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Latin American Studies Association (LASA)

International Congress

Frequently Asked Questions
General Information

Where is the Congress going to be held?

The XXXI International Congress of the Latin American Studies Association will be held in Washington, DC.

When is the Congress?

The Congress will be held from May 29 – June 1, 2013

Does LASA2013 have a theme?

Yes, the theme is “Towards a New Social Contract”. All related information can be found on our website at: http://lasa.international.pitt.edu/eng/congress/

What are the official languages of the Congress?

English, Spanish, French or Portuguese are the official languages of the Congress.

What is a Program Track?

Program tracks are the thematic areas in which you can submit your proposals and in which panels are grouped.

What are the Program Tracks for LASA2013?

That information can be found on our website at http://lasa.international.pitt.edu/eng/congress/tracks.asp.

I am interested in participating in the Congress. What options do I have?

At this time, individuals can only participate as congress attendees. Additionally, individuals can attend the Film Festival which will be located in the Marriott hotel’s Maryland A and, the Book Exhibit which will be located in the Marriott hotel’s Exhibit Hall A and B-South.

Where and when can I register?

Participants can pre-register at the following link: http://lasa.international.pitt.edu/eng/congress/preregistration.asp. All participants are required to pre-register to be able to participate in the congress. Attendees (with no active role) may register on-site starting on Wednesday, May 29th. Registration will be open during the following hours: Wednesday 29, 2:00 pm – 9:00pm, Thursday 30, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm, Friday 31, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday 1, 7:30 am – 2:00 pm. On-site registration fees can be seen at: http://lasa.international.pitt.edu/eng/congress/registration.asp

What will my registration fee cover?

Each registration fee covers:

  • Admittance to all sessions and book exhibits
  • Admittance to the Welcoming Reception
  • Admittance to the Film Festival
  • Admittance to the Gran Baile
  • Program Book (if program book is lost, an additional can be purchased for $10)
  • Online Conference Proceedings

When will I receive the Congress materials?

All Congress materials will be collected at the moment of check in at the Registration Area in the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, outside the Marriott Ballroom 1. You must bring your check in slip printed which will be sent via email by May 15th, 2013.

Will there be child care provided at the LASA2013 Congress?

No child care will be provided at this Congress. LASA will subsidize the cost of child care for accepted participants who are taking their children to Washington, DC. LASA will provide reimbursements at the rate of US $10.00 per hour for one child, and US $12.00 for two or more children, for a maximum of 10 hours.

LASA maximum responsibility per family will be $ 100.00 for one child and $120 for two or more children. A parent who bills LASA for childcare must be a 2013 member of the Association and a registered attendee of LASA2013. To receive reimbursement, the parent must submit the original bill from the caregiver, with the name(s) of the child(ren), and the dates of the service, to the LASA Secretariat on or before July 15, 2013.

What Hotels have special rates for attendees?

The Washington Marriott Wardman Park is offering a LASA special rate of $199.00 plus tax. (Special pricing for students is available). For more information, please click on the link: http://lasa.international.pitt.edu/eng/congress/accommodations.asp

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