For the third consecutive year, the Zocalo (principal square) of Mexico City became the venue of the country’s largest digital inclusion: Aldea Digital (Digital Village) Telcel 4GLTE-Infinitum. From 10 to 26 of July, visitors will enjoy more than 30 workshops, conferences of international leaders in technology, digital experiences, and many other activities that will take place in the 20,000 square meters that compromise la Plaza de la Constitution.
In this 2015 edition, Telmex, Telcel and Carlos Slim Foundation renewed their commitment to promote digital learning and job training. Regardless of previous educational level or knowledge, visitors will enjoy an impressive technological infrastructure and cutting-edge equipment for free, with 100Gbps Internet connection.
At Aldea Digital Telcel 4GLTE-Infinitum, children, youth and adults have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits offered by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to improve their quality of life.
Among many things, users will find a Data Portal (Selfie moment), which is a transitional space between the outside world and the Aldea Digital. It is an attractive facility that promotes the use of mobile devices to share photos from the Aldea.
La Nube (The Cloud) exemplifies the overall concept of digital storage “in the air”. In this place visitors will be invited to take themselves a photo, reflecting their mood. Based on this photo an emoticon will be created and appear on a big LEDS screen at the center of the Aldea, and can be shared on networks.
Aldea Digital is largest digital inclusion event worldwide, and represents the accumulation of initiatives that are part of the Education and Digital Culture Program.
This edition, with more than 30 workshops, offers a range of integrated educational content on the following subjects: education, employment, entrepreneurship promotion, health, culture and entertainment. This year, the event will count with more than 70 prominent national and international speakers, who can be heard not only from inside the Aldea, but also from home through www.aldeadigitalmx.com. The greatest commitment of this Aldea Digital edition is bringing its content to every household in every corner of the country.
During the 17 days that Aldea Digital will last, there will be 100Gbps Internet connection. This connection speed is enough for having a million people playing online at the same time. For this, 125 kilometers of fiber optics were installed. Also, the entire facility is monitored by Telmex Management Centers, in order to ensure continuity of service in the Aldea. Additionally, the place gives access to 5000 computers and 500 free navigation positions, so visitors can live the maximum browsing experience offered by Infinitum.
With all this content and infrastructure, from Friday 10 of July, history is been made again in Mexico.
Let’s make together from Aldea Digital 2015 a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone, both presential and online visitors.
