Congress Program

In this space, you can find information regarding the general agenda for our first Intelligent Design (TDI) Congress in Chile.

Wednesday 09

Accreditation and Registration

  • 08:30 – 09:00. Accreditation and Registration.

Inauguration

  • 09:05 – 09:15. Welcome remarks by the Razón y Cultura Foundation.
  • 09:15 – 09:45. Opening speech – Dr. Ricardo Bravo, President of the Scientific and Administrative Committee.

Conferences

  • 09:50 – 11:05. Lecture by Dr. Michael Behe. USA. "The argument for intelligent design in biochemistry"
  • 11:05 – 11:20. Q&A session for Dr. Behe's presentation.
  • 11:20 – 12:20. Lecture by Dr. Jaime Mella. Chile. “Analysis of the probability of self-assembly of the macromolecules necessary for life”
  • 12:20 – 12:35. Q&A session for Dr. Mella's presentation.
  • 12:35 – 12:55.  Coffee Break.
  • 13:00 – 14:00. Lecture by Dr. Kelson Mota. Brazil. “Does the intelligibility of the universe point to a designer?”.
  • 14:00 – 14:15. Q&A session for Dr. Mota's presentation.
  • 14:20 – 14:50. Final panel. All speakers answer questions.

Thursday the 10th

Accreditation and Registration

  • 08:30 – 09:00. Accreditation and Registration.

Conferences

  • 08:30 – 09:30. Lecture by Dr. Robert Simpfendorfer. Chile. “The orchestrated architecture of the molecules of life leads to the Theory of Intelligent Design”.
  • 09:30 – 09:45. Q&A session for Dr. Simpfendorfer’s presentation.
  • 09:50 – 11:00. Lecture by Dr. Michael Behe. USA. “The demonstrated capabilities and limits of Darwinian evolution”
  • 11:00 – 11:15. Q&A session for Dr. Behe’s presentation.
  • 11:15 – 11:40.  Coffee Break.
  • 11:40 – 12:50. Lecture by Daniel Reeves, Lic. USA. “Intelligent design in plant leaves”
  • 12:50 – 13:05. Q&A session for Mr. Reeves’ presentation.
  • 13:05 – 14:10. Lecture by Dr. George D. Montañez. USA. “Information conservation in evolution and Artificial Intelligence.”
  • 14:10 – 14:25. Q&A session for Dr. Montañez’s presentation. 
  • 14:25 – 14:55. Final panel. All speakers answer questions.

Friday the 11th

Accreditation and Registration

  • 08:30 – 09:00. Accreditation and Registration.

Conferences

  • 08:30 – 09:30. Lecture by Dr. Ricardo Bravo. Chile. “Multiple and independent emergence of the camera-type eye. Chance or Intelligent Design?”
  • 09:30 – 09:45. Q&A session for Dr. Bravo’s presentation.
  • 09:45 – 11:05. Lecture by Dr. Michael Behe. USA. “Responding to objections to the Intelligent Design argument in biochemistry.”
  • 11:05 – 11:20. Q&A session for Dr. Behe’s presentation.
  • 11:20 – 11:40.  Coffee Break.
  • 11:40 – 12:40. Lecture by Dr. Juan Manuel Torres. Argentina. “Intelligent Design Theory: Its epistemic values and the facts that confirm it. Analysis from the Philosophy of Science.”
  • 12:40 – 12:55. Q&A session for Dr. Torres’s presentation.
  • 12:55 – 13:55. Lecture by Lic. Ricardo Rodríguez. Chile. “Intelligent Design: Philosophical reflections on the Designer”.
  • 13:55 – 14:10. Q&A session for Lic. Rodríguez’s presentation.
  • 14:10 – 14:35 Final panel. All speakers answer questions.

Closing of the event

  • 14:35 – 14:55. Closing remarks of the Congress.

Exhibitors

  • Michael J. Behe

    PhD in Biochemistry, USA. Professor of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, and Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture.

  • Ricardo Bravo Méndez

    PhD in Biological Sciences. Chile. Doctor of Biological Sciences with a mention in Marine Sciences, University of Barcelona, Spain.

  • Kelson Mota Teixeira

    PhD in Physical Chemistry. Brazil. Professor and researcher in the field of Theoretical Chemistry/Molecular Modeling of the hemoglobin prosthetic group.

  • Juan Manuel Torres

    PhD in Philosophy. Argentina. Professor specializing in Philosophy of Science and Metaphysics.

  • George D. Montañez

    PhD in machine learning. USA. Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College and visiting professor at the University of Cambridge (Department of Computer Science and Technology and Clare Hall).

  • Robert Simpfendorfer Karow

    PhD in Natural Sciences. Chile. Researcher, Department of Aquaculture and Agri-food Resources.

  • Jaime Mella Raipán

    PhD in Chemistry. Chile. Professor and researcher: Medicinal Chemistry. Organic Synthesis (Heterocycles): QSAR studies, docking studies, design of bioactive molecules.

  • Ricardo Rodriguez

    Law graduate. Lawyer and writer. Teaching and outreach in philosophy, culture, and dialogue in society.

  • Daniel Reeves

    Master's in Zoology. USA. Director of Education and Outreach at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture.