11th Annual BRICS Astronomy Working Group (BAWG) Workshop
Brazil warmly welcomes all participants to the 11th Meeting of the BRICS Astronomy Working Group and looks forward to efficient and productive cooperation. The 11th Meeting of the BRICS Astronomy Working Group will take place from 13 to 17 October 2025 at the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE) in São José dos Campos, State of São Paulo, Brazil, in an in-person format. The possibility of participation in an online format will also be considered for those registered participants who cannot attend the event in person.
This event is organized by The National Laboratory for Astrophysics (LNA), The Brazilian Center for Research in Physics (CBPF), The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), The National Observatory (ON), and The National Institute for Space Research (INPE). In 2025, the scientific theme will be “Multi-messenger and Multi-wavelength Transients,” bringing together the entire astronomy community, including researchers, outreach professionals, educators, development practitioners, and policymakers, to share the latest results and best practices.
The program will consist of:
- Scientific lectures
- Lectures on education, development, and science outreach
- BRICS Astronomy Working Group meeting
- Virtual Observatory training
- Scientific communication training
- Overview of INPE’s space weather program
Attendees can expect keynote talks, hands-on training sessions, working-group discussions, and an overview of INPE’s space-weather initiatives. Whether you join us in São José dos Campos or online, your participation will strengthen BRICS collaboration in the study of multi-messenger, multi-wavelength phenomena.