Pan American Activities

Date published:

August 2025Current Active Member Societies
Brazil
ProAcústica (since 2013)
SOBRAC (since 1985)
United States
INCE-USA (since 1975)
Acoustical Society of America (ASA) (since 1978)
Chile
SOCHA (Sociedad Chilena de Acústica)
Canada
Canadian Acoustical Association (CAA) (since 1978)Key Activities & Achievements

  • Key Activities & Achievements
    • ProAcústica (Brazil)
      • ABNT CB 196 – Brazilian Acoustics Committee
      • InterLab & QualiLab Programs (34 labs, 20 qualified)
      • INAD BR 2025 & Feicon Batimat 2025
    • SOBRAC (Brazil)
      • SOBRAC NE Symposium 2024 (160 participants)
      • 1st Regional Forum São Paulo 2024
      • INAD 2025 events across regional branches
    • INCE-USA
      • NoiseCon 2025 in Stowe, Vermont
      • Board Certification program expansion
      • Technician’s Badge courses development
    • SOCHA (Chile)
      • XIII FIA Congress 2024 (300 attendees, 13 countries)
      • Participation in national noise regulations
      • Third FIA Conference Series
    • CAA (Canada)
      • AWC Fall 2025:October 15-16, 2025, in Calgary, AB. Theme: “Bridging
      • Research with Practical Innovation.” Dr. Charlotte Clark confirmed as international keynote speaker.
      • Canadian Acoustics Journal: Published 4 volumes between July 2024 and June 2025.
  • InterNoise 2025 Organization
    • Event Details, Dates: August 24-27, 2025
    • Location: São Paulo, Brazil’; Venue: WTC Events Center & Sheraton WTC Hotel
    • Organizer: ProAcústica (Brazilian Association for Acoustical Quality)
    • Congress Theme “Connections for a Better Sounding World”
    • Technical Program Areas
      • Vibration & Acoustical Engineering Science
      • Industrial & Transportation Applications
      • Material, Architectural & Environmental Applications
      • Human Factors
      • Multi-disciplinary Approaches
  • Future Plans: Mexico Engagement
    • Mexico has substantial acoustical activities but limited direct contact with I-INCE. InterNoise 2025 provides a unique opportunity to initiate closer ties.
    • Potential Partners
      • Instituto Mexicano Acústica (IMA)
      • Sociedad Mexicana de Acústica Forense
      • Mexican Institute of Transportation (IMT)