Tijuana Innovadora 2012

This groundbreaking international conference in Baja California's most vibrant urban metropolis, Tijuana, will be held October 11th - 21st. Hosted at Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT), the Tijuana Innovadora 2012 will bring together leaders in innovative thinking from Mexico, the U.S. and beyond, to discuss exciting developments now emerging in the areas of creativity, industry and humanities. Tijuana Innovadora was founded in 2010 to showcase the extraordinary innovation emerging from this important city.

Fascinating trailblazers at the forefront of their profession will share their personal views and stories with the general public through lectures and panel discussions. Featured event speakers include such luminaries as:

• Stephen Wozniak - Apple Co-founder
• Blake Mycoskie - Toms Shoes
• Carlos Kasuga - Chairman of Yakult
• Chris Anderson - Editor of Wired Magazine
• Derrik Chinn - 'Turista Libre' tours founder
• Javier Plascencia - Celebrated chef of Baja Med cuisine
• Philippe Cousteau - Environmentalist
• Richard Kiy - CEO of International Community Foundation
• And many more

Other keynote speakers and panelists include educators, inventors, philanthropists, professors, filmmakers, actors, architects, developers, health-care professionals and activists. Simultaneous translation will be provided for all keynote speeches, enabling the diverse Tijuana Innovadora audience to understand and fully appreciate all ideas presented.

CECUT will play a pivotal part in achieving one of the central goals of the conference: to showcase an exposition of exciting and important products made in Tijuana, and the processes by which they are developed. Products proudly displayed come from thriving local industries including art, aerospace, automotive, communication, construction, education, entertainment, health, information technology, sustainability and more. Guided visits will be made to local companies and plants throughout the 10 day conference event.

Conference attendees will find a wide variety of accommodations in Tijuana. To locate your ideal hotel please visit Baja Bound's Baja Hotel Guide. For further information regarding this event including ticket sales, group discounts, restaurants, and tourist information please visit the official conference site.