The 21st Century University celebrated his 30 years of experience with a meeting in the City of Buenos Aires which brought together representatives of the productive sector, officials and leaders of the innovative ecosystem. The cocktail, presented by Iván de Pineda and developed at the same time International Congress Innova Educa 21was an opportunity to review the institution’s origins and trajectory and to project the conversations today surrounding the future of talent, productivity and the country’s transformation.
With more than 90,000 students, more than 100,000 graduates and federal presence across the country through 320 university support centersthe institution reaffirmed its role as a trainer of skilled workers needed in knowledge-based economies and productive sectors undergoing accelerated transformation processes. During the meeting, authorities emphasized the importance of cooperation between universities, businesses and public organizations to promote innovation, update professional skills and strengthen national competitiveness.
In its 30th anniversary year, the university shared its vision future and strategic projects This will mark its growth in the coming years. This includes the opening of the medical course and the construction of a university hospital OSDEthe expansion of the offerings in engineering and natural sciences, the strengthening of Think tank Insight 21 as a Latin American benchmark for the generation of applied knowledge, territorial expansion with new academic infrastructures and the creation of a new campus in the Villa María Industrial Parkin addition to the 21st Century Dome, a project together with Universo Jiménez that will combine education, culture, sports and entertainment. This roadmap reaffirms the university’s commitment to fundamental areas for the country’s productive development, combining investments in talent, technology and science.
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The President and Founder of Universidad Siglo 21, Juan Carlos Rabbatalso addressed a few words to those present, highlighting the purpose that has guided the growth of the University since its founding and reaffirming the vocation to continue promoting innovative educational models aimed at training leaders capable of achieving economic and social impact on a large scale.
The meeting brought together business leaders, industry chambers, third sector representatives and officials from various levels of government and created a space for collective reflection on the challenges of today and the opportunities presented by technological change.. The conversation revolved around topics that dominate the global business agenda today: the emergence of artificial intelligence, the development of professional skills, the new demands of the labor market, the sustainability of companies and the need to invest in human skills to build long-term development models.
Key participants included: Mercedes-MiguelMinister of Education of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires; the national senator Vilma Bedia; Ludovico GrilloNational Director of the National Institute of Technological Education (INET); Martín Matzkin, National Director of Federal Communications at the Ministry of Security; Francesco PaganoUndersecretary of State for Entrepreneurs of the Nation; Gabriela AzarNational Director for Strengthening the Training System; Betina BraccialeDirector of Communications at the National Ministry of Education; Marianella BonillaNational Director for International Educational Cooperation at the Ministry of Education; And Belen AlonsoDirector of Social Responsibility at Vicente López.
Representatives from the private sector and civil society were also present Roberto Souvironformer CEO of Despegar.com; Jose Sciolirepresentative of the Argentine Red Cross; Carlos de NarvaezFounder of GDN Group; Andrea GrobocopatelPresident of the Fundación FLOR; Felipe MoyanoOSDE; Francesco Tonucci; Silvia TenazinhaCEO of Salesforce Argentina; Masnatta MelinaEducation, Technology and Impact Specialist; Maria Laura Garcia, Founder of GlobalNews and Rodolfo TerragnoArgentine writer, lawyer and politician.
The celebration in Buenos Aires is part of a momentous year for Universidad Siglo 21, consolidating three decades of leadership in educational innovation. The 30th anniversary of the institution not only marks an institutional milestone, but also shows the importance of creating a network of public, private and civil society actors who, together with the university, are driving forward the transformation of the country. Strengthening these bonds, promoting common goals and building bridges that accelerate development is a belief and commitment that Universidad Siglo 21 assumes for the years to come.
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