AAPLAC 2025 Call for Proposals

The conference theme of AAPLAC 2025 is Art, Education, and Activism: Transformation for Social Change. We are especially interested in proposals that align with this theme as it relates to AAPLAC’s long-standing mission of facilitating and strengthening study abroad, intercultural exchange, and global learning among Latin American, Caribbean, and US institutions.

Our 2025 conference theme honors the mission of our host organization ConArte by inviting scholars, practitioners, and activists to explore the dynamic intersections between artistic expression, educational innovation, and grassroots activism. In line with AAPLAC’s commitment to foster cross-cultural understanding and decolonial collaboration, we seek proposals that delve into the transformative potential of creativity in the arts and/or education to catalyze social change. From community-based arts initiatives to visionary partnerships to innovative pedagogical and administrative approaches, this theme encourages critical dialogue and action-oriented strategies to address pressing social challenges and foment justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our classrooms and communities.

We welcome submissions from any professional engaged in fomenting educational and cultural exchange within and across Latin America and the Caribbean:

• Faculty
• Study Abroad Administrators
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Graduate/Undergraduate Students
• Independent Field Practitioners and Educators
• Community Partners

We accept proposals in any language spoken in the Americas and Caribbean. Participants may choose to present in any of the following formats:

• Presentation (10-15 minutes): Appropriate for 1-2 contributors, this format presents a single case study from a unified perspective.
• Panel or Roundtable Discussion (60 minutes): Designed for a minimum of 3-4 presenters, this format explores a broad question or topic in the field or a complex case study through a variety of perspectives. Panels should comprise three to four 10-12 minute presentations. A Roundtable invites a more free-flowing conversation between experts.
• Poster presentation: Particularly suitable for students, early professionals, or single-program promotion, posters may be presented by individuals or a group of any size. Participants will be asked to create a 48×36 inch poster explaining their case study, research project, or program. They will present their findings to conference participants during our designated poster session.

Proposals may be submitted through our online form below. You will receive a copy of your response upon submission; please save it for your records.

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