AI Fest: A Key Gathering for the Tech and VC Ecosystem During Mexico Tech Week 2025

The Banking School of Mexico became the epicenter of one of the year’s most relevant events for the artificial intelligence, technology, and entrepreneurship industries: AI Fest. As part of Mexico Tech Week, this festival brought together over 1,000 participants, including investors, entrepreneurs, tech leaders, and enthusiasts, in a space focused on the most disruptive trends in the sector.

An Event Focused on Innovation and Capital

AI Fest kicked off Tuesday morning with activities designed for different players across the ecosystem. The first session, “Government and Artificial Intelligence: Policies, Uses, and Challenges,” opened the discussion on how regulatory and public frameworks are influencing the rapid evolution of AI.

At 10:00 a.m., the official inauguration took place with organizers Batech, EBC, and Startuplinks, marking the start of an intense and collaborative day.

At 10:30 a.m., the spotlight turned to the “VC Funds Reverse Pitch,” an unconventional dynamic where, instead of founders pitching their startups, venture capital funds presented their investment theses. This allowed attendees to understand firsthand what investors are looking for across Latin America.

Participating funds included:

• Decelera Ventures
• Semilla Ventures
• ADN VC
• Caravela
• Leap Global Partners
• Big Sky Capital
• EWA Capital
• GAIN (Guadalaja Angel Investment Group)
• Kalei Ventures
• Crestone Venture Capital. 

According to Cuantico VP, Mexico’s venture capital ecosystem is in full expansion, with over 100 active funds and more than USD 1.2 billion invested in the past 12 months. Growing interest from international investors and the emergence of corporate funds are pushing local innovation to new frontiers — and AI Fest has positioned itself as a key meeting point for those looking to understand and capitalize on these opportunities.

The event also featured an exclusive investor breakfast, bringing together VCs from across the region to foster collaboration and strengthen Mexico’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

A Day Focused on Applied AI

The AI Fest agenda reflected the most current and practical trends shaping the AI landscape:

• 9:00 a.m. — Government and Artificial Intelligence: Policies, Uses, and Challenges
• 10:00 a.m. — Opening Ceremony with Batech, EBC, and Startuplinks
• 10:30 a.m. — VC Funds Reverse Pitch presented by Cuantico VP
• 11:30 a.m. — Foundations of AI Agents with NVIDIA
• 12:30 p.m. — Loop Marketing: The Revolution of Connected Growth by HubSpot for Startups
• 1:30 p.m. — AI Agents for Business by Darwin Now
• 3:00 p.m. — Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence by INBest
• 4:00 p.m. — Buying and Selling Startups in LATAM with Hilos and Valu
• 5:00 p.m. — Build Your Own Agent with RAG – Closing Session led by Google

Among the day’s highlights were NVIDIA’s panel on AI agents and Google’s hands-on RAG workshop, both emphasizing the event’s focus on real-world applications and practical AI development, valuable for both startups and corporates.

Impact and Outlook

AI Fest clearly demonstrated that Mexico is solidifying its regional leadership as a hub for innovation and smart capital. The active collaboration between private sector players, venture funds, accelerators, and corporates showcased the country’s ability to create a fertile environment for scalable startups.

For attendees, it was an invaluable opportunity for networking, learning, and collaboration in one of the year’s most dynamic contexts.

As Mexico moves toward an AI- and technology-driven economy, events like AI Fest are essential to strengthen that evolution — building bridges between talent, capital, and market opportunities.