Microsoft has joined as a founding partner of this event that will feature the participation of important players in the innovation ecosystem. BID Lab Forum will be held from october 26 to 28, free of charge and in hybrid mode with mainly virtual sessions and a face-to-face component in Miami on october 26.

Irene Arias Hofman, CEO of IDB Lab, emphasized that "IDB Lab Forum will play a key role for the region by providing a unique space to mobilize business, ideas and connections to develop and scale innovative solutions in the service of an inclusive, green and resilient economic recovery, in line with the priorities of Vision 2025 defined by the IDB Group".

Mariana Castro, vice president of sales, marketing and operations of Microsoft Latin America, said: "Our collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank has always been focused on jointly accelerating the growth of Latin American markets through technology solutions. Today we are excited to be part of the launch of IDB Lab Forum, an initiative that represents a commitment to SMEs and Digital Native Companies in Latin America and the Caribbean, who accelerate the economic and social recovery of the region with the creation of new businesses and the use of new technologies. This is an innovative initiative that will foster the generation of ideas and strategies to outline a path towards digital maturity in the region".

Participants in the forum include founders of innovative ventures, managers of venture capital funds, executives of large companies, including technology companies, representatives of accelerators, universities and global innovation hubs, thematic experts, impact investors, policy makers and officials of public entities dedicated to promoting innovation.

The event will have different ways to interact, such as panels, business meeting point, ecosystem showcase, pitch sessions and a platform for launching products and initiatives, among others. The agenda is divided into three blocks:

"Entrepreneurship and Innovation", which will include practical content, visibility opportunities and networking spaces for entrepreneurs and the innovation ecosystem that supports them.

"Businesses that improve lives", with sessions on how new business models are having an impact on inclusion through sectors such as edtech, agtech, fintech, healthtech, among others.

"Impact that scales" will provide spaces for global and regional partners connecting innovations at scale.

Registration for the virtual sessions will be open until the day of the event through the link https://forum.bidlab.org.