With an academic, cultural and sports agenda, the institution commemorates 5 decades of presence in Mexico City
In 2026, Tecnológico de Monterrey celebrates 50 years of presence in Mexico City, which will be marked by different academic, cultural, and sports celebrations on the campuses of Santa Fe, the State of Mexico, and Mexico City.
Paulina Campos, vice president of the Tec’s campuses in Mexico City, underscored the Tec’s continued presence in the capital, its links with government, companies, and society; and the academic, social and cultural impact that goes from the capital to the international.
He also stressed that this commemoration is not only an exercise in historical memory, but an opportunity to strengthen its role as an active actor in public discussion and in the construction of solutions to the main urban challenges.
“Universities not only train talent; we also produce knowledge, generate evidence and have an active responsibility in the construction of better cities”.
An agenda that seeks to contribute to Mexico City
This anniversary will be marked by an agenda articulated around 2 strategic axes:
The Center for the Future of Cities and the Tlalpan District, both initiatives of Tec de Monterrey, with the purpose of linking the institution with society, government, academia and improving development in the south of the capital, and in the cities of Mexico and Latin America.
“Celebrating this anniversary is also committing ourselves to what is to come: to contribute to making Mexico City more livable, fairer and better prepared for the future,” added Paulina Campos.
“Celebrating this anniversary is also to contribute to making Mexico City more livable, fairer and better prepared for the future.”
50th Anniversary Celebrations
As part of the celebrations, the Mexico City campuses will carry out various series of activities and events, with the aim of opening conversations relevant to the city and the country.
Highlights include:
1. Global Leadership Keynote Lectures
One of the pillars of the celebration is the series of conferences with figures of international stature.
- Keynote speech with Audrey Tang, former digital minister of Taiwan, who will talk about digital democracy and collective intelligence.
- Keynote speech with Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and specialist in empathetic leadership and crisis management.
2. Conferences and Academic Thought
The institution seeks to project the future of Mexico City through various academic meetings:
- Congress “50 ideas for the future of Mexico City”, focused on health, biotechnology and the future of cities.
- Congress of Good Practices in Public Administration.
- Congress of Conscious Companies and Business Meeting.
3. The Tec dialogues with the City
The cultural agenda includes design, music, and staging events for the community and the general public:
- Expo “Sintropía” in Zona Maco, celebration of the Tec’s 50th anniversary in the most important contemporary art forum in Latin America.
- Festivals and shows: the Tec VIBRART Arts Festival, the Spring Concert at the Lunario, and the staging of the musical Mamma Mia will take place.
4. Heritage and Memory
Art exhibitions will be held to highlight Mexican history and artistic legacy.
- Exhibition “Modernist Chimeras” at the Palace of Fine Arts, now open to the public
- Traveling exhibition “Migrants: A Tale of Two Hearts,” available to the Tec community.
- Exhibition of the legacy of the artist Gilberto Aceves Navarro and exhibitions on Heritage and Tradition.
5. Community and sport
In sports, events will be held in collaboration with other institutions and organizations to foster sportsmanship and community spirit.
- Think Feel Run: race on Paseo de la Reforma on February 22.
- Capitanes vs. Borregos: friendly basketball game between the Capitanes and the best players of the 3 campuses.
- Pumas vs. Borregos: friendly American football match between Pumas de Ciudad Universitaria de la UNAM and the best players from the 3 campuses.
- Anniversary Ball
Source: Tecnológico de Monterrey
