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In Leticia, 70 children tried robotics and coding, and exhibitors showed gamified learning software, a Lego robot and 3D printing.

Buyers from Chile to Switzerland held more than 685 meetings, and one machinery distributor reported 800-plus visitors.

Italy groups eight firms in a pavillion as recyclers, resin makers and machinery suppliers court Colombian converters.

The event will also include experiential areas like the 3D Fest and GoPlastic zones.

The Humanos 3D Foundation he established is busy providing advanced functional prosthetics to Colombians across the country; many victims of violence, others overcoming congenital medical issues or accidents.

Prosthetics of this type can cost almost $2,000 USD in Colombia, but due to support from benefactors such as the Viva Air Foundation and the Australian Embassy, Humanos 3D hopes to fabricate and donate at least 100 in 2021.

"This is a creation and meeting laboratory," says Camilo Cantor about Medellín's new Exploratorio makerspace.