Call for hosting Sol-Gel 2017

Invitation to organize Sol-Gel 2017, the 19th International Sol-Gel Conference

The International Sol-Gel Society is soliciting for applicants to host the 19th biennial international conference in Sol-Gel Science and Technology to be held in 2017. The deadline for submitting applications has been extended until June 6th, 2014.

The Sol-Gel Conference is an international gathering of the Sol-Gel Community which takes place in summer every two years. The Sol-Gel Conference is organized jointly by the ISGS (represented by the Board) and by a Local Organizing Committee (LOC). The LOC is selected with the contribution of a dedicated Selection Committee.

Previous International Sol-Gel Conferences

  • Why apply ?

Here are several reasons why applying for hosting the 19th edition of International Sol-Gel Conference in 2017:

– This recognized international event gathers the increasingly interdisciplinary research on Sol-Gel materials and appears as the most prominent and influential meeting in the worldwide community of sol-gel science and technology.
– This conference brings together between 500 and 600 participants.
– Host an International Conference is a great opportunity for your group.
– This is a way to take the challenge
– This is a way to promote the work of your group

– This is an opportunity to increase the visibility of your group and work in the community
– Previous organizers cite this feedback as the most significant benefit
– Several benefits can come with this event
– The ISGS assists organizing and scientific committees

  • The Selection Committee

APPLY NOW

– Instructions and background for hosting Sol-Gel 2017 – download here
– ISGS Charter for applicants – download here

Michel Aegerter, Switzerland
Byeong-Soo Bae, Korea
John Bartlett, Australia
Bruno Boury, France
Massimo Guglielmi (Chairman), Italy
David Levy, Spain
Sidney Ribeiro, Brasil

  • Contact: please direct enquiries to the chairman of the Selection Committee, Prof. Massimo Guglielmi, massimo.guglielmi@unipd.it

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Previous International Sol-Gel Conferences around the world

1981 – Padova, Italy

1983 – Wurtzburg, Germany

1985 – Montpellier, France

1987 – Kyoto, Japan

1989 – Rio de Janeiro

1991 – Sevilla, Spain

1993 – Paris, France

1995 – Faro, Portugal

1997 – Sheffield, UK
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1999 – Yokohama, Japan

2001 – Padova, Italy

2003 – Sydney, Australia

2005 – Los Angeles, USA

2007 – Montpellier, France

2009 – Porto de Galinhas, Brazil

2011 – Hangzhou, China

2013 – Madrid, Spain
Next conference location: 2015 – Kyoto, Japan