Tierra del Fuego to host Patagonian 3D Printing and Digital Innovation Congress

The first Patagonian Congress of 3D Printing, Digital Fabrication, and Applied Innovation (COPAT 3D 2026) will be held on October 2 and 3 at the Fábrica de Talentos in Ushuaia. Organized by the Agencia de Innovación Fueguina, the event aims to establish Tierra del Fuego as a regional hub for additive manufacturing and emerging technologies.

The congress expects over 500 in-person attendees and will include a live stream from the main auditorium. The program is structured around four key pillars: Health and bioprinting, Infrastructure and construction, Industry 4.0, and Education and training.

Activities will include keynote speeches by national industry and scientific experts, specialized technical workshops, and a technological expo. The event also features a business networking space and an entrepreneurship expo involving companies such as NexoTDF, ProyectoColor, and TP3D to foster strategic alliances between the public, private, and academic sectors.