Date 1: October 20

The 17th Ibero-American Congress on Mechanical Engineering—CIBIM 2026— will take place October 20–22, 2026, in Cusco, Peru, with a program featuring academic, scientific, institutional, and cultural activities.

Over the course of the three-day event , there will be keynote addresses, conference sessions, mini-symposia, and special sessions, featuring leading researchers and professionals in mechanical engineering and related fields. The program also includes welcome activities, institutional ceremonies, and networking opportunities for participants.

The complete preliminary program can be downloaded by clicking the button below. You can also view details about the activities, schedules, and venues for each day.

‍Important: The program presented here is preliminary and may be subject to change. We recommend checking this section periodically for updates on schedules, activities, and venues.

Date 1: October 20

8:30 a.m.
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9:00 a.m.
Day 1 Log
  • place
    Municipal Convention Center

Registration and Submission of Materials

9:00 a.m.
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11:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
  • place
    Municipal Convention Center (Machupicchu 1 and Machupicchu 2 Rooms)

11:00 a.m.
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12:00 a.m.
Keynote Lecture: Continuous Musculotendinous Wrapping on Smooth Surfaces
  • place
    Municipal Convention Center (Machupicchu 1 and Machupicchu 2 Rooms)

Andres Kecskemethy (Germany)

12:00 p.m.
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1:00 p.m.
Keynote Lecture: A Reflection on the Interaction Between Mechanics, Mathematical Models, and Biomedicine
  • place
    Municipal Convention Center (Machupicchu 1 and Machupicchu 2 Rooms)

Manuel Doblare (Spain)

1:00 p.m.
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2:00 p.m.
Lunch
  • place
    City of Cusco

2:00 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.
Mini-Symposium: Machines and Mechanisms - Andres Kecskemethy
  • place
    Inka Museum (Auditorium)

IFTOMM Special Session

2:00 p.m.
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3:00 p.m.
Lecture Series No. 1
  • place
    Municipal Convention Center and University Auditorium

Municipal Convention Center (Rooms: Machupicchu 1, Machupicchu 2, Sacsayhuaman, and Tipon) University Auditorium (Rooms: Main Auditorium, Graduation Hall, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, and Classroom 3)

3:00 p.m.
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4:00 p.m.
Lecture Series No. 2
  • place
    Municipal Convention Center and University Auditorium

Municipal Convention Center (Rooms: Machupicchu 1, Machupicchu 2, Sacsayhuaman, and Tipon) University Auditorium (Rooms: Main Auditorium, Graduation Hall, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, and Classroom 3)

4:00 p.m.
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4:20 p.m.
Coffee Break
  • place
    Plaza de Armas

4:20 p.m.
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5:00 p.m.
Lecture Series No. 3
  • place
    Municipal Convention Center and University Auditorium

Municipal Convention Center (Rooms: Machupicchu 1, Machupicchu 2, Sacsayhuaman, and Tipon) University Auditorium (Rooms: Main Auditorium, Graduation Hall, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, and Classroom 3)

5:00 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.
Lecture Series No. 4
  • place
    Municipal Convention Center and University Auditorium

Municipal Convention Center (Rooms: Machupicchu 1, Machupicchu 2, Sacsayhuaman, and Tipon) University Auditorium (Rooms: Main Auditorium, Graduation Hall, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, and Classroom 3)

6:30 p.m.
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8:30 p.m.
Welcome Ceremony
  • place
    University Auditorium - Plaza de Armas

Cocktail with an artistic presentation