Tech & Productive Innovation
Innovation and digitalization driving the transformation of productive systems.
ON-SITE & ONLINE EVENT
1st Iberoamerican Symposium
1st Iberoamerican Symposium
on Innovation, Science & Technology
Where research, innovation, and cooperation come together without borders.
COUNTDOWN TO THE SYMPOSIUM
103DAYS
05HOURS
06MINUTES
41SECONDS
Key Topics
Health, Science, and Emerging Tech
Applying emerging technologies to health, prevention, well-being, and quality of life.
Development, Social Impact & Sustainability
Science and tech driving sustainable development and social inclusion.
Digital Governance, Policy & Law
From cybersecurity to AI: data protection, digital sovereignty, regulatory frameworks, and ethical challenges.
CONFIRMED AUTHORITIES AND SPEAKERS
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dra. María Cecilia Colautti
President & Founder
inOccupational Health Specialist. Master’s degree in occupational safety and Hygiene. Researcher in nanotechnology and industrial processes, with a focus on nanotoxicology. Secretary of the SC Nanomaterial Workers’ Health Committee at ICOH. Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Defense. (UNDEF, BsAs, Argentina) President and founder of the Ibero-American Institute of Technology (ITECH).
Dr. Thomas Webster
Vice President
inPh.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute). A global pioneer in nanotechnology applied to health, he was the first to identify enhanced tissue growth on nanomaterials and to establish predictive equations at the nanoscale. He serves as Chief Scientific Officer at PrinterPrezz (California) and has been recognized by Clarivate among the top 0.1% of researchers worldwide in pharmacology and toxicology.
Dr. Jose Vega Varduit
Head of the Scientific Committee
inDirector of the National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LANOTEC) and the National High Technology Center (CeNAT-CONARE). Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, researcher, and leading Latin American figure in scientific innovation, advanced materials, and technological development. He has more than 30 years of experience leading applied research, technology transfer, and STEM education initiatives.
ITECH AMBASSADORS & KEY SPEAKERS
IBEROAMERICA'S LEADERS & INNOVATORS
Dr. Javier de la Hoz
ITECH Ambassador | Key Speaker
inLawyer specializing in environmental and climate litigation, with over 25 years of experience and founder of De la Hoz Attorneys. He has led landmark cases before Colombia’s high courts, shaping key precedents in environmental protection and climate change. Named among the 100 most influential Latinos in environmental rights and winner of the 2025 Carbon Positive Award, he is internationally recognized for his work in environmental justice, sustainability, and renewable energy.
Ing. Iván Isaack
ITECH Ambassador | Key Speaker
inAn Electronics Engineer from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and an EMBA graduate of IAE Business School, he is CEO and co-founder of Nexup, an Argentine healthtech company that provides clinical and operational management solutions to more than 500 healthcare institutions across Argentina and Latin America. With over 10 years of experience, he leads initiatives in electronic health records, interoperability, and artificial intelligence applied to healthcare, promoting a more efficient, equitable, and sustainable digital transformation throughout Ibero-America.
Nélida Carina Birarda
Embajadora ITECH | Key Speaker
inCISO Leadership | Public Policy | Capacity Building.
A los 4 años desarmaba cables a la madrugada. En sexto grado le escribía cartas a la NASA. Hoy es experta en ciberseguridad y gobernanza de Internet con más de 25 años de trayectoria — fue Asesora del IGF de la ONU durante 3 períodos, integra el Comité de las Américas del GFCE y fundó Binary Group en 2017, la primera comunidad de mujeres en ciberseguridad de habla hispana.
Dra. Cristina Leira
Embajadora ITECH | Key Speaker
inWith a PhD in Psychology and a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, she is a researcher and specialist in cognition, neuroscience, symbolic psychology, and organizational health. A founding member of ASFAI and the Positive AI Lab, she has developed training programs for elite teams and collaborated with organizations such as the NIH and USDA. She is currently Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Wigwagapp Inc., where she integrates artificial intelligence and neuroscience to promote healthy habits and mental well-being related to nutrition.
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SYMPOSIUM LOCATION— AV. STA. FE 750, C1059ABO CDAD. AUTÓNOMA DE BUENOS AIRES
Av. Sta. Fe 750, C1059ABO, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires
The Symposium will take place in person at a central venue with easy access via public transport.
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