STS Peru: Science, Technology & Society Meeting III
Call for Abstracts: III Encuentro Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad (CTS) Perú 2026
About the Meeting
The III Encuentro CTS Perú 2026 is an international academic space dedicated to reflection and debate on the challenges of innovation and the complex relationships shaping science, technology, and society in Peru and Latin America. Participation is free for accepted panelists and includes an official certificate of participation.
Interested researchers, practitioners, and students are invited to submit a short abstract (up to 300 words) to one of our six thematic panels by August 1, 2026.
Dates: August 26, 27, and 28, 2026
Format: Hybrid
Location: Social Sciences Department, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), Lima
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026
Submission Link: Click here to submit your proposal
Thematic Panels
Panel 1: Power, Politics, and Democratic Innovation
A critical analysis of decision-making structures in science and technology in Peru, counterposing traditional market-competitiveness approaches with alternative frameworks for knowledge democratization and innovation that address structural inequalities.
Panel 2: Environmental Justice, Biodiversity, and Local Knowledge
An exploration of the tensions between scientific knowledge and local/indigenous expertise in biodiversity and environmental management in Peru, aiming to propose alternatives for climate change challenges and territorial conflicts.
Panel 3: Technologies of (In)security, Digital Surveillance, and Human Rights
A critical assessment of technological deployment in public security and data protection infrastructures in Peru, analyzing the risks of rights violations and threats to vulnerable populations.
Panel 4: Digital Divide, Education, and Technologies in the Classroom
An examination of gender, ethnic, and regional gaps in digital access and the Peruvian educational ecosystem, focusing on critical, decentralized technological deployment in classrooms.
Panel 5: Artificial Intelligence, Data Sovereignty, and Platforms in the Global South
An analysis of the socio-technical, ethical, and political impacts of AI deployment in the Global South, including the development of public/private platforms and data governance and sovereignty frameworks in Peru.
Panel 6: Health, Interculturality, and Medical Pluralism
A critical evaluation of barriers to healthcare access in contexts of exclusion and diversity in Peru, debating proposals to articulate Western medicine with traditional medicine and community participation to inform intercultural public policies.
Organizing & Supporting Institutions
Co-organized by:
Sidereus Nuncius: A non-profit association dedicated to public outreach and academic research at the intersection of science, technology, and society.
Maestría en Antropología PUCP: The Master’s program in Anthropology at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, focusing on qualitative research, cultural diversity, and social issues in the Andean region.
Escuela de Posgrado PUCP: The Graduate School of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, which oversees advanced academic research, master's, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines.
Rooted Futures Lab: A collaborative, US-based research initiative focusing on environmental justice, community-led data practices, and equity in technology.
Supported by:
Ética en Diseño PUCP: An academic initiative at PUCP that explores the ethical dimensions, social responsibilities, and human rights impacts of design and technology.
ESOCITE (Asociación Latinoamericana de Estudios Sociales de la Ciencia y la Tecnología): The Latin American Association for Social Studies of Science and Technology, the region's premier academic network for STS researchers.
Health, Science, and Technology section of LASA (Latin American Studies Association): A specialized section of the Latin American Studies Association that brings together scholars examining health policies, scientific developments, and technological changes across the Americas.
Driven Media (Communications and Marketing Unit of DRIVEN consulting): The specialized marketing and communications unit of the consulting agency DRIVEN, providing strategic media support for impactful social and cultural events.
Contact:
encuentrocts.peru@gmail.com
Submission Link:
Click here to submit your proposal
Published: 06/15/2026
