Latin American academic and scientific cooperation

Academic and scientific institutions in Latin America are engaging in various forums and exchange programs to strengthen regional cooperation and institutional frameworks.

In September 2026, the III Trinational Conference of Higher Education was held in Paysandú, Uruguay. This event, involving participants from Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, focused on innovation ecosystems, the integration of universities with local governments and productive sectors, and the use of artificial intelligence in higher education.

By October 2026, discussions expanded to include the Third Federal Forum of Science, Technology, and University (Foro Federal CTU) in Resistencia, Argentina. Held on October 8 and 9 at the Universidad Nacional del Chaco Austral (UNCAUS), the forum brought together researchers, professors, and technologists to debate the future of the country’s scientific and technological ecosystem.

The forum aimed to redesign the institutional architecture of Argentina’s universities and research centers. Key discussion axes included technological development and sovereignty, the articulation of the CTU complex with social actors, and the federalization of science and technology to ensure decision-making is not concentrated solely in major urban centers. Participants worked on a strategic document intended to propose a more integrated system that aligns higher education, research, and innovation with national development challenges.