Welcome to the 3rd International Conference on Photoalignment and Photopatterning in Soft Materials

PhoSM2018 11–14 June, 2018 in

Following the footsteps of the successful meetings in Hong Kong (2014) and in Nagoya (2016), we Organizers would like to bring together fundamental and applied scientists working on light-responsive materials Chair: Arri Priimagi Co-Chair: Marina Saphiannikova (polymers, small molecules, crystals, liquid crystals), to discuss the fundamental challenges and emerging Kongressi mielessä? trends of this fascinating area of research. Program Committee ChristopherKutsutaan Barrett se yhdessäTakahiro Seki Tampereelle! We also acknowledge the importance of molecular photo-switches and motors as the fundamental Dirk Broer Atsushi Shishido building blocks that trigger the macroscopic light-induced phenomena in soft materials, and aim at Vladimir Chigrinov Nelson Tabiryan composing a program that fosters interdisciplinary interaction between communities working at the Rafal Klajn molecular and macroscopic scales. Contact information E-mail: [email protected] In addition to top-level speakers, we offer you an exotic location at the Northern gates of the World, Web page: www.tut.fi/phosm2018 flavored by 20 hours of daylight and some hot Finnish cultural traditions. Inquiries about exhibition should be addressed to [email protected] Confirmed speakers Social program Venue

The social program will start with a city Plenary Tutorial The conference takes place at hotel Rosendahl reception in the neo-renaissance style city located near lake Pyhäjärvi right beneath the Timothy Bunning (USA) Christopher Barrett (Canada) hall. A short cruise will take the participants 85-meter-high ridge and natural reserve of Stefan Hecht (Germany) Dirk Broer (Netherlands) to island known for its natural Pyynikki. Svetlana Santer (Germany) Nelson Tabiryan (USA) beauty to enjoy the conference dinner mostly Mark Warner (UK) Tampere is a lively university town with strong composed of local ingredients and beverages. industrial background seen in the form Invited of numerous old red brick factory halls As an end-of-conference treat we invite you nowadays inhabited by restaurants and offices. to take the evening to enjoy the tradition- Antonio Ambrosio (USA) Pance Naumov (Abu Dhabi) Tampere is the most popular destination for al Finnish smoke sauna, swimming in the Regis Barille (France) Soo Young Park (Korea) travelling inside Finland and offers many midnight sun and snacks at a big cabin on the David Bléger (Germany) Marina Saphiannikova (Germany) attractions such as the only shore of lake Näsijärvi. Alexey Bobrovsky (Russia) Takahiro Seki (Japan) in the world. Important dates Vladimir Chigrinov (Hong Kong) Atsushi Shishido (Japan) Alberto Credi (Italy) Abhishek Srivastava (Hong Kong) Accommodation 15th December, 2017 Abstract submission opens Nathalie Katsonis (Netherlands) Xiaogong Wang (China) 1st February, 2018 Registration opens Rafal Klajn (Israel) Timothy White (USA) Pre-reserved rooms will be available from 15th February, 2018 Abstract submission closes Mark Kuzyk (USA) Si Wu (Germany) hotel Rosendahl offering high quality hotel 1st April, 2018 Notification of acceptance Seungwoo Lee (Korea) accommodation as well as from Varala Sports Claudio Zannoni (Italy) 15th April, 2018 Early bird registration deadline Antoni Mitus (Poland) Yue Zhao (Canada) Institute where very affordable accommoda- Jaroslaw Mysliwiec (Poland) tion is available 1 km away from the conference Registration fees location. Many other possibilities are available Until 15th April After 15th April for the adventurous traveler in the Tampere city Regular participant 380 € 450 € center 3 km away from the conference hotel. Student 250 € 300 €