Estilo” aims to promote local cuisine, tourism, fashion and exports of products and services with the potential of positioning in the demanding international markets, under the highest quality standards.

During January 24 and 25, 2019, 40 national and international guests and more than 1,500 professionals gathered to evaluate the main academic topics that the Colombian Constitutional Court must address in its jurisprudence. During the day there were panels and debates led by outstanding academics, as well as commercial exhibitions.

The event was inaugurated by the Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Marta Lucía Ramírez de Rincón, and the President of the Constitutional Court, Alejandro Linares Cantillo. The final ceremony was closed by the President of the Republic of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez.

From March 14 to 16, 2019 Ágora Bogotá was the scenario where the XX International Congress of ALACCSA-R and LASOA, one of the most important events of the ophthalmological sector in Latin America took place. It was the first time this important event was held in Bogotá.

During the three days, panels, symposiums, analysis of medical cases and discussions of scientific advances were developed, with the participation of more than 230 national and international profesionals, academics and students.