exo Chile 2026:

April 27-29, 2026. Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile.

A national meeting on exoplanet research, bringing together the Chilean community of scientists, students, and collaborators working on planets beyond the Solar System. The meeting aims to connect different projects and research groups, identify points in common, and foster new collaborations, while actively engaging students in the discussions and activities.

Topics covered

Exoplanet detection and characterization

Methods and Technologies for Exoplanet Science (AI, instrumentation, surveys, big data)

Planet Formation and Disk–Planet Interactions

Chile in the Exoplanet Landscape (facilities, collaborations, strategy)

Education, Outreach and Engagement, including Indigenous Knowledge

Community and Future Directions

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If you encounter any issues with the payment process, please contact the organizing committee.

While registration is officially closed, the form will remain accessible for logistical purposes and exceptional cases.

• Registration closes January 30, 2026.
• Preliminary program: March 17, 2026
• Meeting starts: April 27, 2026

The official program is the pdf version found in the button link below.

• Program [PDF]

• List of Participants

Talks will be given in person only (no remote presentations). The program includes both contributed talks (10 minutes) and lightning talks (3 minutes). Please check the program to confirm the format of your presentation, and strictly adhere to the assigned time to ensure a smooth schedule.

Speakers will be contacted by the LOC/SOC with a link to upload their presentations in advance (shared Dropbox folder). We recommend preparing your slides in standard formats such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Keynote.

Please name your talk file using the assigned contribution code shown in the program (if applicable), following the format Day[number]_[LastName].pdf (for example, Day1_Gonzalez.pdf, or .ppt/.key). This will help us keep the sessions organized and ensure smooth transitions between talks.

Lightning talks should be concise and limited to a maximum of 1–3 slides. We encourage speakers to focus on the key idea or result. There will be time for discussion in the following sessions.

Please ensure that your slides are readable when projected (for example, using sufficiently large fonts and clear contrast).

Posters will be presented as e-Posters. Participants are asked to prepare a PDF file (portrait format preferred) and share it in the dedicated Slack channel prior to the workshop. Posters will also be displayed on a screen at the venue during coffee breaks and discussion sessions.

Please name your poster file using the assigned poster code shown in the program, following the format [CODE]_[FirstAuthorLastName].pdf (for example, DET-03_Gonzalez.pdf). This will help us organize and display the posters efficiently.

Please ensure that your poster is readable on screen (for example, with appropriate font sizes and good contrast). There will be no printed poster session, but participants and authors are encouraged to engage in poster discussions both in Slack and during the breaks.

• Sebastián Pérez (chair, USACH)
• Matias Jones (co-chair, ESO)
• James Jenkins (UDP)
• Claudia Aguilera (PUC)
• Marcelo Tala (Ohio State U.)
• Alice Zurlo (UDP)
• Dante Minniti (UNAB)
• Bárbara Rojas Ayala (UTA)
• Rafael Brahm (UAI)

• Nicola Astudillo-Defru (chair, USCS)
• Markus Rabus (USCS)
• Matías Jones (ESO)
• Maximiliano Moyano (UCN)

To contact the LOC write to: nastudillo@ucsc.cl

We will devote ALL of the registration fee money to support the participation of students and researchers in need of financial aid to attend. We will do our best to support as many people as we can.

The meeting will be an in person event.

All participants must follow the ESO and Sochias Codes of Conduct. The members of the Local Organizing Committee are designated as the contact points for all matters related to this code.

Facultad de Ingeniería, Alonso de Rivera 2850, Concepción, edificio San Agustín, Universidad Católica de la Santisima Concepción. UCSC has kindly supported this workshop with a venue.

The campus offers several options for meals, snacks, and coffee throughout the day:

• Casino Central “Aramark”
  Lunes a viernes: 8:00 – 21:00 / sábado: 9:00 – 15:00
• Food Trucks – Plaza Cubierta
  Lunes a viernes: 8:30 – 21:00 / sábado: 8:30 – 14:00
• Café Rodante (Edificio Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila)
  Lunes a viernes: 8:30 – 18:30
• Café Rodante (frente al Edificio Valech)
  Lunes a viernes: 9:00 – 17:00
• Achoclonados (Facultad de Ingeniería)
  Lunes a viernes: 8:00 – 21:00 / sábado: 8:00 – 14:00
• Cafetería Facultad de Educación
  Lunes a viernes: 8:00 – 19:00 / sábado: 9:00 – 14:00
• Cafetería Facultad de Medicina
  Lunes a jueves: 8:00 – 18:00 / viernes: 8:00 – 17:00
• Cafetería del Edificio Central
  Lunes a viernes: 8:00 – 21:00 / sábado: 9:00 – 14:00
• Cafetería “Canessú” (sector camarines)
  Lunes a viernes: 8:00 – 20:00 / sábado: 9:00 – 17:00 / domingo: 9:00 – 12:00
• Quiosco Periodismo
  Lunes a viernes: 8:30 – 18:30 / sábado: 8:30 – 13:30
• Quiosco San Agustín “Infinito” (costado Facultad de Ingeniería)
  Lunes a viernes: 8:00 – 18:00