About the congress
Latin American Congress on Mechanical Engineering (COLIM)
The Latin American Congress on Mechanical Engineering (COLIM) has established itself as the most important academic event in mechanical engineering in Latin America since its first edition in Mérida, Venezuela (1999), hosted by the University of Los Andes. For over two decades, this biennial forum has provided a key platform for the dissemination of scientific, technological, and professional advancements in mechanical engineering and related disciplines.
Throughout its history, COLIM has been hosted by renowned academic institutions across the region: Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Ecuador (2001); Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), Peru (2003); Sociedad Mexicana de Ingeniería Mecánica, Mexico (2005); Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia (2008); Universidad Privada de Bolivia, Bolivia (2010); Universidad San Antonio de Cusco and PUCP, Peru (2012); Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Ecuador (2014); and Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia (2018).
Each edition has demonstrated significant growth in quality and reach, actively fostering knowledge exchange, strengthening university-industry collaboration, and catalyzing the formation of international research networks.
With a vision aligned to the contemporary challenges of the discipline, the 10th COLIM 2025 revitalizes this important academic tradition through a virtual format that removes geographical barriers and expands the reach of the congress. This modality enhances the exchange of knowledge on key topics such as sustainability, digitalization, and technological innovation. In doing so, the congress reaffirms its role as a regional benchmark and a driving force for scientific and technological development in Latin America within the field of Mechanical Engineering.