2 nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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2nd Frontiers of Photochemistry Conference 2020

Nassau, Bahamas, 22-25 February 2020

The second biannual Frontiers in Photochemistry (FIP) Conference focused on both fundamental and application aspects of photons in chemistry. The full conference schedule features sessions on biological and bioinspired photochemistry, photoswitches, ultrafast processes, photoactive materials, photocatalytic mechanisms, upconversion/singlet fission, and new chromophore design. The sessions featured talks from renowned chemists in each field - Michael Wasielewski (Northwestern), Claudia Turro (Ohio State), Phil Castellano (NC State), Amy Prieto (Colorado), James McCusker (Michigan State), Leif Hammarstrom (Uppsala), and Malcolm Forbes (BGSU). Although, the comments from conference attendees was consistently that every talk was stellar and communicated meaningful take-away messages.

The meeting was chaired by Profs. Amanda J. Morris (Virginia Tech), Maria Abrahamsson (Chalmers), and Jeffrey Rack (University of New Mexico). The meeting audience was composed of leading researchers and excellent PhD students and Post-Docs from the USA, France, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden and Australia. We are also extremely proud to have a strong gender balance within our speaker line up, with 47% female and 53% male.

The conference features a unique format to other photochemistry meetings. First and foremost, the Fusion framework provides for an intimate conference experience. Indeed, the small size of the conference enables participants to talk to the vast majority (if not all) conference attendees. These informal interactions facilitated by the mentoring luncheon, networking refreshment breaks, poster sessions, and group dinners lead to insight sharing across fields (e.g. from molecules to materials), collaborations, and meaningful connections across different academic levels (e.g. graduate students and renowned professors). Second, the conference location and all-inclusive nature keeps conference participants engaged and interacting even during the ample free time provided. It should also be noted that the Bahamas location provides a nice respite from the colder winter months for many of us. Lastly, the conference is family-friendly and many participants bring along guests. The guests were welcome at all conference activities including poster sessions, group dinners, and the gala dinner. Therefore, parents of young children can fully participate in the conference, while also enjoying their family. Taken together, the benefits of the Fusion conferences solidify FIP as a unique and appreciated addition to the photochemistry field.

‘Speaking at a conference with a small, intimate group of peers enables good discussion, and is always attractive. Moreover, this Fusion conference was held in a setting that encouraged us to bring our family, which is unusual for most meetings. The schedule was very favorable for combining work and play: the open afternoons allowed us to spend quality time with our family in a beautiful place, without sacrificing good presentations and discussions.’
- Amy Prieto & Matthew Shores (Colorado State University)

We are thankful for our sponsors and media partners - Magnitude Instruments (represented at the meeting by Eric Kennehan), Bowling Green State University and the Center for Photochemical Sciences (represented at the meeting by Alexis Ostrowski and Malcolm Forbes), ACS Applied Energy Materials, American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry (represented by Lisa Berreau, Ana de Bettencourt-Dias, Jeffrey Rack, and Claudia Turro), Virginia Tech College of Science, and Virginia Tech Department of Chemistry. These sponsors contributions were used to support travel funding for younger faculty to attend the meetings from across the globe and our poster/short talk awards.

The poster sessions were lively with many discussions, and thanks to the “Meet the Poster Presenters” session the poster presenters were given the opportunity to promote their posters and attract interests. The poster prizes were awarded based on votes from the attendees, and a clear winner in Sebastian Megow, Kiel University followed by Matthew Kessinger, Virginia Tech and a shared third prize between Nataniel Hirscher from University of Pennsylvania and Young Ju Yun, Illinois Institute of Technology. The short talk award to young faculty was awarded to Steven Lopez, Northeastern University, and pre-faculty awards were given to Michelle Chen at Northwestern University and Christopher Grieco at the Ohio State University.

The evaluation of the first FIP conference suggested four points to address; a higher number of female speakers and session chairs, larger attendance in general and more sponsorship. The chairs together with the Fusion team addressed all of these matters, contributing to the success of the meeting.

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Synopsis

The conference will focus on the frontiers (or cutting-edge) of research in the photochemical sciences. Topics to be discussed are:

Biological and Bio-Inspired Photochemistry
Photocatalytic Mechanisms
Photoactive Materials
New Chromophore Design
Upconversion/Singlet Fission
Ultra-fast Processes
Photoswitches/Photochromism

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Any fully paying academic can bring a student for only $850. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible for this offer. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 22, 23, 24 February 2020 (on a shared basis for students) and a 24hour all-inclusive food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Chloe Trundle to obtain a special registration link for your student.

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Jessica Anna (University of Pennsylvania)
PROBING THE EFFECTS OF NONCOVALENT INTERACTIONS AND SPATIAL CONFINEMENT THROUGH ULTRAFAST VISIBLE AND MID-IR SPECTROSCOPY
Ivan Aprahamian (Dartmouth College)
HYDRAZONE-BASED SWITCHES AND FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
Lisa Berreau (Utah State University)
FLAVONOLS AS VISIBLE LIGHT-INDUCED CO-RELEASING MOLECULES
Sylvestre Bonnet (Leiden University)
MOLECULAR DESIGN OF PHOTOACTIVATED CHEMOTHERAPY AGENTS BASED ON TRANSITION METALS
Phil Castellano (North Carolina State University)
PHOTOCHEMICAL UPCONVERSION: NEW PERSPECTIVES AND EMERGING DIRECTIONS
Alexis Dee Ostrowski (Bowling Green State University)
PHOTORESPONSIVE METALLOPOLYMERS WITH SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS APPLICATIONS
Jillian Dempsey (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
PHOTOTRIGGERING PROTON-COUPLED ELECTRON TRANSFER REACTIONS
Gordana Dukovic (University of Colorado Boulder)
ELUCIDATING HOW PHOTOEXCITED SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS DRIVE REDOX ENZYME CATALYSIS
Malcolm D. E. Forbes (Bowling Green State University)
RADICAL–TRIPLET PAIR INTERACTIONS: NEW TOOLS FOR MECHANISTIC PHOTOCHEMISTRY
Matthew Fuchter (Imperial College London)
FUN WITH PHOTOCHEMISTRY: FROM SYNTHESIS TO SWITCHING
Phoebe Glazer (University of Kentucky)
Leif Hammarström (Uppsala University)
PROTON-COUPLED ELECTRON TRANSFER IN ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Kenneth Hanson (Florida State University)
PHOTON UPCONVERSION AT DYE-METAL OXIDE INTERFACES: THE ROLE OF MOLECULAR AND MULTILAYER STRUCTURE
Jier Huang (Marquette University)
2D COVALENT ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS AS CO2 REDUCTION PHOTOCATALYSTS
Prashant Jain (University of Illinois)
THE CHEMICAL POTENTIAL OF PLASMONIC EXCITATIONS
Elena Jakubikova (North Carolina State University)
DESIGNING BETTER IRON-BASED CHROMOPHORES: INSIGHTS FROM COMPUTATIONAL MODELING
James McCusker (Michigan State University)
SPIN-BASED CONTROL OF PHOTO-INDUCED EXCITED-STATE REACTIVITY
Gary Moore (Arizona State University)
BRIDGING HETEROGENEOUS, HOMOGENEOUS, AND ENZYMATIC CATALYSIS TO MODEL KINETICS INVOLVING COMPLEX ARCHITECTURES AND INTERFACES
Amy Prieto (Colorado State University)
DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF TERNARY METAL CHALCOGENIDE NANOPARTICLES FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS
Gwénaël Rapenne (Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse/NAIST)
MOLECULAR MOTORS AND GEARS BASED ON COORDINATION AND ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES
Joel Rosenthal (University of Delaware)
DESIGNING NON-AROMATIC TETRAPYRROLE COMPLEXES AS IMPROVED PHOTOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS
Matthew Sfeir (The City University of New York)
INTRAMOLECULAR SINGLET FISSION IN EXTENDED SYSTEMS: OLIGOMERS, POLYMERS, AND FILMS
Hannah Shafaat (Ohio State University)
ARTIFICIAL METALLOENZYMES FOR LIGHT-DRIVEN HYDROGEN EVOLUTION AND CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION
Matthew Shores (Colorado State University)
INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT(S) OF NONCOVALENT INTERACTIONS ON PHOTOREACTIVITY IN CHROMIUM COMPLEXES
Petra Tegeder (University of Heidelberg)
ULTRAFAST EXCITED STATE DYNAMICS IN ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR FILMS
Claudia Turro (Ohio State University)
EXCITED STATE OF DIRHODIUM COMPLEXES FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Tony Vlcek (Queen Mary University of London)
INTERSYSTEM CROSSING, VIBRATIONAL COHERENCE, AND THE HEAVY-ATOM EFFECT
Michael Wasielewski (Northwestern University)
NEW DIRECTIONS IN ULTRAFAST PHOTOCHEMISTRY
Elizabeth Young (Lehigh University)
PHOTO-INDUCED CHARGE TRANSFER DYNAMICS IN THIN-FILMS OF Sb₂S₃

Target Audience

Scientists working in the broad field of photochemical sciences will be interested in the conference. This may include those from academia, national laboratories, research institutes, and/or related industries. We expect a good mix of both young, emerging chemists and established leaders in the field. Additionally, efforts will be undertaken to provide representation across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Speakers

Invited Speakers

Elizabeth Young

Assistant Professor, Lehigh University

Kenneth Hanson

Assistant Professor, Florida State University

Claudia Turro

Professor, The Ohio State University

Tony Vlcek

Professor, J. Heyrovsky Institute, Prague / Queen Mary University of London

Elena Jakubikova

Associate Professor, North Carolina State University

Gwenael Rapenne

Professor, NAIST

Matthew Shores

Professor and Chair of Chemistry, Colorado State University

Jier Huang

Assistent Professor, Marquette University

Sylvestre Bonnet

Full Professor, Leiden University

Prashant Jain

Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Jessica Anna

Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Alexis Ostrowski

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry-Bowling Green State University

Leif Hammarström

Professor, Uppsala University

Michael Wasielewski

Professor, Northwestern University

Hannah Shafaat

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University

Lisa Berreau

Professor, Utah State University

Joel Rosenthal

Professor & Chair, University of Delaware

Matthew Sfeir

Associate Professor, City University of New York

Petra Tegeder

University professor, Universität Heidelberg

Jillian Dempsey

Associate Professor, University of North Carolina

James McCusker

MSu Foundation Professor, Michigan State University

Gordana Dukovic

Associate Professor, University of Colorado Boulder

Matthew Fuchter

Professor of Chemistry, Imperial College London

Edith Glazer

Professor, NC State University

Gary Moore

Assistant Professor, Arizona State University

Felix Castellano

Professor, North Carolina State University

Malcolm Forbes

Professor of Chemistry and Director, Center for Pure & Applied Photosciences, Bowling Green State University

Amy Prieto

Professor, Colorado State University

Ivan Aprahamian

Professor, Dartmouth College

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP20

22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Programme

SATURDAY 22^ND FEBRUARY 2020
13:30 – 14:30	Student Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:00	Registration & Welcome Reception
Biological and Bio-Inspired Chemistry Alexis Ostrowski
15:00 – 15:10	Opening Comments
15:10 – 15:35	Alexis Ostrowski Bowling Green State University	PHOTORESPONSIVE METALLOPOLYMERS WITH SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS APPLICATIONS
15:35 – 16:00	Hannah Shafaat Ohio State University	ARTIFICIAL METALLOENZYMES FOR LIGHT-DRIVEN HYDROGEN EVOLUTION AND CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION
16:00 – 16:25	Phoebe Glazer University of Kentucky	DUAL EMISSION IN METAL COMPLEXES AND OTHER EXCITED STATE PERTURBATIONS
16:25 – 16:50	Lisa Berreau Utah State University	FLAVONOLS AS VISIBLE LIGHT-INDUCED CO-RELEASING MOLECULES
16:50 – 17:05	Arthur Winter Iowa State University	STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE PHOTOCAGING WITH VISIBLE LIGHT
17:05 – 17:50	Refreshments
Photoswitches Matthew Futcher
17:50 – 18:15	Matthew Fuchter Imperial College London	ARYLAZOPYRAZOLES: HIGH PERFORMANCE PHOTOSWITCHES WITH APPLICATIONS FROM PHOTOPHARMACOLOGY TO THERMAL STORAGE
18:15 – 18:30	Steven Lopez Northeastern University	MULTIREFERENCE COMPUTATIONS TOWARDS A PHOTO- TORQUOSELECTIVITY MODEL
18:30 – 18:55	Ivan Aprahamian Dartmouth College	HYDRAZONE-BASED SWITCHES AND FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
18:55 – 19:20	Jeff Rack University of New Mexico	PHOTOCHEMISTRY OF FE, RU, AND OS SULFOXIDES
20:00	Dinner

SUNDAY 23^RD FEBRUARY 2020
07:00 – 08:30	Buffet Breakfast at The Market Place
Ultrafast Processes Michael Wasielewski
08:30 – 08:55	Michael Wasielewski Northwestern University	NEW DIRECTIONS IN ULTRAFAST PHOTOCHEMISTRY
08:55 – 09:20	Jessica Anna University of Pennsylvania	PROBING THE EFFECTS OF NONCOVALENT INTERACTIONS AND SPATIAL CONFINEMENT THROUGH ULTRAFAST VISIBLE AND MID-IR SPECTROSCOPY
09:20 – 09:35	Christopher Grieco The Ohio State University	DISENTANGLING THE EXCITED STATE DYNAMICS AND VIBRATIONAL STRUCTURE OF EUMELANIN CHROMOPHORES
09:35 – 10:10	Meet the Poster Presenters
10:10 – 10:55	Group Photo, Refreshments & Poster Viewing
10:55 – 11:20	Gordana Dukovic University of Colorado, Boulder	ELUCIDATING HOW PHOTOEXCITED SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS DRIVE REDOX ENZYME CATALYSIS
11:20 – 11:45	Tony Vlcek Queen Mary University of London	INTERSYSTEM CROSSING, VIBRATIONAL COHERENCE, AND THE HEAVY-ATOM EFFECT
11:45 – 16:30	Lunch at Leisure & Free Time
Photoactive Materials Prashant Jain
16:30 – 16:55	Prashant Jain University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	THE CHEMICAL POTENTIAL OF PLASMONIC EXCITATIONS
16:55 – 17:20	Gwénaël Rapenne Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse / NAIST	MOLECULAR MOTORS AND GEARS BASED ON COORDINATION AND ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES
17:20 – 17:35	Arnaud Fihey Université de Rennes	THEORETICAL TOOLS TO EXPLORE THE PHOTOCHEMISTRY OF MOLECULES GRAFTED ONTO METALLIC NANOPARTICLES
17:35 – 18:00	Amy Prieto Colorado State University	DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF TERNARY METAL CHALCOGENIDE NANOPARTICLES FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS
18:00 – 18:25	Gary Moore Arizona State University	BRIDGING HETEROGENEOUS, HOMOGENEOUS, AND ENZYMATIC CATALYSIS TO MODEL KINETICS INVOLVING COMPLEX ARCHITECTURES AND INTERFACES
18:25 – 20:00	Poster Session & Refreshments
20:30	Dinner

MONDAY 24^TH FEBRUARY 2020
07:00 – 09:00	Buffet Breakfast at The Market Place
Photocatalytic Mechanisms Jier Huang
09:00 – 09:25	Jier Huang Marquette University	2D COVALENT ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS AS CO2 REDUCTION PHOTOCATALYSTS
09:25 – 09:50	Jillian Dempsey University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	PHOTOTRIGGERING PROTON-COUPLED ELECTRON TRANSFER REACTIONS
09:50 – 10:05	Rohit Bhide University of California Irvine	BUFFERS CAN CATALYZE EXCITED-STATE PROTON TRANSFER FROM PHOTOACIDS
10:05 – 10:30	Leif Hammarström Uppsala University	PROTON-COUPLED ELECTRON TRANSFER IN ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS
10:30 – 10:45	Ana de Bettencourt-Dias University of Nevada, Reno	ONE- AND TWO-PHOTON LUMINESCENT LANTHANIDE COMPLEXES AND THEIR SINGLET OXYGEN GENERATION ABILITY
10:45 – 11:30	Refreshments & Poster Viewing
11:30 – 11:55	Matthew Shores Colorado State University	INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT(S) OF NONCOVALENT INTERACTIONS ON PHOTOREACTIVITY IN CHROMIUM COMPLEXES
11:55 – 12:20	Malcolm D. E. Forbes Bowling Green State University	RADICAL–TRIPLET PAIR INTERACTIONS: NEW TOOLS FOR MECHANISTIC PHOTOCHEMISTRY
12:20 – 16:25	Lunch at Leisure & Free Time
Upconversion/Singlet Fisson Phil Castellano
16:25 – 16:50	Phil Castellano North Carolina State University	PHOTOCHEMICAL UPCONVERSION: NEW PERSPECTIVES AND EMERGING DIRECTIONS
16:50 – 17:15	Kenneth Hanson Florida State University	PHOTON UPCONVERSION AT DYE-METAL OXIDE INTERFACES: THE ROLE OF MOLECULAR AND MULTILAYER STRUCTURE
17:15 – 17:40	Petra Tegeder University of Heidelberg	ULTRAFAST EXCITED STATE DYNAMICS IN ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR FILMS
17:40 – 17:55	Michelle Chen Northwestern University	SINGLET FISSION IN QUATERRYLENEDIIMIDE
17:55 – 18:40	Refreshments & Poster Viewing
18:40 – 19:05	Matthew Sfier The City University of New York	INTRAMOLECULAR SINGLET FISSION IN EXTENDED SYSTEMS: OLIGOMERS, POLYMERS, AND FILMS
19:05 – 19:30	Maria Abrahamsson Chalmers University of Technology	STRATEGIES TOWARDS SOLID STATE SPECTRUM MANIPULATION
19:30 – 19:45	Murad Tayebjee University of New South Wales	EXCHANGE INTERACTIONS IN TRIPLET-PAIRS FORMED BY SINGLET FISSION
19:45 – 20:00	Jean-Luc Ayitou Illinois Institute of Technology	ENERGY VS. CHARGE TRANSFER IN TRIPLET DONOR-ACCEPTOR DYADS
20:00	Gala Dinner & Awards

TUESDAY 25^TH FEBRUARY 2020
07:00 – 08:30	Buffet Breakfast at The Market Place
New Chromophore Design Claudia Turro
08:30 – 08:55	Claudia Turro Ohio State University		EXCITED STATE OF DIRHODIUM COMPLEXES FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
08:55 – 09:20	James McCusker Michigan State University		SPIN-BASED CONTROL OF PHOTO-INDUCED EXCITED-STATE REACTIVITY
09:20 – 09:45	Elena Jakubikova North Carolina State University		DESIGNING BETTER IRON-BASED CHROMOPHORES: INSIGHTS FROM COMPUTATIONAL MODELING
09:45 – 10:10	Amanda Morris Virginia Tech		SPIN AND ORIENTATION - PLAYING SYNTHETIC GAMES TO MIMIC NATURAL LIGHT-HARVESTING PROTEINS
10:10 – 10:40	Refreshments
10:40 – 11:05	Elizabeth Young Lehigh University	PHOTO-INDUCED CHARGE TRANSFER DYNAMICS IN THIN-FILMS OF Sb ₂S₃
11:05 – 11:30	Sylvestre Bonnet Leiden University	MOLECULAR DESIGN OF PHOTOACTIVATED CHEMOTHERAPY AGENTS BASED ON TRANSITION METALS
11:30 – 11:55	Joel Rosenthal University of Delaware	DESIGNING NON-AROMATIC TETRAPYRROLE COMPLEXES AS IMPROVED PHOTOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS
11:55 – 12:05	Closing Comments

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP20

22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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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.	$1845	$1945
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.	$1845	$1945
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.	$1556	$1656

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

$684

Child

$263

Extra nights

Prices are per person.

Adult

$321

Child

$88

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

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

Our registration fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- Conference registration
- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (22, 23, 24 Feb 2020) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students/Postdocs
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in both conference rooms and your guest room

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (22, 23, 24 Feb 2020) on a shared basis with a conference participant
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference.

What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?

Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (22, 23, 24 Feb 2020) on a shared basis with the parent/s
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner
- Room service
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 2-12 years. Children younger than 2 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13-17 years will be charged $377 per child. 18 years + will be classified as an adult at this venue (Melia Nassau Beach, Bahamas). Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Chloe Trundle for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 2-12 years. Children younger than 2 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13-17 years will be charged $126 per night, per child. 18 years + will be classified as an adult at this venue (Melia Nassau Beach, Bahamas).

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP20

22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP20

22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP20

22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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LinkedIn forum

The Photochemistry Research Network LinkedIn group is an excellent platform to connect with fellow attendees and likeminded researchers prior to the conference. The group is open to all and is intended as a networking forum for past, present and future participants of Fusion Conferences as well as those interested in the related topics.To join, please follow the link below.

Join our group

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP20

22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Venue

Melia Nassau Beach All Inclusive

Overlooking one of the finest beaches in the world the Meliá Nassau Beach is surrounded by crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches. Located on the stunning Cable Beach, you are just a few minutes walk from the center, shops and restaurants. The beautiful Nassau Botanical Gardens are within easy reach (7km) and Lynden Pindling International Airport is situated only 9km away.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from Cilantro where you can experience the natural textures, aromas and flavors of Mexico, Nikkei, celebrated for its exquisite fusion of Japanese, Cantonese and Peruvian cuisine featuring a sushi bar and Teppanyaki tables, Estavida, an upbeat tapas lounge located in the hotel lobby serving innovative tapas and a wide selection of cocktails, Aqua, an A la carte restaurant specializing in exquisite, rustic Italian cuisine, The Market Place, where you will find an International buffet serving an array of exquisite dishes, O'Grille, an open air restaurant with fabulous views of the sea and pool serving casual beach fare and light bites and finally The Black Angus, a steakhouse featuring hip, contemporary jazz and modern decor, offering guests the finest quality prime cuts and the freshest ingredients.(This restaurant is not included in the all inclusive package, additional charges apply). The Gala Night takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and amazing local entertainment. We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel Facilities

24 hour reception
Room service
3 heated outdoor pools
Complimentary resort wide Wi-Fi (guest rooms, throughout hotel, beach and conference areas)
24-hour Fitness Center
7 dining venues
4 bars.
non-motorised water sports

The Bahamas is formed by over 700 islands, keys and islets located in the Atlantic Ocean and renowned for its warm sunshine, mild climate, fine, white sandy beaches, turquoise, crystal clear water and friendly people, making this the perfect environment to relax and unwind in your free time during the conference.

Venue Rating

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Nassau W Bay St. Nassau Bahamas

Nearest Airport

Lynden Pindling International Airport

Location

The Melia Nassau Beach All-Inclusive is located right on the stunning Cable Beach just a few minutes away from the airport and city center; Nearby in Downtown Nassau you can experience the flavours of new foods at local restaurants, shop 'til you drop at Straw market or take a trip through time at the Pirates Museum. The beautiful Nassau Botanical Gardens are close by and water enthusiasts can enjoy non-motorized water sports right on property.

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. The city has a hilly landscape and is known for it's fabulous beaches as well as its offshore coral reefs, popular for diving and snorkeling. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued Government House.

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP20

22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Transportation

The Melia Nassau Beach Resort is located just 9km from Lynden Pindling International Airport, approximately 10-15 minutes journey time. Formerly known as Nassau International Airport, it is the largest airport in the Bahamas and provides an international gateway into the country.

Taxis

There’s no shortage of available taxi cabs at Lynden Pindling International Airport. Taxis are available outside the U.S., International and Domestic terminals. Taxis charge approximately $25 one way to the Melia Nassau Hotel, however charges may increase if there are more than two passengers and/or two large suitcases.

Pre-Booked Airport Transfers

There are various suppliers that offer pre-booked airport transfer services to and from Lynden Pindling Airport. Please find details of a few that we are aware of below. However, should you require further information or would like to make a booking, please contact the company directly. Pre-booked transportation prices range from $70 - $145 one way.

Simon's Transports Ltd
Contact Name: Jocelyne Casimir
Contact Email: info@simonstransports.com
Website: https://simonstransportsbahamas.com/nassau-airport-transfers/

Majestic Tours
Contact Name: Betty Fox
Contact Email: betty@MajesticHolidays.com
Website: http://www.majestictoursbahamas.com/

Cheryl Bahamas Taxi & Tours
Contact Email: cherylfoxferguson@live.com
Website: http://www.cherylbahamastaxiandtours.com/

Black Diamond Transportation (BDT Bahamas)
Website: https://bdtbahamas.com

**Any bookings and transactions made with the above suppliers are the sole responsibility of the individual.

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22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Local Activities

Several free activities are available within the resort and include:

Trip to Balmoral Island during your stay; a taxi boat to and from Balmoral Island and access to the VIP Balmoral Beachside is included. Please ask reception for the boat departure/return schedule.
Daily fitness activities: gym classes, yoga, zumba, pool aerobics, etc.
In the water: paddleboards, glass-bottom kayaks, ocean duo kayaks, reef-board zayaks, cabana floating mats, water hammocks, etc.
Workshops: jewellery making, henna tattoo, scent creation, Bahamian crafts, etc.
Classes: mixology, scuba diving, dancing, etc.
Friendly competitions: beach volleyball, beach soccer, ping pong, darts, water balloon toss, deep dive contest, etc.
Free shuttle to Baha Mar and direct access to its spectacular 100,000 sq. ft. casino, Royal Blue™ tournament player’s golf course with special rates for Meliá guests, tennis court, spa, retail outlets and over 30 dining venues and lounges.

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Group Activities

Unfortunately, due to the recent shark attacks, we will no longer be offering a group snorkelling trip for our conferences in the Bahamas next year.

For those of you who still wish to enjoy tours/excursions outside of the resort during free time, Majestic Tours is a local tour operator offering individual or small group trips which can be pre-booked or organised through their hospitality desk within the hotel. For more information, please contact Majestic Tours directly.

Majestic Tours
Contact Name: Betty Fox
Contact Email: betty@MajesticHolidays.com
Website: http://www.majestictoursbahamas.com/

A number of free activities are also available within the resort, please visit our ‘Local Activities’ tab for more information.

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Childcare

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22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Oral Presenters

We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.

Your Presentation

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.

Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.

We 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 decreases.

Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.

Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.

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22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Posters

We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you.

Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.

Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.

Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.

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22 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Conference History

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2^nd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP20

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#FIP22

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive, Cancun, Mexico

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4^thFrontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP24

Dolce CampoReal Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

The conference will focus on the frontiers (or cutting-edge) of research in the photochemical sciences. Topics to be discussed are: ●    Photoactive materials ●   &nbsp...