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AWS Opens First Latin American Think Big Space in Querétaro

The hands-on lab will train students in AI, robotics and cloud skills to build a local talent pipeline for AWS’s growing data‑center investments.

Overview

  • AWS inaugurated the Think Big Space in Querétaro, which opened Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with officials from the municipal government and UNAM present.
  • The center is hosted inside the municipal BLOQUE innovation hub and was developed in partnership with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the Municipio de Querétaro.
  • The program consists of six practical 20-hour modules totaling 120 hours that lead to a UNAM‑endorsed diploma and formal classes are scheduled to begin in September 2026.
  • AWS and local coverage say the space will serve about 1,200–1,400 students per year, offer free public masterclasses, and include outreach to attract more women and girls into STEM.
  • Company statements link the lab to a broader regional strategy that includes a reported $5 billion data‑center investment and plans to replicate the Think Big Space model across other Mexican cities and Latin American markets.