The Corporation participated with a delegation that took part in various technical sessions and exchange spaces.
Under the motto “Innovation that Transforms,” the fourteenth edition of TICAL opened its doors in San José, Costa Rica, solidifying its position as the leading forum for academic, scientific, and technological communities in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Between November 11 and 13, more than 250 representatives from governments, universities, academic networks, multilateral organizations, and technology companies gathered to discuss the region's digital future.
Organized by RedCLARA, RedCONARE, and the European Union, within the framework of the BELLA II program, the conference comes at a crucial moment for the region: advanced connectivity, artificial intelligence, and open science are no longer technical matters, but strategic pillars for integration and sustainable development. In line with the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, TICAL 2025 is committed to the exchange of experiences, capacity building, and the development of a common agenda that brings together academia, governments, and the technology sector.
CEDIA's participation: four days of technical agenda and cooperation
The Corporation participated with a delegation of seven representatives, who took part in various technical sessions and exchange spaces.
Day 1: The opening day included an open innovation workshop, in which CEDIA participated with its technical team and the moderation of Gustavo Patiño, in a debate aimed at strengthening collaboration between universities, companies and governments.
Day 2: The scientific agenda continued with the presentation of the AIRA poster, dedicated to artificial intelligence solutions applied to university management. That same day, Carlos Guzmán participated in a specialized panel, contributing the Ecuadorian perspective on digital innovation.
Day 3: CEDIA 's activity continued with the presentation of the SPIDERHUB poster, linked to the regional SPIDER project, by Cristian Patiño, highlighting advances in digital infrastructure and collaborative services.
Day 4: The closing was marked by a cybersecurity panel in which Jorge Merchán participated, along with the moderation of the first DIF SPIDER panel by Luis Vargas, reinforcing CEDIA 's commitment to digital security and regional interoperability.
CEDIA 's presence at TICAL 2025 reinforces its role as a facilitator of the Ecuadorian digital ecosystem within a continental cooperation network. The conference leaves a clear message: the future of higher education, science, and technology in the region will depend on the ability to build strong alliances, share infrastructure, and promote innovative solutions to address common challenges.
