Has the Conference been re-scheduled?
Yes, it has been re-scheduled and split in two parts in 2020 and 2021, and it has turned into a fully hybrid experience:
- - Virtual Event: November 16-20, 2020
June 6-8, 2021 - - Face-to-face Event: September 14-17, 2021
Will it be possible to freely visit EXPOQUIMIA in December?
Yes, the in-person 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.
Is it possible to submit new contributions?
Yes, in this new scenario, the Call for Papers will remain open until May 3rd, 2021. We will appreciate you to share this information with colleagues and institutions that may benefit from this opportunity.
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: June 14th, 2021).
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.
Will the registration fees remain the same for the hybrid Congress?
No, the registration fees will change in accordance to the new hybrid format. Please notice that the website is not updated with the new registration fees. More information will be published in due course.
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 (both for the virtual and face-to-face Congress). If applicable, you will receive a partial reimbursement once the new registration fees have been set.In addition, 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?
Yes, the Congress Program has been split in two parts according to the new hybrid format:
- Virtual Event: November 16-20, 2020 / June 6-8, 2021
- Scientific program:
- Key lectures
- Oral communications
- Posters
- Scientific program:
- Face-to-face Event: September 14-17, 2021
- Business & Innovation Program
- Student Program
- Exhibition Program
Important dates
- Abstract Submission opens
March 1st, 2021 - Abstract submission closes
May 3rd, 2021 - Notification of acceptance
June 7th, 2021 - Authors’ registration deadline
June 17th, 2021 - Presentation submission deadline
June 28th, 2021 - Early bird registration deadline
June 14th, 2021 - Virtual Event:
November 16th - 20th, 2020
July 6th - 8th, 2021 - Face-to-face Event:
September 14th - 17th, 2021
