# MALAS Annual Conference

- Dates: 23 October 2026 to 24 October 2026
- Location: Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, United States
- Organiser: MALAS
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Association for Latin American Studies (MALAS) is a hybrid conference held at Colorado Mesa University. It focuses on themes of freedom, independence, and sovereignty in the Americas, inviting academics, students, independent scholars, practitioners, and artists from all disciplines to exchange ideas.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.malasnet.org/conference)
- [Registration](https://www.malasnet.org/conference/registration)
- [Agenda](https://www.malasnet.org/scholarship-program)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.malasnet.org/call-for-papers-dont-use) (submissions close 2026-08-14)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Culture

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Maverick**: 270 m from the venue, 840 Kennedy Avenue, Grand Junction, 81501
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thehotelmaverick.com/)
  - Phone: +1-970-822-4888
- **Frontier Motor Lodge**: motel, 1.3 km from the venue, 1940 North Avenue, Grand Junction, 81501
- **Rose Hill Hospitality House**: guest house, 1.3 km from the venue, 605 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, 81506
- **Castle Creek Manor**: guest house, 1.7 km from the venue, 638 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, 81506
  - [Hotel website](https://www.castlecreekmanor.com/)
  - Phone: +1-970-241-9105
- **SpringHill Suites Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street**: 1.9 km from the venue, 236 Main Street, Grand Junction, 81501
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/gjtsh)
  - Phone: +1 970-424-5777
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street**: 2.0 km from the venue, 225 Main Street, Grand Junction, 81501
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/gjtfi)
- **Historic Melrose Hotel**: 2.0 km from the venue, 337 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/malas-annual-conference/