The University of Computer Sciences (UCI) invites professionals involved in training, research, development, and innovation in computer science and other related fields to participate in the 6th UCIENCIA 2025 International Scientific Convention.

Inaugural Conference
Beyond the Algorithm: Cuba's Imprint on Global AI and Educational Transformation.
Dr. C. Yale Knight Car
Senior Researcher and Professor at the University of Camagüey, Cuba
Member of the World Academy of Sciences and Full Member of the Cuban Academy of Sciences
Speakers

Dr. C Ricardo Baeza-Yates,
Experiential AI Institute @ Northeastern University
Conference: The Limitations of Data, Machine Learning & Us
Dr. Carmen Pérez Esparrells, Professor of Applied Economics, Autonomous University of Madrid
Conference: The geopolitical impact of global university rankings. An analysis of the SDGs through the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

Claudia Harsch, Professor, University of Bremen, Germany
Conferencia: The role of Standards in Language Policy in relation to Cuba and LATAM.

Jon "Maddog" Hall, Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Linux Professional Institute
Conference: The importance of free software in research, advanced development and manufacturing.

Martin Klonk
President of the Austrian Testing Board
Conference: Why is training in basic IT practices more necessary than ever?

Dr. C. Jorge Núñez Jover
Full Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Havana, Cuba
Conference: The social function of CTS in Cuba 1987-2025.

Rosa María Martínez Espinosa
Vice-Rector for International Relations and Development Cooperation, University of Alicante, Spain
Conference: Internationalization strategy of the University of Alicante (Spain): the example of Cuba as an integrative model.

Dr. C. Marcia Esther Noda Hernández
Executive Secretary, National Accreditation Board, Cuba
Conference: The importance of self-assessment in Higher Education.

Mr. Sc. Narcy Bueno Figuera
Rector of the University of Granma, Cuba
Conference: Continuing education for tutors without a pedagogical background in the context of university-business links.
Ms. C. Leodan Vega Izaguirre,
University of Computer Sciences, Cuba
Conference: Impact of interoperability on digital transformation and the use of AI in healthcare. FHIR-based ecosystem as an alternative for the Cuban NHS.
Dr. C. Ernesto Güevara Fernández, University of the East, Cuba
Conference: Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Pillars for Local Competitiveness in Cuban Universities.
Dr. C. Yeraldin Acosta Salazar,
School of Modern Languages of the University of Costa Rica.
Conference: From Theory to Platform. Lessons Learned from an English Test for Young Learners.
M. Sc. Álvaro Agustín Oñate Bowen, Head of the Computer Science Program at the Universidad Popular del Cesar, Colombia
Conference: Generative artificial intelligence model for academic management in higher education institutions.

Dr. Gladys Merma Molina, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, Spain
Conference: Integrating Sustainability into University Education: Key Approaches and Strategies

Dr. A.S. ASC Raydel Montesino Perurena, Rector of the University of Computer Sciences, Cuba
Conference: Cybersecurity Training: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice.

Dr. Hugo A. Ordóñez Erazo, Professor, University of Cauca, Colombia
Conference: Applications of generative artificial intelligence in project formulation.

Dr. C. Ailyn Febles Estrada, Vice Minister of Communications, Ministry of Communications, Cuba
Conference: Enabling interoperability for digital transformation.

Prof. Yunwei Chen, Executive Director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China
Conference: An Overview of Scientometrics and Science Assessment

Dr. Carmita Álvarez Santana, Academic Advisor, Higher Education Council of Ecuador
Conference: Training Trends in Higher Education

Armando Luis Cotes de Armas, Senior Advisor of the Universidad Popular del Cesar, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Conference: Symbiosis between Artificial Intelligence and Natural Intelligence.
Dr. C. Ernesto Estevez Rams, University of Havana, Cuba
Conference: Entropy-driven pattern discovery and neural networks in classification and prediction of complex systems.
Marco Antonio Mariscal Moraza, European Consultant on Industrial Property in Software, Spain
Conference: Open Source and Free Software. Other Ways to Share Our Rights.
Dr. C. Carmen Evarista Matías Pérez, Vice Minister, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dominican Republic. President of the Latin American Committee for Educational Mathematics.
Conference: Curriculum Design for Distance and Virtual Education Programs in Higher Education Institutions in the Dominican Republic: Competency-Based Model and ICT.

Vladimir Storozhev, Vice-Rector of Moscow State Linguistic University, Russia
Conference: Information Security Training in the Context of Digital Transformation
Conference: Current lines of internationalization of the Moscow State Linguistic University: cooperation with Cuba.

Dr. A.S. Lorenzo García Aretio, Professor Emeritus, National University of Distance Education (UNED). Spain
Conference: "Challenges of artificial intelligence in distance education: balancing innovation and pedagogy."

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Morocho Quezada, Deputy Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Institute for Quality in Distance Higher Education (CALED). Ecuador.
Conference: Challenges for Quality Assurance in Distance and Online Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean.

M.Sc. Juan Sebastian Chiriví Salomón, National Research Leader, National Distance Learning University, Colombia.
Conference: Knowledge Transfer Beyond the Article: A Model for Research in Hybrid Education.

Dr. Jordano Salamanca, Dean of the School of Agricultural, Livestock and Environmental Sciences at the National Open and Distance University UNAD, Colombia.
Conference: SDGs and Higher Education: UNAD's Role in Building an Inclusive and Equitable Future

PhD. Maren Witt, University of Leipzig, Germany
Conference: Biomechanical movement analysis and optimization in elite sports in Germany

Dr. C. Silvano Merced Len, Rector of the Manuel Fajardo University of Physical Culture and Sports Sciences, Cuba
Conference: An overview of biomechanical studies in the Cuban sport.

Dr. C. Dirk Roose, Department of Computer Science, University of Leuven, Belgium
Conference: Selecting optimal sites for intervention in a spatial region: a discrete
optimization problem in geoscience.

Dr. Genaro Antonio Rodríguez Martínez, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Dominican Republic.
Conference: The integration of scientific research into the teaching activity of higher education in the Dominican Republic.

Dr. A.S. Jose Luis Ruiz Shoemaker, Vice-Rector of the Soria Campus, University of Valladolid, Spain
Conference: University education in Spain: reflections and proposals for the future.

Ph.D. Karen Avetisyan, Moscow State Linguistics University, Russia
Conference: Heuristic analysis of network activity using machine learning methods in cyber incident investigation.

Ph.D. Alexandra Vanichkina, Moscow State Linguistic University, Russia
Conference: Linguistic aspects of the toxicity of major linguistic models.

Marta Lourdes Baguer Diaz-Romañch, University of Havana, Cuba.
Conference: "Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: From Research to Clinical Practice"

José Luis Verdegay Galdeano
University of Granada, Spain
Conference: The virtuous circle between AI and social transformation: challenges and opportunities.

Juan Miguel Gómez Berbís, Professor of the Department of Computer Science at the Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain
Conference: Agentic AI: A Cambrian Revolution in Artificial Intelligence.

Lidia Ruiz Ortiz, Vice-Rector of Research and Graduate Studies, UCI, Cuba
Conference: Distance learning postgraduate education from the experience of the Master's in Virtual Education.

Hans-Peter Köhler, Biomechanics, University of Leipzig, Germany
Conference: The throwers shoulder–performance enhancement due to technique optimization and injury prevention.

Dr. C. Yanet Climent Ruiz, Senior Researcher, Finlay Vaccine Institute (IFV), Cuba
Conference: Bioinformatics in the development of meningitis vaccines.

Dr. Sebastián García Saisó, Director del Departamento de Evidencia e Inteligenciapara la Acción en Salud (EIH) de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud. Estados Unidos de Ámerica
Conferencia: "Impacto de la salud digital en la región, desafíos e iniciativas regionales".

Dr. C. Dianelys Quiñones Pérez, Head of the National Group on Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health. MINSAP, Cuba
Conference: The One Health RAM strategy in Cuba, challenges and perspectives in the use of Bioinformatics

Dr. Marcelo D’Agostino, Jefe de la Unidad de Sistemas de Información y Salud Digital de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud. Estados Unidos de Ámerica
Conferencia: “Redes regionales para el desarrollo de la transformación digital".
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