BALAS 2026 Annual Conference Program

Dear BALAS Community,

We are pleased to inform you that the updated program for BALAS 2026 is now available. This version includes the latest information regarding the conference, including session locations and any other pertinent updates.

We kindly ask that you review the updated schedule and familiarize yourself with the latest information. If you have any questions or need any more help, please don't hesitate to contact the organizing committee.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in BALAS 2026. We are excited to see you at the conference.

Best regards,

BALAS 2026 Organizing Committee

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM - March 20 (Subject to minor adjustments)

Download the official template

Program at a Glance 

FULL PROGRAM - MARCH 24


Transportation Schedule

Day

Route

No. Buses

Capacity

Departure Time

Meeting Point

Tuesday

24

Embassy Hotel  - Universidad de los Andes

1

40

08:40 a.m.

Embassy Hotel  Front Desk

Universidad de los Andes - Embassy Hotel

1

40

06:00 p.m.

Main Entrance, Mario Laserna Building

Wednesday 25

Embassy Hotel  - Universidad de los Andes

2

40

07:00 a.m.

Embassy Hotel  Front Desk

Universidad de los Andes - Embassy Hotel

2

40

08:00 p.m.

Main Entrance, Mario Laserna Building

Universidad de los Andes - Monserrate Entrance Booth

(Institutional Members Dinner – By invitation only)

1

40

07:15 a.m.

Main Entrance, Mario Laserna Building

Monserrate Entrance Booth - Embassy Hotel

1

40

10:00 p.m.

Monserrate Entrance Booth

Thursday

26

Embassy Hotel  - Universidad de los Andes

2

40

07:00 a.m.

Embassy Hotel  Front Desk

Universidad de los Andes - Metropolitan Club

5

40

06:00 p.m.

Main Entrance, Mario Laserna Building

Metropolitan Club - Embassy Hotel

3

40

09:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Club Front Desk

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Friday

27

Embassy Hotel  - Universidad de los Andes

2

40

07:00 a.m.

Embassy Hotel  Front Desk

Universidad de los Andes - Embassy Hotel

2

40

03:00 p.m.

Main Entrance, Mario Laserna Building


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