XXI Congress of the International Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Studies
The XXI Congress of the International Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Studies presents a valuable opportunity to deepen knowledge and encourage the formation of professional networks specialized in Latin American and Caribbean topics.
During the congress, various cutting-edge studies and research will be presented, fostering an enriching academic and cultural exchange among specialists from diverse disciplines.
16/10/25-19/10/25
CUFE, Beijing
Registration
To register for the conference, please follow these steps:
Online registration
Complete the registration form on our registration page.
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Registration Fee
Make the corresponding payment through our secure online system.
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Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation email with your registration details.
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Presentation of Working Tables
Clarification for Organizing Working Tables:
1. Each session requires a minimum of 4 presenters and up to 2 coordinators.- 2. Sessions can be configured with participants invited by the coordinators, as well as individual presenters with research papers aligned with the session's thematic line.- 3. The maximum number of participants is 8. If there are more than 8 presenters, the session will be split into multiple sessions.
Deadline for Working Table Sessions:
June 23, 2025
At the request of the participants, the deadline for submitting the Summaries has been extended until August 29.
Proposal Format
Session proposals should be a maximum of 200 words. Proposals will be accepted in Spanish, English, and Chinese.
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Coordinators and Co-Coordinators
They must be submitted along with a brief CV of the participant.
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Proposal
Submission
Proposals should be submitted to the organizing committee via the online form. Authors will be notified about the acceptance before June 30, 2025.
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Paper Presentation
We invite participants to present their research papers at the conference. The thematic areas include, but are not limited to: Development Economics, International Economics, Economic Policy, Innovation, and Growth.
Deadlines
Abstract Submission:
July 31, 2025
Final Work Submission:
September 12, 2025
Abstract Format
Abstracts must have a maximum length of 300 words. Abstracts will be accepted in Spanish, English, and Chinese.
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Abstract
Submission
Submit your abstract using the submission form.
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Acceptance Notification
Authors will be notified about the acceptance of their papers before August 7, 2025.
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Thematic Lines
Explore the thematic areas that will structure academic exchange and reflection at our conference.
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Historical and Political Relations of Latin America and the Caribbean with Europe, Asia, and Africa.
2.
Latin America and the Caribbean, The Asian Challenge: China's Role.
3.
Globalization, Cooperation, and Economic Development.
4.
Migration Processes and Their Identity Challenges: Historical Evolution and Current Trends (ethnic minorities, refugees, exiles).
5.
Latin American Philosophical Thought.
6.
International Relations of Latin America with the World.
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Latin American Integration Processes: Economic, Social, and Political Aspects.
8.
Evolution of Political and Philosophical Movements in Latin America and the Caribbean.
9.
Climate Change: New Environmental Challenges.
10.
Latin American Literature as a Reflection of the Region's Political, Sociocultural, and Economic Landscape.
11.
Audiovisual Arts and Cultural Industries.
12.
Perspectives from Social Anthropology and Latin American and Caribbean Multiculturalism.
13
New Technologies in Education and Their Impact on Educational Policies.
14.
Chinese Culture and Society: History and Evolution.
15.
China's Role. Challenges in the New XXI Century Geopolitics: The Silk Road
16.
Food Security in the XXI Century. Debates and Public Policies.
Deadlines
In this section, you will find the essential timeline for submitting papers and other important dates.
Working Table Presentation
Deadline:
June 23, 2025
Final Work
Deadline:
September 12, 2025
Proposal Submission
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Presentation
Dates
October 16-19, 2025
Terms and Conditions of the
LEOPOLDO ZEA AWARD
As in previous FEIALC calls, the Organizing Committee will have the honor of awarding the Leopoldo Zea Prize to the best work presented by a PhD candidate. The submission must be related to the topic of their doctoral thesis and to the thematic lines of the Congress. It is worth noting that the work submitted by each applicant will be evaluated by the Expert Committee.
Requirements for Submission
Format
It must be a maximum of 8 to 10 pages —including bibliography— in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, on A4-sized paper.
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Curriculum Vitae
On a separate sheet, include a brief Curriculum Vitae of the participant, no longer than half a page.
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Form
The Congress website form must be completed in order to participate in the contest.
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Presentation
El postulante deberá realizar una presentación oral de no más de 20 minutos, y en la mesa temática correspondiente contara con la presencia del Consejo de Expertos.
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Deadline for Written Submission
June 12, 2025
Extension: The deadline for the written submission is August 31.
Editorial Guidelines
Below, we will list the Editorial Guidelines for the Submission of Final Papers.
Format
Times New Roman font 12, 1.5 line spacing, A4 page size.
Extension
Maximum of 10 pages, including bibliography.
Bibliography
According to APA standards.
Cover
Indicate on the cover page of the Final Paper the panel in which you are participating.
Paper Presentation
After completing the registration form on the contact page, you will receive instructions to securely make the payment online.
General
150 USD
Open to all professionals and the general public interested in attending the congress. This fee includes access to all sessions and event materials.
Graduate
90 USD
Available for doctoral and master’s students. A current student certificate is required to access this discount.
After completing the registration form on the contact page, you will receive instructions to make a secure online payment.