Cuenca, Ecuador, naturally represents the values that Premios Verdes celebrates: sustainability, social innovation, community commitment and a deep respect for environmental and cultural heritage.

Among the most important attributes of Cuenca:
Recognized as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the
UNESCO.
Recognized as the best Latin American city to live in according to
Quality of life indices.
Leading city in sustainable water management and solid waste management in
Latin America.
Urban green spaces
+600 parks.
A sustainable mobility model in constant expansion
Electric tram, bike paths.
Headquarters of multiple universities and research centers in
Environmental and social issues.
Strategic advantages
International accessibility
Air and ground connections.
Hotel capacity
High quality suitable for international conferences.
Institutional Commitment
Local and national government support for sustainable initiatives
Innovation Ecosystem
Emergence of green startups, community cooperatives and circular economy networks.
Authenticity and beauty
It combines heritage, biodiversity and a welcoming spirit of its community.
Natural alignment with Green Awards
Symbiosis between city and purpose
Cuenca breathes culture, nature, community and innovation.
Human scale
It facilitates real interaction, genuine networking and a transformative experience.
Projection potential
Opportunity to consolidate Cuenca as the Latin American capital of sustainability.

Positioning
Just as Davos redefined global dialogue on economic issues, Cannes raised cultural creativity to its maximum expression, and Viña del Mar consolidated its Latin identity in music, Cuenca has the opportunity to be the new permanent global center where leaders, ideas and solutions for sustainability and regeneration come together.
A meeting in Cuenca will be more than an event: it will be a platform for change, connection and celebration of the future that we want to build and make visible.
Previous venues

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This is where it all began, in 2013. After 10 years, our heart is still beating in Guayaquil, but our purpose drives us to reach every planet.
2023
Santa Cruz, Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands and the surrounding marine reserve have been named by UNESCO as a “Living Museum and Escape from Evolution”.
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2022
Miami, Florida
“Miami is one of the great melting pots of cultures in the world” -David Caruso. We find, connect and amplify changemakers around the world.
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2021
Pereira, Colombia
Virtual classrooms, round tables, conferences and a final gala comprised that year's program.
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