The Brazilian Meeting on Analytical Chemistry (20th ENQA) returns to Rio Grande do Sul state, where a previous edition (10th ENQA) was organized in the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), in 1999. This is the first edition of ENQA after the beginning of Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the inherent difficulties of organizing any presential meeting, we still face challenges related to this pandemic. Nobody imagined in 1999 that in this century we would be facing anti-vaccine and anti-science movements. However, despite all the losses and adversities, we have much to celebrate because good science proved again that it is the only safe way to manage such problems. In this sense, analytical chemistry has provided many contributions to help in the management of this pandemic as well as to the science development.

The 20th edition of ENQA will be hosted together with the 8th Ibero-American Congress of Analytical Chemistry (CIAQA). It is worth noting that the historical and cultural affinity among members of the analytical chemistry communities of Ibero-America is important to promote the integration among researchers from these regions.

Therefore, the 20th ENQA/8th CIAQA , aims to provide a discussion forum on the advances in analytical chemistry through conferences, workshops, oral sessions, technical lectures, short courses, presentations of posters and company exhibitions. From September 25 to 28th, 2022 the scientific advances in analytical chemistry will be presented by national and international conference attendees and speakers, contributing to the update of knowledge in this area. 20th ENQA/8th CIAQA will also be fostering direct contact among participants and the leading companies active in the field of analytical chemistry.

In addition to the scientific program, the city of Bento Gonçalves/RS ,offers many tourist attractions and excellent hospitality and gastronomical infrastructure.

Welcome to 20th ENQA/8th CIAQA.