Third Interregional Dialogue on

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AFRICA AND EUROPE

3-7 November 2025 – Bogotá, Colombia

Visits to Colombian Universities

On Friday, November 7, 2025, visits will take place to universities in different Colombian regions.

Simultaneous visits will take place in the cities of Medellín, Cali, Bucaramanga, Barranquilla, and Bogotá, as part of the extended agenda of the Third Interregional Dialogue.

These spaces aim to promote reflection on key thematic areas for development. They also seek to offer a perspective that connects these issues with different regional contexts, highlighting the role of the university, its relationship with the surrounding environment, and its function as a driver of development.

The ultimate goal is to strengthen mutual understanding, foster deeper collaboration, and identify real and concrete experiences that can lead to the development of joint proposals among higher education institutions from Colombia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe.

Who can participate?

International organizations, representatives of national or local governments, representatives of universities, research centers, academic networks, and other organizations from the education sector interested in interregional cooperation, as well as attendees of the Third Interregional Dialogue.

Themes and Host Cities to Choose From

Simultaneous visits on Friday the 7th – only one option can be selected per person.

Visit to Universities in the Colombian Caribbean Region

Theme: University ecosystems in the face of climate challenges: sustainability, social transformation, and development of coastal territories.
Host City: Barranquilla.

Visit to Universities in the Northeastern Region of Colombia

Theme: Innovation ecosystems for productive development with a territorial focus in Northeastern Colombia.
Host City: Bucaramanga.

Visit to Universities in the Southwestern Region of Colombia

Theme: Educational and intercultural ecosystems for peacebuilding from Southwestern Colombia.
Host City: Cali.

Visit to Universities in the Antioquia and Colombian Coffee Region

Theme: Academic ecosystems and territorial alliances for a global higher education with local impact.
Host City: Medellín.

Visit to Universities in the Central Andean Region of the Country

Theme: University ecosystems and public policy: challenges and opportunities from the Central Region for a higher education with an interregional vision.
Host City: Bogotá.

Important Notes

Each person may register for only one city, according to their area of interest.
Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses will be covered by each participant. Information regarding transportation and logistics will be provided once the visits are confirmed based on the number of registrations.
Registration for the visits to the Colombian regions will close on Monday, September 15, 2025.
September 19 – Visit confirmations.
Based on the registered participants — and provided that a minimum number of participants per city is reached — the meeting spaces and participation formats will be organized.