SIMBig 2025
SIMBig 2025 will be held in Lima, Peru. Lima is located on the west-central coast of Peru, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Lima's history predates the colonial presence in the country. The establishment of the viceroyalty transformed the city into the main political and administrative center of South America. Significant churches, monasteries, mansions, and balconies were built during this period. The arrival of modernity didn't transform the historic center, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site. Museums with great works of art, archaeological sites, beaches, the boardwalk, valleys, natural reserves, the nightlife, the thrill of adventure sports, and the exquisite cuisine give Peru's capital an authentic personality and make tourism in Lima a unique experience in the country. Besides, archeological cities surround Lima. In the north is the city of Caral, the oldest civilization in America, and to the south is the Archaeological Complex of Pachacamac.
Image source: https://weekend.perfil.com/noticias/turismo/los-5-imperdibles-de-lima-la-capital-de-peru.phtml
SIMBig 2025 will take place at the Luis Bustamante Belaunde Auditorium, which is located on the San Isidro campus of the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), a leading private university in Lima founded on 5 January 1994. UPC is recognised both nationally and internationally for its innovation and high academic standards, and holds institutional accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). This event is organised by UPC's recently established Faculty of Business, which provides globally oriented programmes, international partnerships, state-of-the-art facilities (including Bloomberg Labs) and specialised courses in Global Management, equipping students with the skills to lead and innovate in high-demand global industries. The venue is located at Av. Salaverry 2255, Jesus Maria District, Lima, Peru, in a centrally accessible area surrounded by major hotels, restaurants, and cultural landmarks, making it an ideal location for international academic exchange. A floor plan of the UPC with important information is available here
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_University_of_Applied_Sciences
Source: https://www.upc.edu.pe/upc-internacional/ncuk/
Machu Picchu, also known as the Incas' Sacred City, is located 112.5 kilometres northeast of Cusco at an altitude of 2,430 metres in a region of majestic beauty. If you visit Peru, Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the place you must see. To this end, SIMBig is organising a trip for conference attendees. If you are interested in joining us for this magical experience, please ask the conference chairs for details of the trip (costs and travel dates).
