Dear IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Members:

The IEEE AP-S is delighted to announce the inaugural edition of the IEEE Latin American Conference on Antennas and Propagation, LACAP 2024. The Conference will take place in the Decameron Isleño Convention Center in San Andrés Island, Colombia, during December 1-4, 2024. The first IEEE AP-S Latin American Conference on Antennas and Propagation represents a significant opportunity to promote knowledge exchange, collaboration, education, regional development, and global visibility in the field. By bringing together stakeholders from across Latin America and beyond, LACAP can contribute to advancing the frontiers of antennas and propagation research and technology while addressing the specific needs and aspirations of the Latin American scientific community.

For more details, see the attached Call For Papers below.

The venue, San Andrés Island, Columbia, a beautiful island in Caribbean Sea, is an absolutely spectacular, unique, and Latin American authentic place, with great flight connections with everywhere in the world. Our Convention Center is situated amid stunning mixture of tropical and Caribbean sea landscapes.

LACAP 2024 consists of technical sessions, special sessions and invited talks. Additionally, LACAP 2024 will feature Young Professional, networking, and Women in Engineering initiatives.

We are thrilled to introduce an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers for LACAP 2024:

The exhibition hall at LACAP 2024 will showcase the latest trends and products in hardware, software, and services related to Antennas and Propagation. Participants from industry, government, and academia will present their innovations, providing a comprehensive overview of the field.

Our social program is crafted to provide you and your families with an unforgettable experience in one of the world's most stunning locations. The schedule includes a mix of relaxation, adventure, and networking opportunities designed to enhance your conference experience. Highlights of the program include a welcome cocktail, a social dinner with an awards presentation, and a final networking event that includes guided visits to the most picturesque spots on the island. Additionally, a variety of daily tours and activities will be available for all attendees and their guests, ensuring a memorable and engaging experience for everyone.

We are pleased to announce that the conference paper submission for LACAP 2024 opens on June 15, 2024, and the deadline for submissions is August 15, 2024. For detailed information on this and other aspects of the conference, please visit the LACAP 2024 website:

www.lacap2024.org

Papers presented at LACAP 2024 will be published in the IEEE Xplore library. Additionally, selected and extended papers may be featured in a Special Issue of IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters (AWPL), devoted to LACAP 2024, subject to the evaluation and approval of the Special Issue Proposal by the AWPL Special Issue Committee later this year.

We are also excited to offer travel grants to selected student authors of high-quality papers. Moreover, the best student paper will be recognized with an award during the conference social dinner.

Please share this announcement with colleagues, students, and other interested parties.

We enthusiastically look forward to seeing you and hosting you at LACAP 2024 from Dec. 1-4, 2024, in the beautiful San Andrés Island, Colombia!

LACAP 2024 Core Organizing/Steering Committee

Javier Araque Quijano, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia,

Francisco Pizarro, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile

Eva Rajo Iglesias, Universidad Carlos II de Madrid, Spain

Branislav M. Notaros, Colorado State University, USA

Attachment: LACAP 2024_San Andres Island Columbia_Call For Papers.pdf