The IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) is pleased to invite researchers, industry experts, and practitioners to submit papers for the upcoming TEMSCON Colombia 2025 conference in Cartagena, Colombia. This event provides a platform for exploring the latest advancements and challenges in technology and engineering management, with a particular focus on the Latin American context and its unique perspectives on innovation, artificial intelligence, industry applications and sustainable development. 

This year’s TEMSCON LATAM conference will explore the transformative role of data and technology in innovation management, focusing on driving value creation in the dynamic landscape of global business. We invite submissions that address current and emerging issues in technology and engineering management. Papers that consider regional insights and global implications are particularly encouraged. Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:

Asset Management:

• Strategies for managing technological and infrastructural assets in dynamic environments
• Sustainable asset life cycle management

Disruptive Technologies Trends:

• Emerging technologies (AI, Quantum Computing, blockchain, IoT) transforming industries
• Case studies of successful digital disruption

Energy Technology Trends & Innovation:

• Renewable energy solutions and sustainable technology practices
• Innovations in energy efficiency and storage

 Entrepreneurship & Venture:

• Venture creation and startup ecosystem development
• Investment strategies and venture funding in technology

Operations Management:

• Lean, agile, and resilient operations for technological advancement
• Process optimization and efficiency strategies

People and Organizations:

• Human resource strategies in tech-driven organizations
• Leadership and organizational culture in innovation ecosystems

Program & Project Management:

• Best practices for managing complex tech projects
• Agile, waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies

Smart Cities:

• Technology applications for urban planning and sustainable development
• IoT and data analytics for smart city initiatives

Social Implications of Technology:

• Ethical considerations in technology implementation
• Digital divide, inclusivity, and social responsibility in tech development

Tech Management & Transfer:

• Knowledge transfer and technology commercialization
• Strategies for managing intellectual property and technology transfer

We welcome high-quality contributions that offer theoretical, empirical, and practical insights on any of the conference tracks. Submissions should adhere to the IEEE format and will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore and have the possibility to be publish in IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Engineering Management Review or other IEEE diffusions tools.

Don’tmiss this opportunity to stand out as a leader in your field and share your knowledge and progress with others – download our IEEE templates in Microsoft Word or Overleaf and submit your paper today!

We look forward to gathering in Colombia to discuss transformative ideas, share innovations, and contribute to the progress of technology and engineering management in Latin America and beyond. Submit your research and join a community of thought leaders and practitioners dedicated to shaping the future.

NOTE: Conference proceedings that meet IEEE quality review standards may be eligible for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library. IEEE sponsorship of any kind does not guarantee that papers accepted for presentation at the conference will be eligible for publication in the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library.