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Biological and Medicinal Chemistry – Bonn, Germany | March 6-8, 2023

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Registration & General Information

When is the event?

Monday, March 6 to Wednesday, March 8, 2023. To view the full event program, please click here.

What is the cost of attending?

The symposium is completely FREE to attend.

What is the exact location?

The meeting will be held in the University’s main building (Kurfürstliches Schloss) within the Faculty of the Arts and the Department of Law, which is right in the center of the city. It is recommended that attendees utilize public transport to travel.

Map and Directions

What is the expected weather?

The average temperature in Bonn, Germany, in early March is 9.7°C/2°C (50°F / 37°F).

Please note that public buildings in Germany will be heated to a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius (66.2°F) under planned legislation to save energy (Source: Reuters).

Where can I review my registration information?

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email.

I can’t locate my registration confirmation email.

Go to the event registration page.

Click “Already registered” towards the bottom of your screen under the “Register Now” button.

Click “Forgot your confirmation number?” to have your Confirmation Number resent.

How do I modify my registration?

Go to the event registration page.

Click “Already Registered” towards the bottom of your screen under the “Register Now” button.

Enter the email address you used to register and your confirmation number.

You’ll receive a verification code to access the login.

Once logged in, select ‘Modify’ from the top navigation.

Make modification(s) as necessary. Click the ‘Next’ button at the bottom of each page to proceed.

Once you have made all modifications, select ‘Finish’ from the Summary page.

Can I register at the event?

No. Registration for the symposium will close on Friday, February 3, 2022.

Can my spouse and children attend too?

Though the symposium is primarily targeted towards emerging and senior researchers in the biological and medicinal chemistry fields, all adults are welcome and must register to attend the symposium.

The symposium will not be child-friendly; please arrange for separate childcare during all sessions.

Poster Session

When will abstract submissions open, and what is the deadline?

Poster abstract submissions opened with registration and will close on January 31, 2023.

The Scientific Organizing Committee will contact all those who submit by February 10, 2023, to confirm whether the abstract submission was successful.

Please visit the poster abstracts page for more information on abstracts and poster requirements.

I need my poster abstract accepted earlier for visa/other purposes.

If you need approval before February 10, 2023, for visa application or other purposes, please contact our team at symposium@acs.org with a valid reason for an exception.

Attendee Information

What is the agenda for the symposium?

The full program for the symposium is available here.

How do I request accessibility services?

Please include your accessibility requirements on the registration form. You may also contact our support team directly with any questions or needs at symposium@acs.org.

Is there a dress code for the event?

We recommend business casual attire for the entire conference. Dress pants or jeans, dresses, blouses, and sportscoats (tie or no tie – up to you!), are welcome.

Please note that public buildings in Germany will be heated to a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius (66.2°F) under planned legislation to save energy (Source: Reuters), so it is encouraged to bring a blazer or a sweater.

How many meals are included with registration?

Your registration includes an evening reception with hors d’oeuvres, morning breaks, lunch, and afternoon breaks included over the symposium dates.

How do I let you know about my special dietary requirements?

Please include your dietary requirements on the registration form. You may also contact our support team directly with any questions or needs at symposium@acs.org.

Is there preferred accommodation I can book?

We have made arrangements at Motel One Bonn-Hauptbahnhof and Motel One Bonn-Beethoven. Please navigate to the Lodging section for instructions on how to book a room.

I booked at the preferred hotel. Are there any shuttles organized to transport me to the event?

The hotels are within walking distance from the event venue.

What parking arrangements are available at the venue?

An underground car park is located underneath the Hofgarten, close to the University’s main building. The use of all the parking spaces on the various campuses of the University of Bonn is subject to a fee. It is recommended that attendees utilize public transport to travel.

Traveling through Bonn and its environs

On-Site Information

Where do I go to check in?

Check-in will be on the main floor of the University’s main building.

Where is the keynote/poster session located?

The main symposium program will be in the main building in the lecture hall (Horsaal 10/HS X).

The poster sessions will be held in the main building in Aula.

Is there room to check my bags?

We will have a coat check available. However, we encourage you to keep your bags with you during the duration of the event.

Will there be a mobile app?

Yes! The event app will be available for download shortly before the event starts. You will receive an email when it is available to download.

Immigration & Sponsorship

Will sponsorships or scholarships be available to attend the event?

Since we are offering this symposium free of charge, we will NOT offer any sponsorships or scholarships to attend.

I need an invitation letter to attend the event, where can I get one?

ACS Publications does NOT offer invitation letters to participate in our events as an attendee or as a poster presenter.

You may use any of the event emails from ACS Publications as an invitation letter to attend the event.

Travel and Lodging

Recommended arrival and departure dates

It is recommended that participants arrive Monday, March 6.

Attendees are encouraged to stay through Wednesday, March 8.

Traditional content programming will end on Wednesday, March 8, by 18:00.

Traveling to Bonn

Traveling to Bonn

Housing is not provided for the ACS Publications Symposium. However, we have made arrangements for room blocks at the hotels listed below.

Motel One Bonn-Hauptbahnhof (600 m/0.4 miles from the university)

Am Hauptbahnhof 12
D-53111 Bonn
phone: +49 (228) 76 38 24 – 0
fax: +49 (228) 76 38 24 – 10
bonn-hauptbahnhof@motel-one.com
Rates from 79,00 EUR
Several rooms have been blocked until 06.02.2023
Please download the form and fax or email it to the respective hotel to reserve a room.

DOWNLOAD FORM

Directions from the hotel to the university

 

Motel One Bonn-Beethoven (550 m/0.3 miles from the university)

Berliner Freiheit 36
D-53111 Bonn
phone: +49 (228) 97 27 86-0
fax: +49 (228) 97 27 86-10
bonn-beethoven@motel-one.com
Rates from 79,00 EUR
Several rooms have been blocked until 23.01.2023
Please download the form and fax or email it to the respective hotel to reserve a room.

DOWNLOAD FORM

Directions from the hotel to the university

Additional Questions

What if I have additional questions?

Feel free to reach out to the symposium planning team at any time at symposium@acs.org.