ILO promotes dialogue on digital talent and the future of work at ANDICOM 2026
The ILO participated in ANDICOM 2026 to promote digital skills development, educational innovation and a people-centred digital transformation.
CARTAGENA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Vocational Training team in Colombia, participated in ANDICOM 2026, the leading international congress on technology, business and digital transformation in Latin America, with the aim of promoting digital talent development, educational innovation and a digital transformation that places people at the centre of change.
During the 41st edition of the congress, held from 1 to 4 September in Cartagena, the ILO contributed its expertise in training for work and digital skills development through dialogue with representatives from the public and private sectors, academia and international organizations.
As part of the agenda, Melva Díaz, Principal Officer for Programmes and Partnerships at the ILO Office for the Andean Countries in Colombia, participated in the panel “EU–Colombia Partnership: Co-creating policies for the digital talent of the future”, a space dedicated to discussing the relevance of training in facilitating the transition to employment, promoting digital skills development and strengthening a technological transformation based on rights, inclusion and decent work. The session concluded with the signing of the Pact for the Digital Partnership and the Future of Work.
The ILO’s participation also included the panel “Innovation in education: How can its potential be harnessed by companies?”, which focused on analysing the role of educational innovation in preparing the talent required by transformations in the labour market.
In addition, the ILO had a stand in the congress exhibition area to showcase the SENATIC project, an initiative that promotes the strengthening of Colombians’ digital skills and fosters dialogue on digital talent, innovation and the future of work.
From this space, attendees were able to experience an immersive 3D journey across Colombia’s regions, while also engaging in discussions on the challenges and opportunities that digital transformation poses for employment and vocational training.
CARTAGENA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Vocational Training team in Colombia, participated in ANDICOM 2026, the leading international congress on technology, business and digital transformation in Latin America, with the aim of promoting digital talent development, educational innovation and a digital transformation that places people at the centre of change.
During the 41st edition of the congress, held from 1 to 4 September in Cartagena, the ILO contributed its expertise in training for work and digital skills development through dialogue with representatives from the public and private sectors, academia and international organizations.
As part of the agenda, Melva Díaz, Principal Officer for Programmes and Partnerships at the ILO Office for the Andean Countries in Colombia, participated in the panel “EU–Colombia Partnership: Co-creating policies for the digital talent of the future”, a space dedicated to discussing the relevance of training in facilitating the transition to employment, promoting digital skills development and strengthening a technological transformation based on rights, inclusion and decent work. The session concluded with the signing of the Pact for the Digital Partnership and the Future of Work.
The ILO’s participation also included the panel “Innovation in education: How can its potential be harnessed by companies?”, which focused on analysing the role of educational innovation in preparing the talent required by transformations in the labour market.
In addition, the ILO had a stand in the congress exhibition area to showcase the SENATIC project, an initiative that promotes the strengthening of Colombians’ digital skills and fosters dialogue on digital talent, innovation and the future of work.
From this space, attendees were able to experience an immersive 3D journey across Colombia’s regions, while also engaging in discussions on the challenges and opportunities that digital transformation poses for employment and vocational training.
Participation in ANDICOM 2026 also provided an opportunity to share SENATIC’s progress. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC), SENA and the International Labour Organization (ILO), seeks to strengthen digital skills and facilitate access to greater training and employment opportunities. To date, the project has strengthened the digital skills of 691,000 people and aims to train 302,000 people in digital competencies and information technology skills. In addition, more than 621,000 citizens have participated in short courses on technical and soft skills, expanding access to digital training across the country.
Through its Technical Secondary Education Articulation component, SENATIC has engaged more than 1,100 educational institutions in 28 departments, with more than 70,000 learners enrolled and over 22,000 technical certifications achieved during the first cohort. These results are complemented by female participation of more than 45 per cent in this training component and over 53 per cent in short courses, contributing to greater inclusion of women in the development of digital and technological skills.
The ILO’s participation in ANDICOM 2026 reflects its commitment to a digital transformation that creates opportunities for more people by strengthening the skills needed to access employment, adapt to technological change and contribute to Colombia’s productive development.
“The ILO’s message is to place people at the centre of digital transformation. Through SENATIC, we seek to help more Colombians develop the skills they need to participate in the digital future,”said Melva Díaz, who led the ILO delegation at the annual gathering.
Through its Technical Secondary Education Articulation component, SENATIC has engaged more than 1,100 educational institutions in 28 departments, with more than 70,000 learners enrolled and over 22,000 technical certifications achieved during the first cohort. These results are complemented by female participation of more than 45 per cent in this training component and over 53 per cent in short courses, contributing to greater inclusion of women in the development of digital and technological skills.
The ILO’s participation in ANDICOM 2026 reflects its commitment to a digital transformation that creates opportunities for more people by strengthening the skills needed to access employment, adapt to technological change and contribute to Colombia’s productive development.
“The ILO’s message is to place people at the centre of digital transformation. Through SENATIC, we seek to help more Colombians develop the skills they need to participate in the digital future,”said Melva Díaz, who led the ILO delegation at the annual gathering.
Melva Díaz, Principal Officer for Programmes and Partnerships at the ILO Office for the Andean Countries in Colombia, and representatives of organizations from the technology sector participated in ANDICOM 2026 to promote digital talent development and strengthen partnerships for a people-centred digital transformation.
