The Caribbean Industrial Development Fair - FICA, is the platform for business and industrial contacts. Held every two years in Barranquilla, it facilitates the growth and technological and commercial exchange of goods and services for the country·s productive industries.
The third edition of FICA was held from September 14 to 16, 2025 at Puerta de Oro, the Caribbean events center, where visitors found:
- Industrial Forum
- Commercial and business area
- Innovation zone
- Networking spaces
Advantages-Opportunities of the region
Metal mechanics:
- Second largest export activity in the department.
- 70% of the steel imported into Colombia enters through the Port of Barranquilla.
- Metal-mechanic cluster of the Atlántico, led by the Governor·s Office and operated by Acop.
Chemicals and plastics:
- Main export sector of the Department of Atlántico.
- Agrochemical logistics hub for Latin America.
- Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics manufacturing center
Energy:
- Cesar, La Guajira, Atlántico and Magdalena sign the "Pact for Energy Transformation" in March.
- Reliable, competitive and sustainable energy infrastructure.
- Solar and wind energy potential.
Fair components:
Industrial forum:
- Industry leaders-Industry 4.0, energy efficiency, industrial robotics.
Specialized areas:
- Energy: Energy efficiency / own call.
- Metalworking: Cluster / Metal and Industrial 4.0
Innovation Zone:
- Demo Zone / Lab Zone / Talk Zone / Innovation Capsules
One on one meetings:
- Scheduling with specialized suppliers
- VIP Zone
Demo zone:
- Machinery in operation
- Knowledge of complete production processes
- Packing and crating process
Commercial sample:
- Nearly 100 specialized exhibitors.
We look forward to seeing you in the next edition!
