About the event
SALA brings together the Latin American artificial intelligence ecosystem.
We accomplish this primarily through our biennial conference, connecting local AI talent and stakeholders—from academia, industry, and government—with global experts, resources, and opportunities.
Guest Lectures
This year’s format is designed to create a unique, fully-immersive experience. In the morning, we kick off with guests lectures from renowned AI researchers from leading universities and tech companies.
Hackathon
The event hosts a hackathon, where teams form to tackle challenging, real-world, and impactful projects. Last year’s hackathon was a great success, and the winners obtained a scholarship to attend Khipu 2025!
Audience
Our attendees and speakers come from over 20 countries around Latin America and the world. They include a mix of undergraduate and graduate students, industry academics & professionals, entrepreneurs, and policy stakeholders.
Interested participants must apply to attend, and we conduct a thorough evaluation process to ensure quality-of-fit as well as encourage a diversity of participants.
Benjamin Sanchez-Lengeling
Director SALA, Academic Engagements Chair
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
