PUCP
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) was founded in Lima in 1917 and is recognized by the quality of its education, research, publications, social responsibility, contribution to culture and indisputable institutional and academic leadership.
This leadership is demonstrated on the basis of an achieved prestige, aided by objective and qualitative factors such as the quality of professors, graduates standing, quality of academic publications, technological developments, cultural events and all activities carried out by the University as a live expression of its mission, giving it a legitimacy and reputation among its peers and before society in general.
The Catholic University has effectively used its institutional leadership and recognition for purposes that are creative, that promote academic and scientific development, and that allow it to serve as a voice of authority with regard to the great problems faced by Peru.
Learn more about The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru at www.pucp.edu.pe
UTEC
The Universidad de Ingeniería & Tecnología
The Universidad de Ingeniería & Tecnología (UTEC), is an educational institution with a particular focus on engineering and technology applied to various fields.
The aims of the university programs are to share knowledge and provide teaching with a focus on investigation and application, creating a favorable learning and development environment.
To achieve this, UTEC has put together a team comprised of the most competent engineers in their fields, whose work is supported by recognized local companies. They also have the support of foreign influential institutions and educational centers. These factors make UTEC an ideal environment for stimulating ingenuity.
UTEC believes that the main tools for professionals of tomorrow are science, technology and of course ingenuity. Ingenuity is an important trait which should be used to its full potential for sustainability and human development. UTEC study programs are designed so that the knowledge acquired can be applied to various areas and/or very specific areas. These programs included degrees, short courses and tailor-made courses. This allows participants to study real cases, local and foreign, that can be applied directly to their workplace.
Learn more about Universidad de Ingeniería & Tecnología at https://www.utec.edu.pe/en
Gecamin
Powering professional development for sustainable mining
Gecamin is a Chilean company with 18 years of experience organizing technical and international conferences for the mining industry. Our conferences aim to inform and inspire professionals from all over the world, fostering the exchange of best practices and innovative experiences.
Over 23,000 professionals have attended our events and have been trained in areas fundamental to the mining industry. These areas include Geology and Mining, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Sustainability and Environment, Water and Energy, Maintenance and Automation, and Human Capital.
Gecamin seeks to contribute to the sustainable development of the mining industry by openly addressing its most pressing concerns and by offering a platform for knowledge exchange that aims at identifying the most sustainable solutions.
In 2015, Gecamin organized 9 conferences and 9 courses, with a total of 696 technical presentations, gathering 2,416 delegates from 57 countries. Additionally, a total of 623 delegates from mining sites attended, and a book with the proceedings was published for each conference.
Learn more about Gecamin conferences by visiting www.gecamin.com
