Argencon successfully concluded an institutional mission to the United States with a high-level agenda in New York and Washington D.C., aimed at strengthening technological and professional cooperation between the two countries, promoting new investments, and advancing the goal of reaching USD $30 billion in sector exports.
The delegation comprised CEOs and leaders of technology and services companies such as Accenture, Globant, PwC, EY, INVAP, and Baufest, along with Argencon President Sebastián Mocorrea and its Executive Development Director, Leandro Mora Alfonsín. Over four days, the group held meetings with executives from global corporations, investors, and academic experts, in addition to institutional meetings with multilateral organizations and think tanks specializing in innovation and technology policies.
A Strategic Agenda in New York and Washington
The mission included a group of business leaders and innovation experts representing the key players in the Argentine knowledge ecosystem:
- Sofía Vago, President of Accenture Argentina.
- Ángel Pérez Puletti, CEO of Baufest.
- Verónica Asla, Leader of EY Global Delivery Services Latam.
- Néstor Nocetti, Co-founder and EVP of Corporate Affairs at Globant.
- Darío Giussi, CEO and General Manager of INVAP.
- Eduardo Gil Roca, Senior Partner at PwC Argentina.
On the institutional side, the delegation included Santiago Pordelanne, Undersecretary of the Knowledge Economy for the Ministry of Economy. Joining from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship were Tomás Villalba, Chief of Staff for the Secretariat of International Economic Relations, and Carolina Bustos, Director of Export Promotion for Knowledge-Based Services.
In New York, the agenda included a breakfast at the Council of the Americas with US investors and business people, where opportunities for expansion and challenges in the new Argentine economic context were discussed. Subsequently, executives participated in a working session at the Center for Global Enterprise, chaired by Sam Palmisano, former CEO and Chairman of IBM, to analyze the evolution of global trade in technology services.
In Washington D.C., the delegation was received at the Argentine Embassy, where the event “Argentina Delivers: Professional and Technology Services Delivered from Argentina” took place—a joint initiative by Argencon and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at positioning the country as a competitive destination for new global service centers.
A highlight was the dialogue with representatives from the National Artificial Intelligence Association (NAIA), focused on Argentina’s potential as a global Artificial Intelligence hub. The event was attended by Ambassador Alejandro “Alec” Oxenford and Felipe Millon, Head of Government Go To Market at OpenAI.
Meetings were also held with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), and the Americas Institute at Georgetown University, where bilateral cooperation policies in technology, education, and talent development were addressed.
United States, Strategic Partner for the Growth of the Knowledge Economy
During the meetings, the Argentine business leaders presented the vision of the Knowledge Economy ecosystem, emphasizing the opportunity to triple technology and professional service exports and consolidate the country as a regional innovation hub.
“Today, Argentina is on the strategic agenda of the United States in the region. During this mission, we saw great optimism and confidence from the main actors in the private sector. The Knowledge Economy reflects the true potential of our country in terms of technology and innovation: we combine talent, infrastructure, and cultural affinity with the United States, and we are in a position to play a leading role in the new global economy,” noted Sebastián Mocorrea, President of Argencon.
For his part, Leandro Mora Alfonsín highlighted that “Argentina is a reliable partner for investment in knowledge. Today there are more than 50 global service centers in the country, employing over 65,000 professionals. Our goal is to continue growing based on talent, innovation, and an increasingly close relationship with the United States.”
Three Strategic Pillars of the Mission
- Path towards USD $30 Billion in Exports: The sector plan to triple exports of knowledge-based services was presented, focusing on innovation, digitalization, and bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence.
- Argentina as a Competitive Destination for Global Service Centers: Through the Argentina Delivers program, the establishment of new international operations in the country was promoted, highlighting the quality of human capital, institutional stability, and cultural affinity with the North American market.
- Argentine Leadership in Artificial Intelligence and Applied Technology: The capacity of Argentine companies to lead projects at the technological frontier and promote the responsible adoption of AI in productive, energy, and social sectors was reaffirmed.
Argentina on the Global Knowledge Map
According to the latest Argenconomics report, exports of knowledge-based services reached an all-time record of USD $9.685 billion between July 2024 and June 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 20.8%. With this performance, the sector is consolidated as the country’s third-largest source of foreign currency and a key driver of skilled employment.
The institutional mission to the United States reaffirms the commitment of the Knowledge Economy ecosystem to sustainable growth, the generation of added value, and the construction of an Argentina more integrated into the world through innovation and talent.
