LATAM Cardano yearly event - Colombia 2026

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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LATAM Cardano yearly event - Colombia 2026

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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60000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

6

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Colombia has a massive potential for Cardano's dev and startup ecosystem. Other ecosystems have stronger presence.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://x.com/LatamCardano
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• https://linktr.ee/latamcardano
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• https://t.me/LATAMCardano

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No Dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

Project will be fully open source.

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal

Events

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.

• Our target is double: We aim to attract both developers and entrepreneurs from outside the cardano ecosystem.
• Unlocking access to Lower cost of highly qualified developers in Colombia could be key to continued growth of Cardano.

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

Host a massive Cardano event in Colombia, uniting experts, enthusiasts, and newcomers. Drive Cardano education, awareness, and adoption, positioning it as a leading blockchain platform in the country.

What are your success metrics?

We aim to attract at least 200 people to the event

5-10% engagement rate for continued evolution of initiatives should provide sufficient numbers to work with following up and supporting onboarding process

High visibility event should attract 1000 people to Cardano´s social media

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

To organize a large-scale Cardano event in Colombia to address the lack of mass events and localized onboarding. We recognize the significant crypto adoption in Colombia but see a gap in Cardano's presence.

Our approach is to bring together experts, enthusiasts, and newcomers in a dynamic event that educates, engages, and promotes Cardano. This event will feature workshops, panels, and networking opportunities, engaging both seasoned investors and those new to cryptocurrency.

By fostering a vibrant Cardano community in Colombia, we aim to accelerate adoption and showcase Cardano's unique benefits. This initiative is crucial for Cardano's expansion into one of the largest crypto markets in the world, benefitting both the local community and the broader Cardano ecosystem.

This event aims for an attendance of +200 people. During the event there will be conferences, workshops, and panel discussions, covering the topics of introduction to Cardano, project catalyst, DeFi, smart contracts, use cases and governance.

This will be given by speakers from the Cardano community and crypto community in Colombia with experience in these types of events.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Our project aims to make a significant impact for the Cardano community by expanding Cardano's presence in Colombia and the Latin American region.

We aim to attract a diverse audience of blockchain enthusiasts, developers and entrepreneurs interested in Web 3 to Cardano

We will track attendance figures, participation levels during the event (e.g. questions asked, discussions held).

We will share event highlights, presentations and discussions through various channels, such as the LATAM Cardano Community social networks.

By establishing partnerships with the web3 community in Colombia and inviting local speakers, we seek to strengthen Cardano's presence and credibility in the region.

We will measure the number of new partnerships formed, the level of media coverage obtained and the increase in Cardano-related activities.

By bringing together stakeholders from the Cardano community and the broader web3 ecosystem, we aim to foster collaboration, innovation and networking opportunities.

We will facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration through Telegram and LATAM Cardano social networks.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

The core team of the Latam Cardano Community, has now almost four years of demonstrated valuable contributions both to the wider global cardano community and to the Latin American ecosystem. Our capabilities range from event organization to community engagement, from decentralized governance to translation to local languages, from helping people to create and present their projects to actively promoting them in order for the world to learn about the LATAM opportunity. Our members are deeply conected to Cardano playing key roles such as ambassadors, Intersect Committes and work groups, core development, DeFi and NFT projects.

With huge success, In May 2025 we delivered a similar Catalyst funded event in Mexico "Azteca 2025" (https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/12/cardano-open-ecosystem/latam-cardano-2024-driving-crypto-adoption-in-mexico),,) we aim to yearly replicate the exercise in several other countries within Latam. Starting with Colombia.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Planning the execution

Milestone Outputs

1. Determine possible event location
2. Determine possible food and beverage suppliers (non-alcoholic).
3. Select 4 Latam international potential speakers
4. Select a media agency to cover the event.
5. Select 4 speakers from the web3 Colombian community.

Acceptance Criteria

1. The locations must have sufficient capacity and be within viable cost.
2. List potential suppliers
3. List of 8 potential international speakers and invite 4
4. The media agency had to have demonstrated previous coverage of a cardano or web3 event and be within reasonable cost
5. Mapping of possible partners web3 communities for the event in Colombia

Evidence of Completion

1. A list in a google document with up to 3 possible locations
2. 3 quotations for food and beverages for 200 people from different suppliers in pdf format.
3. A google document with Shortlist of 8 international speakers and evidence of 4 email invitations
4. 2 quotations of media agencies in PDF format containing the budget and their experience covering events such as this one.
5. A google document with contacts from 3 Colombian web3 communities

Delivery Month

2

Cost

18000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Detailed Logistics

Milestone Outputs

1. Design and creation of the event website
2. Design and creation of the branding event material
3. Creation of the promotional video
4. Latam Cardano Community social networks broadcasting
5. Design and print of visual material to be placed at the events.
6. Design and print Cardano T-shirts (Merchandise)
7. Travel arrangements for 4 International Speakers

Acceptance Criteria

1. Website containing: speakers profile, event location, alliances, agenda, contact, registration form
2. Flyers of the event containing: name of the event, location, date and time, cardano and latam community logo, alliance logos.
3. Video of the event containing: name of the event, location, date and time, cardano and latam community logo, alliance logos.
4. Space of diffusion in the Latam Cardano Community X account
5. T-shirt print design containing: Cardano logo, Name of the event
6. Design of visual material containing:Cardano logo, Name of the event
7. Air ticket, accommodation reservations, Visa requirements, travel insurance,for 4 international speakers

Evidence of Completion

1. Link to website
2. Flyer of the event in PDF format
3. Link to the youtube video
4. Link to the recorded diffusion Space
5. T-shirt design Vector designs with all fonts drawn/contoured: PDF & Illustrator.
6. Design of visual material Vector designs with all fonts drawn/contoured: PDF & Illustrator.
7. Flight reservations, Hotel reservations, Visa exemption evidence or copy of visa, copy of travel insurance, for 4 International speakers in PDF

Delivery Month

4

Cost

18000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Execute the Event

Milestone Outputs

1. Deliver the successful execution of the event in Colombia
2. Insure the event is sufficiently covered in relevant social media, this includes our own X.com, LinkedIn, Youtube and Telegram but should extend to regional Cardano outlets too.

Acceptance Criteria

1. Deliver an 8 hours event overall event target number of attendees: 200
2. Interviews and testimonials from attendees with feedback and insights from participants gathered.
3. Event disclosure on the LATAM Cardano Community profile on X and Linkedin

Evidence of Completion

1. Links Photos and videos of the event via google drive.
2. Links to interviews y testimonials via google drive.
3. Links with feedback and insights from participants gathered of the event via google drive
4. URL Link post in Latam Cardano Community’s X and LinkedIn

Delivery Month

6

Cost

14000

Progress

90 %

Milestone Title

Final Report and lnsights

Milestone Outputs

1. Project Closeout report of all activities and insights as per Fund 14 guidelines.
2. Project closeout Video summarizing the closing report and highlighting the insights.
3. Share all content and relevant material for the community to use in similar events

Acceptance Criteria

1. Metrics, including attendance, media impressions, and engagement, collected and analyzed.
2. Feedback and insights from participants gathered.
3. Project report detailing the conference's impact and key takeaways completed.
4. Project report shared with the Cardano community and stakeholders.
5. Closeout report and closeout video delivered and accessible online to reviewers and community.

Evidence of Completion

1. All evaluations and analysis made at the conference will be reflected in an institutional document (closeout report) that will be translated into English, Spanish and Portuguese and will have the following structure:
2. Executive Summary: A brief description of the conference objectives and key outcomes.
3. Introduction: Contextualization of the conference, including the central theme and purpose.
4. Logistical Details: Information on the date, location and duration of the event and attendance data
5. Speakers and Presentations: List of speakers and their profiles. Summary of keynote presentations and topics covered.
6. Attendee Participation: Summary of attendee participation and active participation.
7. Feedback and Evaluation: Summary of comments, insights and evaluations received from participants.
8. Impact on Social Networks: Summary of social media activity during the conference. Mentions, hashtags used and engagement on social platforms.
9. Challenges and Lessons Learned: Identification of challenges encountered during the conference. Lessons learned and recommendations for future events.
10. Photos and Visual Material: Inclusion of photos and visual material captured during the conference.
11. Acknowledgements
12. Planning for the Future: Preliminary ideas or recommendations for future conferences.
13. Attachments: Additional documentation, such as speaker presentations, promotional materials, etc.
14. The Closeout report and the closeout video will be published on our community's social media channels and will be available as reference material

Delivery Month

6

Cost

10000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

**VENUE **

1. Rent & Staff: 10000

2. Food & beverage (200 attendees) 4000

**INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS TRAVEL EXPENSES **

1. Speakers' flights: 6000

2. Speakers' food & accommodation 4400

3. Honorariums: 3200

ORGANIZER'S TRAVEL EXPENSES

1. Organizers food and accommodation 4400

2. Organizers expenses: 3000

MARKETING

1. Merchandise: 6000

2. Visual material Cardano: 2000

3. Event media coverage: 2000

4. Web 3 communities & speakers collaboration: 2000

5. Event Website 1000

6. Project management: 6000

7. Contingency fund: 6000

TOTAL: 60000

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost of the project represents a great investment for the Cardano ecosystem for several reasons. Costs are carefully calculated to ensure they're proportional to the expected benefits and tailored to the local economy, ensuring they're reasonable.

The event aims to attract over 200 people, offering a range of educational and networking activities to drive Cardano adoption and strengthen the local community.

We have clear metrics to measure success, such as attendance and formed partnerships, ensuring we can assess the return on investment and real impact. With my track record in the Cardano community and event organization, I can guarantee effective and accountable project execution. Overall, the project costs are justified by the value it will bring to the Cardano community in Colombia and Latin America, with a focus on proportionality, community value, and project management expertise.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

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