The 11th Scientific-Technical Information Congress (CICONS 2023) was inaugurated. AICROS played an active role as part of the Organizing Committee, Jury, Sponsors, and Presenters of research papers.

CICONS 2023 Inauguration Highlights Digital Transformation in Cuban Construction Sector Havana, Cuba – The 11th Scientific-Technical Information Congress (CICONS) commenced today after a four-year hiatus since its last session in 2019. First Deputy Construction Minister Ángel Vilaragut Montes de Oca emphasized the event's critical role as a knowledge-sharing platform for Cuba's construction professionals. Key Announcements: Congress Purpose: Created as a forum for construction specialists to exchange expertise Expanded to include architects, engineers, designers, IT specialists, educators, and students Digital Transformation Focus: Mandated adoption of e-commerce and online procedures Accelerated process informatization across construction entities Showcased as central to the Ministry's modernization strategy 2024 Preview: Upcoming Specialized Construction Fair announced to complement CICONS outcomes Day One Highlights: Keynote Speakers: Jorge Legañoa Alonso (VP, Social Information & Communication Institute): "Implementing Cuba's new Social Communication Law for institutional strategic messaging" Prof. Luis Velázquez Pérez (President, Cuban Academy of Sciences): "Science academies' role in addressing national challenges" Today's Agenda: Digital transformation panel at the Construction Standards & Costs Development Center Case studies from state enterprises and new sector actors on process digitalization Minister's Vision: "CICONS 2023 embodies our construction sector's commitment to: Practical applied sciences solutions Cross-disciplinary knowledge integration Public communication of infrastructure advancements Workforce-driven technological adoption