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SOCHIAS 2026 — Reunión Anual de la Sociedad Chilena de Astronomía

26–30 October 2026 · Valparaíso, Chile

This conference is the 2026 edition of its continuing event programme, organised by Sociedad Chilena de Astronomia (SOCHIAS) in Valparaíso. The SOCHIAS Valparaíso conference connects astronomy and planetary science, observations and scientific data and research methods and modelling for researchers and engineers, university and laboratory teams, doctoral and early-career researchers and technical programme specialists.

About SOCHIAS

SOCHIAS is a conference scheduled for 26–30 October 2026 at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile. The 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso brings astronomy and planetary science, observations and scientific data, research methods and modelling and instrumentation and missions together rather than treating them as separate subjects. The 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso uses a programme-led format built around specialist presentations, discussion and direct exchange between the communities represented. This format gives researchers and engineers a practical way to compare technical priorities, current applications and the organisations active at the 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso. For the 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso, the connection between astronomy and planetary science and observations and scientific data is central: one establishes the primary subject, while the other shows how that work is developed, tested or applied. The 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso also places research methods and modelling beside instrumentation and missions, making the interfaces between research, engineering, policy and delivery easier to follow.

Event history and organiser

The 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso forms part of a continuing event series. For the 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso, Sociedad Chilena de Astronomia (SOCHIAS) is the organiser and publishes the information used to plan attendance. Across this series, the stable thread for the 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso is attention to astronomy and planetary science, observations and scientific data and research methods and modelling; dates, venues and programme details are set for each individual meeting. Continuity for the 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso comes from its specialist community and subject focus, not from repeating an identical agenda from one meeting to the next. The 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso meeting at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile gives the series a specific host-city and venue context while retaining its established professional purpose. Sociedad Chilena de Astronomia (SOCHIAS) is therefore the authoritative source for distinguishing the 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso from archived information about earlier meetings.

Topics and themes

The SOCHIAS Valparaíso conference connects its core subjects through the conference format, showing how specialist work moves between research, engineering, policy and practical use.

  • Astronomy and planetary science: At the SOCHIAS Valparaíso conference, this theme establishes the main technical context and links it with observations and scientific data in current projects and professional practice.
  • Observations and scientific data: SOCHIAS Valparaíso conference sessions help participants understand how observations and scientific data depends on research methods and modelling, shared methods and informed technical decisions.
  • Research methods and modelling: The SOCHIAS Valparaíso conference uses this subject to connect specialist evidence with instrumentation and missions and the organisations responsible for delivery.
  • Instrumentation and missions: Work at the SOCHIAS Valparaíso conference focuses on the constraints, methods and applications that shape instrumentation and missions, including its relationship with international research collaboration.

Who should attend?

The principal audience for the 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso is researchers and engineers, university and laboratory teams and doctoral and early-career researchers. In Valparaíso, these groups can use the conference to place astronomy and planetary science beside observations and scientific data and identify the programme areas closest to their responsibilities. Technical programme specialists bring a complementary perspective where their work intersects with the professional community at the 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso. Relevant agency and industry teams may also find a strong fit in Valparaíso sessions addressing research methods and modelling. The 2026 SOCHIAS conference in Valparaíso is less suited to people seeking unrelated general-interest content because its value comes from a defined focus on astronomy and planetary science.

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Practical information

SOCHIAS is scheduled for 26–30 October 2026 at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile. Before attending SOCHIAS Valparaíso conference, use the official event site to confirm the final programme, daily timings, registration status and venue access. Travel planning for SOCHIAS Valparaíso conference should include current transport and accommodation checks, particularly where the venue is outside the city centre or uses controlled access.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is SOCHIAS Valparaíso?

SOCHIAS Valparaíso runs 26–30 October 2026 in Valparaíso, Chile. Check the SOCHIAS Valparaíso official source before travel for updated timing or venue-access instructions.

What kind of event is SOCHIAS Valparaíso?

SOCHIAS Valparaíso is a conference focused on astronomy and planetary science, observations and scientific data and research methods and modelling, using a format intended for its stated professional or public audience.

Which subjects does SOCHIAS Valparaíso cover?

SOCHIAS Valparaíso covers astronomy and planetary science, observations and scientific data, research methods and modelling and instrumentation and missions. The current SOCHIAS Valparaíso programme remains the detailed reference for individual sessions, displays or activities.

Who should consider SOCHIAS Valparaíso?

SOCHIAS Valparaíso is most relevant to researchers and engineers, university and laboratory teams, doctoral and early-career researchers and technical programme specialists. Prospective SOCHIAS Valparaíso visitors should compare their role with the published programme before registering.

Who organises SOCHIAS Valparaíso?

The first-party source identifies Sociedad Chilena de Astronomia (SOCHIAS) as the organiser of SOCHIAS Valparaíso. Use its official channels for updates.

What should SOCHIAS Valparaíso attendees confirm?

Confirm SOCHIAS Valparaíso access, timings, venue directions and any contributor or visitor instructions before making travel commitments.