From October 6 to 8, Grupo San Simón took part in REDIELUZ 2026, the 10th International Congress on University Student Research. The event brought together students, academics, professionals, and business leaders to strengthen the link between university education and Venezuela’s economic development.
Over three days, we took part in talks and discussions that introduced students and early-career professionals to the challenges and opportunities businesses face and showed how academic knowledge can be applied in practice.
This year’s congress held special significance for us. The organizers named our CEO, Dr. Wilmer J. Pérez Llavaneras, the congress’s honorary patron in recognition of his career and his commitment to bringing universities and businesses together to support Venezuela’s development.
For Grupo San Simón, events like this are a chance to share what we’ve learned and help prepare the next generation of professionals for the challenges of a growing Venezuelan agribusiness sector.
Connecting knowledge with opportunity
Our participation in REDIELUZ 2026 reaffirmed the value of bringing universities and businesses together to exchange ideas and create opportunities for students and professionals.
See highlights from REDIELUZ 2026 on our official Instagram account.
Conversations from REDIELUZ 2026
During the congress, representatives of Grupo San Simón shared their perspectives on the role of private enterprise, its relationship with the communities where it operates, and opportunities for growth in Venezuela.
María Teresa Pérez Llavaneras, Managing Director of Grupo San Simón, discussed corporate social responsibility and why a company’s growth should improve well-being, create opportunities, and benefit its employees and communities.
Watch the full interview with María Teresa Pérez Llavaneras on YouTube.
Luis Ángel Pérez Llavaneras, Vice President of Grupo San Simón, spoke about how the company has evolved, the opportunities that come with growth, and the importance of thinking long term to build capabilities, sustain investment, and expand production.
Watch the full interview with Luis Ángel Pérez Llavaneras on YouTube.
These interviews complemented a program that brought students and early-career professionals closer to the business world. They showed how operations, social responsibility, and long-term strategy shape a company as it grows.
We connect academic learning with real-world experience to help prepare the next generation and strengthen Venezuela’s productive sectors.
