Launching the CNESCTI 2024 book - a strategic forum on science, innovation, and energy

In person · National Academy of Sciences of Bolivia, La Paz · April 2026 · 2 hours

New Energies Bolivia 4 officially launches the CNESCTI 2024 book and opens a space for strategic reflection on the public policies and concrete projects that will shape higher education, science, technology, innovation, and energy in Bolivia. The event sets out to share the book's main contributions and conclusions and to strengthen dialogue among public institutions, academia, and international cooperation partners.

The gathering convenes government authorities in education, science, technology, innovation, and energy; members of the National Academy of Sciences of Bolivia; university rectors, deans, and researchers; representatives of embassies and international organizations; and private-sector leaders in energy, technology, and innovation.

Program at a glance

Part 1 - Science, technology, and innovation

• Welcome from the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Bolivia, Manuel Arellano
• Remarks from the Vice Ministry of Education
• Presentation of the CNESCTI 2024 book by the Association of Universities
• National Chamber of Industries: the needs of Bolivian companies for research, technological development, and innovation

Part 2 - Energy

• Ing. Geraldine Villa Canaviri and Eng. Boris Párraga Andrade (IDEPROQ–UMSA): "Study and Application of Electrodialysis for Reducing the Brine Ratio of Sylvinite in the Salar de Uyuni"
• Closing remarks from the Universidad Autónoma Tomás Frías (UATF)

Event details
Format: In person · Duration: 2 hours
Location: National Academy of Sciences of Bolivia, La Paz