Driven by a vision of growth and collaboration spearheaded by the State Government under the leadership of Governor Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde, Sinaloa is strengthening its role as a hub for professional networking, development, and exchange by hosting major national and international events.
While inaugurating the 52nd National Meeting of the Mexican Federation of Civil Engineers’ Colleges—an event taking place in Mazatlán that positions the port city as the epicenter of engineering in Mexico—Sinaloa’s Secretary of Tourism, Mireya Sosa Osuna, noted that the state continues to solidify its standing as a leader in the meetings industry sector.
“So far this year, Sinaloa has hosted 75 events—including congresses and conventions—attracting over 135,000 attendees and generating an economic impact exceeding 1.315 billion pesos. In Mazatlán alone, during this same period, we have hosted 68 events with more than 97,000 attendees and an economic impact surpassing 1.219 billion pesos,” she stated.
The state official was joined by Jesús Antonio Espinoza Sanabria, President of the Mazatlán College of Civil Engineers; José Guillermo Dozal Valdez, President of the 11th Board of Directors of FEMCIC; Clemente Poon Hung, Representative of the Advisory Council of the Mexican Federation of Civil Engineers’ Colleges; Francisco Jaime Navarro Celaya, President of the FEMCIC Advisory Council; and Aurelio Roy Navarrete Cuevas, Director of the State Civil Protection Institute.
Also in attendance were Marisol Reyes Portillo, Academic Director of the UAS Southern Regional Unit; Alí Zamudio, Municipal Secretary of Economic Development; and Juan de Dios Garay Velázquez, Representative of the Advisory Council of the Mazatlán College of Civil Engineers (A.C.), among other officials and special guests.
“For our destination, hosting events such as this one signifies a vote of confidence in Mazatlán—in its infrastructure, its connectivity, the quality of its tourism services, and the warmth that distinguishes our port city,” affirmed Sosa Osuna. The event—organized by the Mexican Federation of Civil Engineers’ Colleges (FEMCIC) and the Mazatlán College of Civil Engineers, and themed “Coastal Infrastructure and Vertical Construction”—brings together more than 600 professionals and specialists from states such as Sonora, Durango, Nuevo León, Jalisco, Quintana Roo, and Mexico City. This gathering comprises a diverse group of attendees, including sponsors, exhibitors, congress delegates, and specialized media representatives from the construction sector.
“This gathering represents a tremendous opportunity for our visitors to discover everything Mazatlán has to offer: its Historic Center, its Malecón (boardwalk), its beaches, its gastronomy, its culture, and the vibrant joy that permeates every corner of this Mexican Pacific destination. In addition to the exchange of knowledge and experiences fostered here, this event boosts the local economy, benefiting hotels, restaurants, transportation providers, local businesses, and tourism service providers,” emphasized the state official.
For his part, Jesús Antonio Espinoza Sanabria, President of the Mazatlán College of Civil Engineers, stated that undertaking infrastructure projects in Mazatlán presents a significant challenge—given its coastal location—and entails a profound responsibility for builders.
“At this meeting, we discuss real-world challenges, practical solutions, and decisions that can no longer be postponed; for in the field of engineering, success is measured by years of uninterrupted service from the infrastructure we create. Mazatlán is growing vertically—building upward—and the majority of these projects are being constructed using criteria that the sea, coastal erosion, and hurricanes will inevitably put to the test before the year 2035. The nation’s technical community has gathered here to work alongside government authorities in addressing precisely these types of issues,” he highlighted.
The Mexican Federation of Civil Engineers’ Colleges (FEMCIC) stands as the leading civil engineering organization at the national level; it comprises over 60 affiliated colleges organized across eight distinct regions, collectively representing a membership of more than 50,000 civil engineers.
José Guillermo Dozal Valdez, President of the 11th Board of Directors of FEMCIC, affirmed that this gathering unites professionals and members of a national community that shares a common history, a collective sense of responsibility, and a shared vision for the future. “The Mexican Federation of Colleges of Civil Engineers is a federation that unites us as brethren and enables us to recognize one another across the various regions of the country—one that opens spaces for dialogue, learning, fellowship, and the defense of a profession that has been fundamental to the construction of Mexico,” he emphasized.
Source: noroeste
