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Conference GEP-SLAP2022 
San Sebastian (Spain) will host the following conferences on polymers from 8th to 12th May 2022:
1. The XVI Meeting of the Group Specialized in Polymers of the Spanish °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and Spanish Royal Society of Physics (GEP 2022)
2. The XVII Latin American Polymer Symposium (SLAP 2022) and
3. The XV Ibero American Polymer Congress (CIP 2022)
The congress will also include:
• A Special Session dedicated to Polymers in Industry
• EU European Project workshops or projects (a) IONBIKE RISE: Innovative Iongels for Bioelectronics and (b) BIODEST RISE: Synthesis, Characterization, Structure and Properties of Novel Biodegradable Polyesters and one H2020-EJD workshop (a) NIPU-EJD: Synthesis, Characterization, Structure and Properties of Novel Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes
Topics:
1) Advances in polymer synthesis and characterization
2) Polymer structure, properties, theory, and simulation
3) Rheology, processing, additive manufacturing, and mechanical properties
4) Polymer recycling, biobased and biodegradable polymers and, circular economy
5) Polymers for energy applications, sensing, optoelectronics, and smart applications
6) Polymers for biomedical applications and nanomedicine, hydrogels, electrospinning
7) Block copolymers, multiphasic polymers, blends, nanocomposites, and nanohybrids
Program:
The Congress maintains a high scientific quality thanks to the confirmation of the attendance of the invited speakers and the commitment of the organizers. We would like to highlight that the KURSAAL conference center has ample space for holding the Congress, adapted to the COVID-19 security regulations.
The congress will be PRESENCIAL. The attendance / participation of 300 congressmen is expected. The program will include oral communications and poster presentations. Three parallel sessions will allow a large number of participants to present oral talks.
Confirmed Plenary Speakers:
• José María Asua (POLYMAT-UPV/EHU) Spain
• Ana Christina Balazs (University of Pittsburgh) USA
• Nikos Hadjicristidis (KAUST) Saudi Arabia
• Sanat Kumar (Columbia University) USA
• Luis Liz-Marzán (CIC biomaGUNE) Spain
• Dra. María Jesús Vicent (Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe) Spain
Confirmed Key-Note and Invited Speakers:
The names and mini CVs of the Key-Note and guest speakers, which represent a broad spectrum of Iberoamerican polymer scientific activity and industrial development are detailed in the event's
www.gep-slap2022.eu

Chair Person
Carmen Mijangos (ICTP-CSIC) España
David Mecerreyes (POLYMAT-UPV/EHU) España
Alejandro J. Müller (POLYMAT-UPV/ EHU) España
Organizing Comittee
Rebeca Hernández (ICTP-CSIC)
Jaime Martín (POLYMAT-UPV/ EHU)
Haritz Sardon (POLYMAT-UPV/ EHU)
Agurtzane Mugica (POLYMAT-UPV/ EHU)
Nicholas Ballard (POLYMAT)
Miryam Criado (POLYMAT)
M. Villar (PLAPIQUI) Argentina
M.A. De Paoli (Unicamp) Brasil
A. Martínez-Richa (U. Guanajuato) México
Scientific Advisory Committe
Integrated by representatives from 12 different countries from IberoAmerica and the rest of the world, please check at: www.gep-slap2022.eu
Call for Papers
Abstracts for contributions can be submitted from 15 of Octorber of 2021 via our webpage:
www.gep-slap2022.eu
Attendance support for LatinAmerican Scientists
The organization of the conference will support up to 35 registration scholarships and up to 15 accommodation scholarships exclusively for LatinAmerican Researchers. See conditions and application form at: www.gep-slap2022.eu
Important Dates
Opening online submission: from 15 of October of 2021 to 15 of January of 2022
Notification of acceptance: January 31, 2022
Deadline for registration: February 28, 2021
Attendance scholarships applications for LatinAmerican Scientists: until January 15th, 2022
Registration Fees
Registration fees include welcome cocktail, all conference materials, coffee breaks and conference dinner:
Early registration (up to February 28, 2022):
• EUR 575 GEP members
• EUR 625 standard
• EUR 350* students
After 28 of February to the 31 of March, 2022
• EUR 700 standard
• EUR 400* students
After 31 March, 2022
• EUR 800 standard
• EUR 450* students
*including GEP support
Venue
The Conference will be held at the KURSAAL Conference Hall in the city center. San Sebastian has an airport for national flights (Mainly to/from Madrid and Barcelona). However, San Sebastian has an excellent bus connection (1/hour) to Bilbao airport, where many international flights arrive. Direct bus connection exists also to Biarritz airport although less frequent.
Accommodation
San Sebastian has a wide selection of lodging possibilities that can be found through internet and travel agencies. Early booking is recommended.
Exhibition/Sponsoring
Companies interested in exhibiting and/or sponsoring the Conference, please contact the Conference Secretariat at: www.gep-slap2022.eu
Conference language
The official languages will be English, Spanish and Portuguese. No translation services will be provided.
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
info@gep-slap2022.eu

University of the Basque Country, Palacio de Congresos KURSAAL

KURSAAL, University of the Basque Country, Palacio de Congresos KURSAAL, Zurriola Hiribidea, 1, San Sebastián, 20002, Spain