Event Finale Special – Civic Pride at Tijuana Innovadora!

“If you build it, will they come?” Between October 7 and October 21’s closing day — bustling with energy and dance — they did come.  Months ago, no one really knew what kind of effect Tijuana Innovadara might have on the second-largest city on the Pacific Coast of North America.  But on Thursday, tens of … Continue reading

Day 13 Recap – Carlos Slim speaks on Philanthropy & Dr. Fukuyama speaks on Education

Monday, 10.18.2010, Tijuana – Two keynote addressees resounded the halls of CECUT as Carlos Slim spoke on Philanthropy and Education, while Dr. Francis Fukuyama spoke on Education and Social Capital. Mr. Slim according to Forbes magazine, is  “the most richest man in the world.”  Mr. Slim is President of the Carso Group which owns Mexico’s … Continue reading

Day 12 Recap – Doctors + Scientists + Nobel Prize Winners = Tijuana Innovadora

Monday, 10.18.2010, Tijuana – It was a busy afternoon at Tijuana Innovadora as renowned scientists came to Tijuana to speak on their expertise in the medical industry.  2005 Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Robert Grubbs was on hand to speak about the innovations within innovations in eye surgery, while Dr. Alberto Darszon, the 2009 award recipient … Continue reading

Day 7 Recap – Microsoft, Wikipedia, and Twitter . . . oh my!

    Wednesday, 10.13.2010, Tijuana – This afternoon was very exciting as it had 3 keynote speakers and one panel discussion on information systems and software.  The keynote addresses were given by Joel Cherkis, Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector Division; Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia; and finally Biz Stone, … Continue reading

Day 5 Recap – Tijuana’s Automotive Leaders Praise Tijuana’s Work Force and Innovation

Monday, 10.11.2010, Tijuana – Automotive, as in The Automotive Industry of Tijuana was the theme of the day today at Tijuana Innovadora.  Automotive leaders of some of Mexico’s biggest industries were on hand to discuss trends in the automotive industry, the bustling and reliable work force of Tijuana, and how they are proud to have … Continue reading

Day 4 Recap – Flamenco Fusion!

Sunday, 10.10.2010, Tijuana – a live evening show by the extreme, flamenco fusion group, Los Vivancos was given.

Day 3: Recap of the Awards Ceremonies and Recipients

Saturday, 10.09.2010, Awards ceremonies for the prestigious “Company of the National Quality Award of Mexico,” and the renowned “Malcolm Baldrige Award” took place at Tijuana Innovadora on Saturday.  It started with a panel discussion on what Business Excellence means in Tijuana and key businessmen were there to express their opinions on the panel.  In the … Continue reading

Day 2 (Oct. 8) of Tijuana Innovadora: Aerospace

10.08.2010, Tijuana – In four years, the aerospace industry has quadrupled in Mexico, with Tijuana being its leader in industry and production.  Space programs are being developed right here in Tijuana!  With safety critical instruments, industrial gas turbine components, and aluminum and titanium engine duct tubes for airplane engines, Aerospace has been one of the … Continue reading