7th International Conference on Optical Probes of π-Conjugated Polymers and Functional Self-Assemblies

Turku, Finland11-15 June 2007

OP 2007

www.abo.fi/op2007

S E C O N D A N N O U N C E M E N T

Photo: City of Turku

On behalf of the organizing committee Ihave the pleasure to invite you to participate

in the “7th International Conference onOptical Probes of pi-Conjugated Polymers and

Functional Self-Assemblies” (OP 2007) to be heldin the ICT Building in Turku, Finland on 11-15 June

2007.

This is the seventh topical conference concerning theoptical probes of pi-conjugated polymers, following the

successful conferences held in Snowbird (1991), Salt LakeCity (1994), San Diego (1997), Salt Lake City (2000), Venice

(2003), and Bangalore (2005). This year particular emphasiswill be placed on optical probes of functional self-

assemblies.

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 technologicallyimportant materials. The program is scheduled to provide room for

open discussion and interaction.

Sincerely,

Ronald Österbacka, Professor Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland

Situated by the Baltic Sea, along the Aura river, the city of Turku hasalways been the heart of culture and education in Finland. The first schoolin Finland, the Cathedral school was founded in 1276 and is still active.During the Swedish period the first university in Finland, old Åbo Akademiwas founded in 1640.

Today Turku is a city of three institutions of higher education and hightechnology. In addition to the University of Turku and the Turku School ofEconomics and Business, the city is the home of the country's onlyuniversity for the Swedish-speaking finns, namely Åbo Akademi University.

Turku is also an interesting city for tourists. For more information please visit:www.turkutouring.fi

Welcome to TurkuWelcome to OP 2007

Turku Castle Wooden houses from 18th century

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This meeting deals with optical properties of p-conjugated polymers andoligomers, fullerenes, MX chains, bio-inspired polymers and photoniccrystals for. Special focus of this edition will be functional self-assembliesincluding metamaterials. Particular emphasis will be placed on time-resolved spectroscopies and non-linear techniques including charge andenergy transfer processes, single molecule spectroscopy, and spin-processes.

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

International advisory committeeD.D.C. Bradley, UKJ.L. Bredas, USAE. Ehrenfreund, IsraelA. Epstein, USAR.H. Friend, UKA.J. Heeger, USAO. Inganäs, SwedenR. Janssen, The NetherlandsG. Lanzani, ItalyS. Mazumdar, USAM. Muccini, ItalyA. Monkman, UKM. Blanchard-Desce, FranceK.S. Narayan, IndiaF. Papadimitrakopoulous, USAS. Ramasesha, IndiaL.J. Rothberg, USAN.S. Sariciftci, AustriaU. Scherf, GermanyC. Taliani, ItalyZ.V. Vardeny, USAK. Yoshino, JapanA. Zakhidov, Uzbekistan/USA

Program committeeO. Ikkala, Helsinki University of Technology (Co-chair), FinlandO. Inganäs, Linköping University, SwedenA. Ivaska, Åbo Akademi University, FinlandH. Lemmetyinen, Tampere University of Technology, FinlandV. Sundström, Lund University, SwedenR. Österbacka, Åbo Akademi University (Chair), Finland

Scope and topics Committees

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Photo: City of Turku

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 sessionsFurther details on the daily program and sessions will be available in early 2007.

Abstract submission deadlineThe abstract submission deadline is 28 February 2007. For furtherinformation on abstract submission please contact the conferencesecretariat (op2007@congrex.fi).

Details required for abstract submissionThe 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● E-mail feedback of the abstract submission will be immediately

generated and sent to the corresponding author

Online abstract submission formThe online abstract submission form is availalbe on the conferencewebsite: www.abo.fi/op2007

Plenary speakers and invited speakers Abstract submission

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The following social program has been planned for the conferenceparticipants and accompanying persons. Registration is required for eachevent even if some of the programs are included in the conference fee.

Welcome reception at ICT BuildingDate Sunday, 10 June 2007Time 18:00-20:00Place ICT BuildingPrice Included in the conference feeDress code Smart casual

Turku city receptionDate Monday, 11 June 2007Time 18:30-20:00Place Academy Assembly HallPrice Included in the conference feeDress code Smart casual

Dinner of International Advisory BoardDate Monday, 11 June 2007Time 20:00-22:00Place To be confirmedPrice Included in the conference fee

(Members of International Advisory Board are invited)Dress code Business suit

Archipelago evening at Harjattula ManorDate Wednesday, 13 June 2007Time 17:00-23:00Place Harjattula Manor

(located about 20 kilometers from Turku city center)Price 30 euros per personDress 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 HallDate Thursday, 14 June 2007Time 19:00-23:00Place VPK Hall (located in Turku city center)Price 40 euros per personDress code Business suit

Social programme

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Conference datesThe actual conference dates are Monday-Friday, 11-15 June 2007. Thewelcome 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 andduring the welcome reception (16:00-20:00).

ICT Building - the conference venueAddress: Joukahaisenkatu 3-5, 20520 TurkuThe new ICT Building is situated in the heart of the Turku Science Park, nextto the Kupittaa train station. Bus 32 or 42, leaving from the Market Squarein the city centre goes directly to the venue. By foot it takes about 25minutes to reach the ICT Building from the city centre. The closest airport isTurku airport, serving direct flights to Helsinki, Stockholm andCopenhagen.

Turku - the conference citySituated by the Baltic Sea, along the Aura river, the city of Turku hasalways been the heart of culture and education in Finland. The first schoolin Finland, the Cathedral school was founded in 1276 and is still active.During the Swedish period the first university in Finland, old Åbo Akademiwas founded in 1640.Today Turku is a city of three institutions of higher education and hightechnology. In addition to the University of Turku and the Turku School ofEconomics and Business, the city is the home of the country's onlyuniversity for the Swedish-speaking Finns, namely Åbo Akademi University.

Turku for visitorsTurku is also an interesting city for tourists. Shopping areas as well asmuseums and other attractions will offer plenty to see for participantstravelling with accompanying persons and families. Daily regularsightseeing tours are arranged by Turku Touring (the Tourist Office). Formore tourist information please contact turku.touring@turku.fi or visitwww.turkutouring.fi.

Transportation by airThere are direct flight connections to Helsinki from most European capitalsas well as excellent intercontinental connections. The closest airport isTurku airport serving direct flights to Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen.Please contact your travel agency or airline for detailed flightinformation.

Airport transportationTurku Airport is situated approximately 10 kilometers north of the citycenter. There are regular buses available from Turku Airport to the citycentre. Taxis cost approximately 25 euros to the city center.For those arriving through Helsinki, Finnair provides regular bustransportation between Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and the City Terminalbeside the Railway Station at a cost of approximately 6 euros. There aregood train or bus connections to Turku from the Helsinki City Centre.

Transportation by seaTurku is easily reached by ferries from Stockholm, Sweden by Silja Line andViking Line.

Climate and time zoneThe weather in Finland in June is relatively warm. The average daytimetemperature in Southern Finland is between 15°C and 20°C. The time inFinland is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time (CET).

Welcome receptionThe welcome reception will be held at the ICT Building on Sunday, 10 June2007 at 18:00-20:00. There will be a possibility to register for the Conferencebefore the welcome reception at the ICT building starting at 16:00.

General information

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Registration desk at the ICT BuildingParticipants may pick up their material at the registration desk, which willbe open as follows:• Sunday, 10 June, from 16:00 to 20:00 (before and during the welcomereception)• Monday, 11 June – Thursday, 14 June, from 8:00 to 18:00 (before andduring the conference hours)• Friday, 15 June, from 8:00 to 13:00The conference secretariat will be available to assist you during theConference at the ICT Building. Please do not hesitate to contact theconference secretariat for help or advice.

Contacts during the OP 2007 conferenceTelefax (conference secretariat): +358-(0)9-560 75020E-mail: op2007@congrex.fi

Official languageThe official language of the conference will be English.

Lunch and refreshmentsLunches are included in the participants’ registration fee and will beserved at the conference venue (ICT Building). Complimentary coffee,tea and other refreshments will also be available outside the main hallduring the breaks.

Currency and credit cardsThe official currency in Finland is euro (EUR). Most major credit cards areaccepted in hotels and shops. VISA, Eurocard and Mastercard areaccepted at the conference registration desk. Personal or companycheques will not be accepted at the registration desk or shops. Traveller’scheques can be cashed in banks and exchange bureaus.

Telecommunications facilitiesGood IT facilities are available in Turku ICT Building (GSM, UMTS,broadband internet - in main hotels wireless LAN). Computers withinternet connection will be available for participants.

Dress codeSmart casual dress is recommended for most official and socialhappenings (welcome reception, lectures, meetings, evening eventsincluded).

ExhibitionThe conference will welcome commercial exhibitors. The exhibition areawill be located next to the meeting facilities. A non-smoking policy will beapplied within the conference venue including the restaurant andexhibition area. Smoking is allowed only outside the conference venue.

ElectricityElectricity supply in Finland is 220-240 volts (50 Hz) and wall outlets are tothe Northern European Standard (CEE 7/4) with two round contacts. Thestandard two-pin Euro plug (CEE 7/16) can be connected to theseoutlets. Most hotels provide 110-volt outlets for shavers.

TippingAll restaurant prices and taxi fares include service, but good service in therestaurant can be rewarded with a tip. Cloak-room attendants should bepaid about 1.5 euros per coat. Tipping is at guest’s discretion in hotels.

Liability and InsuranceThe organisers will not assume any responsibility for damage or injuries topersons or property during the conference. It is recommended thatparticipants and accompanying persons arrange for personal travel andhealth insurance.

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Online registration form The online registration form is availalbe on the conference website:www.abo.fi/op2007

Online registration formThe online registration form will generate a feedback which will be sent tothe participant by e-mail immediately after the submission of the onlineregistration.

Early registration deadlineThe early registration deadline will be 10 April 2007.

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 secretariatOP 2007c/o CONGREX / Blue & White Conferences OyP.O.Box 81 (Street address: Sulkapolku 3, 3rd floor)FIN-00371 Helsinki, FinlandTel: +358-9-5607500Fax: +358-9-56075020E-mail: op2007@congrex.fi

All payments should be made in euros by credit card or bank transfer.

1. Credit cardOnly VISA, MasterCard or EuroCard are accepted both when using the onlineregistration form and on the printed registration form. If you register using theprinted registration form and wish to use a credit card, please submit yourcredit card number including the three last digits on the signature panel (onthe reverse side of the card) and the expiry date on your personally signedregistration form to enable the credit card payment transaction.

2. Bank transferBank name: Aktia Bank, Kauniainen, FinlandBank address: Promenadi 1, FIN-00270 Kauniainen, FinlandAccount holder: OP 2007, c/o Blue & White Conferences OyAccount number: 405529-20123322IBAN / BIC: FI30 4055 2920 1233 22SWIFT: HELSFIHHPlease note that all banking costs must be paid by the participant. The name andaddress of the participant as well as the details of the payment should be clearlyindicated when completing the bank transfer. A duplicate or a photocopy of thebank transfer should be sent by telefax or airmail to the Conference Secretariat.

ConfirmationConfirmation of registration and receipt of payment will only be sentwhen both the registration form and payment in full are received.Confirmation will be sent to the participant by airmail, telefax or e-mail.

Cancellation of registrationNotification of cancellation must be made in writing (e-mail, telefax or airmail)to the Conference Secretariat. Participants who cancel their registration by 11May 2007 will receive a full reimbursement deducted by a cancellation fee of100 euros. No reimbursements will be made for cancellations received after11 May 2007. Reimbursement will not be given for late arrival, unused services,unattended events or early departure from the Conference.

Registration Payments

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Hotel accommodation has been reserved in three selected hotels in Turkucity center. All selected hotels are within good connections to the theconference venue. Hotel bookings can be made on the conferenceregistration form. For inquiries on hotel accommodation please contactthe conference secretariat CONGREX (op2007@congrex.fi).

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

Sokos Hotel 110 euros / night 121 euros / night approx. 2,0 kmHamburger Börs

Scandic Hotel Julia 95 euros / night 110 euros / night approx. 2,0 km

Hotel locationsFor hotel locations please refer to the maps available on the conferencewebsite ("Useful links"). Transportation from each of the conference hotelsto the conference venue is available by bus numbers 32 or 42 from theMarket Square. Bus fare is 2 euros (one way).

Room ratesThe hotel room rates listed above are available only if reservations aremade through the conference secretariat either electronically on theonline registration form or with the Excel/PDF registration form which canbe printed and sent by telefax.

Booking, room rates and availabilityTo secure accommodation of your choice, your registration form shouldbe submitted as early as possible. Prices quoted are per room per nightand include accommodation, buffet breakfast, hotel service charge andVAT (Value Added Tax). Hotel reservations, especially after 10 April 2007,are subject to availability.

Hotel depositA hotel deposit of one night must be paid in advance together with theconference fees. The hotel deposit will be deducted from the total cost ofaccommodation. The remaining hotel payment will be charged at thehotel during the conference.

CancellationThe hotel deposit is non-refundable if the cancellation is made after 11May 2007. Possible cancellations and changes to reservations should bemade in writing by e-mail, telefax or airmail.

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The new ICT Building is situated in the heart of the Turku Science Park, nextto the Kupittaa train station. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the ICTBuilding by foot from the city center and frequent bus services helps youto get to the venue. The closest airport is Turku airport, serving direct flightsto Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen.

R. Österbacka, Åbo Akademi UniversityM. Mantere, Åbo Akademi UniversityJ. Saari, CongrexB. Leidenius, Congrex

To receive more information about OP 2007 please contact:

Program secretariatÅbo Akademi Universityop2007@abo.fi www.abo.fi/op2007

Conference secretariatCONGREX, P.O.Box 81FI-00371 HelsinkiFinlandTel: +358-9-5607500Fax: +358-9-56075020op2007@congrex.fi

Conference venue – ICT Building Local organizing committee

Contact information

ICT Building