Our flagship conference will take place in Bogotá, Colombia between 12 and 14 July 2023 and will be co-hosted by Universidad Externado de Colombia and Universidad del Rosario!
In this page you will find the following information:
- Conference’s Tentative Programme
- Registration Process
- Practical Information (including Visa Requirements, Transport, Venue(s) Location, Accommodation and other useful information).
Programme
You can find the conference’s tentative programme below and you can download it here.
Please note that this is a draft programme subject to further modification.
hereRegistration
Registration for SIEL 2023 is now open. Please register for our conference by using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/siel-2023-bogota-global-conference-tickets-607277983797.
Online registration closes 24-36 hours before the event. If for any reason you cannot use the registration form to register for the event, please contact SIEL by email at sielconference2023@gmail.com with your name, affiliation, address and phone number.
Registration fees: In order to benefit from the member discounted price, you need to be a SIEL member and log in to your SIEL account.
To become a SIEL member and benefit from the member price discount, click here. Once logged in you will be able to purchase your ticket. Should you need further assistance, please contact us.
The registration fee comprises the conference dinner, the opening reception, three lunches, coffee/tea & conference materials.
Early Bird: On or before 5 June 2023
Practical Information
Visa Requirements
Before entering Colombia, all travelers need to register with the Colombian authorities at the Check Mig website, available at https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf. The registration can be done up to 72 hours prior to boarding your flight to Colombia and up to one hour prior to your flight.
Most short-term visitors do not require a visa. However, Colombia requires a visa for countries listed at the following link: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/requisitos. Please note that the site is in Spanish, but has a link to the application at the top (“Make your visa application online here”).
COVID
Visitors need to present their COVID vaccination card or proof of a PCR / antigen test. For further information, see https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/newsroom/news/requisitos-sanitarios-relativos-covid-19-ingresar-colombia. Please note that the automatic translation of that site into English appears inaccurate. PCR tests need to be done within 72 hours of departure, antigen tests need to be done within 48 hours of departure if you do not have proof of a COVID vaccination that meets WHO requirements, see https://www.minsalud.gov.co/sites/rid/Lists/BibliotecaDigital/RIDE/DE/COM/lista-vacunas-covid-19.pdf.
Arrival and Local Transport
Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is likely the main gateway for most participants of SIEL 2023. Visitors have various choices to get from the airport to their accommodation.
One option is to use certified taxis. There is one counter prior to leaving the arrivals area and there is also a line outside of the terminal. Both will let you register your destination and will tell you the approximate price (the final price may vary e.g. because of traffic conditions). Another option is using a ride hailing app such as Cabify, Uber, Didi or Taxis Libre.
We suggest using ride hailing apps for any trips during the conference instead of hailing a taxi on the street. The apps provide security measures that the on-street taxis do not.
Bogota’s public transport system is another option.However, as a first time visitor we do not suggest using local buses as they can get quite crowded and there have been reports of pickpocketing. You need a card TULLAVE which can be bought at the airport or at the nearest Transmilenio station. The card can be topped up either at the station or at certain supermarkets where the service is available.
The closest Transmilenio stations to Universidad Externado and Universidad del Rosario are ‘Las Aguas’ and ‘Museo del Oro’.
Conference Location
The conference is co-hosted by the Universidad Externado de Colombia and Universidad del Rosario. Both universities are located close to the historic center of the city, an area called La Candelaria. Bogotá is a modern and vibrant city and a business hub, with access to all the services that any cosmopolitan city offers. However, it is important to be mindful of safety and security and to avoid certain areas such as the south of the city (anything beyond Calle 6 to the south, areas like Bosa, Kennedy, Suba). We recommend staying within the areas marked up on the following map.
Accommodation
Universidad Externado de Colombia has corporate agreements with various hotels in the city (shown in the table below) which are available for participants of SIEL 2023.
If you would like to book any of the hotels below, please contact the hotel directly and let them know that you are attending the SIEL Conference (and ask for the Universidad Externado rate).
| Hotel | Booking Information | Address | Rate | |
| Hotel de la Opera | Sonia Velasquez | sales@hotelopera.com.co
phone:+57(601) 3362066 ext 141 |
Calle 10 No. 5 – 72 (Close to UEC and UR) | $76 + VAT
Includes breakfast and WIFI |
| Hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton | Milena Mosquera | Ventas2@embassy-bogota.com.co
reservas@embassy-bogota.com.co phone: +57 310 2394883 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bogeses-embassy-suites-bogota-rosales/ |
Calle 70 # 6 – 22 | $110 +VAT
Includes breakfast and WIFI |
| Hotel Tequendama | Sandra Rocio Gutierrez | sandra.gutierrez@ghlhoteles.com
phone: +57 317 404 3366 |
Carrera 10 # 26 – 21 | $62 + VAT
Includes breakfast and WIFI |
| Hotel Ibis Museo | Nelly Castellanos | reservas.ibisbogotamuseo@accor.com | Transversal 06 # 27 – 85 | $40 +VAT
Includes breakfast and WIFI |
| EK HOTEL | Carol Hernandez | carol.hernandez@gmmhoteles.com | CALLE 90 N 11-13 | $100 + VAT
Desayuno y wifi incluido |
| HILTON | Anyidy Valencia | anyidy.valencia@hilton.com | Carrera 7 No 72-64 | $105+ VAT
Includes breakfast and WIFI |
Rates are subject to change and increase without notice.
Health recommendations
We recommend obtaining travel insurance. Given Bogota’s location (2600m closer to the stars, as the local saying goes), some travelers might feel altitude sickness. If symptoms persist, please contact your hotel in the first instance or seek medical attention.
About Bogotá
Because of the altitude, temperatures range between 12°C and 17°C during the day. However, the weather can change from one minute to the other. Try to carry an umbrella with you and use warm clothing.
Bogota is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, full of places and things to do. For further information please see https://colombia.travel/en/bogota https://www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia/bogota.
The SIEL 2023 Google map provides additional restaurant and tourist attractions. Please see https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1C339nkO8NvofsrIvqeIYUPBRj9NYefQ&ll=5.023923006328746%2C-74.64941117605667&z=9
Be mindful and stay in lively areas as much as possible. Do not accept anything from strangers on the street. Try to avoid using your mobile on the street. In case of emergency, travelers can call #123 or the security personnel on university premises.
Most purchases or services can be paid by credit or debit card. However, we recommend carrying some Colombian pesos with you to pay at certain convenience stores or for public transportation purposes. There are ATMs at the airport and throughout the city.
If you want to use your mobile in Colombia you can purchase a SIM card at stores such as Carulla, Exito (both larger supermarket chains) and even certain next-door convenience stores close to your hotel. Likewise, you can always check the availability of an eSIM from your app store.
Call for Papers, Posters and Panels: https://www.sielnet.org/siel-2023-bogota-global-conference-call-for-papers-posters-and-panels/