Registration is now open!

Registration is now open for the 2026 NASPAA Regional Conference in Santiago, Chile! La inscripción ya está abierta para la Conferencia Regional NASPAA 2026 en Santiago de Chile!

Hosted by the Faculty of Government at the University of Chile, this year’s conference brings together emerging and established leaders to explore how public service education can adapt and thrive across diverse institutional and cultural contexts.

Centered on the theme Emerging Leaders, Enduring Values: Educating for Public Service in Times of Uncertainty (Liderazgos emergentes, valores perdurables: formar para el servicio público en tiempos de incertidumbre), the program will examine the realities facing public service programs, from navigating institutional complexity and resource constraints to responding to evolving public expectations, while also highlighting the region’s unique strengths, traditions, and leadership approaches.

Conference Details:

Date: May 24–25, 2026

Location: Santiago, Chile

The conference registration fee is $25 USD and must be paid by credit card at the time of registration. If you require an invoice prior to registering, please email naspaa@naspaa.org.

La inscripción a la conferencia tiene un costo de $25 USD y debe pagarse con tarjeta de crédito al momento de registrarse. Si necesita una factura antes de completar su inscripción, por favor envíe un correo a naspaa@naspaa.org.

Start Planning Your Trip

Book at the Cumbres Hotel Lastarria for a special rate. Located nine blocks (0.6 miles) from the conference venue at the Faculty of Government of the University of Chile, in the Lastarria District, an old and historic neighborhood in the heart of Santiago's bohemian and cultural scene.

Heads up, proposal submitters!

Decisions were sent to the primary submitter on April 15, 2026. If you haven’t seen an update, be sure to check your inbox or follow up with your panel submitter.

Subject line: "Submission Decision - 2026 NASPAA Regional Call for Proposals"

Sponsor an Attendee & Showcase your program!

As a global network, we recognize that travel costs can be a barrier. We invite NASPAA member institutions to sponsor participation by supporting a student from another institution, an early-career or faculty member, or a participant from an underrepresented or resource-constrained program. Please share your interest by completing this form by April 24. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at events@naspaa.org

Need- Based Support Available

A limited amount of funding is available to support conference participation. If you would like to be considered, please email events@naspaa.org with a brief explanation of your need (2–4 sentences), along with the type of support requested (e.g., flight, hotel, or registration) and the estimated amount.

Please note that funding is limited and will be awarded on a selective basis.

2026 NASPAA Regional Conference is Hosted by: