Quitel 2025

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

QUITEL 2025 is an event organized by Universidad de los Andes (Colombia) in collaboration with Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Deadline for abstract submission

April, 15, 2025 [acceptances will be communicated 15 days after the deadline at the latest]

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

  • Where

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

    Submit your abstract, wait for the confirmation of acceptance, please pay the fee, reserve your accommodation at Hotel Caribe, get yourself to the Caribbean Sea

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

Accommodation

Hotel Caribe

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!

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!

Important information

  • You must submit your abstract before making the payment.

  • The official invoice will be sent a few days after the payment.

  • The registration includes a welcome cocktail on July 13 and a souvenir.

  • If you need the invoice to include any details not listed in the payment form, please email us:

Fees (by May 10)
  • Professors, researchers, postdocs: 480 USD
  • PhD students: 320 USD
  • Master and undergraduate students: 210 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

April 15

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