CONBRAVA 2027 Opens Call for Technical Papers: Proceedings to Receive ISBN and DOI for the First Time

The organizers of the 20th CONBRAVA have announced the call for technical papers for the congress, which will take place on September 15–17, 2027, co-located with the FEBRAVA 2027 exhibition. Abstracts are accepted until February 18, 2027. The congress is organized by ABRAVA (Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating); Charles Domingues has been appointed chair of the organizing committee, with Francisco Pimenta as vice-chair.

Thematic Tracks

Papers must align with one of five tracks: air conditioning; HVACR applications; refrigeration; HVACR and quality of life; equipment and systems. Under the theme "The Future of HVACR: Efficiency, Intelligence, and Decarbonization," topics include energy efficiency, indoor air quality, climate change, sustainability, and artificial intelligence.

New Publication Format

For the first time in the 20th edition, accepted and presented papers will be published in the CONBRAVA 2027 digital proceedings with assigned ISBN (International Standard Book Number) and DOI (Digital Object Identifier), as stipulated by the regulations. These identifiers ensure unique document identification, reliable citation, and increased visibility of publications.

Awards

Authors of presented papers participate in a vote for the three best papers, determined by the congress audience. Prizes: 5,000 reais for first place, 3,000 reais for second, and 1,000 reais for third.

Context

CONBRAVA is held biennially and, over more than 40 years of history, has established itself as the largest HVACR congress in Latin America, bringing together specialists, researchers, companies, and professionals to exchange knowledge and discuss industry solutions.

The full regulations and abstract submission instructions are available at www.conbrava.com.br.