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MICAI 2026 | Chihuahua, Mexico

Venue & Travel

Ready to join us in Chihuahua?

Be part of a landmark edition that brings together tradition, innovation, and global collaboration.

The venue

The Tecnológico de Monterrey is a leader in innovation and education in Latin America, recognized in global rankings such as QS Latin America and The Caribbean University Ranking 2026: #1 in Mexico, Top 5 in Latin America, QS World University Rankings : Top 2 university in the region and Top 200 worldwide. It develops leaders with a global vision and high impact.

Campus Chihuahua stands out for its strong industry connections and focus on applied innovation. It features an AI Hub that connects a world-class network of researchers, industry leaders and government in a growing ecosystem.

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Chihuahua

It is one of the most modern university campuses in northern Mexico. Located in the Quintas del Sol area on the city’s northwest side, the campus offers well-equipped auditoriums, seminar rooms, and open collaborative spaces within a clean, contemporary environment.

chihuahua

Chihuahua combines industrial capabilities, cultural richness, and technological projection, positioning itself as a key destination for innovation and international collaboration

The city of Chihuahua is emerging as a hub where AI drives advanced manufacturing, logistics, and automation, aligned with Industry 5.0 trends.

Tourism

If you have time before or after the conference, consider exploring.

Chihuahua is the capital of Mexico’s largest state, a city of half a million people shaped by desert landscapes, revolutionary history, and a deeply rooted northern identity.

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Historic Center

Chihuahua’s downtown is where the weight of Mexican history is most felt; cathedral spires, revolutionary murals, and the cobblestone streets that witnessed both the independence movement and the legend of Pancho Villa.

The Chepe

El Chepe is not just a train ride, it’s one of the great travel experiences of the Americas, winding through impossibly dramatic mountain and canyon scenery as it descends the Sierra Madre. Board it and watch the landscape transform around you.

Barrancas del Cobre

Deeper and wider than the Grand Canyon, the Copper Canyon is a world unto itself. Ancient villages, sheer cliff faces, and a silence that stays with you long after you’ve left. The single most unmissable experience within reach of Chihuahua.

Dunas de Salamayuca

An unexpected sea of golden dunes rising from the desert, Salamayuca feels like a place that shouldn’t exist and that’s exactly what makes it so memorable. Arrive at sunrise and the landscape is nothing short of cinematic.

Valle de los Monjes

Towering basalt columns rising from the desert floor like the ruins of a forgotten civilization. Valle de los Monjes is quietly one of the most otherworldly natural landscapes in northern Mexico. Few visitors find it, which makes it all the more worth seeking out.

Getting Here

Chihuahua is served by General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU), located about 15 km from the city centre and roughly 20 minutes from the Tec campus by car.

Aeromexico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, and American Airlines operate regular flights to CUU from Mexico City (MEX), Monterrey (MTY), Guadalajara (GDL), Dallas (DFW), and Phoenix (PHX). The most common connection for international attendees is through Mexico City (approx. 1h 45m flight) or Dallas (approx. 2h).

Recommended accommodation

Here are some nearby hotel options to make your visit to Chihuahua comfortable and convenient. We’ve gathered locations with easy access to the conference venue.

For reservation and preferential rates, please mention that you are attending events at CIMAT.

Note: Times shown indicate estimated driving time to the venue.

Main Venue Hotel

Hotel María Bonita Chihuahua

Hotel Camino de Piedra

Hotel Suites Corazón Mexicano