The 5th Brazilian Nanocellulose Summit will take place over three days, from August 6 to 8, 2025, featuring a combination of 
technical sessions, keynote presentations, networking opportunities, and social events.
 

08:30 - 09:00 | Check-in and Registration

Workshop check-in and materials pickup

09:00 - 09:20 | Opening and Introduction

The importance of knowing your starting material

PART 1 –INTRINSIC PROPERTIES

09:20 - 10:20 | Section 1: Microscopy Techniques (AFM e AFM-IR)

Principles, applications, and examples of nanocellulose characterization

10:20 - 10:40 | Coffee break

10:40 - 11:40 | Section 2: Spectroscopic Techniques (NMR, FTIR)

Principles and applications in structural identification and functionalization of nanocellulose

11:40 - 14:00 | Lunch

PART 2 – PERFORMANCE AND APPLICATIONS

14:00 - 15:00 | Section 3: Mechanical Properties Analysis

Relevant methods and parameters for nanocellulose in composite materials and films

15:00 - 15:20 | Coffee break

15:20 - 16:20 | Section 4: Rheological Analysis of Nanocellulose Suspensions

Flow behavior and viscoelastic properties of nanocellulose suspensions

16:20 - 16:30 | Closing

Summary of the day's content, collection of participant feedback, and certificate distribution

16:00 - 17:00 | Check-in and registration

17:00 - 18:00 | Opening ceremony and welcome to the participants

18:00 - 20:00 | Welcome reception

08:00 - 08:30 | Check-in and registration

Workshop check-in and materials pickup

08:30 - 09:45 | Lectures

Plenary Lecture 1: Nathalie Lavoine (Professor, NC State University, EUA)

09:45 - 10:00 | Coffee break

10:00 - 12:00 | Lectures

Keynote Lecture 1: TBD*

Technical Talk 1: TBD*

Pitch Presentations 1

12:00 - 14:00 | Lunch

14:00 - 15:15 | Lectures

Keynote Lecture 2: TBD*

Technical Talk 2: TBD*

Pitch Presentations 2

15:15 - 15:30 | Coffee break

15:15 - 17:00 | Poster Section

18:00 - 21:00 | Happy Hour 

08:30 - 09:00 | Check-in and registration

Workshop check-in and materials pickup

09:00 - 10:15 | Lectures

Plenary Lecture 2: Keith Gourlay (Diretor de Tecnologia, Performance Biofilaments (Canadá))

10:15 - 10:30 | Coffee break

10:30 - 12:00 | Lectures

Technical Talk 3: Klabin

Technical Talk 4: TBD*

Technical Talk 5: HB Biotec 

11:12 - 14:00 | Lunch

14:00 - 15:30 | Roundtable Discussion – Challenges and Future Perspectives on Nanocellulose

Keith Gourlay (Director of Technology Development, Performance Biofilaments (Canada))

Nathalie Lavoine (Professor, NC State University, EUA)

TBD* (HB Biotec - Startup)

TBD* (Klabin)

TBD* (TBD*)

TBD* (Academic Researcher TBD*)

15:30 - 16:00 | Awards and Closing Ceremony

*TBD – to be decided