Registration Hours

Registration will be open in the foyer between the San Gerónimo and San Cristóbal ballrooms at the following times:

Wednesday, May 31: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 1: 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 2: 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 3: 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 4: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

We invite you to pick up your name badge according to the first letter of your last name/surname.

Some Conference Highlights

Add these events to your personal schedule.

Thursday June 1st

Plenary Session:

United States Territorial Policy in Puerto Rico: From the

Northwest Ordinance to Self-determination

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

San Gerónimo - B

Featuring:

Efren Rivera Ramos, University of Puerto Rico

Eduardo Bhatia, Princeton University

Rafael Cox-Alomar, University of the District of Columbia

Carlos Ivan Gorrin Peralta, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico

Christina Ponsa-Kraus, Columbia Law School

LSA Awards Ceremony and Presidential Address

4:45 PM - 6:30 PM

San Gerónimo Ballroom

Opening Reception

Immediately following the Presidential Address

San Cristóbal Ballroom

Friday, June 2nd

Memorial Session in Honor of Laurie Edelman

4:45pm – 6:30pm

Garden Wing - San Cristobál A

Saturday, June 3rd

Fred Dubow Memorial Fun Run

Saturday, June 3rd 6:30am

Caribe Hilton Registration Desk

Runners should gather in the hotel main lobby, near the registration desk at 6:30am on Saturday morning for the

untimed Fun Run. Runners and walkers of all speeds are welcome!

Thematic Panels

Please take a look in the Program Book for the thematic panels that the program committee have highlighted all throughout the conference!

Map of the Caribe Hilton

You can click on the map and download to your phone or computer. The map is also available in the conference app.

Caribe Hilton limits access to beach and outdoor areas

The hotels in San Juan, especially the Caribe Hilton, control access to their outdoor areas; hotel guests need to check in with security and receive a daily wristband. Non-guests are not allowed to enter the outdoor areas, even if they're registered for an onsite conference.

A/V Information for Presenters

Best plan: A laptop with HDMI output + your presentation on a USB drive.

All session rooms at LSA 2023 San Juan will have a digital projector, screen and speakers. Panelists must supply their own laptop computers if you plan to display slides during their session.

To prepare for a smooth start to your presentation, we recommend bringing a laptop with an HDMI output and saving your presentation on a USB drive. Mac laptop users should bring an adapter that allows them to connect to HDMI. Please come prepared!

Session Chairs and Discussants

If you haven't already, all session chairs should reach out to your panelists to coordinate your session. Please review your role as a session chair or discussant at the link below.

Dining Options at San Juan 2023

Grab and go lunches will be available for purchase at the Caribar, the main hotel bar in the Beach Wing.

This is a sample listing of a Grab n’ Go Lunch menu at Caribar from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m:



• Chicken Caesar Wrap or Salad (romaine lettuce, tomato, parmesan, Caesar dressing) - $14.00+
• Turkey Wrap (swiss cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, aioli) - $14.00+
• Healthy Wrap (peppers, beets, tomatoes, bell peppers, lentil spread, whole-wheat wrap) - $14.00+
• Seasonal Fruit Cups - $6.00+
• Assorted Bag of Chips - $5.00+
• Assorted Sodas - $5.00+
• Bottled Water - $5.00+

Dining options are available to all conference registrants (no need to be staying at the Caribe Hilton)

The indoor Caribe Hilton restaurants are available to all attendees and their guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

"How to Conference" Video

Several years ago, LSA put on a pre-conference panel with scholars to discuss how they approach conferences. This may be helpful for first time attendees to LSA or anyone who would like to think about how to get the most out of a conference.

There will be a first time attendee orientation on Thursday, June 1 at 11:45am-12:45pm in the Wave Wing - 2nd Floor; Ceiba Room.

Travel Information

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. To stay up-to-date with the latest travel requirements please visit the U.S. CDC website.

Do you need an ESTA?

International Travelers may need an ESTA to travel to the United States

San Juan, Puerto Rico is located in the United States, many conference participants who don't need a visa to visit the U.S. may still need to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Be sure to use the official U.S. government site to apply for your ESTA; the cost should be $21 and the website bears the label "Official Website of the Department of Homeland Security."

U.S. citizens do not need an ESTA or passport to travel to Puerto Rico.

Unsure of your entry requirements? Use this website to check requirements before traveling.