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It is a higher education institution highlighted for committing academic, scientific, and technology for the effective transfer of knowledge with an impact on the society and business sector; likewise, it is highlighted for transformative capacity in an environment of well-being.

Through the processes of academics, training, applied research, and the different articulations with the university and business ecosystem of Medellín City, the Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo has become an essential player for the future of Industry 4.0; that is why, from the institutional work, also bet on this important initiative of the municipal administration for the consolidation of the Software Valley.

Pascual Bravo is a public Institución Universitaria with 85 years of history, committed to education, research, and technology development oriented towards academic excellence, which promotes the comprehensive, ethical, and creative development of people with social relevance, tradition, and close relationship with the business sector; Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo is an organization that learns and takes on permanent challenges for the transformation of lives from knowledge which contributes to sustainable development, and the harmonious construction of Medellín and Colombia Future.

The VI WMSSE is carried out in the Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo in the Parque Tech, Bloque 8, Auditorio Luis Alberto Cartagena Londoño, Robledo neighborhood, Calle 73 # 73A – 226, situated next to the mall La Florida; it is 45 minutes from José María Córdoba International Airport and 25 minutes from Olaya Herrera Airport, close to the North Transport terminal, and Atanasio Girardot stadium. Moreover, it is one step away from Carlos E Restrepo, Floresta, and Laureles bar and restaurant zones.

The community Pascual Bravo and logistic staff are available to assist participants of the IV WMSSE in any aspect of the event; you can visit the Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo official site for more information Here:

   


By airplane:

The José María Córdova International Airport has direct connections with almost all Colombia towns; moreover, have connections with some cities of Perú, Panamá, Curaçao, Costa Rica, The Dominican Republic, Mexico, the United Estate of America, and Spain. The airlines that frequently have direct flights to Medellín City through the José María Córdova International Airport are Avianca, LATAM, and Wingo. Likewise, the Olaya Herrera airport in Medellín City directly connects Colombia towns through airlines Satena, Clic, and Pacífica.

By bus:

The North and South Bus stations of Medellín city have direct connections with almost all Colombia towns.

It is a city made by the Gods with a perfect nature for people, where the rhythm becomes vibrant, fast, full of fantasy and intensity, and you can experience everything you want. Everything is nearby, just beside you; you only have to decide.

The Medellín city, founded in 1616, was the place of some of the most relevant events that have marked Colombian history; the city is located in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes Mountains in South America. Medellín has an area of approximately 380.64 square kilometers, an altitude average of 1,495 m meters about sea level, a temperature of around 24 °C depending on the month of the year, and has approximately a population of 2,750,000 inhabitants and is called the city of Eternal Spring; likewise, the metropolitan area of Medellín, which includes nine other municipalities, is the second-largest urban agglomeration in Colombia in terms of population and economy.

In Medellín city, the sun sets the changes mood to make this city the friendliest, most colorful, and most charming of Colombia. Medellín is a city with an efficient infrastructure with many parks, universities, academies, libraries, museums, and public spaces where many cultural events and festivals take place; this city also offers modern transport systems like Metro and Metro Cable. Medellín city is a notable place of industry and commerce, especially in textile manufacturing and exported flower-growing (flowers have their fair), with modern shopping malls; moreover, in the surrounding villages of Medellín city, life is simple with relaxing landscapes and nature reserves.

On the other hand, Medellín 2013 was named the most innovative city in the world in the Wall Street Journal's City of the Year Contest by the quality ingenuity of the people. In 2016, Medellín won the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize; this award seeks to recognize and celebrate efforts in furthering innovation in urban solutions and sustainable urban development.

Where to go in Medellín city?

In Medellín city, the visitors always find something to do: walk by the city, visit shopping, museums, monuments, parks, and churches. Restaurants, clubs, pubs, and bars are concentrated in different city places, but the sector most popular is Lleras Park, a place where the residents and tourists find a wide variety of important nightlife venues; in this park, the party usually lasts until dawn.

AAn attractive, very interesting tour of the Metro Cable, which is a transport system that has three lines of aerial cable; one of them, in the northeast of the city, goes to Santo Domingo Savio, where the Spanish Park Library works, another connects districts 7 and 13 with the San Javier West subway station, and another connects Arvi Park in the village of Santa Elena with the rest of the system.

What to eat?

In Medellín city, there is a variety of gastronomic food, national and international, that is very delicious. The cuisine of Medellín is a cultural gastronomic legacy, strongly influenced by Spaniards and Africans, which is the result of an exquisite combination of dishes based on regional ingredients. The typical food is the "bandeja paisa" (it usually includes beans, rice, pork cracklings, "chorizo," a fried egg, "patacónes," salad, and avocado); likewise, it is traditional to consume meals with arepas (it is made with cooked, milled, and mixed corn without further ingredients). For breakfast, it is common to accompany a wide variety of sweet and savory baked goods (including cheese bread, "pan de bono," "buñuelos," and pastries) with hot chocolate and possibly a slice of cheese to dunk in the drink.

When to visit?

The 365 days of the year are the best time to visit Medellín city.

How to travel?

You can get to Medellín city by airplane or bus from different towns in Colombia. In the city, it is more comfortable to walk or go by taxi, which is very cheap.

Who hasn’t had something to say or who hasn’t lived unforgettable moments about Medellín city? Then, you choose to come to Medellín city, where the unique risk is that you want to stay.

Hope to see you in Medellín city.


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