# Latin American higher education technology summits > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-higher-education-technology-summits > Updated: 2026-10-21T17:43:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late 2026, academic institutions in Mexico and the Dominican Republic hosted major summits focused on the digital transformation of higher education. In September, the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) launched virtual workshops as part of the ANUIES-TIC 2026 program. This initiative aimed to facilitate technological exchange among over 150 institutions, with early sessions focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence agents into university workflows. Following this, the Universidad Central del Este (UCE) inaugurated the XIV International Scientific Congress Technology, University and Society (TUS 2026) in Punta Cana. This congress addressed the theme “Technology with purpose: Transforming realities from the Caribbean,” bringing together researchers and educators to discuss digital inclusion, professional training, and the ethical governance risks of AI within Latin America. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Universidad Central del Este hosts TUS 2026 technology congress The Universidad Central del Este launched the TUS 2026 international congress in Punta Cana, focusing on how AI, virtual reality, and digital tools are transforming higher education in the Caribbean and Latin-S 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-central-del-este-hosts-tus-2026-technology-congress ### 2026-09-21: UABCS hosts virtual workshops for ANUIES-TIC 2026 summit UABCS has begun virtual workshops for the ANUIES-TIC 2026 program, a national summit focused on the digital transformation of higher education institutions. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uabcs-hosts-virtual-workshops-for-anuies-tic-2026-summit --- Cite as: Latin American higher education technology summits. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-higher-education-technology-summits