The Brazilian Computer Society (Portuguese: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação, SBC) was established in 1978, as a scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of computer science in Brazil and the associated technologies and applications.
Research activities are fostered by 27 special interest groups.
[1] The award is exclusive to current members and founders and is delivered during the opening ceremony of the SBC Congress.
It is named in memory of Newton Faller (1947–1996), a Brazilian computer scientist and electrical engineer.
In 2022, the CSBC will take place from the 31st of July to the 5th of August and will have its theme, Digital Empowerment: The Role of Computing in Building an Inclusive and Democratic Society.