Cuba Postpones IT Convention 2026 Due to Energy Crisis

The Organizing Committee of the XX International Convention and Fair Informática 2026 announced Monday the postponement of the event, originally scheduled to take place from March 24 to 27.

”Extraordinary Situation”

According to the official statement published by Cubadebate, the decision responds to “the extraordinary situation the country is experiencing, caused by the genocidal blockade exercised by the United States Government against Cuba and its new escalation of aggressions to economically suffocate our people.”

The Committee assured it will announce the new date “in due time.”

Cuba’s Main Technology Event

The International Convention and Fair Informática is considered Cuba’s main technology event. It annually brings together:

National and international specialists
Technology sector companies
Academics and researchers
Government ICT entities

The event serves as a platform to present advances, establish collaborations and business deals within the IT sector, as well as strengthen ties with companies and experts from other nations, particularly from Latin America and Europe.

Another Symptom of the Crisis

The event cancellation joins the list of consequences from the energy and economic crisis Cuba is experiencing:

The lack of fuel and constant blackouts make it practically impossible to organize events of this magnitude, which require stable electrical infrastructure and transportation logistics.

Source: Cubadebate

Frequently asked questions

Why was Cuba's IT Convention postponed?

The IT Convention 2026 was postponed indefinitely due to the 'extraordinary situation' Cuba is experiencing from the energy crisis. There's no stable electricity to guarantee the event.

When was Cuba's IT Convention scheduled?

The event was scheduled for March 2026 and is the country's main technology conference, but it has been postponed with no set date.

What other events have been canceled in Cuba?

Besides the IT Convention, Cuba has suspended multiple cultural events including the Havana International Book Fair due to the energy crisis.

Does the crisis affect Cuba's technology sector?

Yes, severely. Without stable electricity, IT professionals cannot work, servers fail constantly, and internet connectivity is intermittent.

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