FAQ

General Information 

Where can I find the latest information about the conference? 

All updates can be found on our Conference website (tab News), as well as on our social media. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 


Can I post about the conference on my social media?

Yes, you can! If you do so, please be mindful and use the hashtag #MSABuenosAires2026.


Does the conference have an online or hybrid component? 

No. The MSA 2026 Buenos Aires conference is organised in a fully on-site format. Online participation is not permitted. 

 

What is the language of the conference? 

The MSA is committed to transdisciplinarity, cross-regional understanding, and inclusivity. To enable academic exchange across disciplines and regions, this conference will be bilingual (in English and Spanish), including panels that use both languages. All plenary sessions will be interpreted by professional translators. To ensure that all other sessions are as inclusive as possible we are working on strategies to facilitate bilingualism.

Abstracts must be submitted in English to ensure a fair and efficient review process. However, authors are welcome to provide an additional version of their paper in Spanish.

 

Where can I find the conference programme? 

The conference programme will be publicly available on our conference website at a later date.


What is MSA Forward?

The MSA Forward is a pre-conference workshop for postgraduate (PhD) researchers to present their work in a constructive environment, allowing them to engage with other scholars in their field and to receive feedback from established academics. Please note the MSA Forward is for pre-selected applicants only.


Will accommodation be provided by the organisers?

Delegates are required to organise their own travel and accommodation in Buenos Aires. More details will be available on our Conference website.

 

Will I be able to use a PowerPoint presentation and some other tools?

Yes, all participants will be able to show a PowerPoint presentation. There will be facilities for PowerPoint (including computers, screens and speakers) in all of the conference rooms. However, if you have any additional technical requirements please do let us know. 

All PowerPoint presentations must be prepared in English; however, bilingual presentations (English and Spanish) are strongly encouraged.  


 

What about time zones? 

All times and dates are given in (Argentina Standard Time, GMT-3).



Will there be a publication following the conference?

No, there will not be a publication after the conference. We appreciate your interest, but no post-conference proceedings or volumes are planned.


Are there any facilities for delegates traveling with children? 

Yes, we will inform about it at a later date.


Who is a non-presenting participant? 

A non-presenting participant is a person registered for the conference who does not present their work during the event. They can still attend and listen to all panels, ask questions, join discussions and take part in side events. 

 

Registration & MSA membership

How much is the conference fee?

Information about the conference fee will be available on the conference website. Please note that to participate in the conference, you must be a member of the MSA. You can become a member after your paper has been accepted. Find out more about being an MSA member here. 


Why do I have to pay both for the registration and for the MSA membership?

According to the MSA rules, all presenters at MSA conferences have to be MSA members in good standing. Only through the membership fees the existence of MSA is sustainable. They are used to fund all the activities you see advertised on our webpages, such as the daily operations of the MSA and key initiatives such as the MSA Scholars at Risk program or subsidies for Working Groups' events. These contributions enable us to sustain and expand our activities, fostering collaboration, scholarly exchange, and the protection of academic freedom within our community. Please note that most of our work is unpaid, and we contribute our time voluntarily to keep MSA operating.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

 

How can I become a MSA member? 

To read more about becoming a MSA member please visit MSA's website. 


Using the Conference Website

I forgot the password to my account. What should I do? 

Click on "Login" in the main menu and then click on "Forgot your password?".


I want to change the password. How can I do that? 

Go to My Dashboard and click "Change Password" below your picture.


How do I add/change my photo?

To update your profile picture go to My Profile. Hover your mouse over the picture and click "Browse".

 

How should I add/correct my affiliation? 

Go to My Profile and scroll down to the form with your personal information. Make the changes and click "Update Profile" at the bottom of the page. 


Website & technical requirements 

What is Dryfta? 

Dryfta is an event management software that we use to organize the conference. While registering for the event, you are also creating an account on the website where you will be able to see the programme and connect with other participants. 

 

I am having trouble logging in. What should I do?

Please check which email address you used to create your account. If you have forgotten your password, you can use the reset password function. 

If you still cannot log in, and have tried using a different browser, please contact the Dryfta technical support team: support@dryfta.com.


Travel Grants and Waiver Fees

Are there any travel grants or registration fee waivers available? 

While we cannot cover the cost of delegates' participation in the MSA Conference, we appreciate the financial hardship many of our members are experiencing. A few competitive travel grants will be offered for postgraduate students and low-income researchers, and it will also be possible to apply for conference registration fee waivers. More information about the application process and deadline will be available on our website at a later date.



What should I do if I have other questions?

 

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