V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
MINE VENTILATION OF IBEROAMERICA
UNSCH-AYACUCHO-PERU
AYACUCHO AWAITS YOU, BE PART OF THE
SIVM 2026
📍 Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga, Ayacucho
🗓️ August 31 to September 4, 2026
Contacto: (+51) 984 741 708
VENUE 2026
SIVM 2026 – 5th International Symposium on Mine Ventilation in Ibero-America is a major academic and technical event that will bring together specialists, researchers, companies, and mining professionals from across Ibero-America in Ayacucho, Peru.
The symposium will address topics related to underground mine ventilation, technological innovation, safety, energy efficiency, and automation in modern mining through conferences, workshops, technology exhibitions, and research presentations.
SIVM 2026 aims to strengthen knowledge exchange and promote sustainable and innovative solutions for the mining industry.
ORGANIZATION
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Composed of distinguished professionals, researchers, and leaders from the mining industry responsible for the strategic direction of SIVM 2026.
Emilio Ramírez Roca
Rector
Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga
Indalecio Quispe Rodríguez
President
Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga
Edmundo Campos Arzapalo
Vice President
Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga
Juan Pablo Hurtado Cruz
Member
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Rita Pedrosa Santos
Member
Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
SPONSORS
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—— GOLD ——
—— SILVER ——
—— COPPER ——
SYMPOSIUM THEMES
WORKSHOPS,
CONFERENCES
AND MORE
Interactive workshops and technical conferences focused on underground mine ventilation and innovation.
RENOWNED MINING SPEAKERS WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERINCE
Internationally recognized experts sharing experience, research, and technical mining knowledge.
LEADING EDGE MINING
SUPPLIERS
Discover advanced mining technologies, equipment, ventilation systems, and industrial solutions.
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH PAPERS
Cutting-edge technical papers contributing to sustainable and efficient mining operations.
WORKSHOPS
TECHNICAL
WORKSHOPS
Led by international experts in mining ventilation, safety systems and underground operations.
MINE VENTILATION
Losses, Diffusers and Simulation with VentSim. Ventilation theory course and fan integration through practical case analysis.
Neif Alem
Technology and Product Application Manager
Carlos Porras
Sales and Business Development – Latin America
VENTSIM CONTROL
Ventilation optimization system fully integrated with VentSim DESIGN.
Rodrigo Ugas
Key Account Manager – Howden
Daniel Nuñes
Ventilation Engineer – Howden
SELECTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FANS IN UNDERGROUND WORKS
Avelino Díaz
General Manager at Zitron Latam
Daniel Cristi
Business Developer Zitron Chile
Juan Gómez
Commercial Manager at Zitron Latam
HEAT AND REFRIGERATION IN MINES
Theory and Applications.
José Llanca
Senior Mine Ventilation and Refrigeration Consultant
Daniel Gonzalez
Mine Ventilation and Refrigeration Consultant
HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUXILIARY VENTILATION SYSTEMS
Impact on operating costs, productivity, and mine design.
Juan Carlos Gil Osuna
Technical Sales Advisor – Mexico
Ángel Herrera Romero
Business Development Manager – LATAM
VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Core concepts and savings estimation
Enrique Acuña
Senior Energy Efficiency Engineer,
CanmetMINING
SPECIALTY SPONSORS
LANYARD SPONSOR
COCKTAIL SPONSOR
LUNCH SPONSOR
OBJECTIVES
Key pillars of VSIVM 2026 focused on innovation, safety and collaboration in mine ventilation.
Technology
Present new technologies and trends in mine ventilation systems.
Research
Update technical knowledge through scientific and applied research.
Experience
Exchange operational experiences between international experts.
Safety
Promote occupational safety and health in mining environments.
EXPO-SIVM PARTICIPANTS
REGISTER NOW
AND JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Connect with researchers, professionals and industry leaders in mine ventilation and underground mining innovation.
Ayacucho, Peru
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