AAPLAC

Strengthening study abroad, intercultural exchange & global learning in Latin America & the Caribbean

Professor Daniel Orellana, Keynote Speaker at AAPLAC 2026

The keynote speaker for AAPLAC 2026 is Daniel Orellana, Principal Professor at the University of Cuenca. He is a researcher in Geospatial Sciences interested in understanding the interactions among human societies and the environment from a multidisciplinary approach.

AAPLAC 2026: Intercultural Exchange as a Catalyst for Sustainable and Resilient Communities

The 2026 AAPLAC Annual Conference will take place March 4-7 in Cuenca, Ecuador.

About AAPLAC

The Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC) facilitates and strengthens study abroad, intercultural exchange and global learning among Latin American, Caribbean and US institutions of higher learning and organizations.

Read AAPLAC Statement on Anti-Black Racism & Oppression

AAPLAC Annual Conference attendees examining a globe. Photo courtesy of Natalia Porto.

The wonderful thing about AAPLAC is that it is so inclusive. There is no “in” group—you feel welcome, with something important to say, right from the beginning.

Donna O'Connor
Rollins College

AAPLAC expone la idea fundamental de que pequeños cambios son parte del inicio de un cambio en educación para crear la conciencia de un ciudadano del mundo.

María del Refugio López Cruz
Universidad Veracruzana
Campus Xalapa

I was impressed with the caliber of presentations and thoroughly enjoyed the talkbacks after each session.

Allison Ulaky
Albright College

Calor humano y trabajo colaborativo.

Blanca Muñoz Riaño
Universidad Veracruzana
Campus Xalapa

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