【8/25-30開催】2019 ESP-IUPB World Congress

• 2019年01月10日

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the European Society for
Photobiology (ESP), the Executive Board of the International Union of
Photobiology (IUPB), and the Congress Organizing Committee, we cordially
invite you to attend the World Congress on Light and Life (17th Congress of
the International Union of Photobiology and 18th Congress of the European
Society for Photobiology), which will be held in Barcelona (Spain) from the
25th to the 30th August 2019.

This first global congress on light and life will provide a comprehensive
international forum for the dissemination of the most recent research and
technological developments in the photobiological sciences and in
photomedicine, and it will offer a unique opportunity for presentation of
the latest breakthroughs, exchange of new ideas, and for establishing global
and far-reaching collaborations.

The broadest possible coverage of the photobiological sciences will be
achieved through 60 symposia featuring 540 presentations, 5 plenary and 18
keynote lectures, complemented by poster sessions and applied photobiology
sessions. An unprecedented number of speaking opportunities will enable a
large fraction of the delegates to disseminate and discuss their research
thereby increasing its impact. In addition, there will be the opportunity to
contribute and participate in interactive poster sessions. There will be
fellowships available to encourage the active participation of young
scientists in the congress program.

Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, a
highly dynamic south-European and Mediterranean city with a unique mix of
contemporary and historic architecture. Barcelona is a creative, modern and
cosmopolitan city that offers a vast array of attractions such as the legacy
of famous architect Antoni Gaudí, a large number of fine restaurants, 5 km
of beaches, a medieval city center – the gothic quarter – the famous Ramblas
avenue where you go to see and be seen…A city you will love.

The weather in late August is pleasantly warm, with an average temperature
of 24 ºC. The temperature rarely goes above 30 ºC and the probability of
rain is low.

The congress venue is the hotel Crowne Plaza Fira Center. It is very
conveniently located within walking distance of the city center and several
museums and tourist attractions. It can be easily reached from the airport
using the “Aerobus” and is also a few minutes away from the main Railway
station. The Crowne Plaza has excellent facilities that ensure a smooth
running of the congress.

A final word to our sponsors, to whom this invitation is warmly extended.
Full recognition of their contributions will be made at the meeting as well
as in Congress literature and on our website.

We look forward to welcoming you in Barcelona, a wonderful place for a
memorable meeting.

Santi Nonell
President
European Society for Photobiology

John Spudich
President
International Union of Photobiology