< Back Ludivina Facundo Flores Leader in Robotics and AI Dr. Ludivina Facundo holds a PhD in Science in Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing, specializing in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, from CINVESTAV Saltillo, as well as a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Physics from CINVESTAV Monterrey. Throughout her career, she has published multiple papers in indexed journals and outreach publications, primarily in areas such as neural network control, ultrasonic inspection, and X-ray inspection. Currently, she serves as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the Industrial Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (CII.IA), where she is responsible for developing Artificial Intelligence training programs for various sectors including manufacturing, retail, journalism, petrochemicals, and banking, among others. She also leads the design and management of advanced solutions for industry, driving innovation and digital transformation across multiple sectors. Connect with more leaders or explore the AI Corridor of the Americas: [ https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor](https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor) prensa@genia.ai

< Back Huberth Manuel Jara Trujillo Technology Entrepreneur – AI Applied to Fashion and Digital Commerce Huberth Jara Trujillo is a business administrator and technology entrepreneur at the intersection of artificial intelligence, fashion, and digital commerce. He holds a Master’s in Digital Transformation from Italy, specializing in innovation, technology, and digital business models. He is the founder and CEO of FASHI, an AI-powered social commerce platform designed to transform how people discover, try, and buy clothing. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, e-commerce, and product development, Huberth develops AI and computer vision solutions for the fashion industry from Berlin, aiming to create the first tech unicorn led by a Peruvian from Europe. Connect with more leaders or explore the AI Corridor of the Americas: [ https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor](https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor) prensa@genia.ai

< Back Carolina Veas Mufdi Expert Lawyer in Technology and AI Regulation Carolina Veas es abogada experta en regulación tecnológica y gobernanza de inteligencia artificial, con más de 15 años de experiencia asesorando en los estudios jurídicos internacionales más relevantes en Chile, enfocándose en clientes de Latinoamérica y Europa. Su trayectoria comenzó en libre competencia, especialmente en mercados digitales, y posteriormente se consolidó en la regulación de criptoactivos, liderando la apertura de las primeras cuentas bancarias para intermediarios cripto en Chile. En los últimos tres años, ha concentrado su práctica en IA responsable, diseñando marcos de gobernanza, gestión de riesgos y cumplimiento alineados con estándares internacionales. Es profesora de inteligencia artificial y regulación digital, expositora en foros internacionales y cuenta con un LL.M. en Regulation por University College London (UCL). Conéctate con los líderes o explora el Corredor de IA de las Américas: https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor prensa@genia.ai

< Back Pablo Guzzi Chief Data & AI Officer Pablo is Chief Data & AI Officer at Ualá, where he leads the data, analytics, and artificial intelligence strategy to drive innovation at one of the most prominent fintech companies in Latin America. With more than 15 years of experience, he has developed Data & Analytics initiatives across banking, fintech, energy, retail, education, and entertainment. In addition to his extensive experience, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero, a Master’s degree in Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery from Universidad de Buenos Aires, and an MBA from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. He also serves as a professor at the Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero, Director of the Data & Analytics program at Coderhouse, a professor at Universidad de San Andrés, and an active member of communities such as CDO Latam and Club CDO España. Connect with more leaders or explore the AI Corridor of the Americas: https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor prensa@genia.ai

< Back Hakima Mokrane Head of AI & DeepTech Dr. Hakima Mokrane is a senior AI and scientific leader bridging astrophysics, computer science, and AI-driven product innovation. Trained as a PhD astrophysicist in molecular astrophysics, she has led research on planetary formation and habitability, translating complex physical-chemical processes into data-driven models. In industry and deep-tech startups, she has built and scaled high-performing ML teams and delivered end-to-end AI solutions, deep learning, computer vision, and reinforcement learning, for DeepTech applications. She operates at the intersection of strategy and execution: defining AI roadmaps, mentoring teams, securing funding, and accelerating research-to-product transitions. She serves as an Expert Advisor and reviewer for the European Commission, the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), and mentors deep-tech ventures, with contributions recognized through collaborations and reviews involving leading institutions, including NASA and Berkeley SkyDeck. Connect with more leaders or explore the AI Corridor of the Americas: https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor prensa@genia.ai

< Back Olivia Phillips Ejecutiva en Ciberseguridad y Estratega de Riesgo en IA Olivia Phillips es una destacada ejecutiva en ciberseguridad y Business Information Security Officer (BISO) con más de dos décadas de experiencia trabajando en la intersección de la seguridad, las operaciones empresariales y las tecnologías emergentes. Es reconocida por su capacidad para traducir riesgos complejos de ciberseguridad e inteligencia artificial en decisiones estratégicas claras que fortalecen la resiliencia organizacional mientras impulsan la innovación. A lo largo de su carrera, Olivia ha liderado iniciativas de seguridad empresarial a gran escala alineadas con marcos de referencia como NIST, Zero Trust y PCI, logrando reducciones medibles del riesgo y elevando la madurez de seguridad en entornos de infraestructura crítica. Tiene un enfoque particular en la adopción responsable de la inteligencia artificial, incluyendo gobernanza, gestión de riesgos y la integración de IA en operaciones de seguridad para mejorar la eficiencia, la visibilidad y la toma de decisiones. Reconocida como líder de pensamiento y conferencista, Olivia siente una gran pasión por cerrar la brecha entre la experiencia técnica y el liderazgo ejecutivo. Su misión es empoderar a las organizaciones para adoptar con confianza y seguridad el panorama en evolución de la inteligencia artificial y la transformación digital. Conéctate con más líderes o explora el Corredor de IA de las Américas: https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor

< Back Bonaventure F.-P. Dossou Investigador en IA para Salud y Lenguas de Bajos Recursos Bonaventure F. P. Dossou es investigador de inteligencia artificial, científico en computación y autor de Benín, especializado en aprendizaje automático para la salud y lenguas de bajos recursos, actualmente radicado en Canadá. Es el principal contribuyente del estudio computacional del fon, la lengua principal de Benín, y desempeñó un papel clave en su integración en Google Translate, promoviendo la inclusión digital de lenguas marginadas en todo el mundo. Su trabajo conecta la investigación avanzada en IA con impacto real, abarcando descubrimiento de fármacos, imágenes médicas, terapia génica y fagoterapia, así como procesamiento de lenguaje natural para lenguas africanas. Posee una licenciatura en Matemáticas y una maestría en Ciencias de la Computación con especialización en Bioinformática, ambas con honores. Actualmente es candidato a doctorado en la McGill University, donde realiza investigaciones en NLP y salud bajo la supervisión de la profesora Jackie Cheung. Conéctate con más líderes o explora el Corredor de IA de las Américas: https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor

Explore the AI Development Corridor of the Americas: Redefining AI Innovation, powered by GENIA Americas and the Glápagos platform, driving ethical AI innovation, economic growth, and digital inclusion across Latin America, the Caribbean, and North America. Request Access The Americas is building its own AI infrastructure. RaceFor.AI is the network making it happen. We connect governments, enterprises, and investors across the Western Hemisphere to deploy AI that works inside Latin American markets - compliant with regional regulations, trained on local data, and already operating across 12+ countries. Discover Your AI Edge Launch Your AI Initiative Find Out Where Your Industry Stands → Explore the open-source multimodal AI infrastructure accelerating enterprise & government innovation across the Americas through multimodal-ai-americas. Launch Innovation What is the AI Corridor of the Americas? The Americas Has Its Own Rules. Your AI Should Know Them. Every market in this hemisphere moves differently: regulatory rhythms, labor dynamics, capital flows, political cycles. AI built in Silicon Valley cannot navigate this. Glápagos can. It was built here, for here, and it is already deployed across 12+ regions. What Drives the Transformation Three capabilities most AI vendors cannot combine — all in one: RaceFor.AI : The network. Policymakers, investors, and industry leaders across the hemisphere, aligned behind a single mission: industrial AI leadership in the Americas. Glápagos : The platform. Not a tool you buy and adapt. An AI system that works inside your organization, your market, your regulatory environment, and your competitive reality. GENIA Americas : The institution. The connective tissue linking everything together, coordinating what would otherwise stay fragmented. APPLY FOR NETWORK MEMBERSHIP Four Moves That Change Your Position Strategy Platform Compliance Talent Restorative Yoga Know exactly where AI creates leverage in your industry. Not a generic roadmap. Yours. Book a class Barre Fusion Regulatory frameworks built by people who understand how regulators in this hemisphere actually think and move. Book a class Reformer Pilates Glápagos deployed inside your decisions, not beside them. Book a class Barre Fusion People who can run AI, not just talk about it. Book a class Why do we exist: External US and Chinese AI infrastructure is defining the rules of your market from the outside. The Americas is a primary arena for industrial AI. RaceFor.AI was built by people committed to shaping it locally, using frameworks made here. Services Open Source Infrastructure AI Corridor of the Americas on GitHub The AI Corridor of the Americas is built on open collaboration. The project repository provides the technical foundation, documentation, and resources behind the Corridor’s mission to connect AI innovation across the hemisphere. Explore the architecture, contribute to development, and follow the evolution of the platform: View the GitHub Repository → https://github.com/GENIA-Americas/ai-corridor-of-the-americas GENIA Americas We drive AI innovation, integrating Latin America and the broader Americas into the global AI landscape. Committed to advance industrial AI deployment and regional adaptation, GENIA powers Industry 4.0 transformations through: Glápagos , the corridor’s backbone Regional AI Strategy for Industry 4.0 Open-source, tailored solutions Explore GENIA Glápagos: an AI platform empowering businesses with scalable machine learning across the Americas. Why Glápagos Stands Out: Tailored AI for key industries ans sectors Automation for data entry, customer service Secure analytics with regional compliance Open integration with existing systems Scalable for startups to enterprises Training to build AI skills. Enables cross-regional partnerships Discover Glápagos Benefits The Inter-American AI Corridor delivers: Innovation Hub for Startups and Enterprises: Fostering collaborative partnerships that accelerate growth and technology adoption. Representative AI: Tailored AI solutions designed to match your unique capabilities and needs, with a focus on transparency, inclusion, and ethical practices. Global Competitiveness: Driving investment, capital allocation, and talent acquisition to boost your competitive edge on the global stage. Sustainable Development & Climate Resilience: Supporting long-term growth and environmental responsibility through deeptech innovations, aligned with sustainability frameworks and guided by DevOps best practices for seamless, scalable impact. Join the AI Revolution Revolutionizing A New, New World Shape AI’s future in the Americas! Join the Inter-American AI Corridor to drive ethical AI, economic growth, and digital inclusion. Become a part of the revolution—connect with GENIA Americas now!

< Back Laura Zuluaga Pineda Computational Biology & Health Innovation Laura Zuluaga Pineda is an MSc candidate in Computational Biology at Universidad de los Andes with a background in Biology and Microbiology. Her work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, Omics data analysis, and transnational health innovation. Laura is actively involved in building the AI for Good ecosystem in Latin America, serving in leadership roles that connect multidisciplinary talent, research, and real-world deployment of AI solutions. She is particularly interested in accelerating responsible AI adoption in health, biotechnology, and regional development. Through her work, Laura aims to help position Latin America not only as a consumer of AI technologies, but as a creator of impactful, globally relevant solutions. Conéctate con más líderes o explora el Corredor de IA de las Américas: https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor prensa@genia.ai

Powered by Glápagos, the AI Corridor unites governments and industry to deliver scalable, ethical AI across the Americas. Join the AI Revolution AI Corridor of the Americas: Powering Inclusive Innovation Across Borders Transforming regional economies with ethical, AI-driven collaboration, led by Genia Americas. The Vision: A Hemisphere United by AI The AI Corridor of the Americas is a bold initiative to connect nations, industries, and communities through cutting-edge AI solutions. By fostering collaboration, we empower startups, enterprises, and governments to tackle regional challenges, boost competitiveness, and lead globally in ethical AI innovation. Impact The AI Corridor of the Americas is more than just a technological initiative. It is a movement. This bold initiative dismantles silos, replacing isolated efforts with a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem that accelerates progress and ensures AI serves everyone, not just the few. Ethical AI: Prioritizing privacy, inclusion, and transparency. Economic Surge: Driving growth through AI-driven knowledge sharing. Global Leadership: Positioning the Americas at the forefront of AI innovation. Sustainability: Supporting climate resilience with deeptech solutions. Glápagos: The Engine of Innovation At the heart of the Corridor lies Glápagos , a scalable AI platform tailored for the Americas’ diverse industries. From startups to multinationals, Glápagos delivers automation, analytics, and skills training with regional compliance. Why Glápagos Stands Out Industry-Tailored AI: Solutions for manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and more. Seamless Integration: Open-source, compatible with existing systems. Scalable Impact: From small ventures to global enterprises. Skill-Building: Training programs to empower local talent. Secure & Compliant: Analytics aligned with regional regulations. Transforming the Americas The AI Corridor delivers measurable impact, fostering innovation hubs, enhancing competitiveness, and championing sustainable development across the hemisphere. Key Benefits Innovation Hubs: Accelerating startups and enterprises through collaboration. Competitive Edge: Attracting investment and talent to lead globally. Sustainable Growth: Deeptech solutions aligned with DevOps and climate goals. Inclusive AI: Transparent, ethical solutions tailored to local needs. Join the AI Revolution Email admin@genia.ai Follow

< Back Mercedes Aramendía AI Governance, Digital Transformation & Technology Policy Leader Mercedes Aramendía is a globally recognized lawyer and technology governance expert working at the intersection of digital transformation, AI, telecommunications, and public policy. She serves as Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Infrastructure and Open Internet in Latin America and the Caribbean (DIG.IA-LAC), where she promotes stronger digital infrastructure, expanded connectivity, and regulatory environments that foster innovation and development. She is also Academic Director of the Postgraduate Program in Digital Transformation and Law at the University of Montevideo. Previously, she served as President of URSEC in Uruguay, leading key modernization and digitalization initiatives. An internationally sought-after speaker and advisor, Mercedes counsels governments, regulators, companies, and regional institutions on AI, telecommunications, and digital governance. Her work focuses on shaping responsible technology adoption, promoting inclusive access, and strengthening public-private collaboration to achieve equitable digital development. She is widely known for translating complex legal and technological challenges into actionable strategies that enhance societal impact. Connect with more leaders or explore the AI Corridor of the Americas: https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor prensa@genia.ai

< Back Mercedes Aramendía Líder en Gobernanza de IA, Transformación Digital y Política Tecnológica Mercedes Aramendía es una abogada y experta en gobernanza tecnológica reconocida internacionalmente, que trabaja en la intersección de transformación digital, IA, telecomunicaciones y política pública. Se desempeña como Directora Ejecutiva de la Alianza por la Infraestructura Digital y la Internet Abierta en América Latina y el Caribe (DIG.IA-LAC), promoviendo infraestructura digital más sólida, mayor conectividad y entornos regulatorios que fomenten la innovación y el desarrollo. Es también Directora Académica del posgrado en Transformación Digital y Derecho de la Universidad de Montevideo. Anteriormente, presidió URSEC en Uruguay, liderando procesos clave de modernización y digitalización. Oradora y asesora internacionalmente reconocida, Mercedes asesora a gobiernos, reguladores, empresas e instituciones regionales en materia de IA, telecomunicaciones y gobernanza digital. Su trabajo se centra en impulsar la adopción responsable de la tecnología, promover el acceso inclusivo y fortalecer la colaboración público-privada para lograr un desarrollo digital equitativo. Es ampliamente reconocida por transformar desafíos legales y tecnológicos complejos en estrategias accionables con impacto social. Conecta con más líderes o explora el AI Corridor of the Americas: https://www.racefor.ai/aicorridor