Events
October 2026 Events
FLORIAN KONGOLI MEETS NOVA FRIBURGO MAYOR JOHNNY MAYCON IN BRAZIL 499
Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, met with Mayor Johnny Maycon at the Municipal Building of Nova Friburgo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the city’s recent achievements and its continuing commitment to sustainable development.
Nova Friburgo is one of the largest municipalities by territory in the state of Rio de Janeiro, covering approximately 935.4 km² and serving a population of about 203,000 people. Under Mayor Maycon's leadership, the municipality incorporated the FLOGEN Sustainability Framework into its local legal framework in September 2024, becoming the first city known to formally adopt the framework through municipal legislation.
The FLOGEN Sustainability Framework promotes a balanced approach to environmental protection, economic development and social well-being. Its adoption by Nova Friburgo represents an important example of how sustainability principles can be translated into concrete public policy at the municipal level.
During the meeting, Mayor Maycon shared several developments achieved since the framework was adopted. These include his reelection as mayor, Nova Friburgo’s recognition among the leading cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro for quality of life, and the strong electoral performance of candidates he supported in recent state and federal elections.
Mayor Johnny Maycon will present Nova Friburgo's experience and sustainability achievements at SIPS 2026 in Rio de Janeiro. His participation will offer delegates an opportunity to examine how a global sustainability framework can be implemented through local governance and adapted to the priorities of a growing municipality.
SIPS 2026 will bring together scientists, industry leaders, government representatives and decision-makers from around the world to exchange knowledge, present practical solutions and develop new international collaborations in sustainability.
Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, with Nova Friburgo Mayor Johnny Maycon
October 2026 Events
DR. FLORIAN KONGOLI MEETS LEADING EUROPEAN SCIENTISTS AND ACADEMIC LEADERS IN ITALY 503
During his visit to Turin, Italy, Dr. Florian Kongoli met with several prominent personalities from the European scientific and engineering community. These encounters provided opportunities for professional exchanges, discussions on emerging technologies and the development of international scientific collaboration.
Meeting with Prof. Marco Mezzalama, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turin
Dr. Kongoli met with Prof. Marco Mezzalama, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turin (Accademia delle Scienze di Torino), at his office in Turin. They enjoyed a discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and other topics of mutual interest.
Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, with Prof. Marco Mezzalama, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turin
Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, at the Academy of Sciences of Turin, Turin, Italy
Meeting with Prof. Giuseppe Lacidogna
Dr. Kongoli met with Prof. Giuseppe Lacidogna of the Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering (DISEG) at Politecnico di Torino, and Fellow of the Engineering Division of the European Academy of Sciences.
The meeting took place at the Galleria Subalpina, a historic 19th-century covered shopping arcade in central Turin, designed by architect Pietro Carrera and inaugurated in 1874.
Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, with Prof. Giuseppe Lacidogna at the Galleria Subalpina, Turin
Meeting with Prof. Dr. Ehrenfried Zschech
Dr. Kongoli also met with Prof. Dr. Ehrenfried Zschech, Head of the Department of Microelectronic Materials and Nanoanalysis at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems in Dresden, Germany, and former President of the Federation of European Materials Societies.
Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, with Prof. Dr. Ehrenfried Zschech
Meeting with Prof. Norbert Babscan
Another meeting brought Dr. Kongoli together with Prof. Norbert Babscan, Vice President of the Hungarian Academy of Engineering. The meeting provided another opportunity to exchange views and strengthen professional connections within the international engineering community.
Dr. Florian Kongoli with Prof. Norbert Babscan, Vice President of the Hungarian Academy of Engineering
A Beautiful Morning in Venice
On October 30, 2026, Dr. Kongoli also enjoyed a beautiful morning in Venice, Italy, during his visit to the historic city.
A beautiful morning in Venice, Italy – October 30, 2026
October 2026 Events
DR. FLORIAN KONGOLI VISITS LEADING INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATORS IN NOVA FRIBURGO, BRAZIL 504
In October 2026, Dr. Florian Kongoli visited Nova Friburgo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he had the opportunity to discover two important organizations contributing to the region's environmental services and industrial manufacturing sectors.
One of the visits was to EBMA, one of the main environmental-services operators in Nova Friburgo. The company manages a significant part of the city's solid waste infrastructure and disposal operations. Its mission emphasizes sustainable waste management, environmental responsibility, ethics, technology, and service quality.
Visit to EBMA, Nova Friburgo, Brazil
EBMA environmental services and operations
Discovering EBMA's waste management activities
Dr. Kongoli also visited STAM, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of locks, padlocks, and door hardware. Headquartered in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, STAM is recognized as one of Brazil's largest security hardware producers and one of the largest manufacturers in this sector in South America.
Visit to STAM, Nova Friburgo, Brazil
STAM's industrial manufacturing operations
Discovering STAM's security hardware production
These visits highlight the importance of connecting with organizations operating in different sectors, from environmental services and sustainable waste management to industrial manufacturing and security hardware production.
