1. WELCOME
2. SCOPE
3. COMMITTEES
4. HIGHLIGHTS
5. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS to be announced
6. PROGRAM updated 26^th April 2026
7. TRANING SCHOOL
8. IMPORTANT DATES
9. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION  submission deadline 31^st May 2026
10. VENUE, TRANSPORT & ACCOMODATION
11. REGISTRATION AND FEES updated 7^th May 2026
12. SPONSORS
13. CONTACT DETAILS

Welcome

We are pleased to announce the joint celebration of the VII Iberoamerican Conference on Supercritical Fluids (PROSCIBA 2026) and the 4th Iberian Meeting on Supercritical Fluids (EIFS 2026), to be held in Centro de Congressos de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal, from October 25^th to October 28^th, 2026.
 
This joint event brings together two well-established conference series that have successfully promoted scientific exchange and collaboration within the Iberoamerican and Iberian supercritical fluids communities and will also mark the first time the PROSCIBA conference series crosses the Atlantic Ocean and takes place in the Iberian Peninsula.
 
Building on the success of previous PROSCIBA and EIFS editions, the conference will provide a shared forum for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to present recent advances, discuss current challenges, and explore future perspectives and applications in the field of supercritical and high-pressure fluids.

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Scope

The conference will cover a broad range of fundamental and applied topics, including, but not limited to:

• Phase equilibria and thermophysical/transport properties

• Reactions and biorefinery processes in supercritical media

• Supercritical fluid extraction, fractionation, and drying

• Combined sustainable technologies and alternative solvents

• Food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical applications

• Particle formation and materials processing

• High-pressure process engineering and scale-up

• Industrial applications and case studies

• High-Pressure and supercritical CO₂ for advanced energy cycles

• Artificial Intelligence in supercritical and high-pressure research

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Highlights

Plenary and keynote lectures by internationally recognized experts

• Oral and poster presentations of selected peer-reviewed scientific contributions

• Student awards for Best Oral and Best Poster presentations

• Short Training Course for PhD or MSc students, focused on fundamental and advanced aspects of supercritical and high-pressure fluids (October 29^th-30^th, 2026)

• Networking opportunities fostering interaction between early-career researchers, senior scientists, and industry representatives

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Program

The preliminary program can be downloaded in the following link: PROSCIBA 2026+EIFS2026 program

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Training School

Further information cooming soon

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Committees

Organizing Committee

Hermínio C. de Sousa (Univ. de Coimbra, Portugal)
Ana Rita Duarte (Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal)
Selva Pereda (Univ. Nacional del Sur, Argentina)
Ignacio Gracia-Fernández (Univ. de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain)
Sandra R. S. Ferreira (Univ. Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil)
Carlos A. García-González (Univ. de Santiago de Compostela, Spain)
Lourdes Calvo-Garrido (Univ. Complutense de Madrid, Spain)
Herminia Domínguez (Univ. de Vigo - Campus Ourense, Spain)
Gustavo Bolaños (Univ. del Valle, Colombia)
Fredy Huayta-Socantaype (Pontificia Univ. Católica del Perú, Peru)

Local Organizing Committee

Hermínio C. de Sousa  (Univ. de Coimbra, Portugal)
Mara Braga (Univ. de Coimbra, Portugal)
Luísa Durães (Univ. de Coimbra, Portugal)
Ana Dias (Univ. de Coimbra, Portugal)
Carlos Manuel Silva (Univ. de Coimbra, Portugal)
Inês Portugal (Univ. de Aveiro, Portugal)
José Pedro Aniceto (Univ. de Aveiro, Portugal)
Pedro Carvalho (Univ. de Aveiro, Portugal)
Soraya Rodriguez-Rojo (Univ. de Valladolid, Spain)
Carlos A. Garcia-Gonzalez (Univ. de Santiago Compostela, Spain)
Elena Ibañez (CIAL-CSIC, Madrid, Spain)

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Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: May 31^st, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: July 15^th, 2026
• Opening of registration: July 15^th, 2026
• Early registration deadline: August 31^st, 2026

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Abstract submission

We invite you to submit your abstract for Oral or Poster Presentation. The abstract submission deadline is May 31^st, 2026.

Please, download and fill in the template provided in this link Abstract Template

Then send it to prosciba7eifs4@gmail.com. Do not exceed the 2-pages limit.

If your work is selected for a poster presentation, please note that the poster dimensions should correspond to portrait DIN A0 format in vertical orientation (841x1189 mm or 33.1x46.8 in).

A notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent before July 15^th, 2026. The registration of the presenting author who submits the abstract is compulsory.

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Venue,Transport & Accomodation

Located on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, Aveiro is a vibrant university city often referred to as the "Portuguese Venice" due to its scenic canals, traditional "Moliceiro" boats, and distinctive Art Nouveau architecture. Aveiro offers an excellent setting for international scientific meetings, combining modern facilities with a rich cultural heritage, renowned gastronomy, and easy access from Porto and Lisbon. Its compact city centre and relaxed atmosphere encourage informal interactions, making it especially suitable for scientific exchange and networking.

The event will take place in two different locations both located at Aveiro: the scientific sessions of the event will take place at the Aveiro Congress Centre (Centro de Congressos de Aveiro), while the Prosciba2026+EIFS2026 training course will be held at the University of Aveiro.

Conference location:

Centro de Congressos de Aveiro

Cais da Fonte Nova, 3810-200 Aveiro, Portugal

Website: https://www.cm-aveiro.pt/visitantes/centro-de-congressos-de-aveiro

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UbKFHgyndpBJdbPAA

Prosciba2026 + EIFS2026 Training Course location:

Universidade de Aveiro (more details will be provided later)

Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal

Website: https://www.ua.pt/pt/dqua

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MYMwqrnnXZ4JANHd7

How to arrive from Porto airport:

The airport serving the city of Porto is the International Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro (https://www.aeroportoporto.pt), which is located about 11 km north of the city centre. There are direct and non-direct flights to Porto from anywhere in the world. Porto airport has various public/private transport links and car rental services.

One of the easiest ways to get to Aveiro from Porto Airport is using the Porto Metro (https://www.metrodoporto.pt), and then to catch a train to Aveiro: Porto Airport → Metro to Campanhã Train Station → Train to Aveiro. For this, you should take the Metro Purple Line (Line E) to Trindade Metro Station. At Campanhã Train Station, you should catch a Train to Aveiro (Aveiro Station) (https://www.cp.pt).

How to arrive from Lisbon airport

The airport serving the city of Lisbon is the International Airport Humberto Delgado (https://www.aeroportolisboa.pt). There are direct and non-direct flights to Lisbon from anywhere in the world. The airport has various public/private transport links and car rental services.

One of the easiest ways to get to Aveiro from Lisbon Airport is using the Lisbon Metro (https://www.metrolisboa.pt), and then to catch a train to Aveiro: Lisbon Airport → Metro to Oriente Train Station → Train to Aveiro. For this, you should take the Metro Red Line to Oriente Metro Station. Then, at Oriente Train Station, you should catch a Train to Aveiro (Aveiro Station) (https://www.cp.pt)

How to arrive by car

It is quite easy to get to Aveiro by car. There are plenty of online guides to find out how to drive to Aveiro. The fastest way is to use Highway A1 and then exit at Exit Aveiro Norte (for those travelling from north) or Exit Aveiro Sul (for those travelling from south).

Tourist information:

For more touristic information on Aveiro, please visit:

Visit Portugal: https://www.visitportugal.com/en/NR/exeres/1A6C66E5-D08D-4F03-8787-A55B89679230

Visit Center of Portugal: https://www.centerofportugal.com/destination/aveiro

Aveiro Municipality: https://www.cm-aveiro.pt/

Aveiro Municipality: https://www.cm-aveiro.pt/visitantes

Aveiro Municipality: https://www.cm-aveiro.pt/sites-do-municipio

Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.pt/Tourism-g189140-Aveiro_Aveiro_District_Northern_Portugal-Vacations.html

Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/portugal/aveiro

Accommodation options

Aveiro offers a great variety of hotels in a wide range of price categories (including youth hostels and shared local accommodation options). Nevertheless, early reservation of accommodation is strongly advised.

To search/book for accommodation in Aveiro you can use different websites such as booking.com; momondo.pt; trivago.pt; airbnb.pt, tripadvisor.pt, hoteis.com, etc. Alternatively, you can book accommodation directly at the hotels/hostels websites.

The Conference Secretariat has contacted some hotels in Aveiro, and reduced prices are available for participants (list below). However, reservations must be done directly with the hotel (and not through booking.com, trivago.com, etc.), preferably 14 days before check-in.

Meliá Ria Hotel & SPA ****

For reduced prices and reservations/conditions: please contact the hotel at least 14 days before check-in, and refer the promotional code: PROSCIBA/EIFS 2026

Phone: +351 234 401 000

e-mail: melia.ria@meliaportugal.com

Hotel As Américas ****

For reduced prices and reservations/conditions: please contact the hotel at least 14 days before check-in, and refer the promotional code: PROSCIBA/EIFS 2026

Phone: +351 234 346 010

e-mail: info@hotelasamericas.com

Hotel Jardim ***

For reduced prices and reservations/conditions: please contact the hotel at least 14 days before check-in, and refer the promotional code: PROSCIBA 2026

Phone: +351 234 426 514

e-mail: info@hoteljardim.pt

Veneza Hotel ***

For reduced prices and reservations/conditions: please contact the hotel at least 14 days before check-in, and refer the promotional code: Tarifas UA - Prosciba 2026 - VII Iberoamerican Conference on Supercritical Fluids e EIFS 2026 - 4th Iberian Meeting on Supercritical Fluids

Phone: +351 234 404 400

e-mail: info@venezahotel.pt

Hotel Imperial ***

For reduced prices and reservations: please contact the hotel at least 14 days before check-in, and refer the promotional code: PROSCIBA/EIFS 2026

Phone: +351 234 380 150

e-mail: reservas@hotelimperial.pt

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Registration and Fees

For registration, please fill the form in the following link: https://forms.gle/MT7jDKqmfi5b22zQA

Registration Fees (VAT included):

1. Registration fee covers: Coffee Breaks + Lunches + Welcome Reception + Cultural Activities + Meeting Dinner.

2. Registration fee covers: Welcome Reception + Lunches + Cultural Activities + Meeting Dinner.

3. There is an additional fee to cover the participation of students at the Training Course. However, students should indicate their intentions to attend the Training Course in the registration form. In addition, an official document should be sent to the Conference Secretariat ( prosciba7eifs4@gmail.com) to confirm the student status (BSc/MSc/PhD degree).

Please note that the Late-bird Registration period runs from September 1^st to October 8^th, 2026. After this date the abstract will not appear in the program/book of abstracts. If you need to receive a formal acceptance of your abstract earlier, please write this in your e-mail when you submit your abstract and you will receive a prompt reply.

As a discount, Flucomp members will receive a waiver on their Flucomp annual membership fee. Please, indicate that you are a Flucomp member on your registration form.

Group discounts will be available: 1) 15% discount on registration fees for 4 registrations per institution/research group; 20% discount on registration fees for 5, or more, registrations per institution/research group. Please, contact us by email (prosciba7eifs4@gmail.com).

Payment of the registration fees should be carried out by wire transfer to the bank account below. In the bank transfer concept, please indicate clearly the name of the participant and send a copy to the conference secretariat : prosciba7eifs4@gmail.com .

Bank details:

Entity: Caixa Geral de Depositos (CGD)

Account holder: PRODEQ ASSOCIACAO DESENVOLVIMENTO ENGENHARIA QUIMICA

Account Nr.: 0623001367430 - EUR - prodeq002

IBAN: PT50003506230000136743030

BIC Swift Code: CGDIPTPL

PRODEQ VAT#: PT 505413485

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Contact details

For any questions, please contact us by e-mail: prosciba7eifs4@gmail.com

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