Has the Conference been re-scheduled?
Yes, it has been postponed. The new dates are 1st-4th December 2020, at the same venue (Fira Gran Vía, Barcelona, Spain).
Is it possible to submit new contributions?
Yes, in this new scenario, the Call for Papers will remain open until September 2nd, 2020. We will appreciate you to share this information with colleagues and institutions that may benefit from this opportunity.
Will it be possible to freely visit EXPOQUIMIA in December?
Yes, the Congress has been re-scheduled in accordance with all the events and industrial exhibitions within the framework of EXPOQUIMIA, and the registration to MeCCE-14 includes free access to these exhibitions.
My contribution has been reviewed and I have been asked to resubmit a new version addressing the reviewers’ comments. Should I wait until September to resubmit it?
No, resubmission deadline is already open. Indeed, we encourage you to resend it at your earliest convenience, so that the scientific committee can process it more efficiently.
My contribution has been accepted. Do I have to register now?
No, in this new scenario, the registration dates have also been extended. Please, check the new dates in the Congress web page (Early Bird: October 14th, 2020).
My contribution has been accepted, but I cannot present it on the new dates. What shall I do?
In the event that you need to modify the presenting author or cancel your abstract (if none of the authors are able to attend) you should contact the Scientific Secretariat at your earliest convenience: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will inform you about the feasibility of your proposal or any alternatives.
If I have already registered for MeCCE-14, does my registration hold for the new date?
Yes, the registration holds valid for the new dates.
You will receive and updated confirmation voucher. The technical Secretariat will do its best to send it in the shortest time possible.
What shall I do if I have arranged my travel and hotel reservation myself (not through the Technical Secretariat)?
You should handle any personal arrangements you have made, such as travel and accommodation reservations. You can request a formal Cancellation Letter to the Technical Secretariat with the aim of helping in these situations.
Will the scientific program change?
The scientific program remains as planned. If any changes may occur, they will be updated in the Congress website.
Important dates
- Abstract submission
September 2nd, 2020 - Notification of Acceptance
Reviewer comments: September 23rd, 2020 - Revised Abstract submission
September 30th, 2020 - Notification of acceptance and presentation form
October 7th, 2020 - Early bird registration deadline
October 14th, 2020 - Preliminary program
October 21st, 2020 - Conference
December 1st - 4th, 2020
