Full price
Early bird
USD 130
COP 480,000
Regular
USD 150
COP 560,000
October 31 – November 2, 2026
Latin American Go Congress
Cartagena, Colombia 🇨🇴
The premier gathering of Go players across Latin America. Join us in Cartagena for a week of competition, learning, and community.
8thEdition
About the Congress
Welcome to the eighth edition of the most important Go gathering in our region. Magical Cartagena de Indias becomes the center of our community for a unique experience beyond the board.
Get ready for a vibrant and diverse program: international competition, exciting finals, lectures, and social activities for every level.
Main Tournament
26th Ibero-American Championship. The top regional Go event, open to all levels.
Pandanet
10th Latin American Final. Watch qualified national teams compete live for the regional title.
Pros
Lectures, game reviews, and simultaneous games with invited professionals for all levels.
Side Events
Join Pair Go, the Under-18 competition, and community activities throughout the congress.
Schedule
Suggested program: five days of Go, learning, and community. Full schedule subject to minor changes.
Main TournamentSide EventsSocial
Oct-30Friday
9:00
Player registration (9:00 – 19:00)
20:00
Opening dinner
Oct-31Saturday
9:00
Round 1 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship
11:15
Round 2 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship
13:30
Lunch (included)
15:00
Pro player lecture / Youth (U18) rounds 1 and 2
17:00
Simultaneous game exhibition / Pandanet Final / 8th Pair Go Tournament round 1
Nov-01Sunday
9:00
Round 3 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship
11:15
Round 4 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship
13:30
Lunch (included)
15:00
Pro player lecture / 8th Pair Go Tournament round 2
17:00
Simultaneous game exhibition / Youth (U18) rounds 3 and 4
Nov-02Monday
9:00
Round 5 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship
11:15
Round 6 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship
13:30
Lunch (included)
15:00
Pro player lecture / 8th Pair Go Tournament round 3
17:00
Awards ceremony
20:00
Closing dinner (informal)
Nov-03Tuesday
9:00
Guided tour (9:00 – 20:00)
Oct-30 Friday | Oct-31 Saturday | Nov-01 Sunday | Nov-02 Monday | Nov-03 Tuesday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9:00 | Player registration | Round 1 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship | Round 3 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship | Round 5 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship | Guided tour |
11:15 | Round 2 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship | Round 4 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship | Round 6 - 26th Ibero-American Go Championship | ||
13:30 | Lunch (included) | Lunch (included) | Lunch (included) | ||
15:00 | Pro player lecture Youth (U18) rounds 1 and 2 | Pro player lecture 8th Pair Go Tournament round 2 | Pro player lecture 8th Pair Go Tournament round 3 | ||
17:00 | Simultaneous game exhibition Pandanet Final 8th Pair Go Tournament round 1 | Simultaneous game exhibition Youth (U18) rounds 3 and 4 | Awards ceremony | ||
19:00 | — | — | — | ||
20:00 | Opening dinner | — | — | Closing dinner (informal) |
Host City
Why Cartagena?
Cartagena de Indias is a UNESCO World Heritage city where Caribbean warmth meets centuries of history.
Beaches & Old City
Rosario Islands, Bocagrande, and the walled city offer sea, colonial plazas, and unforgettable views.
Culture & Food
Afro-Caribbean music, street art, and local cuisine make Cartagena a vibrant experience.
Nearby Activities
Boat trips, snorkeling, Castillo de San Felipe, and Getsemaní are close to the congress hotel.
Donations
Leave your mark on the board!
Go is an art built in community. We invite you to support the congress through monetary donations or artistic contributions.
If you would like to donate, please contact us at congreso@colombiago.org
Pricing
Early bird pricing available until August 31, 2026.
ACG affiliates
Early bird
USD 98
COP 360,000
Regular
USD 118
COP 435,000
Women and youth (-18)
Early bird
USD 65
COP 240,000
Regular
USD 85
COP 315,000
What's included in your registration?
Regardless of your category, your registration grants full access to the congress experience:
- Full Access: Participation in all activities (Ibero-American Tournament, Pro Simultaneous Games, and Side Events).
- Meals: Buffet-style lunch at the hotel from October 31 to November 2.
- Coffee Station: Coffee service throughout the event days.
The opening dinner on October 30 is not included in your registration; it is charged separately and can be added as an optional add-on when you register.
Transport note: We want to make your arrival easy! We'll monitor your arrival and do our best to pick you up at the airport only on October 30 (during the day) and take you back on November 3/4. To coordinate, email us at congreso@colombiago.org once you have your flight itinerary (deadline: October 1, 2026).
Not included: Accommodation, other dinners or meals not specified, or the guided departure day (November 3).
Register Now
Early bird pricing available until August 31, 2026.
