The Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) and the Latin American and Caribbean Meeting of the Econometric Society (LAMES) are pleased to announce that the 2026 Annual Meeting will take place in Lima, Peru, in November 2026, hosted by the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP).
The LACEA–LAMES Annual Meeting is one of the premier academic gatherings in economics and econometrics in Latin America, bringing together leading scholars, policymakers, and graduate students from around the world to present and discuss frontier research. The conference provides a central platform for advancing economic scholarship, fostering collaboration, and strengthening the region’s integration into the global research community. The program also features mentoring workshops, mentoring sessions, and a summer school, offering opportunities for both early-career researchers and more advanced scholars.
The LACEA Mentoring Workshop provides PhD candidates from Latin American universities with the opportunity to present their research and receive feedback from senior scholars in their field. Selected participants submit a working paper or extended abstract and present it in small-group sessions where experienced researchers provide comments on the paper and advice on publication strategies. The program aims to strengthen early-career research by promoting rigorous academic discussion and mentorship. Travel expenses, accommodation during the workshop and the LACEA-LAMES conference, and the conference registration fee are covered by the organization.
The RIDGE–LACEA Summer School is an intensive academic program held prior to the LACEA-LAMES conference, designed for graduate students and early-career researchers interested in advanced topics in economics. The program features lectures by leading international scholars and focuses on frontier research and methodological developments in the field. Participants attend a series of specialized lectures and interactive sessions that provide an opportunity to deepen their knowledge, engage with current research agendas, and build academic networks within the region.
The WELAC (Women Economists in Latin America and the Caribbean) Mentoring Sessions aim to support the professional development of women economists in Latin America and the Caribbean. The program connects graduate students and early-career researchers with senior economists through structured mentoring sessions during the conference. These meetings provide guidance on research development, academic publishing, career progression, and professional networking, while promoting greater participation and visibility of women in the economics profession in the region.
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