Last week in Palm Beach, Florida, Capacity Media hosted Capacity CALA 2024, a premier event that brought together the brightest minds and leading players in the Latin American and Caribbean connectivity ecosystem. Over 500 senior-level attendees from 40+ countries convened to network, share insights, and explore the future of connectivity across the region.
Building on its remarkable debut in 2023, Capacity CALA has quickly established itself as a cornerstone event for the industry. The inaugural gathering welcomed 300 executives from 34 countries and featured groundbreaking insights from 50 influential speakers. Highlights included discussions on sustainability, subsea advancements, and key partnerships, such as the alliance between Gold Data and Liberty Networks to develop a transformative subsea system.
Highlights from Capacity CALA 2024
Capacity CALA is not just a meeting of minds — it’s where meaningful partnerships are formed, and business opportunities come to life. The event provided an unparalleled platform for regional operators, IXPs, CDNs, ISPs, and global connectivity leaders to collaborate and expand their networks.
This year’s dynamic agenda explored critical topics shaping the connectivity landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean:
Spotlight on Colombia: With its rapidly growing digital economy and strategic investments in connectivity, Colombia is cementing its position as a leading hub. The nation’s expanding subsea routes, enhanced fiber deployments, and new data centers are driving unprecedented opportunities.
Subsea: Building on 2023’s momentum, discussions spotlighted innovations like the Gold Data GD-1 subsea cable project, set to connect Querétaro — a rising data center powerhouse.
Disaster Preparedness: The Caribbean’s extended hurricane seasons and severe weather demand robust digital infrastructure. Sessions explored strategies for building resilient networks and mitigating risks to critical connectivity.
Emerging Data Centre Hubs: Markets like Colombia, with abundant power and increasing demand, are attracting attention from cloud and content providers. Telecom operators are racing to deploy fiber networks that keep pace with the region’s growing needs.
A Catalyst for Growth
Capacity CALA 2024 was a launchpad for innovation and progress in the Latin American and Caribbean connectivity sectors. By tackling pressing challenges and spotlighting opportunities, it enabled attendees to engage with industry leaders and drive meaningful change.
As Capacity CALA continues its upward trajectory, the announcement of Capacity CALA 2025 is already creating buzz. Stay tuned for more details, and for inquiries, reach out to marketing@capacitymedia.com.
