Pre-registration for the XVII Meeting on Soil Classification and Correlation (RCC) was carried out from March 3 to 25, 2026, with the objective of gathering information from interested participants and supporting the selection process, in accordance with previously established and published criteria defined by the Organizing Committee.
A total of 80 spots were made available. However, considering that historically around 15% of selected candidates do not complete their registration, 91 participants were invited. This measure aims to optimize the filling of vacancies and ensure greater efficiency in defining the final group of participants.
The list of selected pre-registered participants can be accessed here:
Selected candidates will be officially notified via RCC email with detailed instructions for completing their registration. Participation must be confirmed through payment of the registration fee between April 13 and 30, 2026. Failure to complete payment within the established deadline will be considered a withdrawal, and the spot will be reassigned to candidates on the waiting list.
The registration fee is R$ 1,500.00 (one thousand five hundred Brazilian reais). Members of the Brazilian Soil Science Society (SBCS) with the 2026 annual fee duly paid are eligible for a R$ 300.00 discount, totaling R$ 1,200.00 (one thousand two hundred Brazilian reais).
Selection Criteria for Participants of the XVII RCC
Participant selection was conducted based on technical and institutional criteria, defined by the Organizing Committee and applied collectively. When applicable, information from the candidates’ Currículo Lattes was used as additional support for the evaluation.
The criteria adopted, in order of priority, were:
i) Participation in the Organizing Committee of the XVII RCC;
ii) Membership in the National Executive Committee on Soil Classification;
iii) Participation as part of the event reporting team;
iv) Nomination by the Organizing Committee, considering professional activities directly related to Pedology or related fields of interest to the event;
v) Effective participation and contribution in previous RCCs, including contributions to the Brazilian Soil Classification System (SiBCS) and/or serving as a reviewer of Field Guide chapters;
vi) Authorship or co-authorship of chapters in the XVII RCC Field Guide;
vii) Professional experience in soil classification, genesis, morphology, soil survey, and land use interpretation for agricultural purposes;
viii) Involvement in the scientific and academic community of the event’s region, preferably in the aforementioned or related fields;
ix) Representation of research and educational institutions from different regions of the country, in accordance with the established technical criteria;
x) Involvement in training and capacity building of professionals in Pedology, including university professors, extension agents, and technical consultants;
xi) Professionals in the field of Pedology hired within the last three years and currently working in teaching or research institutions.
Additional Information
The high level of interest in RCCs highlights the technical and scientific relevance of the event within the context of Soil Science in Brazil, particularly in areas related to soil classification and correlation.
In this context, post-Congress pedological field trips, organized within the Brazilian Soil Science Congress, are also noteworthy. These activities represent complementary opportunities for technical training and exchange. They typically last one to two days and involve a smaller, more diverse audience, facilitating the participation of students and professionals at different stages of their academic and professional careers.
