UPORFA 2022 Congress
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UPORFA 2022 Congress

9/15/2022 to 9/18/2022
When: Thursday, September 15 - Saturday, September 17, 2022
Where: Asuncion, Paraguay 
Paraguay
Contact: Maj. Gen. Bob Smith, USA (Ret.)
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UPORFA Annual Congress
Thursday, September 15 – Saturday, September 17, 2022

Location
Ministry of Defense
Asuncion, Paraguay

Schedule
Full agenda will be available soon.

  • Arrive Paraguay: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
  • Meetings Begin: 8:00 am, Thursday, September 15, 2022
  • Gala Dinner: Evening, Saturday, September 17, 2022
  • Depart Paraguay: Sunday, September 18, 2022

Theme

"Reservist Contributions to the COVID Pandemic"

Presenters

  • Maj. Gen. George Alexander, USA (Ret.)
  • More speakers TBA

Registration
The cutoff date for registration is August 31, 2022.

  • Delegates: $400.00
  • Spouse/Guest: $325.00

Registration includes:

  • Meetings
  • Airport transfers to / from the airport
  • Lunch on September 15th, 16th, and 17th
  • Gala Dinner with wine on September 17th  
  • Welcome libations
  • Planned tours

Travel, Visa Requirements and Advisories
We are still checking on possible Visa requirements, but no cost has been identified as of today. Also, COVID requirements for travel are still changing and as we get closure to the dates we will be better able to advise about entry into Paraguay and reentry into the USA. 

You will fly in to Asuncion, Paraguay (Airport code: ASU). When registering, please provide as much travel information as possible to assist in scheduling onsite transportation. If you do not know the details at the time of registration, the form will allow you to complete the process. Just let us know once the details are locked in.

Lodging

Two American hotel chain choices have been identified in Asuncion, Paraguay. The US Delegation Chief, MG Bob Smith, will be staying at Dazzler. Both hotel choices will have transportation arrangements. Attendees are responsible for making, and paying for, their own lodging reservations.

  • Dazzler by Wyndham Asuncion

They offer a full breakfast buffet and has a restaurant in the hotel. 
Rates: $80-$150/night (plus taxes)
Reservations: Make your reservations online by clicking here or call (888) 791-3969. The hotel can be reached directly by calling +595-21-600399.

  • Holiday Inn Express Asuncion

They offer a full breakfast buffet but does not have a restaurant in the hotel.
Rates: $68.00 - $94.00/night (plus taxes)
Reservations: Make your reservations online by clicking here or call (888) 465-4329. The hotel can be reached directly by calling +595-21-6579000.