The II Brazilian Solar Energy Congress and the III International Solar Energy Society Latin American Regional Conference will be held concomitantly from 18th to 21st November 2008 at the Centro de Convenções of the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. An exhibition of equipments and technologies related to renewable energy sources will occur parallel to the Congress. We are expecting a massive participation of researchers, students and professionals of the area, either for contributing with technological and scientific works as well as for exchanging information and experiences between interested in the development of solar energy and other alternative energy sources. Looking forward to meeting you in November 2008.