¡15 años de legado del Parque Orión del Tec!

Orion Park has commemorated its 15th anniversary in Chihuahua with an event highlighting its trajectory and contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem

By Alejandro Limas | Chihuahua Campus - 04/23/2024 Photo Diana Villanueva, Camila Schulz, Alejandro Limas

Orion Technology Park has celebrated its 15th anniversary with a business event, bringing together companies from the community with the aim of fostering strategic alliances and establishing new business contacts.

Chihuahua Campus director Armando Bahena Vigna and Orion Park director Claudia Ortega Fierro were present at the event.

“We’re not just celebrating 15 years of growth of the park itself, but also the positive impact it’s had on the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Armando Bahena.

Claudia Ortega described the Orion Park tour as exciting and expressed her commitment to continuing to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the community.

“It’s been an exciting journey, and we hope to continue being a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in our community,” said Claudia Ortega.

Armando Bahena en el 15 aniversario del Parque Orión del Tec — *Armando Bahena Vigna, director of the Chihuahua campus, giving his message of congratulations on 15 years of Orion Park. Photograph: Diana Villanueva.*

Technological innovation panel at Orion Park

The events began with a panel in which Orion Park incubation program entrepreneurs shared their vision about the past, present, and future of technological innovation.

Moderated by Odille Sánchez, National Leader of Technology Entrepreneurship, this panel offered valuable insight to the audience.

“The exchange of ideas and experiences between entrepreneurs is essential to driving technological innovation,” Odille shared with CONECTA.

Highlights from the commemorative event

The commemorative event kicked off with welcome speeches from Claudia Ortega, Armando Bahena, and Luis Almanza, Regional Director for Entrepreneurship.

The talk “Irreplaceable: How to Survive the AI Revolution” given by Ulrick Noel, National Director of the Eugenio Garza Lagüera Institute of Entrepreneurship, provided information on current matters.

“In a time of exponential change, it’s crucial to understand how AI is transforming our business world with strategies to adapt and thrive amid this technological revolution,” Ulrick shared during his talk.

“It’s been an exciting journey, and we hope to continue being a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in our community.” - Claudia Ortega

Ulrick Noel dando conferencia sobre IA — *Ulrick Noel giving a talk on artificial intelligence at Orion Park’s 15th anniversary event. Photograph: Camila Schulz.*

A moment was dedicated to honoring Dr. Antonio Ríos, who played a prominent role in the history of the Tec’s entrepreneurship park, for his contribution to the community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

"The legacy of Dr. Ríos goes beyond the physical creation of the Park; his vision and passion have left an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial community of Chihuahua," commented Luis Almanza.

Homenaje al doctor Antonio Ríos en el 15 aniversario del Parque Orión — *Tribute to Dr. Antonio Ríos on Orion Park’s 15th anniversary. Photograph: Alejandro Limas.*

Networking at Tec’s Orion Park

The event culminated with a networking session, during which participants exchanged entrepreneurship stories and continued the conversations and connections initiated during the event.

“Everything the park can offer is aimed at making society better and continuing to improve its quality of life,” concluded Raul Lizarrarás, Entrepreneurship Leader at the Chihuahua campus.