QUITEL 2025
    XLVIII International Congress of Theoretical Chemists of Latin Expression
    Cartagena (Colombia); July 14 - 18, 2025

    More info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Gian Pietro Miscione, main organizer)

    ABSTRACT TEMPLATE (doc document)

    Deadline for abstract submission: March, 31, 2025
    [acceptances will be communicated 15 days after the deadline at the latest]

    WHAT
    The Congress of Theoretical Chemists of Latin Expression, Congreso de Químicos Teóricos de Expresión Latina (QUITEL), is an annual meeting,which, since the first edition in 1969, brings togethertheoretical and computational chemists from countries of languages with Latin roots.Five days of talks, meetings and poster presentations on the recent advances in theoretical and computational chemistry. 

    WHEN
    July 14-18, 2025 (Monday through Friday) 

    WHO
    More than 150 professors, researchers, and students from countries where Latin-based languages are spoken (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Romanian, etc.)

    Keynote invited speakers

    Andrea Cavalli, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland)
    Julia Contreras-García, Sorbonne Université, Paris (France)
    Zoe Cournia, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens (Greece)
    Marco De Vivo, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova (Italy)
    Alexandra Olaya-Castro, University College London (United Kingdom)

    Scientific committee

    Marco De Vivo, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova (Italia9
    Iñaki Tuñon, Universidad de Valencia (España)
    Andrea Cavalli, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Suisse)
    Ana Cunha, University of Antwerp (Belgium)
    Adrián Roitberg, University of Florida (USA)
    Mónica Pickholz, Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina)
    Margot Paulino, Universidad de la República, Montevideo (Uruguay)
    Andrés Reyes, Universidad Nacional, Bogotá (Colombia)
    Martha Daza, Universidad Industrial de Santander (Colombia)
    Julio Sambrano, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Bauru (Brasil)
    Paula Homem de Mello, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André (Brasil)
    Sergio Pantano, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo (Uruguay)
    Cherif Matta, Mount Saint Vincent University - Halifax, NS (Canada)
    Sol Milena Mejía Chica, Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá (Colombia)
    Alejandro Toro-Labbé, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago (Chile)
    Fernando Javier Torres, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador)
    Eduardo Ludeña, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, Guayaquil (Ecuador)
    Sérgio Sousa, Universidade do Porto (Portugal)
    Roberto Flores Moreno, Universidad de Guadalajara (México)
    Xavier Prat, University of Minnesota Rochester (USA)
    Jorge Alí Torres, Universidad Nacional, Bogotá (Colombia)
    Benoit Champagne, Université de Namur (Belgique)

    WHERE
    Hotel Caribe, Cartagena de Indias (Colombia): a marvelous and elegant venue in a historic Caribbean town

    WHY
    A great opportunity to participate in a unique, top-level international event, connect with prestigious researchers, and share our experiences and research in an incomparable setting.

    HOW
    Limited spots! First come, first served.

    ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (REGISTRATION)

    ABSTRACT TEMPLATE (doc document)

    Deadline for abstract submission: March, 31, 2025
    [acceptances will be communicated 15 days after the deadline at the latest]

    Fees (by May 10)
    Professors, researchers, postdocs: 480 USD

    PhD students: 320 USD

    Master and undergraduate students: 210 USD

    Accompanying person: 100 USD

    Late fees (by July 10)
    Professors, researchers, postdocs: 550 USD

    PhD students: 365 USD

    Master and undergraduate students: 240 USD

    Accompanying person: 100 USD

    Conference desk fees
    Professors, researchers, postdocs: 700 USD

    PhD students: 465 USD

    Master and undergraduate students: 300 USD

    Accompanying person: 130 USD 

    Social dinner is not included in the conference fee and will cost 65 USD

    IMPORTANT DATES:
    March 31: deadline for abstract submission
    [acceptances will be communicated 20 days after the deadline at the latest]
    May 10: deadline for paying the fee
    July 10: deadline for paying the late fee
    July 14: QUITEL 2025 starts

    Accommodation
    We have special rates at Hotel Caribe, the very venue where the congress will take place: you wake up, you take a swim beneath a palm tree, then enjoy a delicious breakfast, and you are ready to attend or deliver a talk…all in one place!
    [special reservations soon available on this page]

    Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand Cartagena, a Member of Radisson Individuals, an architectural gem and an icon of hospitality in Cartagena and Colombia, has been offering over 35,000 m² of unique spaces since 1945, including 5,000 m² of open areas and gardens. These beautifully designed green spaces provide a sense of tranquility that complements its renowned comfort. Our hotel blends contemporary comfort with colonial charm, offering a truly unique experience in the Colombian Caribbean. You'll be just steps away from the beautiful Bocagrande Beach, where you can relax under the sun or take a quick boat ride to Tierra Bomba Island to enjoy a private cabana and a delicious lunch. With personalized service, the hotel guarantees the best rates when booking through the official Faranda Hotels & Resorts website. An unparalleled experience awaits you!