The ICIQ-Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) Joint Symposium in ‘Asymmetric Molecular Design’ will take place on February 23-25, 2015 at ICIQ facilities. The simposium will gather experts in the field of catalysis from both institutions working on the study of new catalytic transformations that can be employed successfully in novel synthetic pathways. Catalysis is the key activity for sustainable chemistry to address enviromental issues. Catalytic processes allow a better use of raw materials and minimise energy consumption, and they can lead to the selective formation of target products with minimal generation of waste.

The symposium will  last for three days. The first two days will consist of 30 minutes lectures by Technion and ICIQ researchers. ICIQ speakers will be professors Anton Vidal, Kilian Muñiz, Rubén Martín, Paolo Melchiorre, Pau Ballester, Feliu Maseras and Miquel A. Pericàs. On behalf of Techion, the symposium will count with the participation of professors Zeev Gross, Mark Gandelman, Ammon Stanger, Ehud Keinan, Yitzhak Apeloig, Galia Maayan and Ilan Marek. The third day will be dedicated to the search of synergies, the detection of potential collaborations and possibilities for funding, with the participation of the research projects offices of both institutions.

The ICIQ-Technion Joint Symposium counts with funding obtained through the Joint Symposia (SymIL) call from the TWINS programme (Towards Interrelations in Science), signed by the Catalan government with several Israeli institutions to create networks between the two countries through scientific events of common interest for future projects and activities to promote knowledge sharing. More information about the resolution of this call here.