Small Molecule Activation

Synopsis

Key Sessions Include:

H2 Activation
N2 Activation
NxOy Activation
O2 Activation
H2Ox Activation
Reactive NxHy Species
Hydrogenases
Cox Chemistry

Small molecules are constituents of the air we breathe (e.g. N₂, O₂, CO₂) and take part in element cycles and various metabolic processes. Further representatives (e.g. H₂, CO, CH₄) are produced/converted in nature under anaerobic conditions or in industrial processes on large scales. Hence, small molecules such as those mentioned are readily accessible and comparatively inexpensive, so that it is highly desirable to include them into syntheses of value-added products or to use them as reservoirs of chemical energy (fuels). However, at the same time they are typically quite thermodynamically stable, so that their utilization requires an activation step. The topic of this conference will thus be concerned with various aspects of small molecule activation, with a focus on molecular insights. It provides a stimulating and interdisciplinary environment for both senior scientists and young researchers to discuss latest progress in the field.

We will be providing a cash prize to the best young investigator talk and a further cash prize for best poster. We are also delighted to offer one poster presenter an opportunity to give a short talk.

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Small Molecule Activation

15 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014

Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

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Speakers

Plenary Speakers

Franc Meyer

Professor, Georg-August-University

William Tolman

Professor and Chair, University of Minnesota

Andrew Borovik

Professor, University of California-Irvine

Douglas Stephan

Professor, University of Toronto

Christopher Cummins

Professor of Chemistry, MIT

Seiji Ogo

Professor, Kyushu University

Invited Speakers

Matthias Driess

University Professor, Technische Universitaet Berlin

Patrick Holland

Professor of Chemistry, Yale University

David Goldberg

Professor, The Johns Hopkins University

Connie Lu

Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Lisa Berreau

Professor, Utah State University

Sylviane SABO-ETIENNE

Research Director, CNRS - University of Toulouse

Wonwoo Nam

Professor, Ewha Womans University

Elisabeth Bouwman

Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Leiden University

Xile Hu

Associate Professor, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

Kay Severin

Professor, EPFL

Kallol Ray

Professor, Humboldt University Berlin

Nicolai Lehnert

Associate Professor, University of Michigan

Jason Love

Reader, University of Edinburgh

Polly Arnold

Crum Brown Chair of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh

Elsje Alessandra Quadrelli

Researcher, CNRS- U Lyon 1- CPE

Felix Tuczek

Director, Institut fÃ¼r Anorganische Chemie

Sven Schneider

Professor, Georg-August-UniversitÃ¤t

Morris Bullock

Laboratory Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Miquel Costas Salgueiro

Prof of Inorganic Chemistry, Universitat de Girona

Markus Reiher

Professor of Theoretical Chemistry, ETH Zurich

Erwin Reisner

Director of Christian Doppler Laboratory, University of Cambridge

Ronald Hage

R&D Director, Catexel

Olivia Reinaud

prof, UniversitÃ© Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris CitÃ©, CNRS UMR 8601

Janusz Lewinski

Professor, Institute of Physiacl Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences

Bert Sels

Full Professor, Catholic University Leuven

Charlie Riordan

Vice Provost, Research, University of Delaware

Corinna Hess

Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Durham University

Robert Franke

Director, Evonik Industries AG

John F. Berry

Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Small Molecule Activation

15 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014

Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

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Programme

Tuesday 15^th July 2014
08:00 – 11:00	Registration & Welcome Reception
10:00 – 10:15	Opening Comments
Session Title: H2 Activation Session Chair: Patrick Holland
10:15 – 10:55	Douglas Stephan University of Toronto	FROM FRUSTRATED LEWIS PAIRS TO PHOSPHORUS-BASED LEWIS ACIDS
10:55 – 11:20	Morris Bullock Pacific Northwest National Laboratory	MOLECULAR ELECTROCTALYSTS FOR PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN AND OXIDATION OF HYDROGEN: SHOVING PROTONS AROUND WITH PENDANT AMINES
11:20 – 11:45	Erwin Reisner University of Cambridge	MOLECULAR CATALYSTS ON SEMICONDUCTORS FOR THE LIGHT DRIVEN REDUCTION OF PROTONS AND CARBON DIOXIDE
11:45 – 12:20	Sylviane Sabo-Etienne CNRS	SMALL MOLECULE ACTIVATION BY POLYHYDRIDE RUTHENIUM COMPLEXES. STOICHIOMETRIC AND CATALYTIC PROCESSES
12:20 – 12:45	Markus Reiher ETH Zurich	HOW PREDICTIVE IS QUANTUM CHEMISTRY FOR SMALL MOLECULE ACTIVATION?
12:45 – 16:30	Welcome Lunch & Free Time
Session Title: N2 Activation Session Chair: Christopher Cummins
16:30 – 17:05	Patrick Holland Yale University	REVERSIBLE CLEAVAGE OF DINITROGEN AT HIGH-SPIN IRON CLUSTERS
17:05 – 17:30	Connie Lu University of Minnesota, Twin Cities	HARNESSING METAL-METAL BONDS: BONDING, ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES AND SMALL-MOLECULE REACTIVITY
17:30 – 17:55	Felix Tuczek Institut für Anorganische Chemie	SYNTHETIC NITROGEN FIXATION BASED ON MOLYBDENUM PHOSPHINE COMPLEXES: TUNING THE LIGAND ENVIRONMENT
17:55 – 18:20	John Berry U-W Madison	NEW INTERMEDIATES IN THE ACTIVATION OF DIAZO COMPOUNDS
18:20 – 19:00	Refreshments
Session Title: NxOy Activation Session Chair: Douglas Stephan
19:00 – 19:25	Kay Severin EPFL	HAVING FUN WITH LAUGHING GAS
19:25 – 19:50	Nicolai Lehnert University of Michigan	THE FIRST FUNCTIONAL MODEL SYSTEM FOR FLAVODIIRON NITRIC OXIDE REDUCTASES
19:50 – 20:15	Bert Sels Catholic University Leuven	REACTIVE INTERMEDIATES IN CU MOR ZEOLITES FOR ALKANE OXIDATION
20:15	Group Dinner & Free Time

Wednesday 16^th July 2014
08:20 – 08:30	Chair Opening
Session Title: O2 Activation Session Chair: William Tolman
08:30 – 09:10	Franc Meyer Georg-August-University	NEW TURNS IN DIOXYGEN ACTIVATION AND WATER OXIDATION AT BIOINSPIRED PYRAZOLATE-BASED BIMETALLIC SITES
09:10 – 09:35	Charles Riordan University of Delaware	C-H ACTIVATION BY A SUPEROXO NICKEL(II) COMPLEX
09:35 – 09:55	Fabian Schax Humboldt Universität zu Berlin	ACTIVATION OF SMALL MOLECULES BY TRANSITION METAL SILOXIDES
09:55 – 10:30	David Goldberg The Johns Hopkins University	ACTIVATION OF O2 BY NON-HEME IRON COMPLEXES: TUNING REACTIVITY WITH FIRST- AND SECOND-COORDINATION SPHERE ELEMENTS
10:30 – 11:00	Refreshments
Session Title: H2Ox Activation Session Chair: Wonwoo Nam
11:00 – 11:25	Ronald Hage Catexel	MANGANESE BLEACHING AND OXIDATION CATALYSTS BASED ON TRIAZACYCLONONANE LIGANDS
11:25 – 11:50	Miquel Costas Salgueiro Universitat de Girona	MOLECULAR IRON CATALYSTS FOR WATER OXIDATION
11:50 – 16:30	Group Lunch & Free Time
Session Title: Reactive NxHy Species Session Chair: Franc Meyer
16:30 – 17:10	Christopher Cummins MIT	FROM TRIPLE BONDS TO REACTIVE INTERMEDIATES
17:10 – 17:35	Alessandra Quadrelli CNRS-U Lyon 1-CPE	N2 CLEAVAGE AND HYDROGENATION ON SILICA-SUPPORTED SURFACE TANTALUM ATOM : MECHANISTIC RELEVANCE OF METAL-HYDRIDE BONDS AND H2 HETEROLYTIC SPLITTING
17:35 – 18:00	Sven Schneider Georg-August-Universität	TRANSFORMATION OF AMMONIA MEDIATED BY PINCER COMPLEXES
18:00 – 18:20	Chris Slootweg VU University Amsterdam	CAN MAIN-GROUP ELEMENTS DO THE JOB OF TRANSITION METALS?
18:20 – 20:30	Poster Session & Cocktail Reception
20:30	Group Dinner & Free Time

Thursday 17^th July 2014
08:20 – 08:30	Chair Opening
Session Title: O2 Activation Session Chair: Andrew Borovik and David Goldberg
08:30 – 09:10	William Tolman University of Minnesota	COPPER OXYGEN INTERMEDIATES RELEVANT TO CATALYSIS
09:10 – 09:35	Lisa Berreau Utah State University	DIOXYGENASE-TYPE ALIPHATIC CARBON-CARBON BOND CLEAVAGE REACTIVITY OF A MONONUCLEAR COPPER(II) CHLORODIKETONATE COMPLEX: IDENTIFICATION OF A HALIDE EFFECT OF O2 ACTIVATION.
09:35 – 10:10	Matthias Driess Technische Universität Berlin	TWO METALS ARE BETTER THAN ONE: FACILE ACCESS TO DIMETALLIC [MO₂M´] DIAMOND CORES FOR SMALL MOLECULE ACTIVATION
10:10 – 11:00	Refreshments
11:00 – 11:25	Olivia Reinaud Université Paris Descartes	METAL IONS IN BIOMIMETIC CAVITIES
11:25 – 11:50	Nicholas Thornburg Northwestern University	ALKENE EPOXIDATION WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE OVER SINGLE-SITE GROUP IV, V TRANSITION METAL OXIDE CATALYSTS FROM GRAFTED METALLOCALIXARENES
11:50 – 12:15	Janusz Lewinski Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences	A POSSIBLE BREAKTHROUGH IN OXYGENATION AND HYDROLYSIS OF ZINC ALKYLS: FUNDAMENTAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS
12:15 – 12:40	Corinna Hess Durham University	HYDROCARBON OXIDATION BY BIMETALLIC LATE TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES WITH DUAL ACTIVE SITES
12:40 – 13:20	Andy Borovik University of California-Irvine	SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY AS A WINDOW INTO BIOLOGY: BIOINSPIRED ACTIVATION OF SMALL MOLECULES
13:20 – 13:55	Wonwoo Nam Ewha Womans University	BIOMIMETIC METAL-OXYGEN INTERMEDIATES IN DIOXYGEN ACTIVATION REACTIONS
13:55 – 19:00	Group Lunch & Free Time
19:30	Gala Night, Group Photo & Poster Awards

Friday 18^th July 2014
08:50 – 09:00	Chair Opening
Session Title: Hydrogenases Session Chair: Matthias Driess
09:00 – 09:40	Seiji Ogo Kyushu University	INSPIRED BY NATURE — NEW ENERGY SOURCES FROM HYDROGENASE MODEL COMPLEXES
09:40 – 10:05	Xile Hu Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne	NATURAL AND UNNATURAL WAYS OF HYDROGEN ACTIVATION
10:05 – 10:30	Refreshments
Session Title: COx Chemistry Session Chair: Sylvianne Sabo-Etienne
10:30 – 10:55	Elizabeth Bouwman Leiden University	DEVELOPMENT OF HOMOGENEOUS CATALYSTS FOR NOVEL REACTIONS INVOLVING CO AND H₂
10:55 – 11:20	Robert Franke Evonik Industries AG	HYDROFORMYLATION WITH RUTHENIUM - A CATALYST SYSTEM FOR DOMINO HYDROFORMYLATION–REDUCTION OF OLEFINS WITH CARBON DIOXID
11:20 – 11:45	Kallol Ray Humboldt University Berlin	N–HETEROCYCLIC NITRENIUM CATION BOUND TO A NICKEL–CYCLAM CORE: ROLE IN FORMATE OXIDATION
11:45 – 12:05	Jarl Ivar van der Vlugt University of Amsterdam	ORGANOMETALLIC COOPERATIVE LIGANDS FOR SMALL MOLECULE ACTIVATION
12:05 – 12:30	Jason Love University of Edinburgh	MACROCYCLIC PACMAN COMPLEXES FOR ELECTROCATALYTIC CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION
12:30 – 12:55	Polly Arnold University of Edinburgh	C-C AND C-E BOND FORMING REACTIONS WITH F-BLOCK ORGANOMETALLICS
12:55 – 13:00	Farewell Comments (Chairs & Fusion)

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15 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014

Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

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Prices

Ticket Type	Early Bird	Full Price
Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.	$1380	$1520
Shared Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.	$1380	$1520
Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.	$1120	$1360

Additional Person

This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

$695

Child

$280

Extra nights

Prices are per person.

Adult

$180

Child

$90

All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

Our Registration Package: What's Included?

3 Nights’ accommodation

Continental Breakfast with hot item selection
Lunch Buffet
3 Course Dinner Buffet

Non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, ice teas and sodas are included with all meals.
Complimentary Wifi in conference room
Complimentary Wifi in guest rooms
Gala Night entry (includes open bar)
Twice daily beverage breaks including light snacks
Daily complimentary bottled water

Please note accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference.

Additional nights are inclusive of one night’s accommodation and breakfast in Masters Restaurant for up to 2 people per room.

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Small Molecule Activation

15 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014

Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

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Small Molecule Activation

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Small Molecule Activation

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Venue

Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort

The AAA Three Diamond awarded Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort rests on 260 acres just 20 minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and 30 minutes from the activity of downtown Chicago. Experience the luxuries of the Windy City’s premier resort and escape—the only landmark resort having direct connection to historic figures such as the architectural genius Frank Lloyd Wright and the famous golf course architect Robert Bruce Harris. Plush amenities, oversized deluxe guest rooms and Hilton’s impeccable service ensure enjoyment.

The City of Chicago is located within the “American heartland” on the shores of Lake Michigan. With amazing national and international cuisine, not forgetting the famous Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, accompanied by world class theatre unrivalled nightlife, stunning architecture and endless shopping; the “Windy City” has something to offer for everyone.

Hotel Facilities:

Outdoor and indoor pools
27 hole Championship Golf Course
Award winning Spa
24 Hour Fitness centre
Complimentary wifi in Guest and Conference rooms
Choice of 5 restaurants and bars
Complimentary local Shuttle service

A traditional themed Gala dinner will be held on the third night of the conference, we invite all delegates and their families to attend this event. This exciting event cannot be missed, with live entertainment, unique menu with open bar and a memorable setting will make this event truly enjoyable.

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Location

Situated in the pristine suburb of Bloomingdale, the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes offers the perfect base to explore the city and the wider surrounding area. Chicago city centre with its world class restaurants, theatres and galleries is only a 30 minute taxi ride away.

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Small Molecule Activation

15 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014

Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

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Transportation

The Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort is located a 20 minute drive from Chicago OHare International Airport. Chicago O’Hare is the largest airport in the world with hundreds of national and international flights arriving and departing daily.

We have partnered with A-1 Limousine Service. They will be able to proivde tranport to and from the hotel.

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Shared Car To / From O’Hare

$24.00 per person

Shared Car To / From Midway

$59.00 for the 1^st person + $8 each additional person

Gratuity not included on above rates

**Above rates valid between 4:30am 10:59pm - NOT VALID on Holidays**

PRIVATE CARS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE

O’Hare and Midway Airport Arrival Procedure

After arriving, please proceed to the baggage area and claim your luggage.
Please contact A-1 Airport Limousine Service at 1-630-833-3788 option 3 to get a dispatcher.

If you have your confirmation number, give it to the dispatcher; otherwise, give the dispatcher your last name and they will instruct you from there.

If you do not have reservations please call anyways and a dispatcher will assist you with you transportation.

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING

1-630-833-3788 or following the transportation link on the conference website

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Small Molecule Activation

15 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014

Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

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Local Activities

Hotel Activities

- Award Winning Spa with over 50 available treatments

- 27 Hole championship golf course and driving range open daily from 6.00am till dusk

- Selection of bars and restaurants

Local Area Attractions

Shopping

- Stratford Square Mall: Take taxi or use the complimentary shuttle. http://www.stratfordmall.com/

- Woodfield Mall: One of Americas largest Malls is only a short 25 minute taxi journey away. http://www.simon.com/mall/woodfield-mall

- Chicago Premium Outlets: Located just 19 miles from the hotel, Chicago Premium Outlets is the perfect place for bargain hunters to shop. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=63

Outdoor

- Mallard Lake County Forest Preserve: Just a short taxi journey away is the 953-acre Forest Preserve featuring open waters, wetlands, fields and scattered woodlands with wildlife such as beavers, great blue herons, bullfrogs, eastern meadowlarks, bobolinks, red-tailed hawks and kestrels. A 2.5-mile trail system, including a boardwalk ideal for bird-watching, winds around the lake.

- Meacham Grove Forest Preserve: A 256 acre preserve woodland groves, meadows, a fishing lake, wetlands and the meandering Spring Brook Creek.

- Pratts Wayne Woods: Located a 15 minute drive from the hotel is the county’s largest forest preserve, offering over 3500 acres of woodland and meadow. The preserve provides several picnic areas as well as over 7 miles worth of trails.

- Neighbourhood walks: Enjoy a peaceful walk around Bloomingdale and visit some of the upmarket residential neighbours surrounding the hotel.

- Lynfred Winery: Only a 10 minute drive from the hotel, the winery offers daily tasting sessions from over 80 varieties of wines.

Entertainment

- Drury Lane Theatre: Based on the famous Drury Lane Royal Theatre London, this Chicagoland Theatre offers year round entertainment and dinner packages at affordable prices.

- Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament: Go back in time to the age of Kings and Knights. Only 6 miles from the hotel is a replica medieval castle, where you can enjoy a 4 course meal whilst watching history unveil before your eyes.

St. Charles

Take a day trip to the small mid-western town of St Charles. Nestled in the Fox River Valley and just one hour west of Chicago, this small American town bursts with natural charm and beauty.

- Take a paddle boat cruise down the Fox River. Cruises occur daily, up to date times can be found http://stcriverboats.com/paddlewheel_002.htm

- Watch a show at the 1920 Arcada Theatre

- Explore the towns distinctive architecture and many museums

More information can be found here http://www.stcharlesil.gov/

Chicago

Either take a taxi directly from the hotel (30 minutes), or take the complimentary hotel shuttle to Roselle Metra Train Station and hop on a train that will take you straight into downtown and you will soon be in the heart of the city. Chicago has thousands of activities to do all year round. This world famous city bulges with culture, history and great architecture. Home to the infamous AL Capon, America’s tallest building, miles of sandy beaches, countless Michelin Starred restaurants and hundreds of museums and parks, this city truly has something to offer for everyone.

- Magnificent Mile, only a 35 minute taxi ride from the hotel and you will be on the world famous magnificent mile. The Magnificent Mile contains a mixture of upscale department stores, restaurants, luxury retailers as well as 100s of bars, clubs and theatres, the perfect setting for a night out or a quick shopping trip.

- Navy Pier, enjoy the free evening fireworks or just spend time with the family looking out at Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier is a must do in Chicago.

- Lake Michigan and Chicago River Architecture Cruises, enjoy an evening cruise on board a luxury liner whilst tucking into a 3 course dinner and watching the sunset below the city’s majestic skyscrapers. Or enjoy a traditional boat journey through the heart of the city leaning about its magnificent Architecture and history.

More ideas and information can be found by clicking on the following link http://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/tours-and-attractions/

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Small Molecule Activation

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Group Activities

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Small Molecule Activation

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Oral Presenters

A Fusion Conference offers all participants the opportunity to present their current research and findings in a number of different ways. Once registered for the conference you will be able to submit your abstract online and monitor the status through your Fusion account. Please use the abstract template provided and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length. Any abstracts exceeding this size may be cut short during print.

Oral Presentations

We have a number of oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for an oral presentation, please submit your abstract within the 'Talk Deadline'. Please check the conference programme carefully to note your presentation time (inclusive of Q&A) should you be accepted for an oral presentation.

We recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches as regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference page.

If you have prepared some slides to compliment your presentation please ensure you bring these with you on a USB or portable file saving device.

Those presenting on the first day, please email your slides to us so we can have everything prepared and ready for the first session. Please email your slides to:powerpoint@fusion-conferences.com

Flash Presentations

The Flash Session lasts up to 45minutes. This time is evenly divided between all the Flash Presentations that are accepted so your allocated time can range from 3-5 minutes, depending on popularity. The flash session is an extension of the Poster Session and is designed to offer a select few the opportunity to present orally their poster in a more formal, group setting. To be considered for a flash presentation, please submit your abstract within the 'Talk Deadline'. Abstracts submitted after the 'Talk Deadline' may not be accepted.

Please note, the exact length of your presentation will be noted on the conference programme under the ‘Flash Session’.

At the Conference

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to the AV team who will be available in the conference room. They will ensure they have everything they need, including your presentation slides or aides. If you have any animations or videos we do advise to run through the presentation with the AV tech just to make sure everything is compatible. We also advise that all speakers make themselves known to the AV tech in the conference room immediately before your session beings. The AV tech will apply your microphone and provide a laser pointer should you have a complimenting presentation. Please note, speakers are not permitted to use their individual laptops, our AV tech will have a master laptop for you to run your presentation from. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to approach our AV tech or a member of the Fusion team. We are here to help!

We would like to ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time slot decreases.

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Small Molecule Activation

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Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

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Posters

We are delighted to offer a $700 prize for the best poster

Poster Presentations

To be considered to present a poster, please submit your abstract within the ‘Poster Deadline’. Please check the conference programme carefully to note the poster session date and time. Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (46.8H x 33.1W in), portrait in orientation only. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore you will be unable to present your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements. During registration at the conference, if you are presenting a poster please request a poster number from the registration desk. Please do not put up your poster without notifying a member of the Fusion team. Certain adhesive agents are not permitted at some venues therefore; Fusion will be the sole provider of all poster fixings.

At the Conference

Upon arrival at the conference you can put up your poster from registration with the help of the Fusion team. Your poster can remain on display for the entire duration of the conference and we ask that you take down your poster on the final day of the meeting. The poster sessions is usually scheduled on Day 2, but please check the official programme for exact timings. Refreshments will be provided and awards will be given to the best poster displays.

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Conference History

15 Jul 2014, 18 Jul 2014

Small Molecule Activation

Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort , Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

Key Sessions Include: H2 Activation N2 Activation NxOy Activation O2 Activation H2Ox Activation 

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Following the success of the first SMA conference in Chicago, which took place in July 2014 we are delighted to be organising a second series.  Small molecules are constituents o...

19 Feb 2019, 22 Feb 2019

3^rdSmall Molecule Activation Conference

Melia Nassau Beach All Inclusive, Nassau, Bahamas

Following the success of the second SMA conference in Cancun, which took place in May 2016 we are delighted to be organising a third series.  Small molecules are constituents of the air we breathe (e.g. N2,...

16 May 2022, 19 May 2022

4^th Small Molecule Activation Conference

#SMA22

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive, Cancun, Mexico

Many essential natural processes and systems are based on the making and breaking of small molecules, consisting only of a few atoms. They are formed and consumed, for instance, as part of element cycles, and thus representatives like O2, N2 and C...

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Small Molecule Activation

15 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014

Bloomingdale, Chicago, USA

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