Confirmed Plenary Speakers
Prof. Dr. Karoliina Honkala
University of Jyväskylä
Plenary Title: “Advancing atomic-level understanding of electrocatalytic interfaces for sustainable energy conversion”
Prof. Dr. Parastoo Hashemi
Imperial College London
Plenary Title: “Fast Electrochemistry applied to Human Derived Systems Towards Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Brain Disorders”
Prof. Dr. Roberto Torresi
University of São Paulo
Plenary Title: “Sodium Rising: The Materials Science Behind the Next Battery Revolution”
Prof. Dr. Ricardo González
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Plenary title: “Electrochemical Technologies for Real Water Treatment and Sustainable Applications”
Prof. Dr. Victoria Flexer
CONICET Research Fellow
CIDMEJu-Universidad Nacional de Jujuy
Pleanary Title: “New applications for old electrochemical technologies: Sustainable mining and CO2 capture”
Scientific Program
The 2026 edition will be held in São Paulo, at the University of São Paulo (USP), bringing together researchers from different areas of electrochemistry, including:
• Energy conversion and storage
• Corrosion and electrodeposition
• Electroanalysis and electrochemical sensors
• Electrochemical materials
• Environmental and industrial electrochemistry
• Molecular electrochemistry and bioelectrochemistry
• Fundamental electrochemistry
The event will be held in person and will feature scientific activities including:
• Plenary lectures
• Invited talks
• Parallel oral sessions
• Poster presentations
• Specialized short courses
| Time | Monday (Day 1) | Tuesday (Day 2) | Wednesday (Day 3) | Thursday (Day 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:00 | — | Plenary Lecture 1 | Plenary Lecture 3 | Plenary Lecture 5 |
| 10:00–10:40 | — | 4 Keynote Lectures (40 min, 4 parallel rooms) | 4 Keynote Lectures (40 min, 4 parallel rooms) | 4 Keynote Lectures (40 min, 4 parallel rooms) |
| 10:45–11:15 | — | Coffee Break | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
| 11:15–12:15 | — | Parallel Sessions (3 × 20 min, 4 rooms) | Parallel Sessions (3 × 20 min, 4 rooms) | Parallel Sessions (3 × 20 min, 4 rooms) |
| 12:15–14:00 | — | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break |
| 14:00–15:00 | Short Courses / Minicourses | Poster Session + Coffee Break | Poster Session + Coffee Break | Poster Session + Coffee Break |
| 15:00–15:30 | Short Courses / Minicourses | Poster Session + Coffee Break | Poster Session + Coffee Break | Poster Session + Coffee Break |
| 15:30–16:30 | Short Courses / Minicourses | Plenary Lecture 2 | Plenary Lecture 4 | Arvia Award Lecture |
| 16:40–18:00 | — | Parallel Sessions (4 × 20 min, 4 rooms) | Parallel Sessions (4 × 20 min, 4 rooms) | Closing Ceremony |
| 18:30–19:00 | Opening Ceremony + Arévalo Award | — | — | — |
| 19:00–20:00 | Arévalo Award Lecture | — | Social Dinner (optional) | — |
| 20:00 | Welcome Cocktail | — | Social Dinner (optional) | — |
Notes
- The program is preliminary and subject to adjustments.
- Parallel sessions will cover the main thematic areas of the congress.
- Short courses will take place on Monday afternoon.
- Poster sessions include networking coffee breaks.
- Final schedule with speakers and room allocation will be announced closer to the event