University of Santiago de Chile Hosts Tenth Annual Electrical Fair
The University of Santiago de Chile recently hosted its tenth annual Electrical Fair, bringing together students, academic researchers, and major industry representatives to showcase innovations in automation, renewable energy, and autonomous mobility. According to usach.cl, the event centered on the theme “Smart Hub, projecting the future of autonomy and mobility,” highlighting infrastructure designed to create more efficient and secure technological ecosystems.
Industry Participation and Technical Exhibits
More than 20 stands featured exhibits from technology companies and institutions, including Toyota, Legrand, YOY, CGE, MATLAB, Eaton, Schneider Electric Chile, Innova Recoleta, ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías, and Cisco. Bernhard Gottslich, an organizer and former president of the Electrical Engineering Student Center, noted that the fair connects students with industrial equipment and professionals who can open doors for their careers, as reported by die.usach.cl.
Alongside corporate displays, the Centro E2Tech exhibited initiatives focused on electromobility, renewable energy, smart grids, and power electronics. Demonstrations included the REBATVE project, a Corfo-funded initiative that reuses vehicle batteries for energy storage systems, and live operations of the E2BS mini device. Engineers explained the circular economy applications of battery recycling through visual aids and component modules.
Technical-Professional Student Competitions
Finalist teams from the 2025 and 2026 Medium Technical-Professional Education project competitions traveled from the O’Higgins and Maule regions to present their work. María Luisa Cabezas, representing the Ministry of Education’s Red Futuro Técnico, emphasized that the collaboration with the university helps technical students transition into higher education or enter the workforce, according to die.usach.cl.
The program also featured panel discussions on zero-emission mobility, technical lectures, guided tours of campus facilities, and artistic performances that accompanied attendees through the exhibition areas. Génesis Vásquez, president of the Electrical Engineering Student Center, encouraged campus-wide participation in the student-led event, which was jointly organized by the Electrical Engineering Department and the student organizations.