17th Quantum Reactive Scattering Workshop

QRS 2024

24-28 June 2024 @ ISTANBUL

ISTANBUL

17th Quantum Reactive Scattering Workshop

Welcome to QRS 2024 - 17th Quantum Reactive Scattering Workshop, hosted in the enchanting city of Istanbul. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we extend a heartfelt welcome to all participants. As we gather in Istanbul, a city renowned for its rich history and the captivating fusion of Asia and Europe, we invite you to embark on a journey that seamlessly blends academic excellence with cultural immersion.
QRS 2024 serves as a robust platform for exploring diverse facets of computational chemistry. It continues the tradition of academic excellence initiated by David Clary in 1990 while adding a new chapter to its global journey. Since its inception in Cambridge in 1990, this prestigious event has been a hub for cutting-edge research, spanning the globe to serve scholars and scientists. It has revisited the United Kingdom with editions in Nottingham (1995) and Cambridge (2007) and traveled to the United States for engagements in cities such as Cambridge, Massachusetts (1994), Telluride, Colorado (1997), Pasadena, California (2001), and Santa Cruz, California (2005). Europe has also played host with memorable editions in locations like Perugia, Italy (1999), San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain (2003), Bordeaux, France (2013), and Balatonföldvár, Hungary (2022). Asia joined the lineup with editions in Dalian, China (2009) and Saitama, Japan (2019). Now, for the first time, this esteemed event is poised to grace Türkiye, infusing new geographical and cultural dimensions into its distinguished legacy.
The Yıldız Campus, our chosen venue, stands as an integral part of the illustrious Yıldız Palace, acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site. With its origins dating back to 1880, the Yıldız Palace assumed a central role in Türkiye's history, particularly between 1876 and 1908, serving as a key administrative hub following the iconic Topkapı Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace. Our profound gratitude is extended to the Yıldız Technical University Rectorate for their cordial hospitality and exceptional stewardship in hosting QRS 2024.
We eagerly look forward to your participation in QRS 2024, to be held in the vibrant city of Istanbul. Join us for an unforgettable QRS experience, marked by pioneering scientific discussions, productive collaborations, and captivating social events.

DATE 24 - 28 June 2024

LOCATION YTU, Beşiktaş, Istanbul

SPEAKERS 61 speakers from 🌍 17 countries
Gender Balance: 👩 41% : 59% 👨

Registration

Contact QRS 2024 at qrs2024@gmail.com

Invited Speakers

(Confirmed)

Austria:1

China:4

Croatia:1

Czechia:1

France:8

Germany:3

Hungary:2

India:1

Italy:6

Japan:2

Poland:3

Portugal:1

Spain:13

Taiwan:1

Tunisia:1

United Kingdom: 3

United States:10

Satrajit Adhikari
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, INDIA

Title of talk: TBA

Javier Aoiz
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, SPAIN

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Vincenzo Aquilanti
University of Perugia, ITALY

Title of talk: TBA

Dmitri Babikov
Marquette University, UNITED STATES

Title of talk: TBA

Nadia Balucani
Università di Perugia, ITALY

Title of talk: TBA

Luis Bañares
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, SPAIN

'Photoinduced Molecular Dynamics Mediated by Conical Intersections'

Laurent Bonnet
Bordeaux University, FRANCE

Title of talk: TBA

Joel Bowman
Emory University, UNITED STATES

Title of talk: TBA

David Clary
University of Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM

'Max Born and the founders of quantum collision theory'

Cecilia Coletti
University of Chieti, ITALY

Title of talk: TBA

Jonathan Connor
University of Manchester, United Kingdom

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Marko Tomislav Cvitaš
University of Zagreb, CROATIA

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Gábor Czakó
University of Szeged, HUNGARY

Title of talk: TBA

Hong Gao
Chinese Academy of Sciences, CHINA

Title of talk: TBA

Alberto Garcia-Vela
CSIC Madrid, SPAIN

'Quantum control of resonance lifetimes in molecular photodissociation using intense laser fields'

Grégoire Guillon
University of Bourgogne, FRANCE

Title of talk: TBA

Hua Guo
University of New Mexico, UNITED STATES

Title of talk: TBA

Majdi Hochlaf
Gustave Eiffel University, FRANCE

'Unimolecular chemical processes upon (multi)-photon ionization: theory and experiment'

Pablo Garcia Jambrina
University of Salamanca, SPAIN

Title of talk: TBA

Manabu Kanno
Tohoku University, JAPAN

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Boutheina Kerkeni
Tunis El Manar University, TUNISIA

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Stephen J. Klippenstein
Argonne National Laboratory, UNITED STATES

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Anna Krylov
University of Southern California, UNITED STATES

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Jochen Kupper
University of Hamburg, GERMANY

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Manuel Lara
TUAM Madrid, SPAIN

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Annarita Laricchiuta
National Research Council Bari, ITALY

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György Lendvay
Research Center for Natural Sciences, HUNGARY

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Tomás González Lezana
CSIC Madrid, SPAIN

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Lola González-Sánchez
University of Salamanca, SPAIN

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François Lique
University of Rennes, FRANCE

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Kopin Liu
National Sun Yat-sen University, TAIWAN

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Andrea Lombardi
University of Perugia, ITALY

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Balakrishnan Naduvalath
University of Nevada, UNITED STATES

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Andrew Orr-Ewing
University of Bristol, UNITED KINGDOM

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Daniel Peláez
Université Paris Saclay, FRANCE

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Lucia Daniela Pietanza
CNR-ISTP Bari, ITALY

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Octavio Roncero
CSIC Madrid, SPAIN

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Peter Saalfrank
University of Potsdam, GERMANY

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Cristina Sanz Sanz
Autonomous University of Madrid, SPAIN

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Steven Schwartz
University of Arizona, UNITED STATES

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Wojtek Skomorowski
University of Warsaw, POLAND

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Petr Slaviček
University of Chemistry and Technology, CZECHIA

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Dmitri Sokolovski
UPV/EHU, SPAIN

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Ignacio Sola
Complutense University of Madrid, SPAIN

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Thierry Stoecklin
University of Bordeaux, FRANCE

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Arthur G. Suits
University of Missouri, UNITED STATES

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Zhigang Sun
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CHINA

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Toshiyuki Takayanagi
Saitama University, JAPAN

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Timur Tscherbul
University of Nevada, UNITED STATES

Title of talk: TBA

Céline Toubin
Université de Lille, France

Title of talk: FRANCE

António Varandas
University of Coimbra, PORTUGAL

Title of talk: TBA

Jesús González Vázquez
Autonomous University of Madrid, SPAIN

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Saulo Vázquez
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, SPAIN

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Roland Wester
University of Innsbruck, AUSTRIA

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Tiangang Yang
SUSTech, CHINA

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Alexandre Zanchet
CSIC Madrid, SPAIN

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Donghui Zhang
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CHINA

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Piotr Żuchowski
Nicolaus Copernicus University, POLAND

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Featured Speakers

Yosra Ajili, University of Paris-Est, France, Title of talk: TBA
Emre Gürsoy, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany Title of talk: TBA
Bilel Mehnen, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland Title of talk: TBA

Organizers

QRS 2024 is organized by Murat Kılıç & Niyazi Bulut

Previous QRSs

The Quantum Reactive Scattering Workshop is a prestigious series of workshops initiated by David Clary in 1990. Over the years, this workshop has brought together luminaries and experts in the field from around the globe to foster collaboration.

1990 Cambridge, UK - David Clary
1994 Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA - Yan Sun and Michael Baer
1995 Nottingham, UK - David Clary and David Manolopoulos
1997 Telluride, Colorado, USA - Joel Bowman
1999 Perugia, Italy - Vincenzo Aquilanti and Antonio Laganà
2001 Pasadena, California, USA - Aron Kuppermann
2003 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain - Javier Aoiz and Luis Bañares
2005 Santa Cruz, California, USA - Millard Alexander and Anne McCoy
2007 Cambridge, UK - Stuart Althorpe
2009 Dalian, China - Dong-Hui Zhang and Ke-Li Han
2011 Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA - Hua Guo
2013 Bordeaux, France - Laurent Bonnet and Pascal Larregaray
2015 Salamanca, Spain - Octavio Roncero, Tomás González-Lezana, Susana Gómez-Carrasco, Lola González-Sánchez
2017 Trieste, Italy - Niyazi Bulut, Noelia Faginas Lago, Andrea Lombardi, Federico Palazzetti
2019 Saitama, Japan - Toshiyuki Takayanagi
2022 Balatonföldvár, Hungary - György Lendvay, Gabriella Lendvayné Győrik, Ákos Bencsura

QRS 2024 Program

📅 Day 1 - 24 june 2024
📅 Day 2 - 25 june 2024
📅 Day 3 - 26 june 2024
📅 Day 4 - 27 june 2024
📅 Day 5 - 28 june 2024

📅 Day 1 - 24 June 2024

08:00 - 09:15 ✍ Registration
The registration desk will be cracking open from 08:00 until 12:30

09:15 - 09:30 David Clary Opening Speech
Get ready to join us as we embark on the 17th QRS Workshop, graced by the inaugural address from David Clary, the visionary behind the very first QRS Workshop held in 1990 at Cambridge - United Kingdom.

  Session 1 - Chair

       09:30 - 10:05         Speaker A1 Title of Talk
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       10:05 - 10:35         Speaker B1 Title of Talk

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10:35 - 11:00 ☕️ Coffee Break

   Session 2 - Chair

       11:20 - 11:55         Speaker A2 Title of Talk
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       11:55 - 12:25         Speaker B2 Title of Talk
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       12:25 - 12:30         Speaker C2 Title of Talk
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12:30 - 14:00 🍴 Lunch

  Session 3 - Chair

       14:00 - 14:35          Speaker A3 Title of Talk

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        14:35 - 15:05          Speaker B3 Title of Talk
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        15:05 - 15:30          Speaker C1 Title of Talk
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15:30 - 15:50 ☕️ Coffee Break

  Session 4 - Chair

       15:50 - 16:25         Speaker A4 Title of Talk
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       16:25 - 16:55         Speaker B4 Title of Talk
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       16:55 - 17:20         Speaker A5 Title of Talk
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17:20 - 17:40 📷 QRS 2024 Photo Session
We are inviting you, as participants of QRS 2024, for a group photo shoot at the designated area. Please, be part of the picture!

17:40 - 21:00 Reception starts with Hasan Mandal, the president of TUBITAK, giving a welcome speech
The president of TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey), Dr. Hasan Mandal, will commence the reception with an insightful talk, sharing his thoughts and vision for the advancements in science and technology in Türkiye.
📅 Day 2 - 25 june 2024

  Session 1 - Chair

       09:00 - 09:35         Speaker A6 Title of Talk
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       09:35 - 10:05         Speaker B5 Title of Talk

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10:05 - 10:30 ☕️ Coffee Break

  Session 2 - Chair

       10:30 - 11:05         Speaker A7 Title of Talk
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       11:05 - 11:35         Speaker B6 Title of Talk
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       11:35 - 12:00         Speaker C3 Title of Talk
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12:30 - 14:00 🍴 Lunch

  Session 3 - Chair

       13:30 - 14:05         Speaker A8 Title of Talk
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       14:05 - 14:35         Speaker B7 Title of Talk

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       14:35 - 15:00         Speaker C4 Title of Talk
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15:45 - 16:15 ☕️ Coffee Break

  Session 4 - Chair

       15:20 - 15:55         Speaker A9 Title of Talk
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       15:55 - 16:25         Speaker B8 Title of Talk
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       16:25 - 16:50         Speaker C5 Title of Talk
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       16:50 - 17:05         Speaker D1 Title of Talk
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17:05 - 22:00 🍹Cocktail on a Boat: 🚢 Bosphorus Tour 🐟
Let's embark on a mesmerizing journey to the Istanbul Bosphorus, where the continents of Asia and Europe converge in an enchanting embrace. Experience the epitome of luxury with the Bosphorus Tour: Delight in a delectable sandwiched fish, savor delightful beverages, and indulge in tempting snacks, all while surrounded by breathtaking views aboard the Bosphorus Tour Ferry! Prepare to be captivated and pampered as you witness the beauty of the Bosphorus Strait. This is a truly unforgettable experience that will leave you with cherished memories of this magical voyage!
P.S. If you don't enjoy fish or if you are a vegetarian, please check the relevant section on the registration form, as we have delicious alternatives for you as well.
📅 Day 3 - 26 June 2024

  Session 1 - Chair

       09:00 - 09:35         Speaker A10 Title of Talk
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       09:35 - 10:05         Speaker B9 Title of Talk

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10:05 - 10:30 ☕️ Coffee Break

  Session 2 - Chair

       10:30 - 11:05         Speaker B10 Title of Talk
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       11:35 - 12:00         Speaker C6 Title of Talk
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12:00 - 13:30 🍴 Lunch

  Session 3 - Chair

       13:30 - 14:05         Speaker A12 Title of Talk
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       14:05 - 14:35         Speaker B11 Title of Talk

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       14:35 - 15:00         Speaker C7 Title of Talk
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15:00 - 15:20 ☕️ Coffee Break

Session 4 - Chair

        15:20 - 15:55         Speaker A13 Title of Talk
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        15:55 - 16:25         Speaker B12 Title of Talk
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        16:25 - 16:50         Speaker C8 Title of Talk
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       16:50 - 17:05         Speaker D2 Title of Talk
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17:05 - 17:30 Discussion and Decision Meeting: Next QRS
During this meeting, our focus will be on deliberating and ultimately determining both the venue and the individual(s) responsible for orchestrating the upcoming QRS.

17:30 - 17:50 Lightning Talks from Poster Presenters
We will be listening to 3-minute talks from poster presenters just before the poster session. The aim is to rev up our engines...

17:50 - 20:30 Poster Session

We will continue with scientific discussions in front of the posters. But don't worry, there's no need for anyone to search for a restaurant for dinner. Beverages, snacks, and most importantly, gözleme will be available to enjoy during the discussions in front of the posters.
📅 Day 4 - 27 June 2024

  Session 1 - Chair

       09:00 - 09:35         Speaker A14 Title of Talk
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       09:35 - 10:10         Speaker B13 Title of Talk

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10:10 - 10:30 ☕️ Coffee Break

  Session 2 - Chair

       10:30 - 11:05         Speaker A15 Title of Talk
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       11:05 - 11:35         Speaker B14 Title of Talk
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       11:35 - 12:00         Speaker C9 Title of Talk
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12:00 - 13:30 🍴 Lunch

  Session 3 - Chair

       13:30 - 14:05         Speaker A16 Title of Talk
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       14:05 - 14:35         Speaker B15 Title of Talk

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       14:35 - 15:00         Speaker C10 Title of Talk
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15:00 - 15:20 ☕️ Coffee Break

  Session 4 - Chair

       15:20 - 15:55         Speaker A17 Title of Talk
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       15:55 - 16:25         Speaker B16 Title of Talk
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       16:25 - 16:50         Speaker C11 Title of Talk
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       16:50 - 17:05         Speaker D3 Title of Talk
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17:30 - 22:00 🍴 Gala Dinner
📅 Day 5 - 28 June 2024

  Session 1- Chair

       09:00 - 09:35         Speaker A18 Title of Talk
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       09:35 - 10:05         Speaker B17 Title of Talk

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       10:05 - 10:30         Speaker C12 Title of Talk

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10:30 - 10:50 ☕️ Coffee Break

  Session 2 - Chair

       10:50 - 11:25         Speaker A19 Title of Talk
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       11:25 - 11:55         Speaker B18 Title of Talk
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       11:55 - 12:20         Speaker C13 Title of Talk
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12:20 - 14:00 🍴 Lunch

   Session 3 - Chair

       14:00 - 14:35         Speaker A20 Title of Talk
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       14:35 - 15:05         Speaker B19 Title of Talk

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       15:05 - 15:30         Speaker C14 Title of Talk

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15:30 - 15:50 ☕️ Coffee Break

   Session 4 - Chair

       15:50 - 16:25         Speaker B20 Title of Talk
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       16:25 - 16:50         Speaker C15 Title of Talk

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16:50 - 17:10 Closing Remarks

QRS 2024 Sponsors

QRS 2024 Partners

Travel & Accommodation

Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member, is the official airline of QRS 2024. They offer special discounts to all attendees. For online bookings, please visit the Turkish Airlines website and use the event code 007TKM24 in the promotion code section.
Istanbul boasts two international airports: Istanbul Airport on the European side, conveniently near the venue, and Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the Asian side. We suggest choosing Istanbul Airport for your travel plans.

We are diligently working to provide you with 3 distinct hotel options (5, 3, and 2 stars) tailored to various budget preferences. We are pleased to inform you that all three hotel options are conveniently situated in close proximity to the workshop location, ensuring easy access for all participants. Stay tuned, as these relevant hotel options will be shared here very soon.

Registration

We are currently finalizing the registration details and will be making an announcement shortly
Please note that the workshop will be held in-person, without any online or recorded video talk

Registration fee includes:

🍸 Welcome Reception

All participants gather for a delightful start at the enchanting welcome reception

🍽️ Gala Dinner

A memorable gala dinner with delicious food in a delightful atmosphere, overlooking the magnificent Istanbul Bosphorus

🍹 Cocktail during Poster Presentations

Refreshments and snacks along with networking at Poster Session

⛵ 🍹 🐟 Cocktail on a Boat: Bosphorus Tour

Scenic views await: Hagia Sophia, Maiden Tower, Topkapı Palace, Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Üsküdar during the Bosphorus tour.

🍴 Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy delicious lunch and dinner options every day of QRS 2024

☕ Coffee Break

Refreshing coffee breaks with various Turkish pastries throughout the event.

🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Excursion(s)

Discover the most iconic spots of Istanbul. Stay tuned for further updates and details!

🧳 Workshop materials

Book of Abstracts (astonishingly, in its tangible form!), certificate of participation, QRS 2024 bag, coffee mug

Accompanying person fee includes:

🍸 Welcome Reception 🍽️ Gala dinner 🍹🚢 🐟 Cocktail on a Boat🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️Excursion(s)

Registration Procedure

[will be announced]