The fourth edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Open Science Forum, which will take place in San Andrés Island, Colombia, from December 2 to 4, is getting closer, with more than 70 confirmed sessions, which will feature more than 100 experts from around the world. More to come! 5 days, and we want to tell you some details!
CILAC is an initiative launched in 2016, promoted by the IDB, SEGIB, OEI, RICYT, ECLAC, AUGM, CUIB, and UNESCO—which serves as Executive Secretariat—as regional partners. For its fourth edition, the Government of Colombia serves as the host country. The new edition focuses on six topics relevant to the future of the region and the world, which will be addressed through high-level sessions, plenary sessions, keynote addresses, thematic sessions, side events, and institutional stands.
For the new edition of the CILAC Forum, #CILAC2024, more than 2,700 people have already registered.
Here are some key details about this important event:
ABOUT THE EVENT VENUE
The sessions of the central program of CILAC 2024 will be held in the Decameron Isleño Convention Center, in San Andrés Island, Colombia, from December 2 to 4. Various parallel events will take place on and off the island starting November 27.
FOR IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS
Those who attend in person can access special promotions with the promotional code CILAC2024 in various hotels on the Island. In this link, you can find out about the hotel offerings and tourist information on San Andrés Island.
FORUM PROGRAM
The preliminary program of the CILAC Forum 2024 is available available here. By browsing the site, you'll be able to access information about each plenary, high-level, or thematic session, as well as its participants. More than 70 sessions will be held during the 3 days of the Forum.
THEMES
The Forum has six core themes, including: the Ocean Decade, the Decade of Science for Sustainable Development, Open Science to bridge gaps, Artificial Intelligence for environmental sustainability, the New Space Economy, and Science for the protection of life. Learn more here.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
We understand that not everyone can attend in person, and that's why we will be providing a virtual platform so that those who have registered for the Forum can access the main sessions, virtual booths, and other content. Register here.
CONNECT ON SOCIAL NETWORKS
Through the official CILAC account (@forocilac), you'll be able to discover various highlights of the Forum throughout the event. Join the conversation by tagging @forocilac and using the hashtag #cilac2024 in your posts.
MORE ABOUT CILAC
Considered the regional hub for science, technology, and innovation, CILAC is a platform for debating, planning, and monitoring effective policies with the goal of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
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