Past Events

The First Workshop on Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology – Colombia 2024, held from March 6–9, 2024, at the National University of Colombia and the Planetarium of Bogotá, brought together researchers and students to discuss planetary formation, astrobiology, and space exploration through conferences, collaborations, and scientific outreach activities. The event included a field trip to Villa de Leyva to observe geological formations and secondary structures analogous to those identified on Mars.

The Second Workshop on Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology – Colombia 2025, held from May 15–18, 2025, at the National University of Colombia, gathered researchers and students to exchange advances in planetary science, astrobiology, and space exploration through lectures, discussions, and collaborative scientific activities. The event included a field trip to the Tatacoa Desert to study geological formations and structures comparable to those observed on rocky bodies across the Solar System.

The First Colombian Symposium on Astrochemistry (SICOAQ 2024), held in Bogotá in October 2024, gathered national and international researchers to discuss advances in astrochemical processes, planetary habitability, and interstellar chemistry, fostering collaboration and promoting gender equality within the scientific community.