Tradition and innovation: the memories of the Americas
From July 5 to 9 2027
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.
Ecocampus Medellín
Medellín - Colombia
Tradition and innovation: memories of the Americas
With gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility, we embrace the trust placed in us by the Permanent Committee and the General Assembly of the 58th ICA in July 2025, in Novi Sad, Serbia.
It is an honor for UPB and its allied institutions to carry on the historic ICA legacy, contributing to the comprehensive development of the Americas and strengthening the academic and interinstitutional bonds that unite us across the world. We hope this will be a memorable experience. This Congress, with the support of the Mayor's Office of the Special District of Science, Technology and Innovation of Medellín, demonstrates UPB's commitment to scientific advancement and social, urban and educational transformation.
With gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility, we embrace the trust placed in us by the Permanent Committee and the General Assembly of the 58th ICA in July 2025, in Novi Sad, Serbia. It is an honor for UPB and its allied institutions to carry on the historic ICA legacy, contributing to the comprehensive development of the Americas and strengthening the academic and interinstitutional bonds that unite us across the world.
We hope this will be a memorable experience.
Tradition and Innovation
Memories of the Americas
Interdisciplinary Dialogue
Contemporary Transformations
Technologies and Society
Territories and Regeneration
Climate Change
The Past Always Present
General Information
Everything you need to plan your participation
The 59th International Congress of Americanists (ICA) will take place in Medellín, at the main campus of the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB). Find here the venue, official languages, participation pathways and Congress publications.
Congress Structure
Symposia and individual papers, round tables, parallel events, plenary sessions, keynote lectures, General Assembly
Thematic Areas
The Congress has an interdisciplinary structure covering the diversity of topics and approaches in Americanist studies. It is organized by thematic areas with academic evaluation.
Academic Calls
Modalities for submitting proposals: round tables, symposia and individual papers. Application criteria, requirements and participation limits.
Parallel Events
Cultural and academic spaces that enrich the Congress experience
- Meetings of academic associations and working groups
- Book presentations and latest published journal issues
- Exhibitions
- Film Screenings
- Literary and Cultural Gatherings
- Concerts
