Here are two ways to access the Wi-Fi at WFB2026 venue:
- Via “eduroam”
- Via “UNICAMP-visitante”
The Unicamp Visitor Wi-Fi network provides free Internet access for visitors at the University. To get access, you can use your social media account (Facebook or Google) or a visitor account created at redesemfio.unicamp.br/visitante
Here’s how to connect:
- Select the Wi-Fi network Unicamp-Visitante.
- Open a browser and go to visitante.unicamp.br.
- You will be redirected to an authentication portal.
- Log in using your social media account or the visitor account.
- Great! You can now use the Internet.
- Visa
Visitors to Brazil must obtain a visa from a Brazilian Consulate (in some cases, Embassy) unless they come from a visa-exempt country – check the list of countries for a visa required at the following links: 1) English (see the “caption” on the first page and column “Vivis – Visit Visa” in the table for the corresponded visa information); 2) Português version.
If you have any questions, it is strongly recommended that you check with your local Brazilian diplomatic mission to see if you need to apply for a tourist visa beforehand. Consular Offices of Brazil.
Information on this topic can be found on the Brazilian Consulate portal.
Important: bear in mind you must apply for a visa in advance, at least 2 months before the intended travel to have enough time to get it.
- Passport
The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date from Brazil.
- Travel Insurance
You may consider an insurance policy of your choice to protect your interests in relation to cancellations, medical expenses, loss, or damage to personal property. The conference organizers cannot take any responsibility for participants failing to arrange their own insurance.
- Currency
REAL (R$) is the currency used in Brazil. It is possible to find some options for exchanging money at the airports or in the city of Campinas.
- Climate
The climate is tropical but mitigated by elevation. April is autumn in Brazil; the weather is mild (warm) and generally dry.
- Tipping
Tips in bars and restaurants are already included in the bill, which corresponds to 10% of the total amount spent. In some places, the waiter/waitress will ask if they can add the “service fee”, as it may be called. Although not mandatory, it is very common to accept.
- Electricity
In Brazil, the voltage is 127 or 220 V, depending on the city. In Campinas, the voltage is 127 V and 60HZ. Electrical outlet plugs and sockets in Brazil follow type N. Visitors should bring plug adapters and voltage transformers to their electric/electronic devices if necessary.
