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Join the only Ibero-American event on strategic management of Continuing Education that will allow:
- To know the trends and transformation of continuing education.
- Connect with world-renowned experts.
- Identify resources for improving teaching and learning.
- To know and share university experiences in continuing education.
- Collaborate with peers and institutions on common challenges.
- Initiate or consolidate inter-institutional relationships and joint work agreements.
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Why participate in RECLA 2026?
The RECLA 2026 International Meeting is the space where continuing education stops being operational and becomes institutional strategy.
In an environment marked by artificial intelligence, the transformation of work, and widening social divides, universities face a key decision: evolve towards Lifelong Learning with meaning, sustainability, and impact. This Meeting brings together those leading that process from management.
A space for making decisions, not just listening to trends.
RECLA 2026 offers access to real experiences, applied models, and concrete learnings that allow for strengthening decision-making in three critical dimensions:
Learn how universities are adjusting their governance, management models, and AI integration to respond to constantly changing environments without losing their identity or purpose.
Leadership and transformation
institutional
institutional
Explore how continuing education can scale its reach and become a true engine of social mobility, expanding opportunities and contributing to regional development.
Impact and Inclusion
transcends
transcends
Analyze how to strengthen continuing education as an institutional pillar that connects with its environment, projects the university internationally, and ensures its continuity over time, without losing its academic and social essence.
Sustainability
with purpose
with purpose
Value that translates into action
Participate in RECLA 2026
will allow you to:
- Contrast your management model with regional benchmarks
- Identify real opportunities for evolution in your continuing education unit
- Strengthen strategic networks with peers and institutions
- Incorporate innovative approaches with immediate applicability
- Projecting continuing education as a key pillar of the university's future
RECLA 2026 is not just a Meeting.
It's a turning point for
Continuing education in Latin America.
Topics
Trends and challenges redefining continuing education
Evolutionary leadership in constantly transforming environments
Universities require leadership capable of adapting and transforming their institutions in constantly changing contexts. This axis addresses how to evolve governance, management models, and AI integration to strengthen decision-making and institutional responsiveness.
Topics covered:
- Governance and decision-making in uncertainty
- New roles of continuing education in institutional strategy
- Agile and Data-Driven Management Models
- AI applied to processes, experience, and management
- New roles of continuing education in institutional strategy
- Agile and Data-Driven Management Models
- AI applied to processes, experience, and management
Scaling Inclusion: Lifelong Learning as a Social Transformer
Lifelong learning is consolidating itself as a key tool for expanding opportunities and closing gaps. This axis presents how continuing education can scale its impact and effectively contribute to employability, equity, and regional development.
Topics covered:
- Access and coverage expansion models
- Partnerships with the productive sector and social actors
- Access for vulnerable sectors
- Partnerships with the productive sector and social actors
- Access for vulnerable sectors
Sustainability and new models
Continuing education is a strategic pillar that strengthens institutional positioning, connection with the environment, and international projection. This axis explores how to ensure its sustainability over time, aligning its development with the university's mission and as an element of innovation and updating.
Topics covered:
- Models of institutional sustainability in continuing education
Internationalization of continuing education offerings
- Projection of continuing education towards 2030 – SDGs
Internationalization of continuing education offerings
- Projection of continuing education towards 2030 – SDGs
Evolutionary leadership in constantly transforming environments
Universities require leadership capable of adapting and transforming their institutions in constantly changing contexts. This axis addresses how to evolve governance, management models, and AI integration to strengthen decision-making and institutional responsiveness.
Topics covered:
- Governance and decision-making in uncertainty
- New roles of continuing education in institutional strategy
- AI applied to processes, experience, and management
- New roles of continuing education in institutional strategy
- AI applied to processes, experience, and management
Scaling Inclusion: Lifelong Learning as a Social Transformer
Lifelong learning is consolidating itself as a key tool for expanding opportunities and closing gaps. This axis presents how continuing education can scale its impact and effectively contribute to employability, equity, and regional development.
Topics covered:
- Access and coverage expansion models
- Partnerships with the productive sector and social actors
- Access for vulnerable sectors
- Partnerships with the productive sector and social actors
- Access for vulnerable sectors
Sustainability and new models
Continuing education is a strategic pillar that strengthens institutional positioning, connection with the environment, and international projection. This axis explores how to ensure its sustainability over time, aligning its development with the university's mission and as an element of innovation and updating.
Topics covered:
- Models of institutional sustainability in continuing education
Internationalization of continuing education offerings
- Projection of continuing education towards 2030 – SDGs
Internationalization of continuing education offerings
- Projection of continuing education towards 2030 – SDGs
Agenda
Find out what you'll experience at the event
The interest is to bring trends closer, share experiences, debate and reflect on the disruptive impact of some technologies, with the will to innovate, improve and transform continuing education to provide it with greater value to participants, organizations, and society.
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Speakers
VICTOR GUTIÉRREZ
Welcome remarks at the headquartersComputer Systems Engineer and Master of Computer Science. He currently leads the "Learning for the Future" strategy, focused on driving lifelong learning through flexible, personalized models powered by artificial intelligence and new technologies.
ERIKA ENRIQUEZ
Three cases, one conversationShe holds a degree in Education and a Master’s in Public Health, with over 20 years of experience in organizational development, talent development, human capital, and social responsibility. Since 2022, she has led the Continuing Education division at the Universidad Iberoamericana, driving strategies for lifelong learning, innovation, and training tailored to the needs of individuals and organizations.
HÉCTOR NUÑEZ
Three cases, one conversationHe holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and International Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Tecnológico de Monterrey. He has a career spanning nearly 25 years at the institution. He currently serves as Associate Dean of Continuing Education at the School of Business. His experience encompasses teaching, executive education, speaking engagements, and consulting in the fields of marketing, business, and strategy.
JUAN CARLOS TIRADO
Three cases, one conversationHe holds a Master’s degree in Government and Public Policy. Since 2022, he has directed the Center for Continuing Education at Anáhuac University Mexico, leading initiatives in professional training, innovation, and lifelong learning. His leadership drives new opportunities for specialization, professional updating, and talent development, bridging professional experience with the challenges of the current landscape.
RAFAEL SÁNCHEZ
AI and Its Impact on Industries: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Impact on Lifelong Learning. He is the current President and General Manager of Microsoft Mexico and National President of CANIETI. His technical and strategic perspective is backed by a solid track record in senior leadership roles at global firms such as IBM, SAP, Genesys, and Softtek, as well as a background in Computer Science and an MBA.
AGUSTIN ZABULANES
Impact of Continuing Education on Talent Development, AI, and KPIs He is a prominent executive with a solid and respected track record in the medical device industry and the healthcare sector in Latin America, currently serving as Country Director for Boston Scientific Mexico.
ROMÁN PADILLA
Impact of Continuing Education on Talent Development, AI, and KPIs He is a prominent executive in the electrical and technology industries, currently serving as Vice President & General Manager of Hubbell de México & Burndy Brasil. With a strong engineering background and an international executive vision, he has successfully led the firm's commercial strategy, process optimization, and competitive development in the region.
SANDRA WILLMAN CARVAJAL
Guidance as the new frontier of lifelong learning As Director of Lifelong Support, Sandra Willman Carvajal is a distinguished psychologist, author, and international speaker with a renowned track record spanning over 15 years as a Master Coach (ICF-accredited MCC) and a consultant in organizational development, personal transformation, and strategic leadership.
ZELINA FERNANDEZ
Impact of Continuing Education on Talent Development, AI, and KPIsShe holds a degree in International Relations with a specialization in International Trade. She has experience in foreign trade, investment, manufacturing, and economic development. She currently leads Index Nuevo León, where she drives competitiveness, innovation, training, and talent development within the export manufacturing industry.
LUIS ARRIAGA VALENZUELA
Welcome and OpeningAs Rector of the Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City and Tijuana campuses) and TUVCH, Dr. Luis Arriaga Valenzuela, S.J. a distinguished Jesuit priest, lawyer, and holder of a doctorate in Education has established himself as a leading figure in the defense, study, and promotion of human rights and social justice in the country.
JORGE ALBERTO HIDALGO TOLEDO
Humanizing the Future: Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, and Meaning in Continuing Education As Director of the Human and Nonhuman Communication Lab, Jorge Hidalgo is a prominent researcher, academic, and strategist specializing in exploring and redefining the complex boundaries of interaction between people and non-human communication systems, such as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
CAROLINA GONZÁLEZ TABARES
Lifelong Learning: The Reinvention of the University in the Digital Age As a Board Member of Colombia Edtech, Carolina González Tabares is a prominent strategist, columnist, and thought leader with a strong track record focused on leveraging the intersection of technology, education, and gender equity in the region.
LUIS MEDINA GUAL
Developing ethical individuals in the age of AI: what the data doesn't show As Director of Educational Innovation at the Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City), Dr. Luis Medina Gual is a renowned educator, researcher, and international specialist in learning assessment and the integration of emerging technologies into school environments.
JESÚS VILLAGRASA LASAGA
Welcome and OpeningRector of Anáhuac University Mexico. A professor of metaphysics, Fr. Jesús Villagrasa, L.C., is a distinguished priest, theologian, and philosopher with a track record of excellence in philosophical research and the senior leadership of academic institutions with global impact.
VICTOR GUTIÉRREZ
Welcome and OpeningComputer Systems Engineer and Master of Computer Science. He currently leads the "Learning for the Future" strategy, focused on driving lifelong learning through flexible, personalized models powered by artificial intelligence and new technologies.
CONSTANZA DIEDRICH
Welcome and OpeningAs Academic Vice-Rector of the Universidad Católica de Salta (UCASAL) and President of the Latin American and European Continuing Education Network (RECLA), Constanza Diedrich is a distinguished academic and strategist with a career spanning over 25 years in university management, pedagogical innovation, and the internationalization of higher education.
JULIO ARTURO BARRERO
Impacto de la Educación Continua en la Formación de Talento, IA y KPIsAbogado y Especialista en Derecho Financiero, Universidad del Rosario. MBA, Bond University, Australia. Experiencia en los últimos 19 años en la Dirección Educativa de programas de Postgrado, educación continúa y formación empresarial corporativa. Y más de 15 años de experiencia en asuntos jurídicos y administrativos en empresas privadas e instituciones públicas.
ROSA WOLPERT
Learning is a right: lifelong learning that leaves no one behind.Su trabajo se centra en promover la educación intercultural, la alfabetización con dispositivos móviles y la defensa del derecho a la educación en lengua materna, especialmente para comunidades indígenas y afrodescendientes.
JOSÈ LUIS ALONSO
Universidades que aprenden en la era de la inteligencia artificialAcadémico de Mondragon Unibertsitatea, especializado en aprendizaje organizacional, transferencia de conocimiento y estructuras de innovación en empresas cooperativas. Su trabajo se centra en cómo las organizaciones pueden diseñar ecosistemas de aprendizaje que favorezcan la inclusión y la sostenibilidad.
Call for papers
The organizers of the International Meeting of RECLA invite experts (academics and professionals) in continuing education to share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences with the event's audience. We are looking for case studies that focus on practical experiences.
Schedule:
Open call from May 5 to July 3, 2026.
2. Communication of results July 15, 2026.
Call for Proposals: Parallel Session Submissions
We invite academic experts and continuing education professionals to share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences with the audience of the XXX International Meeting. Workshops and case studies focused on practical experiences that contribute to the current challenges of lifelong learning in the digital age are sought.
Application deadline: June 20, 2025
📩 Email submissions: [email protected]
Call for papers
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- Actividades académicas y socioculturales
- Almuerzos y coffee break y cena de gala
- Round-trip transportation to event venues
- Insignia y certificación digital
- Memorias digitales del evento
- Participant Directory
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1 de agosto al 16 de octubre
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and other partner networks
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General Public
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Group registration from 3 people and up from the same institution
Organizers
A network committed to educational development and transformation
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Tecnológico de Monterrey is recognized as a leading university in Latin America for its academic excellence, with a focus on innovation and applied research. With the backing of over 80 years of experience in designing innovative educational models, from "Aprendizaje para el Futuro" (Learning for the Future), we support learners in developing and acquiring new knowledge through inspiring educational experiences to respond to the changing needs of the world.
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Anáhuac University Mexico promotes continuing education as a strategic lever for university evolution and social development. From a humanist vision and academic excellence, it articulates lifelong learning with the transformation of work, institutional innovation, and the generation of sustainable impact in collaboration with the productive and social environment.
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Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
La Universidad Iberoamericana es una institución de educación superior de tradición ignaciana, distinguida por su excelencia académica, formación integral y compromiso con la sociedad. Su modelo educativo impulsa el conocimiento, la vinculación social y el bien común desde una perspectiva humanista, crítica e interdisciplinaria. Es parte del Sistema Universitario Jesuita en México (SUJ), y de la red de Universidades jesuitas en América Latina (AUSJAL).
La Universidad Iberoamericana es una institución de educación superior de tradición ignaciana, distinguida por su excelencia académica, formación integral y compromiso con la sociedad. Su modelo educativo impulsa el conocimiento, la vinculación social y el bien común desde una perspectiva humanista, crítica e interdisciplinaria. Es parte del Sistema Universitario Jesuita en México (SUJ), y de la red de Universidades jesuitas en América Latina (AUSJAL).
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Mexico City: Big Heart
Imposing and vibrant, Mexico City has it all: millennia of history, art, gastronomy, and boundless energy. In a single day, you can travel from the pre-Hispanic past to contemporary luxury.
The Historic Center, a World Heritage Site, connects you with temples, museums, and the Templo Mayor. Nearby, Polanco, Santa Fe, and Reforma reflect the modern face of the city.
Travel through Xochimilco by *trajinera* (gondola-like boat) or discover the essence of Coyoacán, home of Frida Kahlo. Each neighborhood has its own story and character.
The Historic Center, a World Heritage Site, connects you with temples, museums, and the Templo Mayor. Nearby, Polanco, Santa Fe, and Reforma reflect the modern face of the city.
Travel through Xochimilco by *trajinera* (gondola-like boat) or discover the essence of Coyoacán, home of Frida Kahlo. Each neighborhood has its own story and character.
Tourism
Welcome to Salta!
Explore a province where nature and culture merge to offer you an unforgettable experience.
Official organization website: VISITSALTA
Official organization website: VISITSALTA
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We have gathered accommodation options with special benefits for participants, strategically located to facilitate your travel, optimize your time, and provide you with greater comfort during each day of the International Encounter.
We have gathered accommodation options with special benefits for participants, strategically located to facilitate your travel, optimize your time, and provide you with greater comfort during each day of the International Encounter.
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