LACLO 2026

Welcome · Bem-vindo · Bienvenido

Your field guide to LACLO 2026

Welcome to the XXI Latin American Conference on Learning Technologies! Our community brings together researchers, educators, and innovators from across the globe to share ideas, foster meaningful collaborations, and shape the future of education through technology.

Take part in the technical sessions, expand your professional network, and enjoy everything our host institution and Rio de Janeiro have to offer.

— Organizing Committee, LACLO

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Emergency contacts & free healthcare

Under Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS), public emergency and medical attention is free of charge for all international visitors.

Priority contact for foreign visitors

DEAT — Delegacia Especial de Apoio ao Turismo

Specialized Police Station for Tourism Support

A specialized police station for foreign tourists with multilingual staff (English and Spanish). Contact DEAT to report lost passports, theft, incidents, or request safety-related legal support.

Av. Afrânio de Melo Franco, 159 — Leblon

+55 (21) 2332–2924+55 (21) 2332–2925
Emergency
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Military Police

For crime in progress, immediate danger, disturbance, or street security emergencies.

Emergency
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SAMU — Emergency ambulance

For urgent ambulance dispatch, acute health crises, accidents, and life-threatening conditions.

Emergency
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Fire Department

For fires, trauma rescue, traffic collisions, and ocean or beach rescues.

24/7 public service

UPA 24h Botafogo

Nearest public walk-in urgent care unit for fevers, acute pain, minor fractures, and non-surgical crises. Rua São Clemente, s/n, near Botafogo Metro.

+55 (21) 2334-4011
24/7 public service

Hospital Municipal Rocha Maia

Closest municipal hospital to Urca, offering 24-hour general emergency care through SUS. Rua General Severiano, 91 — Botafogo.

+55 (21) 2295-2295
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Venue & getting to Urca

How to reach Instituto Benjamin Constant (IBC) in the historic Urca neighborhood.

Host institution

Instituto Benjamin Constant (IBC)

Av. Pasteur, 350 — Urca, Rio de Janeiro — RJ

At the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, within walking distance of Praia Vermelha and the Cláudio Coutinho walking track.

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Transportation

Apps & public transit

Uber and 99 operate throughout Rio and accept international cards.

Tip for 99: the app can also hail official yellow city taxis (99Taxi), which may use dedicated bus lanes during heavy rush hours.

Metro and bus: ride to Botafogo Station, then take local bus 107 or 518 to Av. Pasteur, directly in front of IBC.

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Program & oral presentations

Session rules, timetable links, and slide submission instructions.

Social event

Welcome cocktail reception

Monday at 18:30 at Instituto Benjamin Constant (IBC). Open to all registered attendees.

General programDetailed program

Oral presentation instructions

  1. 01

    Time allocation: 15 minutes for the talk, followed by 5 minutes for questions and answers.

  2. 02

    Languages: Presentations may be delivered in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, according to the presenter’s preference.

  3. 03

    Slide format: Free format, with no mandatory template. Slides must be submitted as a PDF.

  4. 04

    File naming: Save strictly as numArt.pdf — for example, paper 301 must be named 301.pdf.

  5. 05

    Submission deadline: Upload your PDF by October 12 to the official Google Drive repository.

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    Questions: Contact the session managers at laclo@lacloconference.com.

Upload slides to Google Drive
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Payments & practical city tips

Payments, local currency, electricity, and safety at a glance.

  • Contactless cards & minimal cash

    Contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and smartwatches are widely accepted across Rio, including beach kiosks and taxis. Carry only a little cash for contingencies.

  • What is PIX?

    Merchants often ask “É no Pix?”. PIX is Brazil’s instant payment network. International visitors may use cross-border apps such as Wise or Nomad to scan and pay Brazilian PIX QR codes.

  • Electricity & plugs

    Rio uses 110V/127V at 60Hz and the three-pin Type N outlet. Bring an adapter for US flat pins or European round pins.

  • Neighborhood safety & highlights

    Urca is one of Rio’s calmest districts. Keep phones discreet on busy streets and use rideshares late at night. Visit Praia Vermelha, Pista Cláudio Coutinho, and Mureta da Urca.