- Date: September 28, 2023
- Time: 8 AM to 12:30 PM
- Format: Hybrid
- Access: Event is completely free
What is Sofka Tech Day?
The Sofka Tech Day is the flagship event of Sofka Technologies,which brings together industry leaders and figures from the tech sector across the region year after year. In this event, we aim to promote the exchange of ideas and debate based on the impact of technology on businesses, as well as to provide an inspirational space for all our participants.
This event was born in 2018 as an excuse to share in a close and familial atmosphere some of the latest news, trends, and experiences from our company, strategic partners, clients, and the sector in general.
This year, the event also celebrates our tenth anniversary, and we want it to be an unforgettable experience for all our participants.
That's why we have prepared to develop a valuable agenda with great leaders and visionaries from Latin America and North America, who will inspire us with their experiences on the future of business and technology to leverage growth and sustainability.
Qué es el Sofka Tech Day?
What is
Sofka Tech Day?
The Sofka Tech Day is the flagship event of Sofka Technologies which brings together industry leaders and figures from the tech sector across the region year after year. In this event, we aim to promote the exchange of ideas and debate based on the impact of technology on businesses, as well as to provide an inspirational space for all our participants.
This event was born in 2018 as an excuse to share in a close and familial atmosphere some of the latest news, trends, and experiences from our company, strategic partners, clients, and the sector in general.
This year, the event also celebrates our tenth anniversary, and we want it to be an unforgettable experience for all our participants.
That’s why we have prepared to develop a valuable agenda with great leaders and visionaries from Latin America and North America, who will inspire us with their experiences on the future of business and technology to leverage growth and sustainability.
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Schedule 2023
Meet & Greet Sofka's founding team.
8:00 AM to 8:20 AMWelcome from Sofka's founding partners.
The 'Sofka Founding Partners Welcome' provides an empowering space where Sofka's visionary founders come together to share perspectives, celebrate achievements and chart the future. An inspiring event full of collaboration and excitement, aimed at strengthening the ties that drive innovation at this outstanding company.
CONFERENCE
From Milestones to Horizons: 10 Years of Transformation and Vision for the Future
8:20 AM to 8:45 AMFrom Milestones to Horizons: 10 Years of Transformation and Vision for the Future.
In this conference, Sofka's partners will share notable achievements from the
company's first decade and their vision for the future of the tech world in various industries.
Emphasizing innovation as a driving force for business transformation and sustainable
growth, they will share success stories from the past 10 years of existence.
PANEL
The New Era of Financial Services: Challenges and Disruption
8:50 AM to 9:35 AMThe New Era of Financial Services: Challenges and Disruption
In this discussion, prominent leaders from the financial industry will share their
experiences leading organizations that have transformed their processes and culture in the
digital age. They will present successful cases and disruptive projects that have leveraged
innovation and technology to contribute to the sector's development, creating a significant
impact on both internal and external operations.
TALK
Innovation and Achieving Sustainable Business Success
9:40 AM to 9:55 AMDigital Transformation and creating Sustainable Business Outcomes
In this talk, digital transformation expert Sanjay Mishra will inspire us with his vision on how technology leverages sustainable business outcomes.
FORUM
Securing the Future
10:10 AM to 10:55 AMSecuring the Future
In this forum, leaders from the insurance industry in Latin America will discuss
and present the sector's vision for the next decade. They will explore how technology is
driving the creation of new business models, facilitating the transformation of their
operations and services, and enhancing the customer experience.
CHARLA
Navigating the Digital Transformation : MACXDS to QVADIS
11:00 AM to 11:15 AMNavigating the Digital Transformation : MACXDS to QVADIS
MACXDS stands for Micro Services, APIs, Cloud Native, eXperience, Data Science, Security are the six technology groups which are being wide used by the enterprises which have embarked on their digital transformation journeys. (Current state)
QVADIS ( pronounced as Quo Vadis, in latin where are you marching) stands for Quantum Computing, Virtual Reality (all types of reality), Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Ledgers, IOT, Security are the six technology groups which are/will be the future of the businesses to effectively operate in the digital world.
PANEL
Technology as a Driver of Transformation and Growth
10:40 AM to 11:25 AMTechnology as a Driver of Transformation and Growth
In this panel, leaders from diverse industries will share their experiences and
visions of how technology is propelling the growth and development of their businesses. We
will learn about the lessons they've learned and the significant changes their projects have
had on both social and business levels.
TALK
EPÉKTASIS: Life and Technology in Our Hands
11:30 AM to 12:30 PMEPÉKTASIS. Life and Technology in Our Hands
The purpose of this talk is to encourage attendees to contribute to a better
world by using their capacity to reason, feel, and be sensitive in their reasoning. It will also
raise awareness of the role of technology and its current challenges. Incorporating concepts
from philosophy, ethics, management, and psychology, it aims to understand human
complexity and provide better elements for business leadership.
Meet & Greet Sofka's founding team
8:00 AM to 8:20 AMMeet & Greet Sofka's founding team
The 'Sofka Founding Partners Welcome' provides an empowering space where Sofka's visionary founders come together to share perspectives, celebrate achievements and chart the future. An inspiring event full of collaboration and excitement, aimed at strengthening the ties that drive innovation at this outstanding company.
CONFERENCE
From Milestones to Horizons: 10 Years of Transformation and Vision for the Future
8:20 AM a 8:45 AMFrom Milestones to Horizons: 10 Years of Transformation and Vision for the Future
In this conference, Sofka's partners will share notable achievements from the company's first decade and their vision for the future of the tech world in various industries. Emphasizing innovation as a driving force for business transformation and sustainable growth, they will share success stories from the past 10 years of existence.
PANEL
The New Era of Financial Services: Challenges and Disruption
8:50 AM to 9:35 AMThe New Era of Financial Services: Challenges and Disruption
In this discussion, prominent leaders from the financial industry will share their experiences leading organizations that have transformed their processes and culture in the digital age. They will present successful cases and disruptive projects that have leveraged innovation and technology to contribute to the sector's development, creating a significant impact on both internal and external operations.
TALK
Digital Transformation and
creating Sustainable
Business Outcomes
9:40 AM to 9:55 AMDigital Transformation and creating Sustainable Business Outcomes
In this talk, digital transformation expert Sanjay Mishra will inspire us with his vision on how technology leverages sustainable business outcomes.
FORUM
Securing the Future
9:40 AM to 10:25 AMSecuring the Future
In this forum, leaders from the insurance industry in Latin America will discuss and present the sector's vision for the next decade. They will explore how technology is driving the creation of new business models, facilitating the transformation of their operations and services, and enhancing the customer experience.
CHARLA
Navigating the Digital Transformation : MACXDS to QVADIS
11:00 AM to 11:15 AMNavigating the Digital Transformation : MACXDS to QVADIS
MACXDS stands for Micro Services, APIs, Cloud Native, eXperience, Data Science, Security are the six technology groups which are being wide used by the enterprises which have embarked on their digital transformation journeys. (Current state)
QVADIS ( pronounced as Quo Vadis, in latin where are you marching) stands for Quantum Computing, Virtual Reality (all types of reality), Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Ledgers, IOT, Security are the six technology groups which are/will be the future of the businesses to effectively operate in the digital world.
PANEL
Technology as a Driver of Transformation and Growth
10:40 AM to 11:25 AMTechnology as a Driver of Transformation and Growth
In this panel, leaders from diverse industries will share their experiences and
visions of how technology is propelling the growth and development of their businesses. We
will learn about the lessons they've learned and the significant changes their projects have
had on both social and business levels.
TALK
EPÉKTASIS: Life and Technology in Our Hands
11:30 AM to 12:30 PMEPÉKTASIS. Life and Technology in Our Hands
The purpose of this talk is to encourage attendees to contribute to a better
world by using their capacity to reason, feel, and be sensitive in their reasoning. It will also
raise awareness of the role of technology and its current challenges. Incorporating concepts
from philosophy, ethics, management, and psychology, it aims to understand human
complexity and provide better elements for business leadership.
Our Speakers
Otoniel Úsuga
Chief Operation Officer
Sofka Technologies
Colombia
Ignacio Villa
Chief Planning and Strategy Officer
Sofka Technologies
Uruguay
Esteban Alonso
Chief Executive Officer
Sofka Technologies
Uruguay
Neel Singh
Chief Growth Officer
Sofka Technologies
India
Juan Diego Vasco
CoEs Director
Sofka Technologies
Colombia
Dora Mejía
Panel Moderator
Experta Sector Financiero
Colombia
Lucas Peovich
Latam IT Delivery Head
AON
Argentina
Axel Gonzalez
Cloud Regional Manager
Ficohsa
Panamá
David Muñoz
Executive VP Technology and Operations
Banco Pichincha
Ecuador
Carlos Mauricio Vásquez
General Manager
Compensar
Colombia
Andrés Aguirre
Inspirational Leader
Conferencista Internacional
Colombia
Mauricio Ferrer
CIO & COO
Protección
Colombia
Jaime Zuluaga
VP Technology and Operations
Aseguradora Solidaria
Colombia
Uma Sankar Kopalle
SVP & Head of BFS Solutions
Innova Solutions
EEUU
Sanjay Mishra
Principal, Growth Strategies Leader
AWS
EEUU
Ángela María Vaca
Director of Union Innovation Programs
AsoBancaria
Colombia
Isabel Bedoya
Executive Director
AIC
Colombia
Maria Camila Gonzalez
Journalist
Economía para la People
Colombia
Daniel López
Financial Sector Expert
México
Johathan Durán
General Director Adjunto TI
Te Creemos
México
Patricia Restrepo
CEO
Asulado
Colombia
Carlos Ortiz
UEN Cívica Manager
Metro de Medellín
Colombia
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