The countdown has begun. Tomorrow, 10 July 2026, marks the final deadline for abstract submissions to the 18th Annual Conference of the Latin American Group for Public Administration (LAGPA/IIAS), one of the region's leading academic events on public administration, governance, and public policy.

The conference will be held 14–16 September 2026 at the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Ecuador Campus, in Quito, Ecuador, under the theme: "Public Management and the Future of Latin American Economic Integration: Navigating Global Fragmentation and Regional Opportunities."

The event will bring together academics, researchers, graduate students, public officials, international organizations, and civil society representatives to exchange ideas and present research addressing the major challenges facing Latin America in a rapidly changing global environment.

LAGPA 2026 is jointly organized by the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (Ecuador), the Universidad del Valle (Colombia) through its Institute for Foresight, Innovation and Knowledge Management, and LAGPA/IIAS, with the institutional cooperation of ILPES/ECLAC, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and Latin American Center for Development Administration (CLAD).

The conference will also host the 5th International Seminar of the Colombian Center for Public Policy and Government (CCPP), further strengthening regional dialogue and international academic cooperation.

Authors are invited to submit abstracts of 300 to 1,000 words in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Accepted proposals will be included in the scientific programme, and authors will be invited to submit full papers by 17 August 2026. Although the conference will be held primarily in person, selected sessions will also be available in a hybrid format.

With only one day remaining before submissions close, the Organizing Committee encourages prospective participants not to miss this opportunity to contribute to an international forum dedicated to innovation in public administration, democratic governance, public policy, and regional integration.

For submission guidelines, registration, and complete conference information, visit: https://iias-iisa.org/lagpa-2026-conference/

Join colleagues from across Latin America and beyond in shaping the future of public management and regional cooperation.