PANLAR 2026 – Pan-American Congress of Rheumatology

📍 Panama City, Panama
📅 April 27–30, 2026
📌 Venue: Panama Convention Center

About the Congress

The PANLAR Congress is one of the most important scientific meetings in the field of rheumatology in the Americas. It gathers professionals every year to share knowledge, present research advancements, discuss new clinical strategies, and foster collaboration across countries.

Over four days, the event will feature keynote lectures, symposia, academic activities, institutional forums, hands-on workshops, and pre-congress courses to deepen key areas of the specialty.

Event Venue

Panama Convention Center
Located on the Amador Causeway, facing the Panama Canal, it is one of the most modern convention centers in the region. It offers spacious rooms, exhibition areas, technical facilities, and networking spaces ideal for hosting an international congress.

Dates

The Congress will take place from Monday, April 27 to Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Who is it for?

• Rheumatologists
• Specialists and physicians in training in related areas: internal medicine, immunology, family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, dermatology, among others
• Residents and medical students
• Researchers and faculty in the field of rheumatology

What will you find?

• Keynote lectures with international experts
• Thematic symposia and clinical sessions
• Practical workshops and academic meetings
• Pre-congress courses
• Spaces for presenting research and posters
• Activities for institutional and scientific integration
• Exhibition area showcasing the latest innovations and technologies

Panama welcomes you

Panama City offers a strategic combination of connectivity, services, and infrastructure. Its location allows easy access from across the continent, and its tourism, culture, and cuisine are added value for all attendees.

• Average temperature in April: 27 °C
• Official language: Spanish
• Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT-5
• Electrical system: 110V, plug types A/B

Coming soon to the official Congress website

Visit www.congreso-panlar.com soon to find:

• Preliminary scientific program
• Detailed information about pre-congress courses
• Registration opening
• Abstract submission guidelines
• Logistical details (accommodation, transfers, alternate venues)
• Social and cultural agenda
• Exhibitor and sponsor guide

PANLAR 2026 will be a space for knowledge, connection, and scientific collaboration in the heart of the Americas.
See you in Panama!