IV Latin American Congress of Dysphagia
Welcome to the IV Latin American Congress of Dysphagia (SLAD 2026)
and the 1st IDDSI Latin America Festival
Dear colleagues, healthcare professionals, and friends of swallowing,
We invite you to take part in the IV Latin American Congress of Dysphagia, to be held from May 20 to 23, 2026, in Cancún, Mexico, hosted at Universidad Anáhuac Cancún. This international meeting will bring together specialists, researchers, and therapists from across Latin America to share the most relevant scientific and clinical advances in the management of dysphagia.
This edition will also feature the 1st IDDSI Latin America Festival, a space dedicated to the practical implementation of international food safety and diet texture standards, with workshops, demonstrations, and interactive activities. It will be a unique opportunity to update knowledge, submit and present research, strengthen professional networks, and enjoy an outstanding academic and human environment.
We look forward to welcoming you in Cancún for an experience of learning, innovation, and professional exchange.
Welcome to a new edition of growth, collaboration, and learning.
With appreciation,
Organizing Committee – IV CLAD
Latin American Society of Dysphagia (SLAD)
Mexican Society of Dysphagia (SOMEDI)
General Event Information

1st IDDSI Latin America Festival
Dates:
May 19, 2026
IV Latin American Congress of Dysphagia
Dates:
May 20–23, 2026
Venue
Anáhuac University Cancún
Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio Km 13.5 M 2 Zona 8 SM 299, Carr. Cancún - Tulum, 77565 Cancún, Q.R.
Registration Fees

How to Submit Your Abstract
Step 1
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Payment via PayPal
SLAD Members
September – December 2025USD $200
Non-SLAD Members
September – December 2025USD $300
Students
September – December 2025
USD $100
Talleres
Sep - Dic 2025
$30 dólares por taller
Host Hotels and Preferential Rates
The Organizing Committee has arranged preferential rates at hotels located near the venue.
Each participant must make their reservation directly with the hotel, mentioning their participation in the IV Latin American Congress of Dysphagia.
The Westin
Resort & Spa
Cancún
Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 20.5, Zona Hotelera,
Cancún, Q.Roo, 77500
+52 998-848-7400
Courtyard by
Marriott
Cancún
Airport
Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio, Km 12.5, SMZA. 301, Lote 1, 77560, Cancún, Q.Roo.
+52 998-287-2200
Fairfield Inn
& Suites
Cancún
Airport
Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio, SM 305, Mza 01, L- 3-02, 77533, Cancún, Q.Roo.
+52 998-868-5400
