Querétaro makes history with Latin America’s first AWS space for artificial intelligence

Querétaro became the home of the first AWS Think Big Space in Latin America, an initiative promoted by Amazon Web Services to bring immersive technology experiences closer to students, teachers and educational communities. The new space seeks to strengthen skills in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, programming, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation, with the objective of consolidating the development of specialized talent in the state.

AWS and Querétaro focus on technology training and digital talent

During the inauguration, SEDESU head Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero highlighted that this project will promote hands-on learning and expand access to advanced technology tools. He noted that the new center seeks to reduce educational gaps and strengthen the digital skills of young people in Querétaro to respond to the needs of industries linked to innovation and technological development.

“The Think Big Space represents the kind of future we want to build for our state, where technology, innovation and human talent work together to transform lives,” Del Prete said. He also recognized AWS’ investment and trust in Querétaro, noting that economic development depends not only on physical infrastructure, but also on the development of specialized human capital.

AWS Public Policy Director Ana Paola Barbosa reported that Querétaro was selected to host the first space of its kind in Latin America due to its technology ecosystem and growth capacity. She explained that the most important infrastructure for Mexico’s future is talent and stated that the project will strengthen the country’s technological competitiveness.

Girls Tech Day brings technology and innovation to 1,000 students

As part of the event, the Girls Tech Day program also concluded. Over five months, the initiative brought innovation and technology workshops to 10 schools in Querétaro. The program impacted around 1,000 girls and young women through activities focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with the intention of sparking interest in strategic technology sectors.

Marco Del Prete indicated that these types of programs can transform how young women perceive their professional future. “When a girl discovers that she can program, create or design technology, the future of an entire community also changes,” the official said during the closing activities.

For her part, Ana Paola Barbosa noted that Girls Tech Day also seeks to reduce the gender gap in technology disciplines through joint work among government, the private sector and the education sector. She added that the students now have tools to participate in high-value-added industries linked to digital innovation and technological transformation.

Authorities highlighted that the alliance with AWS strengthens the municipality’s positioning as a hub for innovation and technological development. They emphasized that these types of projects help prepare local talent for strategic sectors that will shape Mexico’s economic and technological growth in the coming years.