The First National Meeting for Orinoquia, held on April 10th and 11th, 2025, at the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, organized by Prorinoquia, the Chambers of Commerce of Bogotá, Arauca, Casanare, San José del Guaviare, and Villavicencio, and Arteaga Latam, brought together 800 key stakeholders in Bogotá. The governors of Arauca, Casanare, Guaviare, Meta, and Vichada defined priorities for territorial transformation, while Senator Sonia Bernal highlighted the urgency of implementing public policies for the region. Noteworthy were the panel of the chambers of commerce, which proposed an innovation ecosystem adapted to local productive vocations, and the Sustainability Ranking featuring 15 exemplary initiatives. The event consolidated Orinoquia as a national priority for food security, energy security, and sustainable competitiveness.
Bogotá, April 14th, 2025. With a historic turnout of 800 multi-sectoral leaders, the First National Meeting for the Orinoquia concluded with an extraordinary outcome after two days of discussions, alliances, and concrete proposals to position this region as a strategic engine for Colombia’s food, energy, and environmental security.
The event, held at the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce (Salitre headquarters), was led by Prorinoquia, Arteaga Latam, and the Chambers of Commerce of Bogotá, Arauca, Casanare, San José del Guaviare, and Villavicencio. It also had the support of the Private Council for Competitiveness, Fedesarrollo, Fedepalma, and the Governorates of Arauca, Casanare, Meta, Guaviare, and Vichada. The meeting laid the foundations for consolidating the Orinoquia as a strategic axis in the country’s sustainable development.
Over a day and a half, 17 conferences were held, focusing on key topics such as investments in agriculture, biodiversity protection, and infrastructure projects. Additionally, 3 panels addressed fundamental aspects such as energy transition, territorial transformation, and the articulation of the business sector.
In the panel on energy for Colombia, led by Frank Pearl (ACP), Carolina Rojas (Fedebio), and Fabio Sabogal (Colgas), the importance of diversifying Colombia’s energy matrix through a balanced approach that promotes a just and sustainable transition was highlighted. For their part, the governors of Arauca, Casanare, Guaviare, Meta, and the government secretary of Vichada outlined a shared agenda with clear priorities: territorial transformation, investment in logistics infrastructure, closing social gaps, and environmental protection.
Senator Sonia Bernal emphasized the National Government’s commitment to public policies that promote sustainable investments and articulate territorial development. Her intervention highlighted the urgency of implementing concrete actions to guarantee social and environmental well-being.
One of the highlights was the panel led by the presidents of the Chambers of Commerce of Arauca, Casanare, San José del Guaviare, and Villavicencio. During this space, strategies to strengthen the regional business fabric were analyzed. The conclusions pointed towards the creation of an innovative ecosystem adapted to local productive vocations, specialized programs for small and medium-sized enterprises, and a unified information system that facilitates strategic decisions and boosts investments.
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce presented the Sustainability Ranking, awarding 15 exemplary projects for their contribution to the circular economy, environmental conservation, and community development. Among the highlighted projects are solar systems for rural housing, alliances between ranchers and indigenous communities to restore ecosystems, and community platforms generating green employment.
Jaime Arteaga of Brigard, general director of Arteaga Latam, expressed: “We must deeply thank the Orinoquia for its contribution to the nation in agricultural, energy, and tourism matters. This region is not only Colombia’s pantry but also a model of resilience and transformation.”
For her part, Clara Leticia Serrano, executive director of Prorinoquia, stated: “The construction of the regional future essentially depends on collaboration between the public and private sectors. Only through this union can we establish a roadmap with specific goals that increase food production, promote environmental protection, and improve the quality of life throughout Orinoquia.”
The meeting included a trade show with regional ventures, cultural exhibitions such as folk dances, and spaces for dialogue between key actors in territorial development.
Here you can find all the videos and other media from the event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A9yx1u9LzFPT_tVT0-himXVjkH7AJLIP?usp=drive_link
You can also watch recordings of all the talks and presentations:
