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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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LILIANA GONZÁLEZ PALACIO is a Systems Engineer with a Master’s and Ph.D. in Engineering from Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia. She is a professor and researcher at Universidad EAFIT, where she works in software engineering, information systems, gamification, assistive technology, and inclusive innovation. Her research focuses on the design and development of technology-based solutions that promote participation and accessibility for people with disabilities. She has led interdisciplinary research and innovation projects involving co-creation with users and communities. Among her most notable initiatives is Jaguar Adventures, an inclusive educational serious game that uses sound, immersive interaction, and accessible design to enable people with visual impairments to explore and learn about Colombia’s natural parks. The game takes players through ecosystems including Parque Arví, Vía Parque Isla Salamanca, and Farallones de Cali, combining biodiversity education, sustainability, and digital accessibility. Her work seeks to demonstrate how technology, gamification, and human-centered design can contribute to more inclusive educational and recreational experiences. She has also conducted research on accessibility in learning management systems and autonomous orientation for people with visual impairments. Through her academic and research activities, she promotes the development of technology with social impact and greater inclusion.

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ÁNGELA MARIA MONTOYA H. Master in Administration, Specialist in Finance and Systems Engineer at the EAFIT University. She has worked as a pregraduate and postgraduate teacher in the areas of Processes, Calidad, Continuing Improvement and Tourism. She has also worked as a researcher and consultant for multiple projects within the scope of Tourism and Informal Economy for public and private organizations. Currently coordinates the project to strengthen and modernize the Medellín Tourism and Entertainment Intelligence System (SITE). At the EAFIT University, she works as director of the academic area of ​​Tourism, head of the Masters in Strategic Management for Tourism and co-coordinator of the Research Seminar in Process Improvement - SIMPRO

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RITA PATRICIA PEÑA-BAENA NIEBLES, PhD. Associate Professor of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla, Colombia), with three years of teaching and research experience and recognition as a Senior Researcher in Mining Sciences. Its work integrates inclusive engineering, artificial intelligence, data analytics, optimization, sustainability and engineering education. Currently participates in the design of accessible localization and orientation tools for people with disabilities in university environments, within the framework of the 4U Alliance, including orientation solutions supported by tactile and audio resources. It also develops research into assistive technologies based on artificial intelligence, such as AIRA, a robotic assistance system for people with reduced mobility. Its portfolio also includes machine learning and statistical methods for monitoring and decision making, sustainable engineering, equity in STEM and educational innovation with AI. He has led national and international projects and high-quality academic postgraduate, research and accreditation processes.

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ELISXENETH TOVAR, Software engineer, teacher in Education and specialist in University Teaching at ICESI University, Cali, Colombia, with more than 10 years of experience integrating technology, education and digital development. Its tray sector combines programming and design of web solutions with teaching and educational innovation. He currently works at the Universidad Icesi as a professor of Computational Thinking as an employee, a postgraduate professor in Masters in Education mediated by ICT, and as a webmaster and full stack programmer. His work focuses on artificial intelligence applied to education, computational thinking, creation of digital experiences, web development, UX/UI and pedagogical innovation. Among its academic projects, the development of a tutor based on artificial intelligence to strengthen the written communication of university students stands out. As a speaker, he seeks to approach AI and emerging technologies to teachers and students from a practical perspective, showing how they can become tools to create, teach, learn and innovate.​​​​​​​​