The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) would like to clarify recent information shared by the Universidad Diego Portales (UDP) regarding the location of an upcoming LASA Congress.
LASA is pleased to announce that we will hold a future edition of LASA at the Universidad Diego Portales in Chile in either 2027, 2028, or 2029. However, we would like to clarify that no final decision has been made by the LASA Executive Council regarding the specific location of LASA2027.
The Executive Council is currently in the process of evaluating various locations. We are grateful for the high level of interest from institutions across the region and look forward to announcing the selected venues once the evaluation process is complete and a formal decision has been reached.
In the meantime, we are pleased to confirm the following LASA upcoming congresses:
LASA/Oceania-Asia 2025
Encounters and Connections between Asia, Oceania, and Latin America
Hybrid Congress: Melbourne & Virtual
November 19–21, 2025
LASA2026
Republic and Revolution
In-Person Congress: Paris, France
May 26–30, 2026
We appreciate the continued support and engagement of our members and partners as we plan future LASA congresses.
Sincerely,
LASA Executive Council
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.