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ISOS has been running since 2008 and has rapidly become one of the most attended workshops in the field of third generation of solar cell technology, bringing together an expert community both from industry and academia. The program includes invited keynote speakers, invited talks, short talks, poster sessions and round table discussions, creating a unique atmosphere for informal scientific exchange. The ISOS-10 ’17 invites abstracts related to the stability of Organic Solar Cells, Hybrid Solar Cells, Perovskite Solar Cells and Dye Solar Cells.

Key Dates
May 1, 2017: Registration Opens
June 30, 2017: Deadline for Abstract Submission
July 15, 2017: Extended Deadline for Abstract Submission
July 31, 2017: Notification of Abstract Acceptance
July 31, 2017: Early Bird Registration Closes
September 9, 2017: Registration Closes
October 18 – 20, 2017: ISOS-10 ’17 – Malta

Sponsors

     

 

 

 

Be a Sponsor at ISOS-10!
ISOS has been running since 2008 and has rapidly become one of the most attended workshops in the field, bringing together an expert community both from industry and academia. Different sponsorship opportunities are offered to help you find the most effective manner to connect with our attendees and your target group.

Our sponsorship package opportunities offer prominant exposure (some possibly exclusive) or possibility of co-sponsorship of breaks and social event/s with €600 and/or €1000 packages, a combination of both or a multiple with pro-rata benefits depending on the size of sponsorship.  Please note the level of available slots for sponsorships. Logo displays will be prominantly displayed on the relevant dissimination materials and will appear in the order of booking and level of sponsorships.

To confirm sponsorship please amend, sign and send the following Sponsorship Template indicating your selected sponsorship package and pledged financial support to:

Contact: Dr Inġ. Brian Azzopardi
E-Mail: brian.azzopardi@mcast.edu.mt
Tel: +356 23980 7704
Mob: +356 7900 8897

ISOS-10 Programme and Abstracts [NOW ONLINE]

Venue Plan

Invited Keynote Speakers


Prof. Sang Il Seok
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
Korea


Prof. Henry Snaith
University of Oxford
United Kingdom


Prof. Reinhold H. Dauskart
Stanford University
United States


Prof. Marina S. Leite
University of Maryland
United States


Dr Antonio Guerrero
Universitat Jaume I
Spain


Dr Piers Barnes
Imperial College London
United Kingdom

 

The ISOS-10 ’17 will feature a broad program of high quality presentations covering stability under different conditions of Organic and Perovskite solar cells. This includes accelerated laboratory experiments as well as studies in real world applications, strategies to more stable devices, methods for in-depth characterization and development and application of standards.

Below the tentative program, subject to final adjustments.

 

Presentation of Contributions

Invited Keynotes
The presentation time for each invited keynote is 30 minutes including 5 minutes Q&A.

Invited Talks
The presentation time for each invited talk is 20 minutes including 3 minutes Q&A.

Short Talks
The presentation time for each short talk is 15 minutes including 2 minutes Q&A.

Poster presentations
The poster sessions will be held in the lobbies of conference venue. Poster size A0, maximum dimensions 841 mm x 1189 mm. Material for fixing posters will be provided on-site. Printing of posters is to be done by contributors. The posters can be mounted during the whole duration of the conference. The Flash Talks are 3 minutes introductory talk on each poster.

Welcome Reception
On the 18th October 2017 20:00 [updated time]
We invite all delegates to the welcome reception of the ISOS-10 ’17 set on the terrace of the conference venue overlooking Balluta Bay.  The event will be entertained with the solist voilinist Simon Vella who will perform live.

Social Event and Dinner
On the 19th October 2017, we invite you to the social event and dinner of ISOS-10 ’17 which is specially organised for a memorable event. The Event starts off from the conference venue with a Vintage Maltese Bus Tour to the Capital City of Valletta. A small walk from the Valletta City Gate will take us in front of:
>> the Maltese Parliament,
>> Our Lady of Victories Church, built on the site where a religious ceremony was held to inaugurate the laying of the foundation stone of the new city of Valletta on 28 March 1566,
>> Auberge de Castille which is the Prime Minister Office, and
>> Upper Barrakka Gardens where we would view our destination for the night at Esplora, together with a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour.

Our the transport mode will switch using the Barrakka Lift to link us to Valletta’s ditch.

Then our transport mode will finally switch again with a traditional water taxi using the ‘dgħajsa tal-pass’ to our final destina Esplora in Kalkara.

Esplora Interactive Science Centre at Bighi is we would have a three course Maltese traditional dinner and a 12 piece brass band to entertain with popular, classic and traditional music.

We hope that during this evening, you might experience the real Maltese traditions.

Meeting Point: Cavalieri Art Hotel, St Julians – Reception
Departure Time: 18:00 sharp [updated time]
Please advice at registration desk if you have difficulties with water taxis.
Event is restricted to fee paid delegates and partners only.

Venue and Accomodation
Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. It’s a nation known for historic sites related to a succession of rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British. It has numerous fortresses, megalithic temples and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers dating to circa 4000 B.C. Malta is a great place to visit for sea, sun, culture, attractions and all year round events.

Touristic information can be found on the www.visitmalta.com

VenueCavalieri Art Hotel
Spinola Road, St Julian’s STJ 3019, Malta
Venue Plan

Accommodation Booking
Anyone who would like to book a room in one of the accommodations listed below may do so as per instructions.  Please note that all accommodations availability are on first come first served basis with these special designated rates. An early booking is recommended. All the below accommodations are within less than 1km from venue of conference and maybe easily reach on foot.

Conference Venue Cavalieri Art Hotel
Spinola Road, St Julian’s STJ 3019, Malta

Single Marina View Room: €80.00 per room per night on Bed & Breakfast
Twin Marina View Room: €85.00 per room per night on Bed & Breakfast
All rooms are on first come first served basis on a minimum of 3 nights
Supplements: Half Board: €14.00 per person per night, Bay View Room: €10.00 per room per night

        On Confirmation 50% non-refundable deposit is required. Remaining balance to be settled on arrival at the hotel.

Booking is via email to the below email addresses
Louise Galea:        events@cavalierihotel.com
Darrell Buhagiar: dbuhagiar@cavalierihotel.com

The District Hotel
Triq Santu Wistin, St Julian’s STJ 3311, Malta

Directions to Conference Venue 12 Minutes on Foot, 1 km

Single Room: €85.00 per room per night on Bed & Breakfast
Twin Room: €115.00 per room per night on Bed & Breakfast
All rooms are on first come first served basis
Supplements available on request.

Booking is via email to the below email address and use code ISOS-10
info@thedistricthotel.com.mt

be.HOTEL
Bay Street Tourist Complex, St. George’s Bay, St Julian’s STJ 3311, Malta

Directions to Conference Venue 13 Minutes on Foot, 1 km

Single Room: €85.00 per room per night on Bed & Breakfast
Twin Room:    €90.00 per room per night on Bed & Breakfast
All rooms are on first come first served basis.
Supplements available.

For Bookings
Step 1 Please follow this link to access the web site
Step 2 Indicate your travel dates and number of adults
Step 3 Insert a corporate/Promotion code ISOS-10
Step 4 Proceed with your booking by filling in all details
Please contact katya.Grech@behotelmalta.com if there is any issues with bookings

Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel
Dragonara Road, St Julian’s STJ 3141, Malta

Directions to Conference Venue 7 Minutes on Foot, 750m

A Complimentary non-alcoholic welcome drink will be served to all guests on arrival
Price per person per day on Bed & Breakfast Basis
Standard Twin Room per person €60.00
Standard Twin Room for sole use €100.00
All rooms are on first come first served basis
Supplements available on request.

Booking is via email to the below email address and use code ISOS-10 msaliba@goldentulipvivaldi.com

Hilton Malta
Portomaso, St Julian’s PTM01, Malta

Directions to Conference Venue 7 Minutes on Foot, 550m

Prices on Bed & Breakfast Basis
Delux Room (Marina View & Garden View) €150
All rooms are on first come first served basis
Supplements available on request.

Booking is via email to the below email address and use code ISOS-10 joanne.piccinino@hilton.com

 

Transport
Transport for the 19th October 2017 Social Event and Dinner
Meeting point is at the venue of the conference, Cavalieri Art Hotel St. Julian’s, Malta at 18:15 sharp.

Airport Transfers Options
Via Malta Public Transport

Via Private Taxis such as taxifyecabs | greenr cabs | bluebirdmalta

One-way trip price from Airport to St Julians is between €20 – €25 per taxi, may fit up to 4.  Larger vehicle may be available but need to be arranged before hand.
Usually for Private Taxis need to arrange a pick-up before your arrival and indicating your flight number

Via White Taxis available on arrival at the airport

Committees

Local Organising Committee
Dr Inġ. Brian Azzopardi, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta (Chair)
Mr Artem Sedula ,  Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta
Mr. John Chircop, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta
Prof. Luciano Mule-Stagno, University of Malta, Malta
Dr Inġ. Maurizio Fenech, University of Malta, Malta
Ms. Renata Mikalauskiene,  Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta

International Scientific Committee
Prof. Dr Moritz Riede, University of Oxford, United Kingdom (Chair)
Prof. Dr Chang-Qi Ma, Printable Electronics Research Center (PERC), China
Dr Ed Crossland, Oxford PV, United Kingdom
Dr Fernando de Castro, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), United Kingdom
Dr Harald Hoppe, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitat Jena, Germany
Dr James Blakesley, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), United Kingdom

Dr Joseph Luther, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), United States
Dr Jeff Kettle, Bangor University, United Kingdom
Prof. Mike McGehee, Standford University, United States
Dr Monica Lira Cantu, Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2 – Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology), Spain
Dr Toni Müller, Heliatek, Germany
Dr Uli Würfel, Fraunhofer ISE, Germany