Disrupt Fest 2025 Celebrates a Decade of Tech, Talent, and Investment in Central America

Disrupt Fest 2025 will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and emerging industry leaders from November 4–6 in Guatemala City, marking its tenth edition under the theme #TornadoTech. The festival, organized by Winverz.com, expects to welcome more than 2,000 participants, reaffirming its role as the leading platform for innovation and entrepreneurship in Central America.

A Decade of Innovation and Connection

For three days, the AVIA complex in Zone 10 will host keynote sessions, expert panels, mentoring opportunities, and immersive experiences designed to connect talent, capital, and ideas. The event will also feature live podcast interviews, networking sessions, and the Win33 Awards, which recognize the region’s most promising startups.

“Disrupt Fest was born as a platform built by and for the ecosystem,” the organizers noted. “Its mission is to highlight Guatemala’s growing role as a regional tech hub.”

Guatemala’s Startup Ecosystem Accelerates

Guatemala is emerging as one of Central America’s most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a growing number of tech startups across fintech, agrotech, and enterprise software. According to BID Lab, the innovation arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the country stands out for its technical talent and expanding digital infrastructure.

The IDB has invested in several regional projects to strengthen financial inclusion and digitalization, supporting micro and small businesses through digital payment initiatives and programs that empower local founders.

Venture Capital in Central America: $266 Million in Six Years

Over the past six years, Central America has attracted more than $266 million in venture capital investments, according to the Central America Venture Capital Report 2023 published by Cuantico VP.

The study shows that most investments target early-stage startups, with Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador leading the region.

“Central America remains an emerging ecosystem with less than a decade of history,” said Jose Kont, CEO of Cuantico VP. “However, we are witnessing the rise of the first local investors and the growth of startups with regional scalability potential.”

Despite the global slowdown in 2023, Cuantico VP’s analysis points to promising signs of growth and attractive returns for international investors looking to diversify in emerging markets.

Tickets for Disrupt Fest 2025 are available at their official website. The event promises three days of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration, reinforcing Guatemala’s position as a Central American hub for technology and entrepreneurship.