From December 5–8, TICAL 2024, under the theme "Connecting Knowledge: AI and Data as Catalysts for Academic and Social Transformation," will offer a rich and valuable program of lectures, round tables, and panels. Organized by RedCLARA and the BELLA II Project with the support of Brazil's advanced network, RNP, this event will serve as a key platform to address the challenges and advancements the region faces in crucial areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), e-health, open science, sustainability, and cybersecurity.
TICAL 2024 will bring together renowned international experts who will share their insights on emerging trends transforming the digital, academic, and research ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean. The lectures will focus on the transformation of key sectors such as health, education, and digital infrastructures. Additionally, the conference will discuss the growing importance of cybersecurity and the development of cross-border digital infrastructure, essential for fostering regional collaboration and ensuring secure and sustainable access to technology.
This event will be a unique opportunity to debate the future of digitization in the region, highlighting artificial intelligence as a key driver of innovation in education, research, and health.
Among the specialists contributing their knowledge will be Dr. Seiji Isotani, Full Professor of Computing at the University of São Paulo and President of the International Society for Artificial Intelligence in Education, who will present a lecture on the impact of artificial intelligence in education. Prof. Ulises Cortés, Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, will also feature, delivering the closing lecture on advances in artificial intelligence and its implications for higher education.
The sessions will address fundamental topics such as data protection and cybersecurity in the educational field, as well as the creation of inclusive digital solutions to promote equitable access to education and research.
The sessions will include participation from international experts who will serve as moderators and panelists in round tables and discussions. These experts come from various prestigious institutions and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), including REUNA (Chile), REMERI (Mexico), IBICT (Brazil), INPE (Brazil), GÉANT (pan-European advanced network), and RNP (Brazil), among others.
For the full agenda and more details about the lectures and speakers, please visit the following link: TICAL 2024 Agenda.
Sponsors 2024
Leading brands driving digital innovation in the region support this edition of TICAL. Nokia and Calriz stand out as gold sponsors, reaffirming their commitment to technological advancement and digital transformation. Nokia has established itself as a global leader in network technology, focusing on improving digital infrastructures that connect communities through advanced technological solutions. Meanwhile, Calriz continues to develop innovative digital solutions for education and research, promoting a more accessible and inclusive environment for all academic stakeholders.
Additionally, SheerID, Ruckus, Q13 and The Escola Superior de Redes (ESR) join as silver sponsors, contributing their expertise in digital security and connectivity. SheerID is revolutionizing identity management and secure access in digital environments, while Ruckus is renowned for optimizing key network infrastructures, essential for the region’s digital development and expansion. Q13, for its part, provides innovative solutions in data analysis and information management, critical for more efficient and precise decision-making in the technological field. The Escola Superior de Redes is the service unit of the National Education and Research Network (RNP) created to promote training , professional development and the dissemination of knowledge in Information Technologies.
