AI Horizons: Latin America

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Friday, May 19, 2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and innovation ecosystems worldwide, AI Horizons: Latin America will convene a roundtable on May 19, bringing together regional voices, policymakers, and technical experts to examine the future of AI across the region. The discussion will explore how AI can be leveraged to drive locally rooted innovation while addressing the structural challenges facing entrepreneurs and founders.

Across Latin America, AI applications in sectors such as financial services, agriculture, logistics, and public service delivery are unlocking new pathways for growth and competitiveness. At the same time, barriers including uneven digital infrastructure, limited access to capital and compute, and regulatory fragmentation continue to shape the region’s AI trajectory.

This roundtable will examine how governments and cross-sector partners are navigating these dynamics, while identifying practical avenues for collaboration across Latin America and with global stakeholders. The conversation is part of a broader Meridian initiative to elevate global perspectives on the future of AI and ensure more inclusive participation in the digital economy.

About Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space

The Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space connects leaders from government, business, and civil society to navigate the diplomacy of emerging technologies. From AI and cybersecurity to energy and space cooperation, Meridian fosters international frameworks, builds strategic alliances, and protects U.S. interests in the most consequential arenas of global competition.

In today’s fast-evolving innovation landscape, diplomacy must evolve too. The Meridian Center for Technology, Innovation, and Space offers a neutral, trusted platform where experts shape responsible policies, anticipate geopolitical risks, and lead with transparency, agility, and shared values.