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25th International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time

Basic-to-Translational Science for Preventing and Managing Chronic Diseases in Shift Workers: Challenges and Barriers Hindering Progress

The 25th edition of the International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time, a biennial international event held since 1969, is organized by the Working Time Society (WTS), an international non-profit scientific society whose primary objectives are the study, research, and practices related to organizational and psychosocial aspects, as well as health problems, performance, and accidents/incidents associated with shift and night work and irregular work schedules. The WTS is also a twin association linked with the International Commission on Occupational Health Scientific Committee on Shiftwork and Working Time. Thus, in addition to scientific members, the symposium also welcomes non-scientific participants such as industry, labor, health and safety professionals, policy makers and others interested in promoting safety, health and wellbeing of workers in nonstandard schedules.

We are pleased to host the Symposium in Guarujá, a beautiful coastal region located just 100 kilometers from the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil. This will be the third time the Symposium takes place in Brazil. The central theme this time is "Basic-to-Translational Science for Preventing and Managing Chronic Diseases in Shift Workers: Challenges and Barriers Hindering Progress." The event will focus on the need to discuss fundamental and applied issues in the field of shift and night work, a labor modality that accounts for approximately 30% of the global workforce and is associated with an increased risk of various health disorders, particularly sleep, metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological disorders, as well as the risk of workplace accidents, according to scientific literature.

We are planning a more accessible event by separating registration fees from accommodation costs, allowing participants to choose the lodging that best suits their needs. This approach aims to encourage the participation of young scientists from all over the world. At the same time, we will uphold our society's tradition of hosting joint lunches and other collective events to ensure a welcoming environment and foster the exchange of experiences among attendees throughout the event.

Welcome to Brazil!

Organizing Committee