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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

The delegation will pursue a high-level agenda in New York and Washington D.C., between November 3rd and 6th, with meetings at the Argentine Embassy, the Council of the Americas, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Center for Global Enterprise, and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), in addition to an academic presentation at Georgetown University.

Executives from leading companies such as Accenture, Globant, Baufest, EY, PwC, and INVAP will participate, along with Sebastián Mocorrea, President of Argencon, and Leandro Mora Alfonsín, its Executive Development Director.

“This mission is an opportunity to show the world Argentina’s potential in the Knowledge Economy and the talent of our professionals. Our sector is already the country’s third-largest export complex and represents the most advanced frontier of our competitiveness. The United States is the main destination for our exports, and deepening the complementarity of this relationship is key to reaching the $30 billion target,” stated Sebastián Mocorrea, President of Argencon.

“We are going to the United States to consolidate strategic ties, attract investments, and strengthen Argentina’s role as a regional hub for innovation and artificial intelligence. We have a mature ecosystem, highly trained human capital, and a technological infrastructure that positions us as a strategic partner for the world’s leading economies,” he added.

An Agenda Focused on the Internationalization of Argentine Talent

The mission seeks to expand the partnership with the United States in the fields of technology, professional services, and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on the integration of global operations: enabling North American companies to integrate part of their technological and professional back-office in Argentina.

The mission will be comprised of a group of business leaders and innovation experts who represent the main actors 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.

The itinerary will begin on November 3rd in New York, with the panel “Why Argentina? Innovation, Talent, and Opportunity in the Argentine Knowledge Economy” at the Argentine Consulate, followed by a breakfast at the Council of the Americas and a working session at The Center for Global Enterprise on global trade in technology services.

In Washington D.C., the delegation will participate in the events “Argentina Delivers: Professional and Technology Services Delivered from Argentina”—an initiative by Argencon and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to attract new global service centers—and “Argentina as a Potential Global AI Hub” at the Argentine Embassy. They will also hold meetings with representatives from the National Artificial Intelligence Association (NAIA), and an academic dialogue at Georgetown University on the country’s role in the age of artificial intelligence.

The agenda will be completed with meetings at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), focusing on global AI policies and digital commerce, and at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where potential lines of institutional collaboration will be addressed.

The mission will also include the participation of national public sector authorities, who will support the promotional and internationalization efforts of the Argentine knowledge ecosystem. Attendees will be Santiago Pordelanne, Undersecretary of the Knowledge Economy for the Ministry of Economy; Tomás Villalba, Chief of Staff for the Secretariat of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Carolina Bustos, Director of Export Promotion for Knowledge-Based Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Argentina, a Reliable Partner for Investment in Knowledge

Argentina is currently one of the leading destinations for the establishment of global service centers, with more than 50 hubs employing 65,000 professionals. Its strengths in talent, education, institutional stability, and cultural affinity position it as a reliable and competitive destination for locating international operations.

Furthermore, Argentine technology-based companies lead projects of global reach, with the capacity to operate at the technological frontier and promote the social adoption of artificial intelligence in productive value chains and civil society.

Argentina on the Global Knowledge Map

According to the latest Argenconomics report prepared by Argencon, 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% and a rate that doubles the world average.

“Knowledge has become the new currency of global trade. This industry not only generates foreign exchange but also consolidates Argentina’s positioning as an exporter of talent and innovation,” explained Leandro Mora Alfonsín, Argencon’s Executive Development Director.

He also highlighted that “this mission expresses that vision: a country that can project its human capital, its creativity, and its technological capacity in the service of development and international cooperation.”