Venue of DebConf 26
FICH
The Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias Hídricas (Faculty of Engineering in Water Sciences) is one of the various faculties that belong to the Universidad Nacional del Litoral (National University of the Littoral), one of the oldest and most important public universities in Argentina.
FICH is located within the UNL University Campus, which concentrates a large portion of the institution’s academic, sports, and recreational activities. Nearly 50% of the university’s total student population attends the campus daily.
The university campus is located to the east of the city, very close to the suspension bridge and the eastern waterfront.
This faculty hosts most of the university programs related to technology, including Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, and the University Technician in Free Software program, the first and only program in the country that trains professionals to contribute to Free Software communities.
FICH has several research laboratories in the field of Water Sciences, which are of great importance to the city and the region. It also houses various research institutes and centers, among them the Instituto de Investigación en Señales, Sistemas e Inteligencia sinc(i) (Institute for Research in Signals, Systems, and Intelligence), whose mission is to develop new algorithms for machine learning, data mining, signal processing, and complex systems, providing innovative technologies for advancements in healthcare, bioinformatics, precision agriculture, autonomous systems, and human–computer interfaces.
Address
FICH – Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias Hídricas
Ciudad Universitaria UNL
Ruta Nacional 168, Km 472.4
Santa Fe, Argentina
More information can be found in the website
GPS Coordinates 31.6403028° S, 60.6724670° W
How to reach the venue
By public bus
The university campus is served by four bus lines: 2, 9, 13, and C VERDE (green flag). The “Ciudad Universitaria” stop is located right at the campus entrance on RN 168. From there, FICH is a short walk away.
- Line 2 – connects Colastiné Sur / Rincón with the city centre
- Line 9 – connects Barrio El Pozo with the city centre (note: does not run directly from downtown; it approaches from the west via the Ruta 168 bypass)
- Line 13 – connects Alto Verde with the city centre
- C VERDE (Green) – connects Sauce Viejo, Santo Tomé, Rincón, and Arroyo Leyes with the city centre
Fares are paid with the SUBE card (see the travel guide for details). Real-time bus tracking is available via the “Cuando Pasa SFC” app: http://cuandopasa.smartmovepro.net/
From Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN)
The closest airport to Santa Fe is Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN), located ~17 km southwest of the city centre and ~28 km from the venue.
- Public bus: Line C VERDE stops on RN 11 right in front of the airport entrance. Take it towards Santa Fe and get off at the “Ciudad Universitaria” stop. Travel time: ~50 minutes.
- Taxi / Remis: Official remis agency inside the arrivals hall. Travel time: ~25–35 min. Estimated cost: USD 15–25.
- Transfer services: Door-to-door options are available at transfers.com.ar (~USD 38).
From the Bus Terminal
Terminal de Ómnibus General Manuel Belgrano is located near the city centre (Belgrano 2910).
- Public bus: There is no direct bus line from the terminal to the campus. A short taxi ride to a connecting stop or private transport is recommended.
- Taxi / Ride-hailing: Taxis are available at the terminal entrance. Uber and DiDi also operate in Santa Fe. Travel time: ~15 minutes.
From the city centre
The city centre (Plaza 25 de Mayo, Peatonal San Martín) is about 4–5 km from the university campus.
- Public bus: Lines 2 and 13 run from the centre towards Ciudad Universitaria. Board at any stop along Av. Freyre, Bv. Gálvez, or San Jerónimo. Line 9 also reaches the campus but approaches from the northwest, so it is less convenient if you are starting downtown. Travel time: ~20–30 minutes.
- Taxi: ~10–15 minutes.
By bicycle
The city has a free public bike system (“Las Bicis” app). FICH has a bike station on campus. Bike lanes are available along several routes.
By car
The campus is easily accessible via RN 168 (east of the suspension bridge). Ample free parking is available on campus.
General information about Santa Fe public transportation
- SUBE card – Required for all city buses. Purchase and top up at any kiosk with the SUBE logo. It can also be recharged via NFC smartphone.
- Fare – Approximately ARS 700–900 (July 2026). Free transfers between lines within 1 hour.
- App – “Cuando Pasa SFC” for real-time bus tracking.
- Taxis – Traditional black-and-yellow taxis. Uber and DiDi also available.
- More info: See the full travel guide.