The XV ISME Latin American Regional Conference and VII Pan-American Regional Conference were held from July 15–18, 2025, at the National University of Asunción (UNA) in San Lorenzo, Paraguay. Organized by UNA’s Faculty of Architecture, Design and Art in partnership with ISME, the hybrid-format event welcomed over 350 participants from 11 countries across Latin America, North America, and Europe.
LAPA 2025 Conference Theme
Under the theme “Music Education, Identities and Transformation: Weaving Sounds for a Sustainable Future”, the program featured over 100 sessions, including presentations, workshops, roundtables, and a keynote lecture. The conference opened with a formal ceremony that included remarks from ISME President Patricia González-Moreno and a vibrant inaugural concert by Paraguay’s National Popular Music Orchestra. Rich cultural programming throughout the event celebrated Paraguayan music and identity, while the overall conference fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and emphasized sustainability, inclusion, and cultural responsibility in music education.
Further Information
- Here's a wonderful Video Montage from LAPA 2025.
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