10th International Conference of CELAO

Latin American Studies Council of Asia and Oceania (CELAO)

August 28-29, 2025 ● Salta, Argentina

Call for Papers and Panel Submissions

"Strengthening Cooperation Among Latin America, Asia and Oceania"

You are cordially invited to submit your abstracts / proposals for Individual Papers and
Panels discussion for the 10th biennial CELAO conference to be held from the 28th to
29th August 2025 at Universidad Católica de Salta (Catholic University of Salta) in
Argentina. The 10th International CELAO Conference aims to gather academics and
intellectuals form around the world to share their knowledge and experiences in relation
to the general theme of the conference “Strengthening cooperation among Latin
America, Asia and Oceania”. Proposals for panels and individual papers should
be focused on the general theme and be linked to one of the topics suggested in
the 8 pillars stated in Point 3 “General Theme and Pillars” as described below. Papers
on other topics related to the conference’s objective are also welcome.
▪ Each presenter will participate in a maximum of 2 presentations.
▪ Papers in English, Spanish and Portuguese will be accepted.
▪ Presentations (Individual and Panels) will be conducted in
English/Spanish/Portuguese, with no simultaneous interpretation.
▪ Abstracts should be submitted on or before June 30th, 2025 by email to the
Conference Secretariat.
▪ Final panels and themed sessions will be announced on July 28th, 2025.
▪ Authors of the submitted abstracts for presentation must also make separate
registration for the Conference by filling in the Registration Form.
▪ Submission of abstracts doesn't include official registration for the Conference. If the
abstract is submitted by two authors, both authors must make the official registration.
▪ All the accepted abstracts will be eligible to be presented at the conference.
Presenters should register on or before the final registration deadline.
▪ Presenters will make their own travel and accommodation arrangements (The next
circular will provide a list of accommodation options).
▪ Detailed program of the Keynote Speeches, Social and Cultural Activities will be
posted on our website in due time.
1. INDIVIDUAL PAPERS

Participants are invited to submit their abstracts of no more than 300 words,
preferably in English, for their individual papers (a maximum of 2 per person) that
are related to the General Theme/Pillars and the objectives of the conference as per
the submission guidelines below:

▪ Submit your abstract(s) using the Paper Abstract Form attached with the
circular.
▪ Save the Paper Abstract Form under the name(s) of the author(s).
▪ Email the form to the Secretariat Office on or before June 30th, 2025.
▪ Once your abstract has been reviewed, you will be notified of its acceptance.

Panel presentations are expected to result in academic papers to be published

until November 29th, 2025 in the Conference Proceedings after being submitted
for review by the Academic Committee. Papers proposed for publication must be
sent to the Secretariat Office's email.

Presentation Format:

Each presenter will be assigned a 20 time frame for paper presentation and followed by
a 5 to 10 minutes Question-and-Answer session.

2. PANEL DISCUSSION

To encourage collaboration and topical coherence within the field of interest, Panel
Proposals on any topic relevant to the General Theme/Pillars or the objectives of the
Conference should be submitted on or before the submission deadline as per the
submission guidelines below:

▪ Panels are collections of 3-4 individual paper presentations that relate to a

narrowly defined topic of interest.
▪ Panel Proposals should consist of (a) a brief outline (max. 300 words) of the
theme and purpose of the Panel, (b)the identification of the Panel Chair and
Presenters in the Panel, and (c) abstracts of papers of the panelists (max. 200
words for each panelist).
▪ Participants are allowed to present multiple panels, but to avoid overlapping,
they should not present subjects of the same theme.
▪ Fill out and email the Panel Proposal Form before June 30th, 2025.
▪ A list of accepted Panels will be announced on July 28th, 2025 on the website
and by email circular to the participants.
 Panel Presentation and Discussion Format:
Each panel may have three to four speakers for presentations. The total time given
to each panel is 90 minutes.

The Chair of a Panel is the person responsible for ensuring the cooperation and
attendance of all the participants of his/her Panel and for deciding on the internal
structure of the Panel.

3. GENERAL THEME AND PILLARS

The General theme for the Conference is “Strengthening cooperation among Latin
America, Asia and Oceania”. Papers and panels are encouraged to focus on
interaction and comparison between the continents, as well as interdisciplinary
studies. There are 8 recommended pillars and contents.

1. History, Arts & Culture

2. International Relations & Politics
3. Education
4. Economics
5. Social Development
6. Law
7. Environmental Protection
8. Health and Wellness

*Please refer to the topics suggested in the page below!

4. REGISTRATION (TBC)

Until
Until
Participants 28 July 2025
20 August 2025
(Early Bird)
Presenters USD110.00 USD140.00
Attendees USD 90.00 USD120.00
Accompanying Persons/Guest USD 60.00 USD 80.00

Students USD 30.00 USD 40.00

*For payments in Argentine pesos, the seller's exchange rate of Banco Nación on the
date of actual payment must be considered.
5. IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of Abstract deadline: 30th June 2025

Early Registration deadline: until 28th July 2025

Announcement of Sessions and Panels: 28th July 2025

Normal Registration deadline: 20th August 2025

Conference Inauguration: 29th August 2025

Deadline for submitting papers for publication in the
29th November 2025
Proceedings.

Pillars Suggested Topics

History, Arts and ● Historical relations among Latin America, Asia and Oceania.
Culture ● Economic cooperation and linkages as a development strategy throughout history.
● Comparative Arts and Literature in Latin America, Asia and Oceania.
● Cultural similarities and differences among Latin America, Asia and Oceania.
● Religion and Philosophy.
● Cultural Exchange among Latin America, Asia and Oceania.
● Challenges and problems about the use of Artificial Intelligence in contemporary artistic
production.

International ● Geopolitical Development in Regional Cooperation and Integration of Latin America,

Relations & Asia and Oceania.
Politics ● International players in Latin America.
● Latin America in a changing world.
● Security challenges and cooperation in Asia and Oceania.
● China in the new world order.
● China foreign policy in Latin America.
● China-Latin America Relations.

Education ● Education: a powerful tool to strengthen the bond among Latin America, Asia
and Oceania.
● Use of Artificial Intelligence in learning soft skills for university students.
● Application of metaverse in the internationalization of higher education.
Synergy, collaboration, virtual reality, metaverse.
● Learning foreign languages: a way to bring cultures together.
● Internationalization of higher education among Latin America, Asia and
Oceania.
● Research and educational cooperation among Latin America, Asia and Oceania.
Economics ● Geo-economic cooperation in an increasing multipolar world.
● Political economy development in Latin America, Asia and Oceania.
● Digital economy in Latin America, Asia and Oceania.
● Opportunities and challenges for trans-regional and transnational economic
cooperation.
● Economic prospects of Latin America.
● United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Latin America, Asia and
Oceania.
● Latin American, Asia and Oceania contribution for the energy transition towards a
decarbonized world.
● China's global economic integration - Complementary ways and initiatives for
extending the One Belt One Road Initiative to Latin America, the Caribbean and
Oceania.
● Trade and investment and Country risks.
● Logistic transformations and deglobalization process in Latin America, Asia and
Oceania.
● Digital trade among Latin America, Asia and Oceania and the impact of disruptive
technology in the international trade.

Social ● Poverty reduction; income distribution; social inclusion and exclusion.

Development ● Combating Corruption.
● Equitable growth and multilateral banks.

Law ● Mechanism for dispute resolution for Transregional Economic Cooperation and
integration in Latin America, Asia and Oceania.
● Reformation of trade, tax and investment. Law or treaties for facilitating cross-border
trade and investment.
● Trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights.
● Agreements on subsidies for production.

Environmental ● Environmental protection and green technology.

Protection ● Environmental and economic impact on sustainable development.
● Climate change and growth environmental dynamic.
● Renewal energies.
● Water as an essential natural resource.
● International trade and climate change in the area of Latin America, Asia and Oceania.

Health, Wellness ● Healthcare and wellness in different Latin American and Asia Pacific countries.
and Medical ● Developments in the Smart Healthcare and Smart MedTech Industries in Asia-Pacific
Cooperation and Latin America.
● Exchange and Cooperation in traditional medicines between the Asia-Pacific and Latin
American countries.
● Medical Tourism.
6. CONFERENCE ORGANIZER
Catholic University of Salta, Argentina

7. SUPPORTING ENTITIES

Macao Association for the Promotion

of Exchange between Asia-Pacific and
Hanaq Group, Argentina Latin America (MAPEAL)

8. COLLABORATING ENTITIES

ALADAA – Latin American Association of Asian and African Studies (LAAS)

Center for Latin American Studies, Shanghai University, China

IKAN Group Limited, Macao

9. CELAO 2025 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Conference Chairs
- Mg. Valeria Vorano
- PhD. Adriana Ortiz
- PhD. Desirée D’Ambrosio
- PhD. Gustavo Barbarán
- Mg. Victor Toledo
- PhD. Ignacio Villagrán

Program Chairs
- Mg. Rodolfo Gallo Cornejo
- Eng. Alejandro Patrón Costas
- Mg. Santiago Saravia Frías

Conference Secretariat
- Eng. Mario Ochoa
- B. in Public Relations, Viviana Checa
- B. in Public Relations, Ana Paula Teruel
- Trans. Claudia Soza Quintana
For more information about the Call for Papers and enrollment:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ucasal.edu.ar/10-conferencia-internacional-de-celao-english

Tel: +54 387 4268509