XIV Latin American Epilepsy Congress (LAEC 2026) Lima: Executive Transport for Neurologists and Specialists

Key event data (official ILAE information):

- Dates: May 16, 17 and 18, 2026 (Saturday to Monday)
- Venue: Lima, Peru (main venue under official confirmation)
- Organizer: International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
- Official website: ilae.org/laec2026
- Early registration closed March 6, 2026

Thematic areas:
- Adult clinical epilepsy
- Pediatric epilepsy and epileptic syndromes
- Epilepsy neurosurgery
- Clinical neurophysiology (EEG, video-EEG, magnetoencephalography)
- Neuropsychology and comorbidities
- Pharmacoresistant epileptology
- Status epilepticus
- Genetics of epilepsies
- Functional imaging in epilepsy
- Comprehensive epilepsy patient care

Target audience:
- Clinical neurologists and pediatric neurologists from Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and other Latin American countries
- Certified epileptologists
- Neurosurgeons specialized in epilepsy surgery
- Clinical neurophysiologists
- Neuropsychologists specialized in epilepsy
- Neurology nursing professionals
- Neurology, pediatric neurology, and neurosurgery residents
- Researchers in epilepsy and neuroscience

Format: three-day intensive academic program with keynote lectures from global epileptology leaders, satellite symposia from the pharmaceutical industry (antiepileptics, monitoring devices), hands-on EEG interpretation workshops, oral communications, poster sessions, and networking among Latin American specialists.

The congress takes place in Lima, capital city of Peru with a metropolitan population over 10 million. The typical venues for Latin American medical congresses of this level include:

- Lima Convention Center (LCC) — San Borja, main Lima venue for international congresses, capacity for 10,000 simultaneous attendees
- Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center — Av. Las Begonias 450, San Isidro
- Marriott Hotel & Stellaris Casino — Miraflores
- Sheraton Lima Hotel — Lima Center

The specific LAEC 2026 plenary location is being coordinated by the organization; check ilae.org/laec2026 for confirmation.

Typical times to main venues from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM):
- LIM → Lima Convention Center (San Borja): 35-50 min via Av. Costa Verde and Av. Javier Prado
- LIM → Westin Lima (San Isidro): 30-45 min via Av. Costanera and Av. Salaverry
- LIM → Miraflores hotels: 35-50 min depending on traffic
- LIM → Lima Center: 35-45 min

Lima traffic at peak hours (7:00-10:00 AM and 5:00-9:00 PM) is notably dense, with average speeds of 15-20 km/h on main avenues. We recommend leaving the hotel for the congress with 45-60 minutes of margin for morning sessions and considering accommodation close to the venue to optimize times.

Jorge Chávez International Airport (IATA code: LIM) in Callao is Peru's main air hub and connects with direct flights from Bogotá, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Santiago, São Paulo, Miami, Madrid, Amsterdam, and other capitals. For LAEC 2026 attendees, we coordinate:

Airport reception:
- Uniformed chauffeur in international arrivals hall with personalized sign
- Sign with neurologist's name or university/hospital delegation
- Wait time included for delayed flights (up to 60 min at no charge)
- Luggage assistance to vehicle
- Bilingual Spanish-English chauffeur available upon request

Available vehicles:
- Executive sedan (Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata): 1-2 physicians with luggage
- SUV (Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Santa Fe): 2-3 physicians
- Toyota Hiace van (8-12 pax): hospital, university, or scientific society delegation
- Mercedes Sprinter or executive bus (20-35 pax): consolidated groups

Invoicing: electronic invoice with Peruvian RUC number for deductible expenses, with option to bill hospital, university, scientific society, or sponsoring academic entity of the physician (including format compatible with reimbursement in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil).

Executive hotels by zone, ordered by proximity to typical venues:

San Isidro (financial district, near Westin):
- The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center — Av. Las Begonias 450, 5 stars with own convention center
- Country Club Lima Hotel — colonial luxury classic on Calle Los Eucaliptos
- Sonesta Hotel El Olivar Lima — opposite Bosque El Olivar park
- Hilton Lima Miraflores Lima Garden — modern executive

Miraflores (tourist and business district, optimal for international visitors):
- JW Marriott Hotel Lima — Pacific Ocean views, Costanera 700 restaurant
- Belmond Miraflores Park — boutique luxury with rooftop pool
- Pullman Lima Miraflores — modern executive
- Aloft Lima Miraflores — contemporary design
- Hotel Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

San Borja / near Lima Convention Center:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Lima Real — central
- Sheraton Lima Historic Center — Plaza Mayor

Miraflores and San Isidro are the preferred zones for physicians attending international congresses in Lima due to: gastronomic offer (Astrid y Gastón, Central, Maido, Rafael, La Mar), nighttime safety, Pacific views, medical tourism options, and proximity to the congress venue (15-25 min depending on traffic).

For 3-night stays (May 16-18) we recommend accommodation in San Isidro or Miraflores with dedicated hourly transport service that allows moving between hotel-venue-restaurants-airport without waits.

The LAEC 2026 program includes sessions from 7:30 AM (scientific breakfasts sponsored by the antiepileptic-specialized pharmaceutical industry), morning plenaries, working lunches, afternoon symposia, and institutional dinners. For a neurologist or pediatric neurologist attendee, hourly service optimizes the schedule.

Example of typical congress day:
- 6:45 AM — Hotel pickup
- 7:30 AM — Sponsored scientific breakfast at congress venue
- 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Main plenaries and symposia
- 12:30 PM — Sponsored networking lunch at nearby restaurant
- 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM — Hands-on workshops and poster sessions
- 7:30 PM — ILAE institutional dinner or private dinner with colleagues
- 10:30 PM — Return to hotel

One chauffeur all day, one fixed rate. Far more efficient than coordinating Uber/Cabify for each individual transfer (8-12 movements daily in typical international medical congress schedule).

Recommended fleet for LAEC attendees:
- Executive sedan for individual neurologists
- SUV for specialist couples or invited keynote speaker pair
- Van for delegations from Latin American public hospitals

Invoicing: we issue invoice with Peruvian RUC and USD invoice option for ILAE reimbursement, physician's national scientific society, university hospital, EPS/IPS (Colombia), IMSS/ISSSTE (Mexico), social work (Argentina), or SUS (Brazil).

LAEC 2026 gathers global epileptology leaders invited as keynote speakers from the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. For this category of guests we offer dedicated service with discretion protocol and maximum academic punctuality.

Dedicated service for international keynote speakers:

Arrival in Lima:
- Coordination with ILAE scientific secretariat to confirm exact flight and date
- Reception at LIM with personalized sign and bilingual Spanish-English chauffeur
- Direct transfer to organization-assigned hotel (typically Westin Lima, JW Marriott or Country Club Lima)
- Technical luggage assistance (laptops, anatomical models, books, posters)
- Expedited check-in coordinated with organization

During the congress:
- Dedicated chauffeur 10-12 hours/day on presentation days
- Waiting before plenary with climate-controlled vehicle (Lima 18-22°C in May, mild)
- Coordination with secretariat for movements to Latin American medical press interviews, sponsor satellite symposia (UCB, Eisai, Bial, Sanofi, etc.) and bilateral meetings with national scientific societies
- Discreet unbranded vehicle, uniformed chauffeur, mineral water, espresso coffee, and complimentary Wi-Fi

Complementary activities in Lima:
- Gastronomic tour (Maido, Central, Astrid y Gastón — top 50 World's Best Restaurants)
- Visit to Larco Museum, Pedro de Osma Museum, or Pachacámac archaeological route
- Lima Historic Center tour (UNESCO Heritage) — Plaza Mayor, San Francisco, Santo Domingo Convent
- Excursion to Caral ruins (~3 hours from Lima) for keynote speakers with extended free day

Return to airport:
- Hotel pickup with 3-hour pre-flight margin (Lima traffic unpredictable)
- Transfer to LIM with check-in support when airline permits
- Post-event service report for ILAE-LAEC scientific coordinator