In June 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the 4th JTACC & 10th V4 Thermoanalytical Conference, held in Budapest, Hungary, with the support of a COST ITC Conference Grant under Action CA22107 – BEST-CSP. This conference brought together researchers working in thermal analysis, calorimetry, and solid-state chemistry, providing an ideal setting for discussions that align with the goals of the BEST-CSP Action.

I presented the talk “Thermodynamic Characterization of 2-Picolinamide Polymorphs”, which highlighted experimental and computational work developed at the Research Centre in Chemistry of the University of Porto (CIQUP). The study integrated calorimetry, Knudsen effusion, and quantum chemical methods to assess polymorphic stability and establish a thermodynamic benchmark — directly contributing to the aims of BEST-CSP.

The presentation generated valuable discussion, particularly around the difficulties of accurate thermodynamic data in supporting crystal structure prediction.

The conference also allowed me to establish contact with other researchers, opening the door to future collaborations within the network. The scientific program, tightly linked to the Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, proved ideal for promoting the goals of BEST-CSP.

I am grateful to COST and the BEST-CSP Action for this opportunity, which strengthened the visibility of my research and supported my integration into the broader international community working in thermal analysis, calorimetry, and crystal structure prediction.