Society for Conservation Biology

LACA/SCB 2026 Congress will take place at the UFRGS Cultural Center, located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil.

The UFRGS Cultural Center will provide a remarkable setting for the LACA/SCB 2026 Congress, bringing together science, culture, and heritage in one of the most emblematic spaces in Porto Alegre. Located next to the main campus of UFRGS, the cultural center combines historic architecture, an academic atmosphere, and excellent infrastructure for scientific and cultural events.

The venue includes auditoriums, multipurpose rooms, exhibition areas, social and networking spaces, and facilities designed for cultural and academic activities, allowing the simultaneous organization of lectures, symposia, workshops, exhibitions, and institutional meetings. In addition, the university environment fosters interaction among researchers, students, and conservation professionals.

Another major advantage is its strategic location. The cultural center is close to the Historic Center of Porto Alegre, an area known for its important cultural and architectural landmarks, including the Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana, Farol Santander Porto Alegre, and the Rio Grande do Sul Memorial, as well as historic squares, cafés, museums, and vibrant urban gathering spaces.

The surrounding area also offers a wide range of hotels and restaurants, providing convenience for both national and international participants. Nearby accommodations include Plaza São Rafael Hotel, Hotel Intercity Cidade Baixa, Hotel Master Express Cidade Baixa, Hotel Continental Porto Alegre, and ibis budget Porto Alegre.

Participants will also find many dining and social options nearby, including the traditional Restaurante Gambrinus at the Public Market, Clube do Comércio Restaurant, The Raven Restaurant, Restaurante Formosa, and Restaurante Tempero Chinês, among many others.

In this way, the UFRGS Cultural Center offers not only excellent infrastructure for LACA/SCB 2026, but also a rich urban and cultural experience, connecting the congress to the history, cultural diversity, and academic life of Porto Alegre.

Address: 

Rua Eng. Luiz Englert, 333, Campus Centro, Bairro Farroupilha, Porto Alegre-RS

Website for photos of the Venue: https://www.ufrgs.br/difusaocultural/centrocultural/espacos/

Click on the map below to show you the specific location of LACA/SCB's venue. 

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