LASA announces three upcoming academic events

January 9, 2026

At LASA, we are committed to providing you with the necessary information so you can make the best decision about which academic events to attend, those that align with your research interests and best match your schedule and location preferences.

With that in mind, we are pleased to announce the following three upcoming LASA academic events.

LASA2026

"Republic and Revolution"

Paris, France
May 26–30, 2026
Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel

REGISTER

Participants' registration deadline: March 6, 2026.
 

LASA Central America 2026

"Centroamérica en la encrucijada: Resistir en tiempos de asedio"

San Jose, Costa Rica
August 4–7, 2026
Universidad de Costa Rica

CALL FOR PAPERS

Submission deadline: February 12, 2026.

LASA2027

"Navegar el colapso: reinventar la política, cuidar lo común"

Mexico City, Mexico
June 15–19, 2027
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

The call will open in July 2026. 

About LASA

The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. With over 13,000 members, over 60% of whom reside outside the United States, LASA is the one association that brings together experts on Latin America from all disciplines and diverse occupational endeavors, across the globe. LASA's mission is to foster intellectual discussion, research, and teaching on Latin America, the Caribbean, and its people throughout the Americas, promote the interests of its diverse membership, and encourage civic engagement through network building and public debate.

If you wish to interview a LASA Executive Council member, you can contact the LASA communications office at (412) 648-7929 or send an email to lasa@lasaweb.org.