ICLSET 2026

ICLSET 2026Life 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
Manta, Ecuador
Mode
Hybrid: in-person + virtual

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.

Biological and Environmental Sciences
Bio/EnvironmentTrack · BIO

Biological and Environmental Sciences

Integrates biology, ecology, coastal and marine biodiversity, conservation, environmental management, biotechnology, and climate resilience.

Articulating programs

Biology · Environmental Engineering

Biology, ecology, biodiversity, and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystemsFisheries, aquaculture, biotechnology, and genetic resourcesNatural resource management and conservation, ecosystem services, and protected areas
Agrosciences
AgrosciencesTrack · AGRO

Agrosciences

Connects sustainable agricultural production, agroindustry, agribusiness, circular economy, bioeconomy, and territorial competitiveness.

Articulating programs

Agricultural Sciences · Agribusiness · Agroindustry

Technological innovation, Industry 4.0, and emerging technologiesCircular economy, sustainable development, climate change, biodiversity, and bioeconomySustainable and agroecological agricultural production
Information Technologies
Emerging ITTrack · TECH

Information Technologies

Articulates software engineering, artificial intelligence, data, cybersecurity, IoT, and territory-focused digital transformation.

Articulating programs

Software · Information Technologies

Software engineering, quality, and processesArtificial intelligence, machine learning, and data scienceCybersecurity and infrastructure
Call for Papers + registration

Academic call and participation fees

Key information for authors and attendees: editorial submission through Microsoft CMT and official registration fees for ICLSET 2026.

Call for Papers

Academic submission through CMT

Guidelines, templates, and the official submission window in one author workflow.

Full paper

Full paper, 8 to 12 pages, using the conference template.

Scientific poster

Two-page contribution and poster for the academic fair.

Double-blind review

Two reviewers per paper; third reviewer or Track Chair decision when reviews conflict.

Virtual presentation participation

Submit an abstract of your presentation using the abstract template format detailed in the next card.

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CMT submission reception

Microsoft CMT

Opens

May 13, 2026

Closes

Jun 14, 2026Jun 28, 2026

Full paper and scientific poster submission through Microsoft CMT.

Primary author actions

Review the guidelines or start the official submission in Microsoft CMT.

Key dates

Official timeline for call, review, and conference

The timeline is aligned with Microsoft CMT reception, double-blind review, and ICLSET 2026 delivery.

Upcoming

May 11-13, 2026

Call for Papers launch

Publication of the call, templates, and anonymization guidelines.

Upcoming

May 13-June 28, 2026

CMT submission window

Full paper and scientific poster submission through Microsoft CMT.

Submit via CMT
Upcoming

June 15-17, 2026

Reviewer assignment

Track Chairs assign two reviewers per contribution and control conflicts of interest.

Upcoming

June 17-30, 2026

Double-blind review

Peer evaluation through rubric, anonymized comments, and track-level decision.

Upcoming

July 1-3, 2026

Author notification

Notification of acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

Upcoming

July 4-10, 2026

Final version

Final versions of accepted work are submitted with reviewer comments addressed.

Upcoming

May 4-July 14, 2026

Registration

Institutional registration for attendees, authors, faculty, and professionals.

Upcoming

July 15-17, 2026

ICLSET 2026 conference

Three hybrid days at ULEAM Manta, Alfonso Aguilar Ruilova Auditorium, Plaza Centenario, and institutional Zoom rooms.

Academic program

Three days of science, dialogue, and transfer

A concise daily agenda with access to each day's full schedule and poster presentations on all three dates.

Reminder

ICLSET 2026 agenda

Add the event to your calendar with a one-day reminder.

IT track opening program, parallel Agrosciences sessions, and scientific poster presentations.

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Day agenda5 blocks
  1. 08:00-08:30

    Registration and accreditation

    In-person accreditation and virtual access enablement.

    Alfonso Aguilar Ruilova Auditorium

  2. 08:30-13:30

    IT track opening program

    Opening protocol, three keynotes, technology roundtable, closing keynote, and academic announcements.

    Auditorium + Facebook Live

  3. 08:30-11:25

    Agrosciences - Agroindustry

    Parallel presentations on bioprocesses, food, safety, sustainability, and artificial intelligence.

    ULEAM Cinema + Zoom

  4. 08:30-11:45

    Agrosciences - Agribusiness and Agricultural Production

    Parallel presentations on bioeconomy, production, animal nutrition, resilience, and value creation.

    Accounting / Agricultural Auditorium + Zoom

  5. 10:00-12:00

    Scientific poster presentations

    Accepted poster presentations during the academic program.

    Track program

Bio/Environment, IT, and Agrosciences keynotes and presentations, with scientific poster presentations.

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Day agenda6 blocks
  1. 08:00-14:00

    Biological and Environmental Sciences - morning

    Registration, track opening, four keynotes, break, and lunch.

    Alfonso Aguilar Ruilova Auditorium

  2. 09:00-12:00

    Scientific poster presentations

    Accepted poster presentations during the track program.

    Track program

  3. 09:00-11:15

    Information Technologies - morning

    Keynote and presentations on AI, IoT, cybersecurity, precision aquaculture, and databases.

    Virtual via Zoom

  4. 14:00-16:45

    Biological and Environmental Sciences - afternoon

    Ten-minute scientific presentations followed by five minutes of questions.

    Communications Auditorium + Zoom

  5. 14:00-17:20

    Agrosciences - afternoon

    Presentations on climate mitigation, green finance, food innovation, and economic competition.

    Alfonso Aguilar Ruilova Auditorium

  6. 15:00-17:00

    Information Technologies - afternoon

    Keynote and presentations on financial fraud, inventory systems, robotics, data science, and DevSecOps.

    Virtual via Zoom

FACIVITEC Open House and scientific poster presentations at Plaza Centenario.

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Day agenda2 blocks
  1. 09:00

    FACIVITEC Open House

    Academic exhibition with participation from the conference tracks.

    Plaza Centenario

  2. 09:00

    Scientific poster presentations

    Accepted poster presentations as part of the academic program.

    Plaza Centenario

Editorial process

Academic publication with review and post-conference pathways

ICLSET 2026 includes proceedings and pathways for accepted papers toward partner journals.

Latindex Catalog 2.0 logo
1

Reception

2

Double-blind review

3

Editorial decision

4

Presentation

5

Journal pathway

Encriptar

Information Technologies

Latindex and Dialnet

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YAKU

Environment, water, and territory

Latindex and Dialnet

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ALLPA

Agrosciences and sustainability

Latindex and Dialnet

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Revista Científica Conectividad

Science, innovation, and technology

Latindex and Dialnet

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Ecuadorian Science Journal

Applied sciences

Latindex and Dialnet

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Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí

Paraninfo Alfonso Aguilar Ruilova · Manta, Manabí

Synchronous virtual

Institutional Zoom rooms: one plenary room and three parallel rooms, one per track.

Coastal territory

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

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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Organization

ICLSET 2026 chairs and committees

Academic governance includes general leadership, track chairs, honorary committee, organizing committee, and scientific committee.

Conference chairs

Academic, editorial, logistics, and communications governance for ICLSET 2026.

  • General Chair: Ing. Alex Santamaria Philco, PhD
  • Program Chair: Mg. Maholy Velásquez
  • Bio/Environment Track Chair: Dr. Klever Mendoza Nieto / Dr. Esteban Chirino Miranda

Honorary committee

Institutional authorities endorsing the conference.

  • ULEAM Rector: Dr. Marcos Zambrano Zambrano, PhD
  • ULEAM Academic Vice Rector: Dra. Jackeline Terranova Ruiz, PhD
  • FCVT Dean: Ing. Cristian Mera Macías, PhD

Organizing committee

Executive team responsible for the full event operation.

  • Ing. Cristian Mera Macías, PhD
  • Ing. Alex Santamaría Philco, PhD
  • Dr. Christian Rivadeneira

National scientific committee

National reviewer core for double-blind evaluation.

  • Geovanny Arauz
  • Maribel Carrera
  • George García
FAQ

Clear answers for authors and attendees

Answers will be updated as new institutional approvals are available.

ICLSET 2026

Call open for territory-focused applied science.

Review the guidelines, select the right track, and prepare an anonymized contribution for the double-blind review workflow.