Since 1974, the Brazilian Congress of Materials Science and Engineering (CBECiMat) has been the main national forum for research, development and innovation in the field of materials, with the support of ABCeram, ABM and ABPol. In this edition, from November 24 to 28, 2024, Fortaleza will host this traditional event, organized by researchers from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and the Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research (IPEN), seeking to unite academia and industry and strengthen materials science and engineering in Brazil.