DR. FLORIAN KONGOLI - HONORARY CITIZEN OF RIO DE JANEIRO
In 2019, Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach, became the first Canadian and Scientist to receive the official title of Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro. This honorary title was awarded to Dr. Kongoli in recognition of his major contributions in science and technology in the framework of sustainability. Congratulatory messages from the Canadian Ambassador in Brazil, Tohoku University president in Japan, and University of Montreal rector in Canada were sent to Dr. Kongoli. For this unique occasion, a documentary in multiple languages has been produced showcasing Dr. Kongoli’s numerous contributions, as well as about 1000 media outlets covered this news.
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On 26 November 2019 Dr. Florian Kongoli, became Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro in a Plenary Siting Ceremony of Rio de Janeiro City Hall based on the Legislative Decree No. 1901/2019 voted unanimously in the plenary session of 9 October 2019.
PHOTOS
Some photos and videos are given below.
Photos (in chronological order):
Official Certificate of Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro to Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, attending Brazilian National Anthem played at the start of the Ceremony
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, attending Brazilian National Anthem played at the start of the Ceremony
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, is introduced by Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, listening to the Chair of the Session
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, receiving the Official Certificate of Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, receiving the Official Certificate of Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro from city councillor Atila A. Nunes in the presence of Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, receiving the Official Certificate of Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro from city councillor Atila A. Nunes in the presence of Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, with Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, bearing the Official Certificate of Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, speaking after becoming Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, speaking after becoming Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro
Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, is congratulated by Atila A. Nunes, City councillor, after his speech
Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, with Rio de Janeiro city councillor Atila A. Nunes and Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente after his speech
Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente, describes the activity of Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, after Dr. Kongoli's speech
Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in a complimentary speech after the ceremony
Official Photo after the ceremony at the Plenary Hall Door: Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, Atila A. Nunes, Rio de Janeiro City Councillor, and Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente
Official Photo after the ceremony at the Official Entry of the City Hall: Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, Atila A. Nunes, Rio de Janeiro City Councillor, and Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, with Francisco Aieta Chief of Cabinet for City Counselor Dr. Joao Ricardo Ribas
Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, with Mario Linhares, Director of Program Linha de Frente
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, with Prof. Dr. Manfred Mauntz, cmc Instruments GmbH, Germany
VIDEOS:
Interview with Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN
Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN - Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro - interview after the ceremony
Dr Florian Kongoli's, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, helicopter view of Rio de Janeiro as Honorary Citizen of the City
Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, and Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro, Official Ceremony
You've got a Friend in Rio: Interview with Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, before SIPS 2018
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES:
Message of Congratulation from the Ambassador of Canada to Brazil, H.E. Jennifer May, to Dr Florian Kongoli on the occasion of getting the Title of Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro
H.E. Jennifer May
Dr. Florian Kongoli
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF TOHOKU UNIVERSITY, JAPAN TO DR. FLORIAN KONGOLI260
Dr. Florian Kongoli
CEO
FLOGEN Stars Outreach
1255 Boul. Laird, Suite 388-1
Mont-Royal, QC, H3P 2T1
17 December, 2020
Dear Dr. Kongoli,
It is with great pleasure that I received the news that you were honored with the title of honorary citizen of the city of Rio de Janeiro. On behalf of Tohoku University, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations.
We are very delighted that you, who earned your doctoral degree at Tohoku University, have continued to contribute to science and technology by hosting the Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit & Exhibition for many years. It is an honor for us to think that our faculty and researchers may have contributed to your gaining insights and perspectives through your interacting with them, and that we may have contributed to what you have accomplished.
Once again, congratulations on receiving this prestigious title. I hope that you will continue to make contributions on a global scale.
Mr.Florian Kongoli
CEO
FLOGEN Stars Outreach
1255 Boul. Laird, Suite 388-1
Mont-Royal, QC, H3P 2T1
Mr. Kongoli,
It's with great pleasure to learn that you have obtained the title of an honorary citizen of the city of Rio de Janeiro. I am writing this letter today to congratulate you on this prestigious distinction, which is a reward of your talent and your inspiring work.
We're proud that you are an internationally recognized leading ambassador for the University of Montreal. This award adds to your numerous achievements in the fields of science and technology. In fact, you have over 25 years of experience, in over 40 countries in the development of innovative and durable solutions.
I congratulate you for you work and various contributions as a leader and graduate. Your success and your engagement are a great honor to your alma mater.
On my behalf and on behalf of the University of Montreal, I want to congratulate you again on this great honor that you have received and I would like to reiterate how proud we are that you were given the title of an honorary citizen of Rio de Janeiro.
Kindest regards, Mr. Kongoli, and thank you once again for your excellent work.
Daniel Jutras
President
c.c. Mr. Raymond Lalande, MD, MA, FCMF, Vice-Rector for Alumni Relations and philanthropy
Please click here to see the Original letter in french
DOCUMENTARY
Documentary about our Chairman: Dr Florian Kongoli 242
A documentary in English Language about our chairman on the occasion of becoming a Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro was prepared and released as a joint production of Amigo no Rio and Lema Digital
A link to the video is given below:
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN - a Bird-Eye View on the Newest Carioca in Town, June 2020
A documentary in Portuguese Language about our chairman on the occasion of becoming a Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro was prepared and released as a joint production of Amigo no Rio and Lema Digital
A link to the video is given below:
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN - Um carioca honorario e sua historia de sucesso, June 2020
A documentary in French Language about our chairman on the occasion of becoming a Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro was prepared and released as a joint production of Amigo no Rio and Lema Digital
A link to the video is given below:
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN - Un Nouveau Carioca dans le Ciel de Rio, June 2020
A documentary in the Japanese Language about our chairman on the occasion of becoming a Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro was prepared and released as a joint production of Amigo no Rio and Lema Digital
A link to the video is given below:
A documentary in Mandarin/Chinese Language about our chairman on the occasion of becoming a Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro was prepared and released as a joint production of Amigo no Rio and Lema Digital
A link to the video is given below:
A documentary in Spanish Language about our chairman on the occasion of becoming a Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro was prepared and released as a joint production of Amigo no Rio and Lema Digital
A link to the video is given below:
Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN - Un carioca honorario y su historia de exito, June 2020
A documentary in Russian Language about our chairman on the occasion of becoming a Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro was prepared and released as a joint production of Amigo no Rio and Lema Digital
Dr. Kongoli is represented on Times Square after being awarded the Rio de Janeiro Honorary Citizen due to his work as President of FLOGEN STARS Outreach, a not-for-profit international organization, focused on promoting science and sustainability through education, governance, technology, management and science, as well as in his role as CEO of FLOGEN technologies, a high-tech applied research institute focused on sustainability through developing sustainable technologies and making existing technologies more sustainable.
Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, featured in New York City Time Square on 7, 10 & 11 Aug 2020, on the occasion of becoming Rio de Janeiro Honorary Citizen
Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, featured in New York City Time Square on 7, 10 & 11 Aug 2020, on the occasion of becoming Rio de Janeiro Honorary Citizen
Dr Florian Kongoli featured in The Montreal Gazette on 15 August 2020, A link to the entire page of Montreal Gazette (15 August 2020) is given here
Dr Florian Kongoli featured in National Post Journal on 8 August 2020, A link to the entire page of National Post Journal on 8 August 2020 is given here
List of Media Organizations that have featured the news of Dr Florian Kongoli becoming Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro. Click in the link to see the publication
