The STEP LatAm Conference invites students and young professionals to submit a scholarly thesis paper addressing a key topic related to advising families across borders in Latin America. Each year, the Conference explores a timely and relevant issue impacting the profession.
This year’s topic: When Capacity Fades: Legal and Governance Strategies to Protect Family Wealth and Ensure Continuity in Latin America
Submission Guidelines
- Applicants must be residents and/or citizens of Latin America.
- Open to full-time or part-time students (STEP membership not required) and young professionals.
- Papers must be between 4,000 and 5,000 words in length.
Submission deadline: July 18, 2026.
Winner’s Prize
The selected author will receive:
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Complimentary registration for the 2026 STEP LatAm Conference in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Round-trip economy airfare to São Paulo (for conference attendance).
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Three nights of accommodation at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in São Paulo (exclusively for the duration of the conference).
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed by members of the STEP LatAm Conference Advisory Board, based on:
- Reasoning & Analysis
- Presentation & Structure
- Content & Relevance.
All submitted papers will be made available to delegates attending the 2026 STEP LatAm Conference.
Submit your paper to: conference@steplatamconference.com