exploración inmersiva (immersive exploration)

02.10.2025 Member events

ICoD is pleased to announce the Member Event, Exploración Inmersiva (Immersive Exploration), organised by Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Da Vinci University of Guatemala. The festival will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Barceló Hotel.

The Faculty of Architecture and Design at Da Vinci University of Guatemala will host its annual academic festival, “Exploración Inmersiva” (Immersive Exploration), on Saturday, 11 October 2025, at the Barceló Hotel, Guatemala City. Running from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the event brings together students from the School of Architecture, Design, Art and Creative Industries for a full day of exchange, inspiration, and discovery.

This year’s theme focuses on immersive design, with an international programme featuring guest speakers and workshop leaders from Mexico and Colombia, who will share their expertise in creating 360° design experiences. The event also highlights local talent, including renowned Guatemalan astrophotographer Sergio Montúfar, and a special session on visual effects by Juan Carlos Saravia.

“Exploración Inmersiva” offers a platform for students to engage with cutting-edge practices, expand their creative horizons, and connect with both regional and international design perspectives.
The event will be a unique opportunity for designers, artists and creatives who want to learn about immersive design.

SPEAKERS

PROGRAMME
7:00 a.m. Mauro Díaz and Ana Trujillo (Colombia) Architectural mapping and immersive experiences as a tool for heritage conservation
10:30 a.m. Jeyvan Sánchez Mendoza (Mexico) Metahumans and artificial intelligence
12:00 p.m. Juan Carlos Saravia (Guatemala) Special effects and augmented reality
12:45 p.m. Sergio Montúfar (Guatemala) Sky observation as a conceptual tool in planning

VENUE and DATE
V Academic Meeting: immersive exploration
Faculty of Architecture and Design, Da Vinci University of Guatemala
Hotel Barcelo, Guatemala City
7A Avenida 15-45, Cdad. de Guatemala 01009, Guatemala
11 October 2025
7:00 a.m. at 2:00 p.m.