As in the past years, the educational content of the conference will be enriched by special focus workshops, educational courses, WIE and Young Professional events, plus outstanding plenary talks. Following a long-standing tradition, an industrial exhibit area will be available to the attendees. We are also planning to add new sessions on scientific community- identified hot topics and a session presenting highlights from related topical meetings to enhance the breath and excitement of attendees’ experience.

Such an interdisciplinary flavour coupled with significant breath and cutting-edge science offers an excellent milieu to students and postdoctoral fellows. Every effort will be made to provide as much student support as possible to make this unique scientific and educational experience more easily accessible.

We do hope to see you all in person in in this beautiful and culturally diverse city.  We are striving to provide you with an exciting forum where outstanding science and innovation will be enhanced by interactions with old and new friends, favouring exchange of ideas and expertise – chats around coffee cannot be replaced by even the best zoom session! However, we are also planning a virtual version of the meeting for those of you that may not be able to attend in person. As preparations for the meeting proceed, we’ll make sure to post timely updates and further details on the conference website.