First edition · Manta, Ecuador · Julio 2026

International Conference on Life Sciences and Emerging Technologies

Life sciences, agroscience, and emerging technologies shaping resilient territories.

A hybrid international conference with double-blind peer review, proceedings, and post-conference journal pathways through allied academic journals.

Dates
July 15, 16, and 17, 2026
Venue
Paraninfo Alfonso Aguilar Ruilova
Mode
Hybrid: in-person + synchronous virtual

Call

ICLSET 2026

Full paper
Scientific poster
Double-blind review
Microsoft CMT

3

scientific tracks

2.662

expected attendees

50+

expected papers

5

partner journals

Scientific tracks

Three areas, one applied research agenda

The conference connects life sciences, sustainable production, and emerging technology to address territorial challenges.

Bio/Environment

Biological and Environmental Sciences

Research on biodiversity, biotechnology, environment, conservation, ecosystem health, and territorial resilience.

Biodiversity and conservationApplied biotechnologyClimate change and ecosystems
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Agrosciences

Agrosciences

Sustainable production, agroindustry, food safety, circular economy, rural innovation, and agri-food value chains.

Sustainable production systemsAgroindustry and food safetyInnovation for rural territories
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Emerging IT

Information Technologies

Artificial intelligence, software, data, cybersecurity, IoT, digital transformation, and intelligent systems.

AI and data scienceSoftware, IoT, and intelligent systemsCybersecurity and digital transformation
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Call for Papers

Academic call with editorial traceability

The first site version makes the core requirements visible and keeps CMT and template links configurable.

Full paper

Full article with formatting and anonymization.

Scientific poster

Short contribution for the academic poster fair.

Double-blind review

Peer review with protected identity.

Microsoft CMT

Submission link to be confirmed.

Submission date

To be confirmed

Key dates

Public timeline for the call

Unapproved dates remain marked as pending to avoid publishing unconfirmed information.

To be confirmed

Call opening

Publication of the Call for Papers, templates, and anonymization guidelines.

To be confirmed

Submission deadline

Full paper and scientific poster submission through Microsoft CMT.

To be confirmed

Author notification

Communication of double-blind peer-review results.

July 15-17, 2026

ICLSET 2026

Hybrid conference in Manta, Manabí, Ecuador.

Preliminary program

Three days of science, dialogue, and transfer

The final program will be updated when speakers, rooms, and virtual links are confirmed.

July 15, 2026

Opening ceremony, keynotes, IT panel, and parallel sessions.

08:30

Registration and opening

Participant check-in and institutional opening.

10:30

Keynotes and IT panel

Main sessions on emerging technologies applied to territories.

Editorial process

Academic publication with review and post-conference pathways

ICLSET 2026 includes proceedings and pathways for accepted papers toward partner journals, respecting each publication's editorial process.

1

Reception

2

Double-blind review

3

Editorial decision

4

Presentation

5

Journal pathway

Encriptar

Information Technologies

Indexing to be confirmed

YAKU

Environment, water, and territory

Indexing to be confirmed

ALLPA

Agrosciences and sustainability

Indexing to be confirmed

Revista Científica Conectividad

Science, innovation, and technology

Indexing to be confirmed

Ecuadorian Science Journal

Applied sciences

Indexing to be confirmed

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Hybrid venue

Manta connects science, agriculture, and technology

The conference will take place at Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí with in-person and synchronous virtual participation.

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Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí

Paraninfo Alfonso Aguilar Ruilova · Manta, Manabí

Synchronous virtual

Institutional Zoom and connectivity support to be confirmed.

Coastal territory

Manta contributes territorial context, biodiversity, port activity, agroindustry, and transfer.

Organization

Committees for an international conference

The official roster will be published once approved by the institutional organization.

Conference chairs

General academic coordination of ICLSET 2026.

To be confirmed

Honorary committee

Authorities and institutional representatives.

To be confirmed

Organizing committee

Operational management, logistics, and institutional communications.

To be confirmed

Scientific committee

Academic review, peer evaluation, and editorial guidance.

To be confirmed

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FAQ

Clear answers for authors and attendees

Answers will be updated as new institutional approvals are available.

ICLSET 2026

The first landing page is ready to grow into a platform.

The architecture is prepared for Supabase, registrations, certificates, and administration in a second phase.