During the panel, Santiago will explore how recent innovations in artificial intelligence are transforming the global tech and business sectors. He will also address the specific challenges that companies in Latin America face when implementing AI and highlight the opportunities to leverage this technology in emerging markets. His talk will focus on identifying current gaps in AI development and how countries in the region can position themselves as leaders in the responsible adoption and development of AI.
Santiago leads Santex, a global technology company with 25 years of experience, which was recently included for the first time on Inc. 5000's prestigious list by Inc. Magazine, ranking at No. 3039. This recognition came after the company achieved a 164% growth over the past three years. Today, Santex is headquartered in Córdoba, Argentina, and operates in 18 countries, with over 500 employees globally.
The company, founded in 1999 in San Diego, operates with a carbon-neutral footprint, and its mission is to solve human, business, and community challenges through technology.
In addition to leading Santex, Juan Santiago has been a key driver of the entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem in Latin America. In 2012, he founded Incutex, the first "Company Builder" for tech startups in the region, and since 2017, he has led Kalei Ventures, a venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley that focuses on promoting Latin American talent on a global scale.
In 2022, Santiago founded Technology with Purpose Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to social transformation through the use of technology. More recently, he co-founded AI League for Good, a platform that brings together experts from various fields to assess the threats and opportunities posed by AI and foster constructive discussions and debates on the ethical and moral implications of its applications in different contexts.
About Santex
Santex is a people-focused global technology company. For 25 years, it has delivered disruptive solutions that directly shape businesses and the world. As the trusted partner of visionaries eager to make their mark, Santex is known for its professionalism in delivering solutions with an exceptional NPS score of 86, which is double the industry average. In 2024, it was recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., ranking on the Inc. 5000 list after achieving a 164% growth over the past three years.
Additionally, Santex is strongly committed to sustainable business practices and has been carbon-neutral for three consecutive years. In 2022, Santex created the Technology with Purpose Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on improving people's quality of life through education and technological inclusion programs. In 2023, it received the New Business Paradigm Award, presented by AmCham as part of its Corporate Citizenship Awards, for its visionary leadership in innovation and collaboration with other companies to transform their reality through technology.