Where it will be held
Learn about the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and discover how to get there, where to stay and what to do in Belo Horizonte.
Federal University of Minas Gerais
UFMG is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in Brazil, recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in research and teaching.
Founded in 1927, UFMG has a main campus of 8.7 million square meters located in the Pampulha region of Belo Horizonte. The campus is home to more than 50 academic units and is considered one of the most beautiful university campuses in the country.
Event Venues
Discover the spaces where the II Cell Ag Brazil & III COAP activities will take place
Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB)
ICB is one of the main research centers at UFMG and in the country, housing state-of-the-art laboratories where research in Alternative Proteins and cellular agriculture is also conducted.
CAD3 Auditorium
The Teaching Activities Center 3 (CAD3) auditorium is an excellence venue, hosting the main talks, plenary sessions and congress presentations.
How to get to the venues
ICB - Institute of Biological Sciences
Building located in the central area of the campus, near the Services Square
Access: 24h (with ID)
CAD3 Auditorium
Teaching Activities Center 3, main entrance
Hours: 8am to 10pm
Alternative Protein Research at ICB
Learn about the labs and research that make UFMG a center of excellence
Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Under the leadership of Prof. Luciana Andrade, LBCM focuses on tissue engineering for cultivated meat and leather. It develops advanced technologies such as bioprinting and biomaterials, applicable to scale biofabrication.
- Tissue engineering
- Cultivated meat
- Bioprinting
How to Get There
Discover the best ways to get to UFMG
Plane
Confins International Airport (CNF) is about 40 km from UFMG. You can get there by Uber, taxi or executive bus (Airport Connection).
- Time: 45-60 min
- Cost: R$ 80-120
Bus
Several lines serve the Pampulha campus, such as 5102, 9502, 9550 and s50. Check BHTrans or Google Maps for updated routes.
UFMG also offers free shuttle buses within the campus.
- Cost: R$ 6.25
Car
The Pampulha campus offers free parking for visitors, with access via Av. Antônio Carlos or Av. Presidente Carlos Luz. On event days, arriving early is recommended due to high demand for spaces.
Campus Map
Teaching Activities Center 3 - CAD 3
Teaching Activities Center 3 (CAD 3)
Pampulha Campus - UFMG
Belo Horizonte, MG
Where to Stay
Accommodation options near UFMG
Transamerica Executive Belo Horizonte
Quality Hotel Pampulha
Hotel BH Inn Palmares
evento UFMG
CHA Pampulha Design
COAP2026
Stop Inn Pampulha
COAP
BH Jaraguá Hotel
COAP
What to Do in BH
Discover the main attractions of Belo Horizonte
Igreja São Francisco
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, it is an icon of modern Brazilian architecture.
Inhotim
The world's largest open-air contemporary art museum and botanical garden.
Serra do Curral
Parque natural com trilhas e vista panorâmica da cidade de Belo Horizonte.
Mineirão
Historic Brazilian football stadium, venue for major matches and events.
Weather in October
22°C - 28°C
Temperature120mm
Precipitation6-8h
SunTips for Visitors
- Bring an umbrella - it often rains in October
- Use sunscreen - even on cloudy days
- Try the Minas Gerais cuisine
- Enjoy the hospitality of Minas Gerais
- Visit the UFMG campus - it's beautiful and historic
Ready to discover BH?
Register for the conference and come discover Belo Horizonte and UFMG!