The 4th edition of "Work Experience 2026" was held: Connecting local talent with the global market

Within the framework of an agenda fully oriented towards the future of work and the development of cross-border skills, the fourth edition of [event name] was held yesterday, Thursday, June 11, with great success. Work Experience (WE) 2026The prestigious institutional meeting, organized by International Relations and the DIERI of the Universidad de Mendoza (UM), was once again consolidated as a key space for students from all faculties, young professionals and entrepreneurs to explore the transformations of the current labor market and the critical skills required to build solid degree courses in a global scenario.

The event, which ran from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, offered a comprehensive and high-impact training experience. Through a fluid dialogue between international trends and the local ecosystem, attendees were able to interact with leading professionals from both within the country and abroad, opening real channels for networking and professional inspiration.

Institutional commitment and global vision

This fourth edition was rigorously framed within the UM's vision of training Global Citizensprofessionals capable of performing effectively in diverse, multicultural, and highly dynamic work environments. In line with this purpose, WE 2026 was directly aligned with UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially with the ODS 8 (Decent work and economic growth) and the ODS 17 (Strategic alliances for development), reinforcing the idea that adaptability and a global perspective are essential in the contemporary market.

The creation of this successful space was the result of a collaborative effort between the Office of Institutional Relations, the Office of International Relations, and the university's Language Center. This institutional synergy allowed for the integration of the global dimension of employment with the demands and potential of the local production environment, equipping students with practical tools to innovate, launch businesses, and strategically connect with leading companies.

Three strategic axes of discussion

The content of the meeting was structured around three main thematic axes that offered a 360-degree view of the professional future:

1. Business: The skills and soft skills most valued by today's employers were addressed in depth, highlighting critical thinking, digital skills, collaborative work and the ability to learn continuously (life long learning).
2. Entrepreneurship: Real-life examples of young professionals who transformed ideas into scalable projects were showcased, demonstrating that entrepreneurship is not a linear path, but a creative process that combines intuition, business strategy, and resilience.
3. The world is my office: A space dedicated to reflecting on job relocation, interculturality in work teams and the definitive role of languages ​​as essential tools for mobility and professional expansion.

Inspiring lectures and cutting-edge experiences

The event featured a distinguished lineup of national and international speakers who shared valuable insights and life stories:

• Eng. Rosario Antonacci: An industrial engineer and founder of D+, she opened the block of presentations with her talk “The path is not a straight line”where he recounted his direct experience starting a business from the classrooms of the UM and the challenge of building his own project from scratch.
• Ignacio Hojas (Spain) and Mariana Venegas (Peru): Representatives from EP International presented the conference “Travel to Madrid to train in Entrepreneurship”, a proposal that encouraged the audience to break physical borders and conceive of professional training in cutting-edge international settings.
• Agricultural Engineer Luciano Palumbo: The creator of the Shadow Tamer brand, he starred in the entrepreneurial segment with his talk “Starting a business without permission”where he provided a disruptive perspective on creativity, innovation, and the design of sensory experiences within the food and beverage sector.
• Dr. María Inés Catalani: Medical pathologist and Lead at CellsIA, gave the presentation “What nobody tells you about working in another country”, providing an honest testimony about the logistical and cultural challenges and the profound reinvention involved in building an international scientific degree course.
• Sandra Bronzina: A Brazilian businesswoman and investment consultant, she was in charge of the grand finale of the cycle with her conference “Entrepreneurship as a lifestyle”, an enriching reflection on how to turn personal initiative into an active philosophy for inhabiting the contemporary working world.

Impact on the regional ecosystem

In addition to its invaluable educational contribution to the student community and early-stage entrepreneurs, Work Experience 2026 represented a strategic milestone for participating companies. The event served as a platform for significant institutional visibility and direct engagement with young talent, strengthening strategic alliances with the Universidad de Mendoza and consolidating a firm and bidirectional bridge between academic training and the world of work.

With the conclusion of this new edition, the Universidad de Mendoza He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to a forward-looking education, where innovation, internationalization, and professional development are essential pillars for empowering the next generation of leaders.