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Yachay Open Science Week 2026

YOSW 2026 October 19–24, 2026

October 19–24, 2026 Yachay Tech · Urcuquí, Ecuador Hybrid format
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YOSW 2026

About

Yachay Open Science Week 2026 is an interdisciplinary open-science congress bringing together students, researchers, and innovators at Yachay Tech from October 19–24, 2026.

Our goal is to drive open collaboration across disciplines, connecting scientific and technological talent from Ecuador and the region.

Interdisciplinarity

All sciences in conversation: from molecules to territory.

Open science

Free knowledge, FAIR data, and reproducibility.

Community

Seedbeds, young researchers, alumni, and civil society.

Engagement

University, industry, and territory working for development.

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Poster sessions and cross-discipline dialogue · this is YOSW
YOSW 2026

Tracks

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AI, Data Science & HPC

Artificial intelligence, data analysis, and high-performance computing applied to research and industry.

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AI, Data Science & HPC

Artificial intelligence, data analysis, and high-performance computing applied to research and industry.

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Digital Health, Bioengineering & Clinical Interoperability

Medical technologies, bioengineering, and interoperable health systems that improve diagnosis and care.

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Sustainability, Production & Smart Territory

Agro-industrial innovation, energy, and smart territory management for sustainable development.

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Digital Society: Government, Education & Identity

Digital government, education, and civic identity in society's digital transformation.

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Fundamental Sciences & Theoretical Computing

Physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science as the foundation of scientific innovation.

Flagship challenge

YOSW 2026 Ideathon

Interdisciplinary teams spend the week solving real campus and territory challenges, with mentoring and an awards ceremony.

The Ideathon runs alongside the congress all week: teams form across majors and schools, and work through mentoring sessions until the closing awards ceremony.

Kickoff

Challenge briefing and team formation

Challenges, rules, and interdisciplinary team formation are presented.

Throughout the week

Mentoring sessions

Mentors support each team as they develop their proposal.

Closing

Ideathon awards

The jury announces results · recognitions and certificates.

I want to participate
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Program

Program

The detailed day-by-day program will be published soon, as activities are confirmed.

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* The program will be updated here as soon as it's confirmed by the organizing committee.

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Activities by category

General Academic
9
Open Panels
7
Mentoring
5
Judged Presentations
5
Posters
4
Opening
3
Talks
2
Awards
2
Social & Networking
1
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Participants

Participants

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Register

Registration

Attend

Register to take part in talks, open panels, and activities throughout the week.

Submit a poster

Send your scientific poster proposal to present it during the event.

Speakers

Apply to present a talk during the congress.

One single form covers attendance, poster submission, and speaker talks. The Ideathon will have its own registration form.

Register now
Sponsors

Sponsors

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Collaborator

Institutional

Interested in sponsoring YOSW 2026? Reach out: YOSW_organization@yachaytech.edu.ec

Where to find us

Congress venue

YOSW 2026 takes place at the Universidad Yachay Tech campus, Hacienda Yachay, Urcuquí — Imbabura province, Ecuador; a unique Andean setting where science meets the landscape.

  • Yachay Tech · Urcuquí, Ecuador
  • Virtual sessions are streamed through the official channels for participants across the country and the world.
Campus of the Yachay University of Experimental Technology Research, Urcuquí — Ecuador
Yachay Tech campus · Hacienda Yachay, Urcuquí — Imbabura, Ecuador
Answers to your questions

Frequently asked questions

Students, faculty, researchers from any institution, alumni, and the general public interested in science.

No. YOSW is a free event thanks to the support of Universidad Yachay Tech and its partners. Registration is required for capacity control.

Send your proposal through the registration form, selecting the corresponding option. The scientific committee will review and notify results.

It's the week's flagship challenge: interdisciplinary teams work on real challenges with mentoring and a closing awards ceremony. You can sign up through the form.

Yes: attendance and work-presentation certificates, issued by the university.

Yes. YOSW is hybrid: keynote sessions, panels, and ceremonies will be streamed through the congress's official channels.