The III LBA Scientific Conference was held on July 27-29, 2004, at the Academia de Tênis Resort in Brasília - DF, Brazil. The purpose of this open meeting was to communicate LBA science to other scientists, decision makers, and the public. The conference drew approximately 600 participants from North and South America and Europe, including over 350 students. 185 scientific talks were given and 418 research posters were also presented. Special guests included Marina Silva, Brazil's Minister of the Environment, and Eduardo Campos, Brazil's Minister of Science and Technology, among many other esteemed representatives of governmental and scientific organizations.

Several additional meetings and workshops were convened in conjunction with the conference. You may find information on the various pages of this site regarding those meetings and all aspects of the conference.

The Organizing Committee of the III LBA Scientific Conference expresses its profound thanks to all of the institutions, businesses, and organizations (see list) that supported this event and made its realization possible.

Original Invitation Letter (view)