Confirmed Dates
November 9–13, 2026
Puno, Peru — Five days of science and collaboration (tentative dates]
Scientific Schedule ONTA 2026
Five days of science, collaboration and knowledge in tropical nematology
5
Days
93%
Progress
+50
Speakers
5
Countries
Schedule in Development
Our team is working hard on completing the full congress program
Planning
Development
Review
Finalization
Confirmed speakers and program structure defined
Invited Experts
50+ speakers
From Latin America and the Caribbean
Modalities
Talks and workshops
In-person and virtual
Confirmed Speakers ONTA 2026
International nematology experts will share their knowledge at the most important congress in Latin America.
Philippe Castagnone-Sereno
PhD. Philippe Castagnone-Sereno
INRAE - Francia
Research Director
Investigación
Conferencia
Dr. Cesar Bauer Gomes
Dr. Cesar Bauer Gomes
Embrapa - Brasil
Senior Researcher
Agricultura
Nematodos
Dra. Paola Lax
Dra. Paola Lax
UNC - Argentina
Full Professor
Taxonomía
Clasificación
PhD. Cesar A. Murguia Reyes
PhD. Cesar A. Murguia Reyes
UNP - Perú
Principal Professor
Vid
Condiciones
PhD. Ernesto San Blas
PhD. Ernesto San Blas
UOH - Chile
Associate Researcher
Entomopatógenos
Control
PhD. Jesus H. Arcos Pineda
PhD. Jesus H. Arcos Pineda
UNA - Perú
Research Professor
Andes
Distribución
Dra. Vanessa Mattos
Dra. Vanessa Mattos
Embrapa - Brasil
Embrapa Researcher in Diversity and Management of Phytonematodes
Integrative Taxonomy
Biological Control
6
Speakers
5
Countries
+50
Years of Experience
100%
International Experts
What to Expect
A complete learning and networking experience in tropical nematology
Keynote Lectures
Talks by internationally recognized nematology experts
Poster Sessions
Presentation of original research across all topic areas
Practical Workshops
Hands-on activities on diagnostic and nematode control techniques
Round Tables
Debates on current topics and challenges in the field of nematology
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Important Information
Everything you need to know about ONTA 2026 organization
Event Venue
Hotel Libertadores - Puno
Av. Sesticentenario Isla Steves, Puno, Peru
On the shores of Lake Titicaca
Participation Modalities
- Oral Presentations (15 min]
- Scientific Posters
- Practical Workshops
- Round Tables
Expected Attendees
+500 Researchers
Academics and professionals from all over Latin America.
Official Congress Languages
- Spanish (Primary]
- English (Keynote lectures]
- Portuguese (Welcome]
- French (Welcome]
Ready to be part of the 56th Annual Meeting?
Join us in Puno for five unforgettable days of science, research, learning and collaboration