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TheLACEA–LAMES Annual Meeting is the premier gathering of economists in LatinAmerica, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and graduate studentsfrom across the world to discuss frontier research in economics. The 2026 meeting in Lima will continue this tradition of academic excellence, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas across fields and institutions.

Founded in 1917, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) is Peru’s leading university and one of Latin America’s foremost centers for research and higher education. Home to a dynamic academic community of more than 30,000 students and 1,500 faculty members, PUCP has long been recognized for its commitment to rigorous scholarship and intellectual exchange. Its Department of Economics, with over five decades of academic leadership, has played a central role in shaping economic research and policy discussion in Peru and across the region.

Set along the Pacific coast, Lima is one of Latin America’s most vibrant cultural and economic capitals. A city where history, creativity, and global connectivity converge, Lima offers visitors a unique blend of colonial heritage, contemporary architecture, and world-renowned gastronomy. Consistently ranked among the world’s top culinary destinations, the city provides an exceptional backdrop for scholarly exchange, inviting participants to experience both rigorous academic dialogue and the distinctive cultural richness of Peru.