Welcome

September 3 - 8
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE APPLICATIONS
OF THE MÖSSBAUER EFFECT, ICAME-2023
It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend the 37th
International Conference on the Applications of the Mössbauer
Effect, ICAME 2023, which will be held in Cartagena de Indias,
Colombia, September 3 - 8, 2023.
 Welcome to ICAME-2023

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NsHICP0jEwonbJg8m4PSItIpD7g3
 ORGANIZERS

The conference is organized by the Colombian Mössbauer

Community which is composed by researchers from different
universities in Colombia. The Chairmans of the conference belong to
Universidad de Antioquia, Universidad del Valle and Universidad
EAFIT. A separate document is given with more information about
the organizing groups.

Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales

 SOCIAL PROGRAM AND TOURS

As with previous ICAME conferences, we are planning the following activities:

Welcome City Conference Social

reception tour dinner event
 CARTAGENA DE INDIAS
Named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Cartagena de
Indias is an outdoor museum of the Spanish Colonial period. The
city offers visitors the opportunity to walk along its colorful streets
and plazas; discover the history of its churches and mansions,
surrounded by 11 kilometers of colonial city walls, which stand as
the most complete fortifications in South America. It is a City sea
breezes, colorful sunsets and exquisite gastronomy.

Cartagena is known as the “Heroic city” where its history and culture
give visitors a magical experience. The fortifications stand as the
most complete of its kind in South America, an example of the
military architecture of XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries. The city is home
to cultural festivals such as the Cartagena International Music
Festival, going into its 13th edition in 2019. It gathers 230 musicians,
offers 42 concerts in 15 venues throughout the city. Since 11 full
days of magical music are not enough to grace our destination in
January, year after year, there is also the Hay Festival Cartagena de
Indias´ now entering its 14th edition. This festival promotes culture
and social responsibility. Literature, visual arts, cinema, music,
geopolitics, journalism, the environment, all go together with
dialogue and celebration. After twelve years, has become one of the
most important literary events in the Hispanic world.
 EXPERIENCE AND
QUALITY STANDARDS

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage

Site in 1984.

The alternate headquarters for the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1963.

Cartagena has the only Historical World

Heritage Site Certified in Sustainable
Tourism destination.
 WEATHER

12 months Perfect weather for happiness Privileged climate

of summer. 24ºC – 30ºC: According to a study free of hurricanes.
carried out by MIT, UNIV. SAN
DIEGO, UNIV. BRITISH COLUMBIA.
 A GREEN CITY

Cartagena de Indias has the only World Heritage Historic Center certified as sustainable by
ICONTEC. More than 45 institutions public, private, academy and citizens worked together in
order to obtain this certification.

Tourist information “Cleaning and Campaign for the conservation

points powered by conservation of our and protection of the fauna
solar energy heritage network” Program and endangered species
 COASTAL PROTECTION

This ambitious project focuses on the recovery and

protection of the coastal front of the city,
generating spaces of approximately 83 hectare that
will allow the implementation, operation and
stability of road infrastructure, as well as a wide
area for the urban renewal of the sector.

Cartagena de Indias is working to become a

Sustainable Urban City for tourism and
meetings with this project generating sites that will
allow urban renewal, with a wide walk along 19
kilometers where the hotels, Convention centers
and the historical nontraditional venues are
situated.
 HOW TO GET TO CARTAGENA
Location Air Connectivity
Cartagena de Indias has a The airport receives nearly
strategic geographical 400 flights per week
advantage in the including more than 170
Americas. Equal distance direct flights from cities like
from North and South New York, Atlanta, Miami,
America, making it easy Lima, Amsterdam, Toronto,
for arrivals from around Montreal, and Panama. In
the World. addition, it is only an hour
flight from Bogota.
Accessibility
Cartagena's Rafael Nuñez
International Airport (CTG),
is located within the city
Limits and only 10 minutes
away from its historical city.
It is the perfect size, not too
big or too small, providing
visitors a friendly welcome
experience on arrival.
 7 DIRECT INTERNATIONAL
FLIGHTS FROM MAIN HUBS

Panamá: Fort Lauderdale: Miami:

Wingo y Copa Airlines Spirit y JetBlue American Airlines

New York: Orlando: Ámsterdam: Lima:

JetBlue Spirit KLM Latam

Local access
In Cartagena everything is nearby. It is easy to reach points of touristic and
cultural interest by foot or public transportation. Ease of access makes it
possible for visitors to rest from the everyday hassle of traffic and enjoy the
natural charm of the Caribbean alongside the majestic colonial architecture
across nearly 15 kilometers where the hotels, Convention centers, event halls,
and natural and historical venues for social events are located.
COLOMBIA HAS ITS DOORS
OPEN TO THE WORLD
The country does not require a foreign visa for over 85 countries
whose citizens enter solely as tourists, a factor that gives us an
advantage when hosting international events.

For more information https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visa/requirement

click here
 ACCOMODATION
IN CARTAGENA

Cartagena de Indias offers some of the

World's most unique accommodation.
From boutique Hotels that bring out the
City's History and Charm, to luxurious
five-star properties and High-Level hotel
infrastructure.
 VENUES IN CARTAGENA

81 Venues for events:

4 Convention Centers:
Las Americas International Convention Center: Maximun capacity 5000 pax
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center: Maximun capacity 4000 pax
Luis Carlos Sarmiento Convention Center: Maximun capacity 1200 pax
Hilton Cartagena Hotel and Convention Center: Maximun capacity 3200 pax

Cartagena de Indias offers multiple non-traditional venues such as:

plazas/Squares, colonial mansions, fortifications and theaters.

The combination of its invaluable historical and cultural allure with the city`s unique culinary
treats turns out as a MAGICAL EXPERIENCE:
Bulwarks: Max capacity 1800 pax
San Felipe Fortress: Max capacity 1600 pax
Adolfo Mejia theater: Max capacity 650 pax
San Pedro Square: Max capacity 1800 pax
Casa 1537: Max capacity 1000 pax
 UNIQUES EXPERIENCES IN CARTAGENA

Graffiti tour:
In our spectacular Getsemaní neighborhood you can find graffiti full of colors, history and
a lot of creativity. Live a unique experience walking its bohemian streets.

Bar hopping:
Cartagena's nightlife is known for being vibrant and fun, experience it yourself by visiting
its most iconic bars, where tropical flavors and original mixes are the protagonists.

Nautical Experiences:
Cartagena de Indias Bay is the second safest in the world, perfect for carrying out all kinds
of nautical activities, such as corporate regattas and nautical team building activities, where
the breeze and the sea are the perfect setting for any event.

Mangroves Ecotour:
Cartagena de Indias is framed by mangroves, exploring them is a unique experience of
contact with nature. Through these ecotours visitors can appreciate local animals’ species,
flora and fauna and how all these elements live in harmony with the local communities of La
Boquilla, who lead this experience and show how to take care of this biome and its
importance for the ecosystem.
 UNIQUES EXPERIENCES IN CARTAGENA

Dance classes:
Music lives in every corner of the city; learn hot to dance African-American rhythms,
salsa, champeta, cumbia and porro.

TPC Golf Course:

Cartagena de Indias has the only golf course in South America, with the Caribbean Sea
as the ideal background and with a TPC certification of excellence and design by Jack
Nicklaus.

Esmeralda Workshop:
Colombian emeralds are internationally known for their excellent quality, in this
emerald workshop assemble the jewels of your dreams.

Walking Tour in the Walled City:

Travel to the past by walking by entering the walled city, the World Heritage Site
UNESCO. Take a relaxing walk or have a scavenger hunt, where every street a corner
has a secret to tell.
SAFETY AND
SECURITY

Security in Colombia has improved significantly since the

recent peace agreements and is now a safer country to
visit. Cartagena de Indias is a safe city for walking. The
tourist police have different offices around the main touristic
areas as well as information points. The city is a popular
tourist destination, it hosts large conferences and present a
low risk for foreign visitors.
 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

The scientific program will cover the traditional topics of the previous ICAME
conferences. Besides the key lectures, IBAME senior and young awarded
lecturers, invited conferences, and oral and poster presentations, we
are also planning the international school on Mössbauer spectroscopy,
an international forum on the impact of Mössbauer spectroscopy on
the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, we will
promote the women participation, and dedicate a special session for
young researchers, similarly as in ICAME-2019. It is worth mentioning that
the program of the conference will be articulated with several of the
Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations to transform our
world. We are also planning a hybrid type conference which includes both
face to face and virtual conferences.
 TOPICS

The same topics as for previous ICAME-2019 and ICAME-2021 conferences are proposed as follows:

T01: Magnetism and solid-state physics

T02: Chemistry
T03: Nanostructures and thin films
T04: Materials science and industrial applications
T05: Biological and medical applications
T06: Earth sciences, mineralogy, cultural heritage and environmental sciences
T07: Lattice dynamics and vibrational properties
T08: Experimental techniques, methodology and coherent phenomena
SCIENTIFIC CHAIRS

Dr. Cesar A. Barrero Meneses

Universidad de Antioquia, Co-Chairman

Dr. Germán A. Pérez Alcázar

Universidad del Valle, Co-Chairman

Dr. Álvaro A. Velásquez Torres

Universidad EAFIT, Co-Chairman
 LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)

Karen García Segundo Martínez

Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, Tunja

Ligia Zamora William Pacheco

Universidad del Valle, Cali Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, Tunja

Juan Trujillo Ruby Rodríguez

Universidad de Ibagué, Ibagué Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Cali

Luis Sánchez Zulia Caamaño

Universidad de Córdoba, Montería Universidad del Atlántico, Barranquilla

Dagoberto Oyola Julio Trochez

Universidad del Tolima, Ibagué Universidad del Atlántico, Barranquilla

Humberto Bustos Harrison Salazar

Universidad del Tolima, Ibagué Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín

Mónica Rico
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, Tunja
 LATIN AMERICAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LAAC)

Carmen Pizarro Edson Passamani

Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Chile Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Brasil

Claudia Rodríguez Agustín Cabral

Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Nucleares, México

Roberto Mercader Juan Jaén

Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina Universidad de Panamá, Panamá

Gustavo Pasquevich Victor Peña

Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Perú

Elisa Baggio Ligia Zamora

Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas, Brasil Universidad del Valle, Cali
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (IAC)
Members of International Board on the Application of the Mössbauer Effect.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE (IPC)

Internationally renowned scientists from the Mössbauer Effect community will
be invited by LOC, LAAC and IAC to serve in the International Program Committee.

SECRETARIAT
Faculty of Communications and Philology, Universidad de Antioquia

CONTACT:
icame2023@udea.edu.co

CONFERENCE WEB SITE:

https://www.udea.edu.co/wps/portal/udea/web/inicio/campanas/icame
 September 3 - 8

Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales