{"id":771,"date":"2026-08-06T00:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T00:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/institutotech.com\/?post_type=itech_editorial&p=771"},"modified":"2026-08-07T03:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T03:24:25","slug":"buenos-aires-sede-simposio-itech-2026","status":"publish","type":"itech_editorial","link":"https:\/\/institutotech.com\/en\/editorial\/buenos-aires-sede-simposio-itech-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Buenos Aires Welcomes Ibero-American Leaders for the 1st Symposium on Innovation, Science, and Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \n ITECH \u00b7 Institutional Announcement\n <\/span>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n
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\n On November 18 and 19, 2026, Palacio Paz will host an international event bringing together science, technology, industry, public policy, and social impact.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

\n Buenos Aires, August 2026.<\/strong> \u2014 Over the course of two days, the iconic Palacio Paz will become a meeting point for those shaping the region\u2019s scientific, technological, and productive future.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n The Ibero-American Institute of Technology (ITECH) will hold the 1st Iberoamerican Innovation, Science and Technology Symposium<\/strong>, on November 18 & 19th, 2026<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n The initiative goes beyond leading voices together. Its aim is to connect knowledge, decision-making, and action. Researchers, business leaders, academics, public-sector representatives, and organizations from different countries will discuss how to turn innovation into sustainable development, competitiveness, and well-being across Ibero-America.\n <\/p>\n\n\n \n

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\n \u201cThis inaugural Symposium lays the foundation for a permanent platform for strategic thinking, cooperation, and knowledge transfer, positioning Argentina as a leading regional hub for innovation, science, and technology.\u201d\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Dra. Mar\u00eda Cecilia Colautti (MD)<\/strong>
\n President of the Ibero-American Institute of Technology\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

\n \n Strategic Agenda\n <\/span>\n\n

\n A Regional Agenda for the Challenges of the 21st Century\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n The program will be structured around four key areas addressing the major transformations shaping the region:\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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\n 01\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Tech & Productive Innovation\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Digitalization, new business models, and the transformation of production systems.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 02\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Health, Science & Emerging Tech\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Innovation applied to prevention, well-being, quality of life, and the medicine of the future.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 03\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Development, Social Impact & Sustainability\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Digital governance, law, public policy, and technology in support of sustainable development.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 04\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Industry &Technology\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Automation, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, and new capabilities for production.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

\n \n International Participation\n <\/span>\n\n

\n Confirmed International Speakers\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n The agenda will bring together experts with international experience in nanotechnology, health, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, environmental law, industrial innovation, and sustainability.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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\n Dr. Thomas Webster<\/strong>\n \u2014 Vice President of ITECH and an internationally recognized expert in biomaterials, nanomedicine, and nanotechnology applied to healthcare.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Dr. Jose Vega Varduit<\/strong>\n \u2014 President of the Scientific Committee and Director of the National Nanotechnology Laboratory and the National Center for High Technology.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Dr. Javier de la Hoz<\/strong>\n \u2014 Specialist in environmental and climate litigation.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Ing. Iv\u00e1n Isaak<\/strong>\n \u2014 CEO and co-founder of Nexup, an Argentine healthtech company with a regional presence, applying artificial intelligence to healthcare.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n N\u00e9lida Carina Birarda<\/strong>\n \u2014 Specialist in cybersecurity and Internet governance; founder of Binary Group.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Dra. Cristina Leira<\/strong>\n \u2014 Researcher in cognition, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence; co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Wigwagapp Inc.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Dr. Alberto Quispe<\/strong>\n \u2014 Director of Research in Advanced Materials, Energy, and Climate Change at GINAECC, Peru.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n
\n \n Knowledge in Action\n <\/span>\n\n

\n A Space to Turn Knowledge into Action\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n The Symposium was conceived as a platform for regional collaboration and networking. In addition to academic presentations, it will seek to foster high-value connections, collaborative projects, new partnerships, and opportunities for cooperation among institutions, companies, researchers, and decision-makers.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n For participants, the value will lie in gaining access to a forward-looking agenda, exchanging experiences with leaders from different sectors, and taking part in a strategic conversation on how to build scientific, technological, and institutional capabilities capable of delivering real impact across Ibero-America.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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\n Event Information\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Event\n <\/div>\n
\n 1st Iberoamerican Innovation, Science and Technology Symposium\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Date\n <\/div>\n
\n November 18 & 19th, 2026\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Venue\n <\/div>\n
\n Palacio Paz \u2014 Buenos Aires, Argentina\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Organized by\n <\/div>\n
\n Instituto Iberoamericano de Tecnolog\u00eda\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n INFORMATION & REGISTRATION \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n
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\n About the Ibero-American Institute of Technology\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n The Ibero-American Institute of Technology (ITECH) is a regional think tank focused on advancing human and sustainable development through science, innovation, and technology.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n It generates knowledge, promotes interdisciplinary dialogue, and brings together academic, business, government, and scientific stakeholders to transform knowledge into economic, institutional, and social impact across Ibero-America.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n At ITECH, we turn knowledge into impact.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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\n Press Contact\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Ram\u00f3n Ch\u00e1vez Rosas\n <\/div>\n\n
\n El Primer Piso Comunicaciones\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n ramon@elprimerpiso.net\n <\/a>\n\n \n WhatsApp: +54 9 11 6530 8204\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n For press inquiries, interviews, and requests for institutional materials regarding the 1st Ibero-American Symposium on Innovation, Science, and Technology.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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