We are excited to invite you to the Science and Innovation Week 2025, taking place at CIMMYT Headquarters in El Batán, Texcoco, Mexico, from February 24 to 28, 2025.
This pivotal event will gather CIMMYT scientists and thought leaders from all over the world to exchange breakthroughs in sustainable agrifood systems research by fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration to accelerate innovation to accomplish our institutional 2030 Strategy.
Attendees will have the opportunity to review CIMMYT’s strategic progress and ensure that future initiatives align with both scientific advancements and our organization’s strategic priorities for the next two years, including those related to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI).
Our new Strategy strives to increase CIMMYT’s efficiency and effectiveness and create an organizational culture defined by collaboration. It also addresses the need to invest further in CIMMYT’s data science capacity and reducing some operational barriers to success.
Join us for an enriching week of discovery, innovation and collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you to Mexico for the Science and Innovation Week 2025, where together, we can cultivate solutions to accomplish our mission for a food and nutrition secure world.
Campus Services
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Meals are served at the comedor at the following times:
Monday to Friday:
Breakfast: 07:00 – 09:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Dinner: 06:30 – 8:30 p.m.Saturday and Sunday:
Breakfast: 08:00 – 9:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 – 2:30 pm
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Monday to Friday
Breakfast: 7:30 to 11:00 am
Lunch: 12:00 to 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Vending machines are located on the first floor of the Maya building, in the Administrative Building, and at the comedor entrance. Only cash (Mexican pesos).
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Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Any check-out after 3:00 pm may incur an additional night charge. Please return your access card to the Maya reception upon check-out.
Late check-outs are subject to availability. Any check-outs after 3.00 pm will incur an additional night charge.Failure to return the card will result in a $2.00 charge.
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This service incurs a cost depending on the quantity and type of garments to be laundered. If you require this service, please fill out the laundry form and place your clothes in the plastic bag provided in your room. Housekeeping will collect them at 10:00 am and return them at 5:00 pm on the same day.
Alternatively, self-service laundry is available at no cost, but you must provide your own detergent and/or softener. If you require assistance with this service, please contact the concierge team.
*Laundry service is free for guests staying at the Guest House.
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Our cleaning staff ensures that rooms are cleaned daily. For student accommodation, cleaning is provided twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays during the day.
Sports and Recreational Areas
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Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The gym does not have a personal trainer. Users are responsible for their own safety and for following the gym equipment usage instructions. Users must be aware of their physical limitations. Before engaging in any exercise routine, users are advised to consult with a professional and their personal physician.
Entry is not permitted for children under 12 years old. Teenagers between 12 and 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent. Priority will be given to adults for gym usage.
Lockers are for daily use. Users must bring their own padlock and vacate them by 9:00 pm each day. Backpacks are not allowed in the exercise areas.
Proper sports attire and footwear are mandatory.
Access is allowed only with water and/or hydrating beverages. Entry with food, alcoholic beverages, or chewing gum is not permitted.
Smoking is not allowed.
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Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The pool does not have lifeguard personnel. Users who use the pool are responsible for their own safety.
Altering safety signs or playing with pool safety and/or cleaning equipment is strictly prohibited.
Children under 12 years old, and anyone requiring special attention, must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Access doors to the pool must always remain closed to prevent young children from entering alone.
Facilities for bathing and changing are available. Changing clothes inside or near the pool is prohibited. Swimming in street clothes is not allowed; proper swimwear is mandatory.
Users must use the showers before entering the pool.
Access is not permitted for individuals with any type of skin or eye disease, or any infectious condition that could be contagious or contaminate the water. Access is also not allowed for individuals wearing bandages or casts.
Due to the shallow depth of the pool, diving is not allowed.
Running, pushing, engaging in horseplay, or any activity that may disturb other users in the pool area is not allowed.
Food and/or beverages in glass containers are not allowed in the pool area. Food and beverages in plastic containers can only be consumed at tables located around the pool.
Bicycles, tricycles, skates, or skateboards are not allowed in the pool area.
Electric appliances or bulky toys are not allowed in the pool area. The use of floating mattresses is only allowed when there is enough space in the pool so as not to inconvenience other users.
Please refrain from littering, chewing gum, tobacco use, spitting, or throwing objects into the pool.
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These courts are available Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
The sports courts do not have a coach or supervisory personnel. Users are responsible for their own safety.
Children under 12 years old, and anyone requiring special attention, must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Proper sports attire and footwear are mandatory.
Access is only permitted with water and/or hydrating beverages. Entry with food, alcoholic beverages, or chewing gum is not allowed.
Smoking is not allowed.
Bicycles, tricycles, skates, or skateboards are not allowed in the soccer, volleyball, and basketball court areas.
