BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More than 180 leaders from the business and tech ecosystem gathered at the “Bogota: Hub for Technology and Innovation” event, organized by Invest in Bogota and Michael Page, to explore the findings of a sector report that reaffirms the Colombian capital as the driving force behind the country's digital economy. The event featured the launch of the report “IT Talent 2025: Investment, Innovation, and Productivity,” proving that Bogota has attracted 60% of all foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in software and IT that have entered Colombia over the past six years. During this period, the city has generated more than 42,000 jobs in these sectors. Carlos Suarez, Executive Director of Invest in Bogota, stated: “Foreign investment in the tech sector is currently, and will remain over the next three years, one of the most relevant and dynamic areas for Bogota's economic development.” Daniel Camacho, IT Director at Michael Page, emphasized that Bogota is home to 39% of the country's bachelors in software and systems-related fields and holds the largest pool of bilingual talent in Colombia. Key Findings from the Report Invest in Bogota is a public-private partnership between the Bogota Chamber of Commerce and the Capital District. Its mission is to promote international investment and attract world-class events by connecting the high-impact entrepreneurship ecosystem, contributing to the socio-economic development, competitiveness, and quality of life in Bogota-Region, and positioning it as the leading business destination in Latin America. About Michael Page Michael Page is a global recruitment firm with over 45 years of experience specializing in professional, executive, and senior-level talent. Lucero Aguilera
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