A Historic Milestone for Local Innovation
The Fedemunicipios Fair in Cartagena marked a defining moment for Colombian municipalities. Led by Fedemunicipios President Gilberto Toro, the event gathered mayors, public officials, and innovators from across the country to explore cutting-edge technology for smarter local governance. The atmosphere was rich with collaboration, forward-thinking dialogue, and strategic vision.
Over 3.5 trillion pesos were mobilized through the showcase of public-sector products and services—underscoring the growing demand for security systems and artificial intelligence in municipal management.
A Hub of Technological Innovation and Real-World Solutions
Among the event’s most prominent participants was Optimus, the Colombian tech conglomerate renowned for its forward impact on public innovation. The company highlighted its Alcatraz Security solution: a drone-powered surveillance system featuring facial recognition technology. These smart drones offer municipalities a proactive and intelligent approach to urban monitoring and security, capable of real-time incident response.
Yet, the biggest revelation came with the global launch of Starlink Communities, an unprecedented initiative developed in partnership with Inred. The project aims to provide satellite internet access to Colombia’s remote areas for just 125,000 pesos, making high-speed connectivity more accessible than ever. As the first official Starlink partner for this model, Optimus has positioned itself at the forefront of digital inclusion in Latin America.
Local Transformation Fueled by Technology
The Fedemunicipios Fair clearly demonstrated that Colombia’s municipalities are ready to lead in innovation. The event became a vital space for decision-makers to engage with tech pioneers and invest in solutions that directly improve governance, public safety, connectivity, and citizen well-being.
With its visionary offerings, Optimus solidified its leadership in municipal digital transformation—showing that the future of governance is not only possible, but already underway.
Municipal leaders left Cartagena energized, inspired, and equipped with the tools to build smarter, safer, and more connected communities. Thanks to companies like Optimus, the next era of local governance in Colombia is being shaped by technology, inclusion, and collaboration.
