Brazilian Catalysis Congress (CBCat)

The Brazilian Catalysis Congress is the leading national catalysis conference in Brazil and a key event for the Latin American catalysis community. Organized by the Brazilian Catalysis Society, it brings together researchers from universities, national laboratories, and regional industry, particularly in areas such as petrochemicals, biofuels, biomass conversion, and environmental catalysis. The conference has a strong academic core, with solid representation of applied research relevant to Brazil’s energy and chemical sectors. While it does not have the global visibility of major international catalysis congresses, it plays an important role in regional knowledge exchange and talent development. Industrial participation is present but typically focused on local or regional companies rather than multinational licensors. The scientific quality is generally consistent, though more variable than top-tier global events. This congress is best suited for researchers seeking regional collaboration, exposure to Brazil-specific catalytic challenges, and engagement with Latin American networks.