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OPTIMA 2025
DECEMBER 1st, 2nd AND 3rd, 2025
GUAYACÁN CAMPUS
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF THE NORTH, COQUIMBO

Program Overview

Sunday, November 30th, 2025

17:30 - 18:30Registration
18:30 - 19:00IFORS 2026 Presentation
19:00 - 19:30Welcome Cocktail

Monday, December 1st, 2025

08:30 - 09:00Registration / Coffee
09:00 - 09:30Opening Ceremony
09:30 - 10:35Keynote N°1
10:35 - 12:05Session N°1
12:05 - 13:40Session N°2
13:40 - 14:30Lunch
14:30 - 15:35Keynote N°2
15:35 - 17:00Session N°3
17:00 - 17:30Coffee Break
17:30 - 19:00Session N°4
19:00Closing

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

08:30 - 10:00Session N°5
10:00 - 10:30Coffee Break
10:30 - 12:00Session N°6
12:00 - 13:00Keynote N°3
13:00 - 14:00Lunch
14:00 - 15:30Session N°7
15:30 - 17:00Session N°8
17:00 - 17:30Coffee Break
17:30 - 18:30Panel
18:30 - 19:30ICHIO Assembly
19:30Dinner

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

08:30 - 10:00Session N°9
10:00 - 11:30Session N°10
11:30 - 12:30Keynote N°4
12:30 - 13:00Closing Ceremony
13:00 - 22:30TourAs part of the congress’ complementary activities, an optional tour to the Elqui Valley will be offered, known for its cultural, winegrowing, and astronomical heritage. The itinerary includes visits to local vineyards and pisco distilleries, as well as a stop in the city of Vicuña before heading to the astronomical centers, where participants will enjoy a stargazing experience under one of the clearest skies in the world.Additional cost: CLP $50,000 (not included in the congress registration fee).