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Follow on Google News | ![]() Cadaniño Foundation President Timothy Martiny Joins Global Tech Leaders at FutureEdge SummitSTEM Education Advocate Highlights the Role of Youth Empowerment in Guatemala's Digital Transformation at Leading Tech Summit
By: Cadanino INC Martiny delivered a compelling talk titled "Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators in Guatemala," sharing how Cadaniño's afterschool programs in high-risk communities are bridging the digital divide and transforming lives through STEM education. He emphasized that Guatemala's tech future must begin not only with infrastructure investment, but with its youth. "If Guatemala is to scale as a technology hub, we must build the pipeline now. That means investing in children today," Martiny said. "At Cadaniño, we're equipping students from vulnerable backgrounds with the tools they need to thrive—coding, robotics, 3D printing, and critical thinking. If we help students shift from consuming technology to creating it, we set them on a path defined not by poverty, but by possibility." His message aligned with the summit's central theme: positioning Guatemala as a strategic location for fourth-generation AI data centers. Other featured speakers included Syed Natif Nawaz, Chief Growth Officer of Aurum Equity Partners, who outlined Guatemala's advantages in renewable energy and geography; Julio Pallavicini of EY Global Consulting Services, who focused on AI workforce development; Martiny offered a grassroots perspective that complemented the summit's investment focus. He stressed the importance of developing digital talent locally—starting with children as young as 8—and shared real stories of Cadaniño students now coding, building robots, and attending university through the foundation's tech programs. About Timothy Martiny Timothy Martiny is the President and Co-Founder of the Cadaniño Foundation, a Guatemala-based nonprofit that equips vulnerable youth with education and technology skills to succeed in a digital economy. With over 20 years of experience, he has led the growth of Cadaniño's afterschool centers and STEM labs, impacting hundreds of students each year. About Cadaniño Cadaniño operates community-based afterschool programs in Guatemala focused on spiritual formation, academic support, and STEM education. By training local teachers, Cadaniño empowers children to discover their God-given potential and rise above challenging circumstances with the skills and confidence to succeed. Media Contact: Timothy Martiny President, Cadaniño info@cadanino.net https://www.cadanino.net End
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