PANLAR is a unique congress in its design, carefully planned to foster an environment where basic science, research, and clinical practice can be broadly and deeply discussed, taking into account the diverse realities of the different countries in the Americas.

We are many countries, with cultural and ethnic diversity, with diverse scientific and healthcare realities, and different languages - English, Spanish, Portuguese. But we share a common bond: the love for our specialty, Rheumatology, and the motivation to make it increasingly known and improve our patients' access to early diagnosis and the best available therapeutic options.

PANLAR 2024 is already being prepared with great care and attention. The PANLAR Scientific Committee and the Science and Education Committee of PANLAR are designing an exceptional, innovative, and challenging scientific program that follows the tradition of the great events that came before us, but with many added innovations.

With this spirit, we welcome all of you to Barranquilla, to experience an unforgettable PANLAR Congress together.