Artificial intelligence and education may seem like distant worlds, but they were precisely the two ends of a single conversation during ReachingU’s 25th anniversary celebration dinner in Miami.
The Uruguayan foundation, dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for children and adolescents in the country, brought together members of its community and allies on Wednesday, September 16, at the EAST Miami Hotel for an evening that combined philanthropy, technology, and art.
One of the central themes of the night was the transformation being driven by artificial intelligence. Nicolás Loeff, co-founder and CTO of BrainLogic AI, shared a perspective on the global evolution of this technology and the changes it is generating across various fields.
Another perspective came directly from Uruguayan classrooms. Teacher Pablo Mollo brought a much more concrete reality to the table: the daily challenges of education and the impact of programs aimed at expanding opportunities for students.
The contrast between both perspectives ultimately gave the gathering a significance that extended beyond the anniversary itself. As technology redefines the tools and capabilities available to new generations, educational systems face the challenge of ensuring those opportunities effectively reach children and youth.
The program also featured an artistic component. During the evening, a live auction was held for works donated by artists connected to the foundation. Among the auctioned pieces was “Fuente de Luz,” a sculpture created by Pablo Atchugarry specifically to commemorate ReachingU’s 25 years, alongside a work by Guillermo García Cruz and two silkscreen prints by Daniel Supervielle.
The event featured UBS as the main sponsor and partner of the foundation, while EAST Miami Hotel hosted the evening. Vinos Santa Rosa and Chocolates Haas also participated as event supporters.
Beyond the celebration, fundraising remained the core focus. The resources raised during the night will go toward the educational programs ReachingU develops in Uruguay, which aim to expand opportunities for thousands of children and adolescents.
The anniversary arrives at a time when education faces a dual transformation: on one hand, the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence tools; on the other, the persistence of gaps that determine who can truly access better educational opportunities.
For ReachingU, the commitment remains firmly at that intersection: turning education into a pathway to expand possibilities for future generations while mobilizing private resources toward that goal from Miami and other international communities.
