About SLAP

The Latin American Symposium on Polymers (SLAP) — which often hosts the Ibero-American Congress on Polymers (CIP) — is one of the most prominent scientific events in Latin and Ibero-America dedicated to the field of polymers. The symposium aims to foster engaging discussions on cutting-edge topics in polymer science, technology, and innovation.

Held biennially since 1988, SLAP brings together researchers, students, and professionals from academia and industry. Over the years, it has built a strong tradition of scientific excellence, knowledge exchange, and regional collaboration. Each edition is hosted in a different country, reflecting the diversity and vitality of the polymer research community throughout Ibero-America.

Historical Editions of SLAP:

1988: Isla de Margarita, Venezuela

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1990: Guadalajara, Mexico

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1992: Caracas, Venezuela; Vigo, Spain
3rd Latin American Symposium on Polymers - SLAP 1992 - Vigo, Sapain, Jun/ 1992 (En verde: Prof E. Riande y Prof A. Bello, organizadores del Congreso)
3rd Latin American Symposium on Polymers - SLAP 1992 - Vigo, Sapain, Jun/ 1992 (En verde: Prof E. Riande y Prof A. Bello, organizadores del Congreso)
1994: Gramado, Brazil
4th Latin American Symposium on Polymers - SLAP 1994 - 04 – 08/Sept, 1994, Gramado, RS, Brazil (Organizador: Ailton de S. Gomes)
4th Latin American Symposium on Polymers - SLAP 1994 - 04 – 08/Sept, 1994, Gramado, RS, Brazil (Organizador: Ailton de S. Gomes)
1996: Mar del Plata, Argentina

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1998: Viña del Mar, Chile

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2000: Havana, Cuba
7th Latin American Symposium on Polymers - SLAP 2000 - 20 – 24/Nov 2000. Havana, Cuba
7th Latin American Symposium on Polymers - SLAP 2000 - 20 – 24/Nov 2000. Havana, Cuba
AJF Carvalho (right) with P.S. Campana (left) after the cerimone dedicated to Prof. Alessandro Gandini (center) during the 7th SLAP in Cuba
AJF Carvalho (right) with P.S. Campana (left) after the cerimone dedicated to Prof. Alessandro Gandini (center) during the 7th SLAP in Cuba
2002: Acapulco, Mexico

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2004: Valencia, Spain

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2006: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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2008: Lima, Peru

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2010: San José, Costa Rica

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2012: Bogotá, Colombia

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2014: Porto de Galinhas, Brazil
14th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP 2014
14th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP 2014
14th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP 2014
14th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP 2014
14th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP 2014
14th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP 2014
2016: Cancún, México

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2018: Mar del Plata, Argentina

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2022: San Sebastián, Spain
17th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP and GEP 2022 - San Sebastián, Spain, 2022 (En rojo, Prof A.J. Müller, Prof C. Mijangos y Prof D. Mecerreyes, organizadores del Congreso)
17th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP and GEP 2022 - San Sebastián, Spain, 2022 (En rojo, Prof A.J. Müller, Prof C. Mijangos y Prof D. Mecerreyes, organizadores del Congreso)
2024: Puerto Varas, Chile
18th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP 2024 - Puerto Varas, 02 – 06/Dec, 2024, Chile (Organizadores: Bruno F. Urbano, Mónica Pérez Rivera, Francisco, Rodríguez Mercado, Andrónico Neira Carrillo)
18th Latin American Symposium on Polymers – SLAP 2024 - Puerto Varas, 02 – 06/Dec, 2024, Chile (Organizadores: Bruno F. Urbano, Mónica Pérez Rivera, Francisco, Rodríguez Mercado, Andrónico Neira Carrillo)
2026: Salvador, Brazil

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