The Colegio de Quimicos de Puerto Rico (CQPR), as an IUPAC National Adhering Organization was selected to host the 43rd World Chemistry Congress and the 46th IUPAC General Assembly in San Juan, Puerto Rico from July 30 to August 7, 2011. The theme of IUPAC 2011 is Chemistry Bridging Innovation Among the Americas and the World.

The Colegio de Quimicos de Puerto Rico has been and continues to be committed to promote the development and innovation of the chemical sciences among the Americas. The Colegio has organized three Latin American Chemical Congresses; three Pan American Chemical Congresses; and two Energy for the Americas Congresses. Through the membership of the Colegio in the Federación Latinoamericana de Asociaciones Químicas (FLAQ), the Colegio has contributed in the establishment of stronger relations between IUPAC, National ACS, and Latin America.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is co-sponsor to host the 43rd IUPAC Congress and the 46th IUPAC General Assembly in July-August 2011 in Puerto Rico.

The Government of Puerto Rico and the Colegio de Quimicos de Puerto Rico are proud and honored to be the hosts for such international event.

Prof. Gabriel A. Infante
President
Organizing Committee