Salvador

Located on the northeastern coast of Brazil, Salvador is one of the country’s most historically significant and culturally influential cities. As the capital of Bahia and the first capital of Brazil, Salvador has played a central role in shaping the nation’s cultural, social and intellectual identity for centuries.

The city is widely known for its historic architecture, artistic traditions, music, gastronomy and cultural life. Salvador’s Historic Center, Pelourinho, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects the city’s longstanding importance as a place of cultural encounter and international exchange.

Bahia occupies a distinctive place within Brazil for the strength and visibility of its cultural production, academic institutions and creative industries. Across the state, tradition and contemporary expression coexist naturally, contributing to an environment marked by diversity, innovation and openness to dialogue.

These characteristics are closely connected to the spirit of the FAUBAI 2027 Conference theme, Internationalisation in Concert: Composing Together, which proposes internationalisation as a shared process built through cooperation, multiple perspectives and meaningful exchange between institutions and communities.

Salvador is also an important center for higher education, research and international academic cooperation in Brazil. Universities and research institutions in Bahia maintain active partnerships and initiatives that contribute to scientific development, intercultural engagement and global collaboration.

Participants from Brazil and around the world are invited to experience Salvador and Bahia: a region where culture, knowledge and international connections are part of everyday life.