Welcome to the 4th Summer Retreat on Bioinformatics and Complex Networks 2025!

We are thrilled to announce that this year's event will take place from July 13th to 19th, 2025. Join us at the Colegio Mayor Santo Tomás de Aquino and Colegio La Salle, located in the beautiful and magical colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala.

The 4th Summer Retreat on Bioinformatics and Complex Networks offers a unique, one-week experience filled with bioinformatics workshops, insightful talks, and extensive networking opportunities. The retreat focuses on a wide array of topics, including biological, computational, and mathematical fields, fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue.

This year the event is organized by the Bioinformatics and Complex Networks Lab at CINVESTAV Irapuato, Guanajuato; the Centro Universitario de Zacapa; and the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala at Guatemala.

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Location

The event will take place at Colegio Mayor Santo Tomás de Aquino, 1a Avenida Nte 23, Antigua, Guatemala and Colegio La Salle, 26 Avenida Norte 4a, Antigua, Guatemala. This beautiful colonial city enchants visitors with its monuments, museums, cathedrals, handicrafts, and natural beauties.

Scientific Program & Workshops

While it is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged for every participant to present their scientific projects. This event offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise and connect with like-minded individuals who are interested in your research areas. Engaging in these discussions can enhance your network and potentially lead to collaborative opportunities. Importantly, there is NO fee to attend/participate in any of the workshops or talks, or other sessions at the event, making it an even more accessible opportunity for all attendees.

We offer two types of talks at the event:

• Light Talk: Consists of a 10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute question-and-answer session.
• Keynote Talk (1 to 2 per day): Features a 25-minute presentation with an additional 5 minutes for questions.

Participants are asked to provide a meaningful (preliminary) title during registration to facilitate the scheduling of talk sessions. To support the presentations, we will provide a video projector equipped with VGA and HDMI ports, as well as a laser pointer.

Preliminar schedule:

Fee

The conference fee includes accommodation and coffee break at the Hotel Mansion del Rey, 4 Avenida Norte 24, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, ensuring attendees have a comfortable stay while enjoying all events. To make a reservation at the official hotel, please email us at: reservacionhoteloficial@gmail.com.

Room capacity	Price per day p/p (Quetzales)	Whole week p/p (Quetzales)
A room, one bed, 1 person	Q376 per night	Q2256
Double room, one bed, 2 people	Q200 per night	Q1200
Triple room, 3 beds, 3 people	Q200 per night	Q1200
Quadruple room, 2 bed, 4 people	Q200 per night	Q1200
Sextuple Room, 3 beds, 6 people	Q200 per night	Q1200
Sextuple Room, 6 beds, 6 people	Q200 per night	Q1200
Octople Room, 4 beds, 8 people	Q200 per night	Q1200

Price may vary

Notes and Considerations:

• Attendance Flexibility: Attendance at the retreat for the entire week is optional. You may choose to attend for only one or two days if that is more convenient for you.
• Meals: Please note that meals (lunch and dinner) are not included in the program fee. While joint outings will be organized to facilitate group activities, you will be responsible for covering your own meal expenses during the program.
• Payment Details: After your registration, you will receive an email with payment details if you opt to stay at the recommended hotel.
• Refund Policy: The conference fee is refundable only if the registration is canceled by the end of the registration deadline on June 15th, as per email notification. After this date, payments are non-refundable.
• Travel: Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. At La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, several transportation options are available, including shuttles, taxis, and Uber.
• Accommodation options: While we have a recommended hotel, we understand that preferences vary, and you are welcome to consider any of the following hotels for your stay:
  • Hotel Porta
  • Mestizo Antigua
  • Ciel Luxe Hotel
  • Posada del Ángel
  • Museo SPA Casa Santo Domingo
  • Camino Real Antigua Guatemala
  • Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo

However, we are here to assist you with any instructions or guidance you may need upon your arrival at the hotel. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for assistance.

Family

Your family is welcome to join us in Antigua Guatemala!

We recognize that family needs can vary, especially depending on the number of children involved. If it would be more convenient for you, we are fully prepared to arrange separate accommodations for families and individuals attending the sessions. If this applies to you, please notify the organizing committee, and we will provide personalized assistance to ensure comfort and satisfaction for you and your family during the event.

Registration Form

Please fill out this form to register your attendance.

Deadline for registration: June 15th, 2025.

Further Information

• Payments: Hotel accepts credit/debit cards for dining expenses, including lunch and dinner. Additionally, we will provide an account number for those who wish to reserve their rooms in advance.
• Internet: WiFi is available throughout Hotel, although coverage may vary in different rooms.

2025 Organizing Committee

Bioinformatics and Complex Networks Lab, CINVESTAV UI

• PhD Katia Aviña-Padilla
• PhD Maribel Hernández-Rosales
• PhD Elizabeth Cadenas-Castrejón

Centro Universitario de Zacapa and the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala

• PhD Manuel Alejandro Barrios-Izás
• PhD Michelle Bustamante-Castillo
• Eng. Iván Daniel Alvarado-Vargas
• Estefany Nayeli Luarte-Franco