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)
Must-Attend Conferences, Speakers, and Workshops
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
The submission of abstracts for free papers will be carried out through the following links (research papers and clinical case modalities).
Guidelines for submitting papers - Research Paper
Abstract submission deadline:
📅
Saturday, February 28
01
Submit the abstract in your preferred language (Spanish, Portuguese, or English).
02
Specify whether it is basic or clinical research.
03
Specify the area of dysphagia your abstract addresses: Neurological dysphagia, dysphagia in head and neck cancer, dysphagia in the intensive care unit, pediatric and/or neonatal dysphagia, esophageal dysphagia.
04
For each author, include their affiliation, profession, city, and country.
05
The abstract should be a maximum of 300 words, including the introduction, objective, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion.
06
Ensure your research has been approved by an ethics committee if required.
Guidelines for submitting papers - Clinical Cases
Abstract submission deadline:
📅 Saturday, February 28
01
Submit the abstract in your preferred language (Spanish, Portuguese, or English).
02
Specify the dysphagia area your abstract addresses:
Neurological dysphagia, dysphagia in head and neck cancer,
dysphagia in the intensive care unit, pediatric and/or neonatal
dysphagia, or esophageal dysphagia.
03
For each author, include their affiliation, profession, city, and country.
04
The abstract should be a maximum of 300 words, including the introduction, objective, clinical case, discussion, and conclusion.
05
Obtaining informed consent from all patients included in the study is essential.
06
Submit your work through this Google form.
Evaluation and Awards for Free Papers
All submitted abstracts —including research papers and clinical cases— will be evaluated by an international panel of judges, who will determine whether the work is accepted as an oral presentation or a poster presentation during the Congress in Cancún.
All accepted abstracts, as well as oral and poster presentations, will be included in the Free Paper Competition.
Oral and poster presentations presented during the Cancún Congress will be re-evaluated by an international panel of judges, who will award first, second, and third place in each category.
Payment via PayPal – Special Offer
Take advantage of these preferential rates for a limited time.
Deadline: Saturday, February 28.
SLAD Members
January – May 23, 2026
USD $200
Non-SLAD Members
January – May 23, 2026
USD $300
Students
Medical residents and university students.
Does not include licensed professionals.
January – May 23, 2026
USD $100
Talleres
January – May 23, 2026
$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