Using Light to Advance Discovery in Chemistry, Physics and Biology

The Photochemistry GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

The photochemistry community encompasses investigators from diverse scientific backgrounds examining a broad range of issues that arise when light interacts with molecular systems. Reflecting this diversity, the 2023 Gordon Research Conference on Photochemistry will highlight the extended reach of light-driven methods and processes with a particular emphasis on its interdisciplinary nature. The program will feature research spanning organic, inorganic, biological, and materials systems, a range of experimental and theoretical methods and timescales from ultrafast to ultraslow, as well as highlighting the latest applied research on cross-disciplinary topics like photomedicine, solar energy conversion, multidimensional spectroscopies, and photoredox catalysis to name a few. Discussion leaders will set the stage for each session by presenting an overview of the area represented in that session in an effort to provide useful context for those from different disciplines and to foster a dynamic, inclusive environment for scientific discussion. Interactions among investigators will be emphasized, with ample time set aside for informal scientific exchanges following talks and at the poster sessions.