International Congress on University Development

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The Technical State University of Quevedo is pleased to invite the scientific, academic, professional, business, and student communities to participate in the 7th International Congress on University Development CIDU-2026, under the theme “Weaving networks of knowledge in a digital society”. In the 2025 edition, held in hybrid modality, an outstanding participation was recorded, with 12,762 attendees, three in-person keynote lectures, 50 virtual keynote lectures, and 659 research presentations. The hybrid format made it possible to integrate different modes of presentation and scientific debate, with participants from 67 countries, whose contributions are included in the event’s proceedings book with ISBN and DOI, as well as more than 150 articles published in journals of regional and global impact.

The seventh edition of CIDU will be held from 28 to 30 January 2026, free of charge, and participants will receive digital certificates of attendance or presentation, depending on their registration level. This congress, organised by the Directorate of Research together with the faculties of our university, also aims to create spaces for inter-institutional cooperation through networks, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and scientific publications. Throughout the event, research findings will be shared from a multidisciplinary perspective, considering that digital platforms have democratised access to information and generated new methods of learning and collaboration. In addition, topics related to ethical dilemmas of digitalisation will be addressed, such as data privacy, massive disinformation, the digital divide, and cybersecurity.

We look forward to welcoming you as we build responsible knowledge together in a digital society!


Metrics Participants

13677

Participants

Metrics Presentations

766

Presentations

Metrics Keynote lectures

79

Keynote lectures

Event Registration

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Ing. Mercedes Carranza Patiño, PhD.

 mcarranza@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

Disseminate scientific and technological advances applied to agricultural and forestry sciences, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue focused on sustainability and responsible management of natural resources.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis
  • Sustainable agricultural and forestry production with artificial intelligence applications.
  • Wood technology and industry, and the development of new technologies.
  • Biotechnology, genetic improvement in agriculture and forestry with artificial intelligence applications.
  • Plant protection and the application of new technologies.
  • Precision agriculture based on artificial intelligence.
  • Plant nutrition and physiology.
  • Agroecology and sustainable development.
  • Automated irrigation systems and the application of new technologies.
Scientific Committee
Keynote Conferences
Ponente - Bio. Ronald Tarazona Delgado, PhD.
Perú (Virtual)
Bio. Ronald Tarazona Delgado, PhD.
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

Biotechnological applications of microalgae and cyanobacteria: opportunities and challenges

Ponente - Ing. Jorge Cumpa Reyes, M.Sc.
Chile (Virtual)
Ing. Jorge Cumpa Reyes, M.Sc.
Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo

The role of agricultural engineering in integrated water resource management in Latin America

Ponente - Dr. Rui dos Santos Filho
Brasil (Virtual)
Dr. Rui dos Santos Filho
Universidad Federal de Río Grande

Valorisation of agro-industrial waste: bioprocesses and sustainability

Ponente - Ing. Jaime Morante Carriel, PhD.
España (Virtual)
Ing. Jaime Morante Carriel, PhD.
Universidad de Alicante

Plant metabolomics: novel applications in medicinal chemistry

Ponente - Ing. Abril Candela Larrañaga, M.Sc.
Argentina (Virtual)
Ing. Abril Candela Larrañaga, M.Sc.
Universidad de La Plata

Perception of pesticide risk: A driver or obstacle to the adoption of sustainable production practices?

Ponente - Dr. Wilson Mozena Leandro
Brasil (Virtual)
Dr. Wilson Mozena Leandro
Universidade Federal de Goiás

National Programme for Education in Agrarian Reform (PRONERA): a Brazilian strategy for the social inclusion of rural workers in higher education

Ponente - Dr. Christian Correa Farias
Chile (Virtual)
Dr. Christian Correa Farias
Universidad de Concepción

Bridging the digital divide in agriculture: the role of universities in the technological transformation of agriculture

Ponente - Dr. Luis Hernández Montiel
México (Virtual)
Dr. Luis Hernández Montiel
Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (CIBNOR)

Green biotechnology: biofungicides based on marine microorganisms

Ponente - Ing. Carlos González Murillo, M.Sc.
Colombia (Virtual)
Ing. Carlos González Murillo, M.Sc.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Frequency analysis: current consultancy and the inclusion of climate variability

Ponente - Ing. Antonio Bustamante González, PhD.
Ecuador (Presencial)
Ing. Antonio Bustamante Gonzalez, PhD.
Empresa Agrotecban

Abiotic stress in bananas

Publication of Papers
AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science 1
AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science

Its objective is to publish and disseminate original, high-quality research articles and reviews in plant sciences, such as agronomy, horticulture, plant breeding, soil science, plant protection, and other relevant areas of plant production.

Revista Ciencia y Tecnología 2
Revista Ciencia y Tecnología

It is a scientific journal published and edited every six months by the Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, open to Ecuadorian and foreign researchers, teachers and professionals. The reviewers are not members of the Editorial Committee or of the publishing entity or institution.

Terra Latinoamericana 3
Terra Latinoamericana

It is a continuously published journal. The main objective is to publish original scientific articles of interest to the soil and water science community around the world.

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Biol. Ana Álvarez Sánchez, PhD.

 aalvarezs@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

Bring together experts, researchers, professionals and students in the field of Animal Sciences to share the latest scientific advances, strengthen research networks and academic collaboration in Aquaculture, Agriculture, Biology and Animal Husbandry, and generate innovative proposals aimed at sustainability and solving current and future challenges in the agri-food sector, while promoting the academic and professional growth of new generations of researchers.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis
  • Advances in agronomy and agroecology.
  • Agricultural waste management.
  • Sustainable agriculture and climate change.
  • Agricultural physiology and pathology.
  • Soil and water management and conservation.
  • Genetic improvement in production animals.
  • Animal nutrition and feeding.
  • Sustainable animal production and welfare.
  • Genetic improvement and animal reproduction.
  • Animal health and veterinary public health.
  • Aquaculture pathology.
  • Biotechnology of aquaculture species.
  • Aquaculture-derived foods.
  • Sustainable aquaculture production systems.
  • Nutrition and feeding of aquatic organisms.
  • Aquaculture health and biosecurity.
  • Reproduction, genetics and breeding in aquaculture species.
  • Use of aquaculture by-products and circular economy.
  • Biodiversity, systematics and conservation.
  • Synthetic biology.
  • Bioinformatics and computational biology.
  • Biogeography.
  • Biotechnology.
Scientific Committee
Keynote Conferences
Ponente - Dr. Fernando Pérez Porras, PhD.
España (Virtual)
Dr. Fernando Pérez Porras, PhD
Universidad de Córdoba

Application of deep learning in agriculture with autonomous ground vehicles

Ponente - Dra. Raquel Pérez Clariget
Uruguay (Virtual)
Dra. Raquel Pérez Clariget
Asociación Latinoamericana de Producción Animal

Nutrition-Reproduction Interaction: Alternatives for Increasing Reproductive Efficiency in Sheep

Ponente - Dra. Claudia Garrido-Ruiz
USA (Virtual)
Dra. Claudia Garrido-Ruiz
Universidad Estatal de Utah

Precision agriculture in space: closed agricultural systems for the International Space Station and Mars

Ponente - Dr. Israel Benítez García
Chile (Virtual)
Dra. Tamara Tadich Gallo
Universidad Austral de Chile

Behavioural needs of equines for their animal welfare

Ponente - Blgo. Dennis Denis Ávila, PhD.
Cuba (Virtual)
Blgo. Dennis Denis Ávila, PhD.
Instituto Cubano de Biodiversidad

Science 2.0: applications of artificial intelligence in biodiversity studies and conservation

Ponente - Dr. Píndaro Álvarez Ruiz
México (Virtual)
Dr. Píndaro Álvarez Ruiz
Instituto Politécnico Nacional- CIIDIR

Identification of causative agents of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease in farmed shrimps

Publication of Papers
Brazilian Journal of Biology 1
Brazilian Journal of Biology

The journal publishes research results in biological and agricultural sciences: original articles, scientific notes and review articles, in English only.

Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 2
Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca

The topics cover plant biodiversity, genetics and plant breeding, as well as new findings that may be of interest to a wide audience of plant scientists in all areas of plant biology, agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

Revista Ciencia y Tecnología 3
Revista Ciencia y Tecnología

It is a scientific journal published and edited every six months by the Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, open to Ecuadorian and foreign researchers, teachers and professionals. The reviewers are not members of the Editorial Committee or of the publishing entity or institution.

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Ing. Roberto Barragan Monrroy, M.Sc.

 roberto.barragan2014@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

To encourage the generation, dissemination and critical discussion of scientific results and technological developments in the field of engineering sciences, promoting interdisciplinary academic exchange, links with the environment and the formulation of innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development and scientific and technological progress in the country.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis (Engineering)
  • Environmental
  • Renewable energies, electrical power systems, energy efficiency
  • Construction, urban planning and development
  • Industrial and manufacturing technology development, design and management
  • Design, simulation and prototyping of machine elements, mechanisms, structures and thermal systems
Scientific Committee
Keynote Conferences
Ponente - Ing. David Puma Benavides, PhD.
México (Virtual)
Ing. David Puma Benavides, PhD
Tecnologico de Monterrey

Systematic analysis based on the limitations of cooling systems in electric motors: MG1 Toyota case study

Ponente - Ing. Cristian Arias Ulloa, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Cristian Arias Ulloa, PhD.
ESPOL

Risk management and continuous improvement in land use planning

Ponente - Ing. Joselyne Solórzano Chauca, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Joselyne Solórzano Chauca, M.Sc.
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral

Humanitarian engineering in university projects

Ponente - Ing. José Cabrera Escobar, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. José Cabrera Escobar, PhD.
Universidad Técnica de Ambato

Wind energy systems with vertical propellers

Ponente - Ing. Luis Chuquimarca Jiménez, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Luis Chuquimarca Jiménez, M.Sc.
Universidad Península de Santa Elenas

AI transforming engineering

Ponente - Ing. Fernando Pullupaxi Masabanda, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Fernando Pullupaxi Masabanda, M.Sc.
Ex Viceministro de Electricidad y Energía Renovable

New regulations to promote NCRE in Ecuador

Ponente - Ing. Benito Mendoza Trujillo, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Benito Mendoza Trujillo, PhD.
Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador

Hydrogeology of Ecuador, Case study in the Chambo River basin

Ponente - Dra. Gipsy Peña Ramírez
Argentina (Virtual)
Dra. Gipsy Peña Ramírez
Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales

Eco-friendly composite materials applied in aqueous remediation

Ponente - Dra. Javier Naranjo Vasco
Colombia (Virtual)
Dra. Javier Naranjo Vasco
Universidad Católica de Manizales

Challenges of climate change and decarbonisation in a Latin American context: the case of Colombia

Ponente - Dra. Catalina Rus Casas
España (Virtual)
Dra. Catalina Rus Casas
Universidad de Jaen

Experience in incorporating photovoltaic self-consumption systems in small businesses in Andalusia

Ponente -  Ing. Juan Nicolalde González, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Juan Nicolalde González, M.Sc.
Universidad Internacional del Ecuador

Computer simulation of the improvement of bio-based phase change materials by nanoparticles and encapsulation applications

Ponente - Arq. Walter David Cobeña Loor, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Arq. Walter David Cobeña Loor, PhD.
Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo

Guadua cane as architectural cladding: hygrothermal performance in sustainable urban housing Manabí, Ecuador

Publication of Papers
Terra Latinoamericana 1
Revista Terra Latinoamericana

It is a continuously published journal. The main objective is to publish original scientific articles of interest to the soil and water science community around the world.

Revista Científica y Tecnológica InGenio 2
Revista Científica y Tecnológica "InGenio"

It is a scientific journal dedicated to the biannual publication of articles of original research results in Spanish and English. It covers a variety of topics related to several areas of knowledge in Engineering Sciences.

Revista Arquitectura+ 3
Revista Arquitectura+

The journal Arquitectura + (Architecture Plus) presents the results of current research, mostly contributing new knowledge in the field of architecture and urban planning in Nicaragua.

Revista Científica Conectividad 4
Revista Científica Conectividad

It is a multidisciplinary scientific publication by the Research Department of the Rumiñahui University Technological Institute, whose objective is to encourage the publication of research articles and the free dissemination of knowledge in Ecuador, the region and Latin America.

Energies 5
Energies

Energies is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that addresses scientific research, technological development, engineering policies, and management studies related to the general field of energy (from energy supply, conversion, distribution, and end-use technologies to the physical and chemical processes that underpin them).

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Lic. Loguard Rojas Uribe, M.Sc

 lrojas@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

Promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the areas of Industry and Production, through the dissemination of research focused on technological development, the sustainability of production processes, and continuous improvement in a digital society, thereby strengthening academic collaboration and links with the industrial sector.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis
  • Food and agribusiness
  • Mechanical and industrial technology and industrial safety
Scientific Committee
Keynote Conferences
Ponente - Ing. Luis Vásquez Cortez, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Luis Vásquez Cortez, M.Sc.
Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo

Biotechnological interventions in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) fermentation to improve quality and reduce cadmium

Ponente - Ing. Josué Hernández Díaz. M.Sc.
Guatemala (Virtual)
Ing. Josué Hernández Díaz. M.Sc.
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

Automation and Collaborative Industrial Robotics: Implementation Strategies and Dynamic Reconfiguration in Production Lines

Ponente - Dra. Teresa Vezza
España (Virtual)
Dra. Teresa Vezza
Universidad de Granada-España.

Use of olive leaf extract (Olea europaea): Study of the anti-inflammatory effect in experimental models of colitis and metabolic syndrome

Ponente - Ing. Juan Piedra Gonzáles, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Juan Piedra Gonzáles, M.Sc.
UDLA

Use of satellite data in respiratory health. A focus on health

Ponente -  Ing. Jonathan Sayavedra Delgado, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Jonathan Sayavedra Delgado, M.Sc.
Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Sede Santo Domingo

Waste recovery for product generation, using process simulators

Ponente - Ing. Sonia Ester Yasinski, M.Sc.
Argentina (Virtual)
Ing. Sonia Ester Yasinski, M.Sc.
Universidad Nacional de Misiones

From industry to territory: industrial engineering for associative producers

Ponente - Ing. Juan Llivisaca Villazhañay, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Juan Llivisaca Villazhañay, M.Sc.
Universidad de Cuenca

Agricultural supply chains and their integration with Industry 5.0

Publication of Papers
Revista Innovaciencia 1
Revista Innovaciencia

It is a scientific journal dedicated to the biannual publication of articles of original research results in Spanish and English. It covers a variety of topics related to several areas of knowledge in Engineering Sciences.

Revista DYNA 2
Revista DYNA

It is an international journal published by the Faculty of Mining Engineering of the National University of Colombia that publishes peer-reviewed scientific articles in all areas of engineering.

Revista Interdisciplinaria de Ciencias Aplicadas 3
Revista Interdisciplinaria de Ciencias Aplicadas

(RICA) is a biannual scientific journal with continuous flow. It takes a transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach.

Revista Beverages 4
Revista Beverages

It is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on beverage research and development, published bimonthly.

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Ing. Jefferson Bravo Salvatierra, M.Sc.

 jbravo@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

Share knowledge of new business trends based on the development of knowledge networks to drive the new growing economic environment based on the momentum of a digital society.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis
  • Workforce modalities and optimization and increased automation.
  • Adoption of knowledge networks to support changes in workplace dynamics.
  • Work modalities in current business conditions.
  • Millennials in business leadership roles.
  • Technological updates and business intelligence in the corporate world.
  • Conventional marketing and content experience.
  • Continuous digital transformation and e-commerce.
  • Influencer marketing in new social media trends.
  • Automation methods through knowledge networks.
  • Data security, big data, data analytics, and financial forecasts.
  • Innovation and knowledge networks in accounting and auditing processes.
Scientific Committee
Keynote Conferences
Ponente - Econ. Oshin Huamani Huaranca, PhD.
Perú (Virtual)
Econ. Oshin Huamani Huaranca, PhD.
Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa (Perú)

Funded projects with an impact on R&D&I for Latin America and the Caribbean

Ponente - Ing. Pablo Vidal Fernández, PhD
España (Virtual)
Ing. Pablo Vidal Fernández, PhD
CEO de la firma consultora PVM/ docente Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí

Creating brands with artificial intelligence

Ponente - Dra. Purificación Galindo Villardon
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Estela Sabando Mendoza, PhD.
Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí

Neuromarketing and consumer behavior

Ponente - Ing. Vasilica María Margalina, PhD.
Rumania (Virtual)
Ing. Vasilica María Margalina, PhD.
Universidad de Alba Iulia, Rumanía CEO de IDVAS GROUP S.R.L

PLS-SEM analysis applied to e-commerce

Ponente - Lcda. Martha Lozada Orejuela, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Lcda. Martha Lozada Orejuela, PhD.
Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE

Book tax differences in Ecuador in a group of companies listed on the Stock Exchange

Ponente - Ing. Alberto Cutipa Limache, PhD.
Perú (Virtual)
Ing. Alberto Cutipa Limache, PhD.
Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

Four key marketing strategies

Ponente - Lcda. Odila Mena Hidalgo,M.Sc
Ecuador (Virtual)
Lcda. Odila Mena Hidalgo,M.Sc
Universidad Nacional de Educación UNAE

Managing with a pedagogical approach: a critical look at educational bureaucracy in Ecuador and the strategic role of the university

Ponente - Lcdo. José Almeida Sánchez,M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Lcdo. José Almeida Sánchez,M.Sc.
Colegio de Contadores del Ecuador

Accounting 4.0: Transforming the Teaching Model through Laboratories and Digital Accounting Systems

Ponente - Dr. Pedro Zapata Sánchez.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Dr. Pedro Zapata Sánchez
Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Pichincha y del Ecuador (CCPP-e)

New Method for Preparing and Disclosing Financial Statements based on IFRS-18

Ponente - Econ. Manuel Hidalgo Tupia, PhD.
Perú (Virtual)
Econ. Manuel Hidalgo Tupia, PhD.
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

Economic impact of the Port of Chancay and prospects for the concession of the Ancón Industrial Park

Publication of Papers
Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Económicas 1
Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Económicas

It is aimed at the national and international academic community, and its purpose is to fulfil the institutional, economic and pedagogical function of promoting and developing knowledge in the field of Social and Economic Sciences, from a broad and multidisciplinary perspective.

Revista Lex Localis 2
Revista Lex Localis

It publishes articles that contribute to a better understanding and practice of local self-government and are of interest to academics, policy analysts, policymakers and practitioners. It focuses on critical analysis of developments in local governance around the world.

Revista Finanzas y Política Económica 3
Revista Finanzas y Política Económica

The journal has created a scientific space in which topics related to economic policy, finance and other issues concerning economics in the Colombian, Ibero-American and global contexts can be analysed and discussed by leading national and international academics and researchers.

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Econ. Félix Gómez Gutiérrez, M.Sc.

 fgomez@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

Promote multidisciplinary dialogue for the transfer of innovative proposals in socioeconomic and financial matters, to accelerate sustainable growth in productive sectors through the effective integration of AI and disruptive technologies into the global ecosystem.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis
  • Digital transformation and smart finance.
  • Markets and financial risk management.
  • Big data, fintech, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain.
  • Digital platforms and artificial intelligence.
  • Digital entrepreneurship and tech startups in the financial sector.
  • Formulation and evaluation of economic and social policies.
  • Business models driven by artificial intelligence.
  • Behavioral economics and artificial intelligence.
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital age.
  • Artificial intelligence in productive sectors.
  • Sustainable development and public policy.
  • Entrepreneurship and social innovation in the context of artificial intelligence.
  • Management and administration of public services.
  • Digital government and open data.
  • Public administration and regulation, ethics, and governance.
Scientific Committee
Conferências principais
Ponente - Econ. Xavier Ordeñana Rodríguez, PhD.
México (Virtual)
Econ. Xavier Ordeñana Rodríguez, PhD.
Tecnológico de Monterrey

From global risk to local action: economic challenges for 2026 and the strategic role of universities in Ecuador

Ponente - Econ. Diego García Vélez. PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Econ. Diego García Vélez. PhD.
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

The open state model as an example of public policy in Ecuador

Ponente - Ing. Pablo Cabezas Arboleda, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Pablo Cabezas Arboleda, M.Sc.
Banco Central del Ecuador

Do companies determine the economic cycle, or does the economic cycle determine the behaviour of companies?

Ponente - Ing. Airto Gil García, M.Sc.
España (Virtual)
Ing. Airto Gil García, M.Sc.
Universidad Camilo José Cela

Business models and growth strategies driven by artificial intelligence: from automation to strategic decision-making

Ponente - Lcda. Beatriz Elvira Guerci, PhD.
Argentina (Virtual)
Lcda. Beatriz Elvira Guerci, PhD.
Universidad Nacional de Jujuy

Internationalisation of research

Ponente - Econ. Leonardo Suárez Giordano, PhD.
España (Virtual)
Econ. Leonardo Suárez Giordano, PhD.
Empresa Expectativas

Is fiscal discipline a fundamental pillar for the sustainability of dollarisation?

Ponente - Virginia García Lorenzo
España (Virtual)
Virginia García Lorenzo
Universidad de Castilla- La Mancha

Smart Marketing Tools Applied to the Tourism Sector

Ponente - María Ángeles García Haro
España (Virtual)
María Ángeles García Haro
Universidad de Castilla- La Mancha

Marketing 6.0 applied to the tourism sector

Publication of Papers
Argumenta Oeconomica 1
Argumenta Oeconomica

Argumenta Oeconomica is an international peer-reviewed biannual journal. We receive funding from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Revista Finanzas y Política Económica 2
Revista Finanzas y Política Económica

The journal has created a scientific space in which topics related to economic policy, finance and other issues concerning economics in the Colombian, Ibero-American and global contexts can be analysed and discussed by leading national and international academics and researchers.

Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Económicas 3
Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Económicas

It is aimed at the national and international academic community, whose purpose is to fulfil the institutional, economic and pedagogical role of promoting and developing knowledge in the area of Social and Economic Sciences, seen from a broad and multidisciplinary perspective.

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Lcdo. Jardel Coutinho dos Santos, PhD.

 jcoutinhod@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

Explore and promote interdisciplinary strategies for weaving knowledge networks in a digital society, fostering collaboration between educational, scientific, and technological communities, with the aim of strengthening collective, ethical, and sustainable learning in the face of the challenges and opportunities presented by technological transformation.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis
  • Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Applied to Teaching and Learning
  • The School in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
  • Personalisation of Learning through AI
  • Connectivism and Connective Knowledge
  • Learning Networks
  • Emotions and Language Learning
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Learning and Knowledge Technologies
  • Technologies for Empowerment and Participation
  • Gamification or Ludification
  • Didactics
  • Teaching and Learning Strategy
  • Meaningful Learning
  • Curricular Praxis and Academic Performance
  • Curricular Management
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Neurosciences
  • Intercultural and Bilingual Education and/or Ethnoeducation
  • Special Educational Needs
  • Inclusive Education
  • Formation of Identity and Culture
  • School and Family
  • Values Practices in the Educational Context
  • Ethics and Teaching
  • Epistemological Approaches
  • Education for Peace and Human Rights
Scientific Committee
Keynote Conferences
Ponente - Dra. Juliana Assunção Tonelli
Brasil (Virtual)
Dra. Juliana Assunção Tonelli
Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Teaching English to children or with children? Rethinking language teaching and learning and childhood

Ponente - Dra. Yisell Vigoa Escobedo
Ecuador (Virtual)
Dra. Yisell Vigoa Escobedo
Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo

IT platforms and tools for editing, designing and laying out publications. Innovations in publishing management and emerging technologies in a digital society.

Ponente - Edwin Martín García Ramírez, PhD.
Perú (Virtual)
Edwin García Ramírez, PhD.
Universidad César Vallejo

AI Ethics and Governance at University: Implementing ethical frameworks in faculties to ensure responsible use of emerging technologies

Ponente - Dra. Sonia Guerra Iglesias
Cuba (Virtual)
Dra. Sonia Guerra Iglesias
Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

University, diversity and intersectionality: a challenge for inclusive social transformation

Ponente - Dr. Dionisio Ponce Ruiz
Ecuador (Virtual)
Dr. Dionisio Ponce Ruiz
Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes

Ecosystems of wisdom and university creativity: applications of artificial intelligence in educational research

Publication of Papers
Kronos 1
Kronos

It is a biannual publication of the Academic Language Institute (IAI) of the Central University of Ecuador, which accepts unpublished articles, whether original or revised, and whose content is selected under a double-blind peer review system involving internal and external academics to ensure the confidentiality of authors and reviewers.

Revista Conrado 2
Revista Conrado

It is recorded in the National Register of Serial Publications (Havana, Cuba). RNSP: 2081, Volume III, folio 94 and indexed in indexes, catalogues and international databases.

Revista Cognosis 3
Revista Cognosis

It is a quarterly peer-reviewed publication that publishes articles with scientific rigour, theoretical soundness and critical analysis; it is affiliated to the Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Education of the Technical University of Manabí.

Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition 4
Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition

It is an academic research journal dedicated to the theoretical foundations of language acquisition and its practical implications in the classroom. The journal focuses on empirical findings related to language acquisition and teaching in various educational settings.

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Dra. María Fernanda Coello Llerena

 mcoello@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

Strengthen the academic, research and professional skills of nursing students and teachers through the analysis, exchange and application of digital innovations, promoting the construction of knowledge networks that enhance the quality of care and training in a digital society.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis
  • Emerging technologies applied to nursing care

    This section will address innovations that are transforming healthcare

  • Digital transformation in nursing education

    Focused on the impact of the digital society on academic training:

  • Educational innovation in the field of health

    Focused on how nursing can build, sustain and leverage knowledge networks:

  • Strengthening care management

    This axis integrates digital transformation with clinical practice:

  • Clinical cases with innovation in nursing care
Scientific Committee
Keynote Conferences
Ponente - Lcdo. Jorge Rodríguez Díaz, PhD.
Ecuador (Presencial)
Lcdo. Jorge Rodríguez Díaz, PhD.
Universidad Uniandes

Caring in the age of artificial intelligence: meanings and ethical reflections from nursing education

Ponente - Dra. Andrea Tufiño Aguilar
Ecuador (Virtual)
Dra. Andrea Tufiño Aguilar
Universidad de Ambato

Mobile technologies for patient co-responsibility in primary care

Ponente - Dr. Julián Manrique Mclean, M.Sc.
Colombia (Virtual)
Dr. Julián Manrique Mclean, M.Sc.
Universidad del Sinú EBZ-Cartagena

Administration of the University of Cartagena

Ponente - Dr. Joshua Culcay Delgado
Ecuador (Virtual)
Dr. Joshua Culcay Delgado
Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo

The dissemination of research results as a driver of sustainable development

Ponente - Dra. Lusy Orellana Navarrete, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Dra. Lusy Orellana Navarrete, PhD.
Centro Médico Axxis

Contribution of simulation as a teaching and learning tool in postgraduate studies

Ponente - Lcdo. Yury Rosales Ricardo, PhD.
Perú (Virtual)
Lcdo. Yury Rosales Ricardo, PhD.
Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Lima Centro-Perú

Prevalence of obesity in adults covered by Peru's health insurance system

Ponente - Lcda. Sandra Riofrío Terrazas, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Lcda. Sandra Riofrío Terrazas, PhD.
Federación ecuatoriana de enfermeras y enfermeros

Technology-supported nursing intervention in self-care for pregnant women at the Isidro Ayora Maternity Hospital

Ponente - Lcda. Martha Parra Aguirre, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Lcda. Martha Parra Aguirre, PhD.
Universidad Central del Ecuador

Technology-supported nursing intervention for self-care in pregnant adolescents at Isidro Ayora Hospital. 2024–2026

Ponente - Lcda. María López Izurieta, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Lcda. María López Izurieta, PhD.
Universidad Central del Ecuador

Innovation in nursing care: technological support as a complement to nursing educational interventions to improve sexual function, self-esteem, and quality of life in women who have undergone hysterectomies.

Ponente - Dr. Jose Luis Cobos Serrano
España (Virtual)
Dr. Jose Luis Cobos Serrano
Consejo General de Enfermería

Digital innovation in the field of nursing professional training

Publication of Papers
Revista Cuidarte Universidad Nacional Autónoma México 13
Revista Cuidarte Universidad Nacional Autónoma México

It is a publication of the academic community of the Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, which serves to disseminate methodological, theoretical and empirical research advances, techniques, procedures and disciplinary advances in general.

Revista Horizontes de Enfermería 14
Revista Horizontes de Enfermería - Universidad Politécnica Estatal de Carchi

The journal Horizontes de Enfermería is an academic, refereed and indexed journal, published annually (December) and multidisciplinary. This journal is administered by the Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi (UPEC).

Revista Religación 14
Revista Religación

Is a multidisciplinary electronic scientific journal edited by the Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades desde América Latina CICSHAL-RELIGACION.

 From 28 to 30 January 2026

Contacts

Coordinator: Ing. Cristian Zambrano Vega, PhD.

 czambrano@uteq.edu.ec

Objective

Promote the generation and exchange of knowledge in Computer Science and Digital Design, highlighting how digital technologies and artificial intelligence transform research, software development, and the creation of innovative solutions for an increasingly connected society.

Lines of Research / Thematic Axis
  • Software engineering applications.
  • Innovation in telematic and electronic systems.
  • Robotics and AI.
  • Cloud computing.
  • Soft computing.
  • Big data.
  • Computer vision.
  • Generative artificial intelligence.
  • Secure and reliable artificial intelligence.
  • Information security.
  • Human-computer interaction.
  • Ubiquitous computing.
Scientific Committee
Keynote Conferences
Ponente - Ing. Antonio J. Nebro Urbaneja, PhD.
España (Virtual)
Ing. Antonio J. Nebro Urbaneja, PhD.
Universidad de Málaga

Multi-Objective Optimisation Frameworks

Ponente - Ing. Pedro Díaz
Ecuador (Presencial)
Ing. Pedro Díaz
Google Developers Group

Google platforms and tools for developing AI applications in academia and industry

Ponente - Ing. Fernanda Jurada Mantilla
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Fernanda Jurada Mantilla
Banco Guayaquil

Application of Generative AI in Business

Ponente - Ing. Ángel Patricio Fernández Soria, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Ángel Fernández Soria, M.Sc.
Universidad Tecnológica Israel

Automatic egg candling system with artificial intelligence based on neural networks.

Ponente - Ing. Raúl Hernández Palacios, PhD.
México (Virtual)
Ing. Raúl Hernández Palacios, PhD.
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

The importance of digital transformation in business

Ponente - Ing. Anthony Cabrera Córdova
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Anthony Cabrera Córdova
ALIANDO

DevOps and Cloud Computing Architectures for scalable and secure systems

Ponente - Ing. Daniel Gustavo Córdova Jaramillo
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Daniel Córdova Jaramillo
Meniuz

Development of a mobile application in Flutter for registering food businesses in the startup Meniuz

Ponente - Ing. Luz Angela Quijano Vidal, M.Sc.
Colombia (Virtual)
Ing. Luz Quijano Vidal, M.Sc.
Universidad Internacional de la Rioja

Emerging technologies as catalysts for digital competences and STEM skills

Ponente - Ing. Luz Marina Sierra Martínez, PhD.
Colombia (Virtual)
Ing. Luz Sierra Martínez, PhD.
Universidad del Cauca

Guide for prioritization of project management processes (PMBoK) in vertical construction projects

Ponente - Ing. Margarita Yépez Villareal, M.Sc.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Margarita Yépez Villareal, M.Sc.
Fundación Datalat

Challenges of digital transformation in the age of AI

Ponente - Ing. Susana Cadena-Vela, PhD.
Ecuador (Virtual)
Ing. Susana Cadena-Vela, PhD.
Fundación Datalat

Challenges of digital transformation in the age of AI

Publication of Papers
Revista InGenio Journal 1
Revista InGenio Journal

It is a scientific journal dedicated to the biannual publication of articles on original research findings in Spanish and English. It covers a variety of topics related to various areas of engineering science.

Algorithms 2
Algorithms

It is an open-access journal on computer science, computational mathematics, artificial intelligence, automation and control systems, interdisciplinary theory, methods and applications, data and information systems, and software engineering.

Receipt of Papers (Article or Abstract)
Receipt of Papers (Article or Abstract)
Until 11 January 2026
Notification of Paper Acceptance
Notification of Paper Acceptance
Until 18 January 2026
Registration of speakers
Registration of speakers
From 17 November to 11 January 2026
Registration of participants
Registration of participants
From 27 October to 18 January 2026
Development of the CIDU Congress
Development of the CIDU Congress
From 28 to 30 January 2026

Foto Ing. Yenny Torres Navarrete, PhD.
Ing. Yenny Torres Navarrete, PhD.
Honorary President
Rector of the Technical State University of Quevedo
Foto Dr. Eduardo Díaz Ocampo, PhD.
Dr. Eduardo Díaz Ocampo, PhD.
Honorary Vice President
Academic Vice Rector
Foto Ing. Sonia Barzola Miranda, PhD.
Ing. Sonia Barzola Miranda, PhD.
Honorary Vice President
Administrative Vice Rector

Foto Ec. Carlos Edison Zambrano, PhD.
Ec. Carlos Edison Zambrano, PhD.
Research Directorate
Foto Ing. José Espinosa Carrillo, PhD.
Ing. José Espinosa Carrillo, PhD.
Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
Foto Ing. Ítalo Fernando Espinoza Guerra, PhD.
Ing. Ítalo Fernando Espinoza Guerra, PhD.
Faculty of Animal and Biological Sciences
Foto Ing. Roberto Pico Saltos, PhD.
Ing. Roberto Pico Saltos, PhD.
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Foto Ing. Washington Chiriboga Casanova, M.Sc.
Ing. Washington Chiriboga Casanova, M.Sc.
Faculty of Computer Science
Foto Ing. Leonardo Baque Mite, MSc.
Ing. Leonardo Baque Mite, MSc.
Faculty of Industry and Production Sciences
Foto Lcdo. Marco Villarroel Puma, PhD.
Lcdo. Marco Villarroel Puma, PhD.
Faculty of Business Sciences
Foto Econ. Nivaldo Vera Valdiviezo, PhD.
Econ. Nivaldo Vera Valdiviezo, PhD.
Faculty of Social, Economic and Financial Sciences
Foto Lcda. Badie Cerezo Segovia, M.Sc.
Lcda. Badie Cerezo Segovia, M.Sc.
Faculty of Education Sciences
Foto Lcda. Inés Bajaña Mendieta, M.Sc.
Lcda. Inés Bajaña Mendieta, M.Sc.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Foto Ing. Mercedes Carranza Patiño, PhD.
Ing. Mercedes Carranza Patiño, PhD.
Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
Foto Biol. Ana Álvarez Sánchez, PhD.
Biol. Ana Álvarez Sánchez, PhD.
Faculty of Animal and Biological Sciences
Foto Ing. Roberto Barragán Monrroy, M.Sc.
Ing. Roberto Barragán Monrroy, M.Sc.
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Foto Ing. Cristian Zambrano Vega, PhD.
Ing. Cristian Zambrano Vega, PhD.
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Foto Lcdo. Loguard Rojas Uribe, M.Sc.
Lcdo. Loguard Rojas Uribe, M.Sc.
Faculty of Industry and Production Sciences
Foto Ing. Jefferson Bravo Salvatierra, M.Sc.
Ing. Jefferson Bravo Salvatierra, M.Sc.
Faculty of Business Sciences
Foto Econ. Félix Gómez Gutiérrez, M.Sc.
Econ. Félix Gómez Gutiérrez, M.Sc.
Faculty of Social, Economic and Financial Sciences
Foto Lcdo. Jardel Coutinho dos Santos, M.Sc.
Lcdo. Jardel Coutinho dos Santos, M.Sc.
Faculty of Education Sciences
Foto Dra. María Fernanda Coello Llerena, M.Sc.
Dra. María Fernanda Coello Llerena, M.Sc.
Faculty of Health Sciences