The IV International Science Festival of Paraguay (FICPY 2026) is currently bringing science, technology, and public engagement to audiences across Asunción, Coronel Oviedo, and Caaguazú. Running until 27 June 2026, the festival features more than 30 free activities designed to connect researchers, students, and the wider public. Organised under the theme “Connect Knowledge and Transformation”, the event has become Paraguay’s largest science communication gathering.
This year’s programme combines conferences, workshops, astronomical observations, academic forums, and informal discussions aimed at making scientific knowledge more accessible.
Activities across Asunción and beyond
Asunción remains the festival’s main hub, hosting a large share of the programme. Activities are taking place at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), the Colegio Iberoamericano, the San Cosmos Planetarium at the Museum of Science, and Lomitería Julio César.
Among the highlights are special planetarium sessions, the IV Science, Technology, and Business Forum, meetings between students and researchers, and the first edition of Beer and Science. The initiative encourages open conversations about how scientific knowledge is created and applied in society.
Meanwhile, the city of Coronel Oviedo is hosting conferences, academic meetings, and birdwatching activities. The city will also welcome Star Party Coronel Oviedo 2026, one of the festival’s flagship events dedicated to astronomical observation.
In Caaguazú, students and researchers are participating in conferences and educational encounters at the Universidad Santa Clara de Asís. A series of online webinars is also allowing participants from across Paraguay and abroad to join the programme virtually.
Honouring two Paraguayan intellectual figures
The IV International Science Festival 2026 edition pays tribute to Andrés Barbero and Serafina Dávalos, whose contributions to education, research, and national development continue to influence Paraguayan society. A dedicated webinar series explores their legacy and impact on the country’s intellectual history. As part of the programme, several Paraguayan researchers will also be recognised for their contributions to scientific development.
All activities are free to attend, although some events have limited capacity. Participants may also request attendance certificates for a symbolic fee of ₲25,000 (US$4) through a form. The festival continues until Friday, 27 June 2026, offering opportunities for people of all ages to engage with science through discussion, observation, and hands-on learning experiences.
