XIII NOLAN Conference 2026 Gathered Global Scholars at Stockholm University

The XIII Nordic Latin American Research Network (NOLAN) Conference took place at Stockholm University between 10–12 June 2026, bringing together scholars from across the globe. Under the theme "Encounters in Transition: Latin American Struggles, Horizons, and Global Connections," the event highlighted the continued international relevance of Latin American studies.

Group photo of numerous participants at the NOLAN 2026 conference organized by NILAS (Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies) at Stockholm University. The participants are gathered in several rows on outdoor steps in front of a light pink and grey building with large windows and arched doorways. The photo was taken on a sunny summer day with green trees in the background.

The XIII NOLAN Conference was held at the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies (NILAS), Stockholm University, between 10–12 June 2026. The event brought together a broad international academic community and reinforced NOLAN’s role as a Nordic forum for interdisciplinary exchange on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Participants represented institutions across several continents and academic fields, reflecting the scope of current research on the region. The conference featured 17 panel sessions covering a wide range of themes, highlighting the breadth of topics and perspectives within Latin American studies—from migration, agriculture, and digital politics to democracy, cultural memory, geopolitics, social movements, and transnational exchanges.
The conference fostered active participation, engagement, and networking, creating space for sustained discussions and exchanges both within the panel sessions and in informal interactions throughout the three-day event.

XIII NOLAN Conference

Last updated: 2026-06-15

Source: Department of Romance Studies and Classics