OP 2007 Turku, Finland June 2007

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1 S E C O N D A N N O U N C E M E N T OP 2007 Turku, Finland June th International Conference on Optical Probes of π-conjugated Polymers and Functional Self-Assemblies Photo: City of Turku

2 Welcome to OP 2007 On behalf of the organizing committee I have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the 7th International Conference on Optical Probes of pi-conjugated Polymers and Functional Self-Assemblies (OP 2007) to be held in the ICT Building in Turku, Finland on June This is the seventh topical conference concerning the optical probes of pi-conjugated polymers, following the successful conferences held in Snowbird (1991), Salt Lake City (1994), San Diego (1997), Salt Lake City (2000), Venice (2003), and Bangalore (2005). This year particular emphasis will be placed on optical probes of functional selfassemblies. Welcome to Turku Situated by the Baltic Sea, along the Aura river, the city of Turku has always been the heart of culture and education in Finland. The first school in Finland, the Cathedral school was founded in 1276 and is still active. During the Swedish period the first university in Finland, old Åbo Akademi was founded in Today Turku is a city of three institutions of higher education and high technology. In addition to the University of Turku and the Turku School of Economics and Business, the city is the home of the country's only university for the Swedish-speaking finns, namely Åbo Akademi University. Turku is also an interesting city for tourists. For more information please visit: The event provides a great opportunity for chemists, physicists, and device engineers to meet and discuss ideas, solutions and future issues on photophysical problems in these technologically important materials. The program is scheduled to provide room for open discussion and interaction. Sincerely, Ronald Österbacka, Professor Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland Turku Castle Wooden houses from 18th century 2

3 Scope and topics This meeting deals with optical properties of p-conjugated polymers and oligomers, fullerenes, MX chains, bio-inspired polymers and photonic crystals for. Special focus of this edition will be functional self-assemblies including metamaterials. Particular emphasis will be placed on timeresolved spectroscopies and non-linear techniques including charge and energy transfer processes, single molecule spectroscopy, and spinprocesses. Major areas of interest are: Optical probes of excited states Optical and electrical probes of functional self-assemblies Metamaterials Non-linear optics and imaging Charge and energy transfer processes Spin physics in optical probes and devices Photoconductivity and other electron transport processes Phonon spectroscopies Photonic crystals and applications in organic devices Laser action; towards electrically injected organic laser Electro-optical device physics of CNTs, OLEDs, photovoltaics and light emitting FETs Single molecule/single chain spectroscopy Biosensing via optical probes, biopolymers Role of inter-chain interactions, chain distortion and self localization on the optical properties Laser action; towards electrically injected organic lasing Optical probes of phosphorescent materials and devices Committees International advisory committee D.D.C. Bradley, UK J.L. Bredas, USA E. Ehrenfreund, Israel A. Epstein, USA R.H. Friend, UK A.J. Heeger, USA O. Inganäs, Sweden R. Janssen, The Netherlands G. Lanzani, Italy S. Mazumdar, USA M. Muccini, Italy A. Monkman, UK M. Blanchard-Desce, France K.S. Narayan, India F. Papadimitrakopoulous, USA S. Ramasesha, India L.J. Rothberg, USA N.S. Sariciftci, Austria U. Scherf, Germany C. Taliani, Italy Z.V. Vardeny, USA K. Yoshino, Japan A. Zakhidov, Uzbekistan/USA Photo: City of Turku Program committee O. Ikkala, Helsinki University of Technology (Co-chair), Finland O. Inganäs, Linköping University, Sweden A. Ivaska, Åbo Akademi University, Finland H. Lemmetyinen, Tampere University of Technology, Finland V. Sundström, Lund University, Sweden R. Österbacka, Åbo Akademi University (Chair), Finland 3

4 Plenary speakers and invited speakers Plenary speakers (confirmed) Professor Z. Valy Vardeny, University of Utah Professor Jean-Luc Bredas, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor N. Serdar Sariciftci, Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells Professor Virgil Percec, University of Pennsylvania Professor Donald D. C. Bradley, Imperial College, (not confirmed) Invited speakers (confirmed) Professor Roberto Lazzaroni, Univ. Mons-Hainaut Professor Andy Monkman, University of Durham Professor John Lupton, University of Utah Professor Guglielmo Lanzani, Politecnico di Milano Professor Markus Wohlgenannt, University of Iowa Professor Eitan Ehrenfreund, Technion Professor Ullrich Scherf, University of Wuppertal Professor Sumit Mazumdar, University of Arizona Professor Lewis Rothberg, University of Rochester Dr Fabio Biscarini, Institute for Nanostructured Materials CNR Bologna Detailed program and sessions Further details on the daily program and sessions will be available in early Abstract submission Abstract submission deadline The abstract submission deadline is 28 February For further information on abstract submission please contact the conference secretariat Details required for abstract submission The online abstract submission form will request you to fill in the following details: Contact information of the corresponding author Abstract title (max 150 characters) and the actual abstract text (max 250 words) Both the abstract title and abstract text can be copied and pasted to separate text boxes on the form Presentation preference (oral or poster presentation to be selected) Possible other authors (if there are other authors in addition to the corresponding author) Automatic summary of abstract submission details will be displayed after filling in the form Submission of the form after checking of the abstract submission summary by pressing the submit button feedback of the abstract submission will be immediately generated and sent to the corresponding author Online abstract submission form The online abstract submission form is availalbe on the conference website: 4

5 Social programme The following social program has been planned for the conference participants and accompanying persons. Registration is required for each event even if some of the programs are included in the conference fee. Welcome reception at ICT Building Date Sunday, 10 June 2007 Time 18:00-20:00 Place ICT Building Price Included in the conference fee Dress code Smart casual Turku city reception Date Monday, 11 June 2007 Time 18:30-20:00 Place Academy Assembly Hall Price Included in the conference fee Dress code Smart casual Dinner of International Advisory Board Date Monday, 11 June 2007 Time 20:00-22:00 Place To be confirmed Price Included in the conference fee (Members of International Advisory Board are invited) Dress code Business suit Archipelago evening at Harjattula Manor Date Wednesday, 13 June 2007 Time 17:00-23:00 Place Harjattula Manor (located about 20 kilometers from Turku city center) Price 30 euros per person Dress code Casual (There is a possibility to go to a Finnish sauna and for a swim in the sea so please take your swimming suit with you as well!) Transportation Transportation will be arranged by private coaches leaving from the conference hotels. Conference dinner at VPK Hall Date Thursday, 14 June 2007 Time 19:00-23:00 Place VPK Hall (located in Turku city center) Price 40 euros per person Dress code Business suit 5

6 6 General information Conference dates The actual conference dates are Monday-Friday, June The welcome reception will already be on Sunday, 10 June 2007 at 18:00-20:00. There will also be a possibility to register on Sunday before and during the welcome reception (16:00-20:00). ICT Building - the conference venue Address: Joukahaisenkatu 3-5, Turku The new ICT Building is situated in the heart of the Turku Science Park, next to the Kupittaa train station. Bus 32 or 42, leaving from the Market Square in the city centre goes directly to the venue. By foot it takes about 25 minutes to reach the ICT Building from the city centre. The closest airport is Turku airport, serving direct flights to Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen. Turku - the conference city Situated by the Baltic Sea, along the Aura river, the city of Turku has always been the heart of culture and education in Finland. The first school in Finland, the Cathedral school was founded in 1276 and is still active. During the Swedish period the first university in Finland, old Åbo Akademi was founded in Today Turku is a city of three institutions of higher education and high technology. In addition to the University of Turku and the Turku School of Economics and Business, the city is the home of the country's only university for the Swedish-speaking Finns, namely Åbo Akademi University. Turku for visitors Turku is also an interesting city for tourists. Shopping areas as well as museums and other attractions will offer plenty to see for participants travelling with accompanying persons and families. Daily regular sightseeing tours are arranged by Turku Touring (the Tourist Office). For more tourist information please contact turku.touring@turku.fi or visit Transportation by air There are direct flight connections to Helsinki from most European capitals as well as excellent intercontinental connections. The closest airport is Turku airport serving direct flights to Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen. Please contact your travel agency or airline for detailed flight information. Airport transportation Turku Airport is situated approximately 10 kilometers north of the city center. There are regular buses available from Turku Airport to the city centre. Taxis cost approximately 25 euros to the city center. For those arriving through Helsinki, Finnair provides regular bus transportation between Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and the City Terminal beside the Railway Station at a cost of approximately 6 euros. There are good train or bus connections to Turku from the Helsinki City Centre. Transportation by sea Turku is easily reached by ferries from Stockholm, Sweden by Silja Line and Viking Line. Climate and time zone The weather in Finland in June is relatively warm. The average daytime temperature in Southern Finland is between 15 C and 20 C. The time in Finland is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time (CET). Welcome reception The welcome reception will be held at the ICT Building on Sunday, 10 June 2007 at 18:00-20:00. There will be a possibility to register for the Conference before the welcome reception at the ICT building starting at 16:00.

7 General information Registration desk at the ICT Building Participants may pick up their material at the registration desk, which will be open as follows: Sunday, 10 June, from 16:00 to 20:00 (before and during the welcome reception) Monday, 11 June Thursday, 14 June, from 8:00 to 18:00 (before and during the conference hours) Friday, 15 June, from 8:00 to 13:00 The conference secretariat will be available to assist you during the Conference at the ICT Building. Please do not hesitate to contact the conference secretariat for help or advice. Contacts during the OP 2007 conference Telefax (conference secretariat): +358-(0) Official language The official language of the conference will be English. Lunch and refreshments Lunches are included in the participants registration fee and will be served at the conference venue (ICT Building). Complimentary coffee, tea and other refreshments will also be available outside the main hall during the breaks. Currency and credit cards The official currency in Finland is euro (EUR). Most major credit cards are accepted in hotels and shops. VISA, Eurocard and Mastercard are accepted at the conference registration desk. Personal or company cheques will not be accepted at the registration desk or shops. Traveller s cheques can be cashed in banks and exchange bureaus. Telecommunications facilities Good IT facilities are available in Turku ICT Building (GSM, UMTS, broadband internet - in main hotels wireless LAN). Computers with internet connection will be available for participants. Dress code Smart casual dress is recommended for most official and social happenings (welcome reception, lectures, meetings, evening events included). Exhibition The conference will welcome commercial exhibitors. The exhibition area will be located next to the meeting facilities. A non-smoking policy will be applied within the conference venue including the restaurant and exhibition area. Smoking is allowed only outside the conference venue. Electricity Electricity supply in Finland is volts (50 Hz) and wall outlets are to the Northern European Standard (CEE 7/4) with two round contacts. The standard two-pin Euro plug (CEE 7/16) can be connected to these outlets. Most hotels provide 110-volt outlets for shavers. Tipping All restaurant prices and taxi fares include service, but good service in the restaurant can be rewarded with a tip. Cloak-room attendants should be paid about 1.5 euros per coat. Tipping is at guest s discretion in hotels. Liability and Insurance The organisers will not assume any responsibility for damage or injuries to persons or property during the conference. It is recommended that participants and accompanying persons arrange for personal travel and health insurance. 7

8 8 Registration Online registration form The online registration form is availalbe on the conference website: Online registration form The online registration form will generate a feedback which will be sent to the participant by immediately after the submission of the online registration. Early registration deadline The early registration deadline will be 10 April Conference fees (all conference fees are listed in euros) Participants 360 euros * * (registration and payment by 10 April 2007) 440 euros * * (after 10 April 2007) Students * 200 euros * * (registration and payment by 10 April 2007) 260 euros * * (after 10 April 2007) Acc. persons 120 euros * * (registration and payment by 10 April 2007) 120 euros * * (after 10 April 2007) * PhD students should provide a certificate of student status. * * 1.00 euro is approximately 0.67 GBP or 1.31 USD (exchange rates in December 2006). Conference secretariat OP 2007 c/o CONGREX / Blue & White Conferences Oy P.O.Box 81 (Street address: Sulkapolku 3, 3rd floor) FIN Helsinki, Finland Tel: Fax: op2007@congrex.fi Payments All payments should be made in euros by credit card or bank transfer. 1. Credit card Only VISA, MasterCard or EuroCard are accepted both when using the online registration form and on the printed registration form. If you register using the printed registration form and wish to use a credit card, please submit your credit card number including the three last digits on the signature panel (on the reverse side of the card) and the expiry date on your personally signed registration form to enable the credit card payment transaction. 2. Bank transfer Bank name: Aktia Bank, Kauniainen, Finland Bank address: Promenadi 1, FIN Kauniainen, Finland Account holder: OP 2007, c/o Blue & White Conferences Oy Account number: IBAN / BIC: FI SWIFT: HELSFIHH Please note that all banking costs must be paid by the participant. The name and address of the participant as well as the details of the payment should be clearly indicated when completing the bank transfer. A duplicate or a photocopy of the bank transfer should be sent by telefax or airmail to the Conference Secretariat. Confirmation Confirmation of registration and receipt of payment will only be sent when both the registration form and payment in full are received. Confirmation will be sent to the participant by airmail, telefax or . Cancellation of registration Notification of cancellation must be made in writing ( , telefax or airmail) to the Conference Secretariat. Participants who cancel their registration by 11 May 2007 will receive a full reimbursement deducted by a cancellation fee of 100 euros. No reimbursements will be made for cancellations received after 11 May Reimbursement will not be given for late arrival, unused services, unattended events or early departure from the Conference.

9 Accommodation Hotel accommodation has been reserved in three selected hotels in Turku city center. All selected hotels are within good connections to the the conference venue. Hotel bookings can be made on the conference registration form. For inquiries on hotel accommodation please contact the conference secretariat CONGREX Hotel options Hotel name Single room rate Double room rate Distance to ICT Building (in euros) (in euros) (in kilometers) Scandic Hotel Plaza 145 euros / night 165 euros / night approx. 2,5 km Hotel deposit A hotel deposit of one night must be paid in advance together with the conference fees. The hotel deposit will be deducted from the total cost of accommodation. The remaining hotel payment will be charged at the hotel during the conference. Cancellation The hotel deposit is non-refundable if the cancellation is made after 11 May Possible cancellations and changes to reservations should be made in writing by , telefax or airmail. Sokos Hotel 110 euros / night 121 euros / night approx. 2,0 km Hamburger Börs Scandic Hotel Julia 95 euros / night 110 euros / night approx. 2,0 km Hotel locations For hotel locations please refer to the maps available on the conference website ("Useful links"). Transportation from each of the conference hotels to the conference venue is available by bus numbers 32 or 42 from the Market Square. Bus fare is 2 euros (one way). Room rates The hotel room rates listed above are available only if reservations are made through the conference secretariat either electronically on the online registration form or with the Excel/PDF registration form which can be printed and sent by telefax. Booking, room rates and availability To secure accommodation of your choice, your registration form should be submitted as early as possible. Prices quoted are per room per night and include accommodation, buffet breakfast, hotel service charge and VAT (Value Added Tax). Hotel reservations, especially after 10 April 2007, are subject to availability. 9

10 Conference venue ICT Building The new ICT Building is situated in the heart of the Turku Science Park, next to the Kupittaa train station. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the ICT Building by foot from the city center and frequent bus services helps you to get to the venue. The closest airport is Turku airport, serving direct flights to Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen. Local organizing committee R. Österbacka, Åbo Akademi University M. Mantere, Åbo Akademi University J. Saari, Congrex B. Leidenius, Congrex Contact information To receive more information about OP 2007 please contact: Program secretariat Åbo Akademi University ICT Building Conference secretariat CONGREX, P.O.Box 81 FI Helsinki Finland Tel: Fax: