IUPAC 2017

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SOUTH AMERICA: BRAZIL IS READY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

The Brazilian Chemical Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Química, SBQ) is the IUPAC National Adhering Organization (NAO) of Brazil and one of the most representative and important scientific associations in Latin America, with over 5,500 members in Brazil and abroad.

So far, South America never hosted a World Chemistry Congress. We are thus well aware of the strong international impact of this initiative and we aim to maintain the highest standards of excellence to fulfill the responsibilities that this event requires. When choosing Brazil, we can bring an entire continent of chemists closer to the global IUPAC community. The venue of this Congress is São Paulo, one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the world that now receives over 90,000 events a year. This multicultural city is not limited to a diverse population: it boasts first-world infrastructure, world-class hotels, excellent gastronomy, world-class museums and plenty of culture, music, shows and attractions for every cultural background, age, taste and budget.

We hope to have your support for this proposal to host for the first time the World Chemistry Congress in this continent, increasing the presence of IUPAC in this part of the world. Please visit the official website of the candidature of São Paulo to host the 2017 IUPAC World Chemistry Congress at www.sbq.org.br/IUPAC2017 Brazil will deliver an unforgettable IUPAC Congress, energized by the passion, hospitality and creativity of the Brazilian people.

Best wishes and we hope to see you in Brazil in 2017!

Brazilian Chemical Society

THE OFFICIAL VIDEO OF THE BRAZILIAN BID

youtu.be/-2H3y56w-2A

BRAZIL • 5th largest country in the world • Continental dimensions • Located in South America • 5th most populous country in the world • São Paulo is the most populous city in South America • Economic stability • 6th largest economy in the world • Host country of the World Cup 2014 • Host country of the 23rd IUBMB Congress in 2015 • Host country of the Olympic Games 2016 • Candidate country for the 2017 IUPAC World Congress • Reference in renewable chemicals • 56% of papers in Latin America • Chemical industry ranks sixth in the world • 13th country in the production of scientific papers • Friendly people • Great hospitality • Excellent regional food • Mild climate • Fantastic preserved nature all over the country

SÃO PAULO • 4th most populous city in the world • Richest city in South America • Major chemical industries of Brazil • Best universities of the country • Largest stock exchange in Latin America • Major airports of South America • Direct flights for the main metropolis • Good roads connect the cities • Largest subways • International events all year round • Fantastic diversity and culture • A city that never sleeps • More than 70 ethnic and religious communities • Closer to a fantastic cost with beautiful beaches • Rock mountains in a short distance

SUPPORT FOR YOUNG CHEMISTS The organizers of the 46rd IUPAC World Chemistry Congress will encourage the participation of young chemists in this unique congress in Brazil. We will make available a number of awards to qualified young scientists from developing and economically disadvantaged countries, as well as to young chemists from any country in the world. Successful applicants will be expected to submit an abstract of a poster or paper to be presented at the Congress.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Adriano D. Andricopulo

Chairman, President-Elect of SBQ aandrico@ifsc.usp.br

Vitor F. Ferreira

Luiz Henrique Catalani catalani@usp.br

Aldo José G. Zarbin aldozarbin@ufpr.br

President of SBQ cegvito@vm.uff.br

Claudio José de A. Mota cmota@iq.ufrj.br

Fernando Galembeck

IUPAC Representative of Brazil fernagal@iqm.unicamp.br

Adriano L. Monteiro

Vanderlan da Silva Bolzani

Maria Domingues Vargas

César Zucco

Rochel Montero Lago

adriano.monteiro@ufrgs.br

bolzaniv@iq.unesp.br

mdvargas@vm.uff.br rochel@ufmg.br

c.zucco@ufsc.br

Jailson Bittencourt de Andrade jailsong@ufba.br

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT

www.sbq.org.br/IUPAC2017/anexos/IUPAC_2017_Brazil.pdf

www.sbq.org.br