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.

Technology track

The file must be submitted in PDF. The manuscript must be written in English.

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.

View abstract template

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

Complete agenda visible by day, including plenaries, panels, track sessions, and the academic fair.

Reminder

ICLSET 2026 agenda

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

Opening ceremony with keynote and stages featuring biodiversity, DNA, and technology

Day 1

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Opening ceremony, cross-cutting keynote, IT keynote, panels, and parallel sessions by track.

Day agenda6 blocks
  1. 08:00-09:00

    Attendee registration

    In-person check-in and virtual access for participants.

    Auditorium + virtual

  2. 09:00-10:00

    Institutional opening

    Remarks by the FCVT Dean, artistic presentation, and ULEAM Rector address.

    Auditorium plenary

  3. 10:00-11:00

    Opening keynote

    Cross-cutting international keynote for the three tracks.

    Auditorium plenary

  4. 11:30-12:30

    Keynote - Information Technologies

    Main session for the emerging technologies track.

    Auditorium plenary

  5. 12:30-13:30

    Cross-cutting panel - Information Technologies

    Dialogue panel on digital transformation and territorial applications.

    Auditorium plenary

  6. 15:00-17:30

    Agro-Technology panel and parallel sessions

    Three simultaneous Zoom rooms for papers by track: Bio/Environment, Agrosciences, and IT.

    Virtual by track

Bio-Environment day with keynotes, panels, and open science dialogue

Day 2

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Bio/Environment keynotes, Bio-Environment panel, Open Science panel, and parallel sessions.

Day agenda5 blocks
  1. 09:00-10:00

    Keynote - Biological and Environmental Sciences

    Applied research in biodiversity, environment, and territorial resilience.

    Auditorium plenary

  2. 10:00-11:00

    Keynote - Biological and Environmental Sciences

    Second keynote block for the Bio/Environment track.

    Auditorium plenary

  3. 11:30-12:30

    Bio-Environment cross-cutting panel

    Roundtable on environment, biodiversity, and territory.

    Auditorium plenary

  4. 12:30-13:30

    Open Science cross-cutting panel

    Discussion on transfer, publishing, and open science.

    Auditorium plenary

  5. 15:00-17:30

    Parallel sessions by track - block B

    Paper presentations in three simultaneous institutional Zoom rooms.

    Virtual

Scientific poster fair, editors' roundtable, and institutional closing

Day 3

Friday, July 17, 2026

Poster fair at Plaza Centenario, editors' roundtable, and closing ceremony.

Day agenda3 blocks
  1. 10:00-12:00

    Scientific poster fair

    Open fair with poster presentations associated with the three tracks.

    ULEAM Plaza Centenario

  2. 12:00-13:00

    Editors and partner journals roundtable

    Editorial coordination with Encriptar, YAKU, ALLPA, Conectividad, and Ecuadorian Science Journal.

    Hybrid

  3. 13:00-13:30

    Closing ceremony

    Institutional closing and mentions for best papers and posters by track.

    Virtual

Editorial process

Academic publication with review and post-conference pathways

ICLSET 2026 includes proceedings, the technology track, and pathways for accepted papers toward partner journals.

Scopus logo
Latindex Catalog 2.0 logo

Technology track

Technology track

The ICLSET 2026 technology track maintains double-blind peer review and editorial pathways toward Scopus-indexed academic publications.

The volume will have its corresponding ISBN and ISSN, and each published article will be assigned an individual DOI for proper identification and citation.

Additionally, all submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring the quality, originality, and scientific relevance of the presented research.

1

Reception

2

Double-blind review

3

Editorial decision

4

Presentation

5

Journal pathway

Encriptar

Information Technologies

Latindex and Dialnet

View journal

YAKU

Environment, water, and territory

Latindex and Dialnet

View journal

ALLPA

Agrosciences and sustainability

Latindex and Dialnet

View journal

Revista Científica Conectividad

Science, innovation, and technology

Latindex and Dialnet

View journal

Ecuadorian Science Journal

Applied sciences

Latindex and Dialnet

View journal

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.