Scientific Calendar Event



Description Physics without Frontiers (an initiative of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics – ICTP) in collaboration with the Central America High Energy Physics and Scientific Computing Network, is very pleased to announce its Central America Symposium in Quantum Science and Technologies.

This four-day virtual event—timed to coincide with UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025—brings together researchers, students, innovators, and policymakers from across Central America and beyond to explore the transformative power of quantum science.

From November 18 to 21, 2025, the symposium will feature inspiring talks by internationally renowned scientists, including a special presentation from CERN (European Center for Nuclear Research), showcasing how quantum principles are driving breakthroughs across diverse fields—from quantum optics and computing to high-energy physics and beyond.

The event also offers and calls postgraduate students and researchers from Central America to present their work, fostering collaboration and visibility within a unified scientific community.

In a unique bridge between science and society, we’ll welcome technology startups and innovation-driven companies to highlight how foundational research fuels real-world technological advances—and why investing in basic science is essential for sustainable development.

And in a dedicated session on November 18, we’re honored to host a closed forum with science policymakers and representatives from the Ministries of Science and Technology of Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. This dialogue will focus on strengthening regional support for fundamental research and its vital role in shaping resilient, knowledge-based societies.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE:
Sergio Arguedas Cuendis, Conare, Costa Rica
Melissa Cruz Torres, UNAH, Honduras
María Eugenia Cabrera, ECFM-Usac, Guatemala
Juan Adolfo Ponciano, ECFM-Usac, Guatemala

Registration
The registration link is https://forms.gle/7KY9LHM7VPyARkA88
There is no fee for the symposium, but an early registration is kindly requested for everybody.

Administration contact:
melissa.cruz@unah.edu.hn
sergio.arguedas.cuendis@cern.ch
japonciano@profesor.usac.edu.gt
maeu.cabrera@profesor.usac.edu.gt


Call for Abstract
Everyone is encouraged to present their work in a short talk of 25+5 min. Please submit your abstract here: https://forms.gle/48hkJw311oR4ooR4A. A notification will be sent to your contact after approval.
Go to day
  • Tuesday, 18 November 2025
    • 16:00 - 18:45 Forum: “Perspectives on Basic Sciences and Scientific Computing in Central America”.
      • 16:00 Local welcome in each of the countries 15'
      • 16:15 Start of the virtual connection and welcome 15'
      • 16:30 CERN: A Blueprint for Global Science - Opportunities for International Collaboration with Central America 30'
        Speaker: Salvatore Mele (CERN)
      • 17:00 Science and technology representatives of Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica (10 min talk per country) 30'
      • 17:30 Coffee break 15'
      • 17:45 Perspectives on Basic Sciences and Scientific Computing in Central América 1h0'
        Speaker: Fernando Quevedo
  • Wednesday, 19 November 2025
    • 15:30 - 19:00 Plenary talks and Central America research presentations
      • 15:30 40 min talk + 20 min questions and discussion 1h0'
        Speaker: Irene Tamborra (Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen)
      • 16:30 40 min talk + 20 min questions and discussion 1h0'
        Speaker: Javier Rodríguez Laguna (Dto. Física Fundamental, UNED, España)
      • 17:30 Break 30'
      • 18:00 CA Research presentation (1 talk of 40 minutes or 2 talks of 20 min + 20min of questions) 1h0'
  • Thursday, 20 November 2025
    • 16:00 - 19:00 Plenary talks and Central America research presentations
      • 16:00 40 min talk + 20 min question and discussion 1h0'
        Speaker: Nadir Samos Sáenz de Buruaga (CeFEMA, Universidade de Lisboa)
      • 17:00 Outreach talk for the general public (in spanish) (45 min talk + 20 min questions and discussion ) 1h0'
        Speaker: Miguel Peiró (La Academia Arte y Ciencia de Madrid)
      • 18:00 CA Research presentation (1 talk of 40 min or 2 talks of 20 min + 20min of questions) 1h0'
  • Friday, 21 November 2025
    • 16:00 - 19:00 Stat-Ups/Technology talks