22nd International Symposium on Novel Aromatic Compounds ISNA-22
16‒21 July 2028
National House, Vinohrady
Prague, Czech Republic
Latest Updates
10 August 2026:
The conference website has been launched
www.isna2028.com
An attractive line-up of distinguished speakers from around the world is taking shape
Welcome Message
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 22nd International Symposium on Novel Aromatic Compounds (ISNA-22), which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, from 16 to 21 July 2028.
For more than five decades, the ISNA symposium series has served as a leading international forum for presenting and discussing advances in the chemistry, physics, materials science and applications of novel aromatic compounds and related π-electron systems. Established in 1970, ISNA has continuously brought together researchers from diverse disciplines to exchange ideas, share discoveries and foster collaborations within a vibrant and highly interdisciplinary scientific community.
The scientific programme of ISNA-22 will highlight recent developments in the synthesis, structure, properties, theoretical understanding and practical applications of advanced aromatic compounds and related functional materials. Contributions spanning experimental and theoretical research will provide insights into emerging concepts and technologies at the interface of chemistry, physics, biology and materials science.
Held biennially in a collegial and stimulating atmosphere, ISNA symposia are renowned not only for their scientific excellence but also for the opportunities they create for establishing new collaborations and strengthening existing international partnerships. In 2028, Prague will proudly continue this tradition, taking over from ISNA-21, held in Beijing in 2026.
Prague, one of Europe's most beautiful and historically rich cities, offers an inspiring setting for scientific exchange. Its unique blend of cultural heritage, architectural landmarks, and vibrant modern life will provide an unforgettable backdrop for the symposium and its social programme.
We look forward to welcoming researchers from around the world and to sharing an exciting week of scientific discussions, new ideas and networking opportunities. We are confident that your participation and contributions will help make ISNA-22 a memorable and scientifically outstanding event.
We look forward to seeing you in Prague in July 2028.
Committees
Local Organising Committee
Irena G. Stará
IOCB Prague
(Chair)
Ivo Starý
IOCB Prague
(Co-Chair)
Jindřich Nejedlý
IOCB Prague
(Technical Support and Logistics)
Martin Nigríni
IOCB Prague
(Social Media)
Jiří Rybáček
IOCB Prague
(Technical Support and Logistics)
Jiří Klívar
IOCB Prague
(Technical Support and Logistics)
Zuzana Boháčová
Confis Conference s.r.o., Prague
(Professional Conference Organisation)
Radek Halfar
Confis Conference s.r.o., Prague
(Professional Conference Organisation)
International Advisory Board
Rik R. Tykwinski (Chair)
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Harry Anderson
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
Thomas Baumgartner
York University, Toronto, Canada
Graham J. Bodwell
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Canada
Remi Chauvin
Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination du CNRS, Toulouse, France
Michał K. Cyrański
University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Birgit Esser
Universität Ulm, Ulm, Germany
Liangbing Gan
Peking University, Beijing, China
Michael M. Haley
University of Oregon, Eugene, USA
Rainer Herges
Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel, Kiel, Germany
Kathleen Kilway
University of Missouri, Kansas City, USA
Takashi Kubo
Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
Nazario Martín
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Qian Miao
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Colin Nuckolls
Columbia University, New York, USA
Marina A. Petrukhina
University at Albany, Albany, USA
Amnon Stanger
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
Irena G. Stará
Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS, Prague, Czech Republic
Takanori Suzuki
Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
John D. Tovar
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Shinji Toyota
Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Ken-Tsung Wong
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Wallace Wong
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Shigehiro Yamaguchi
Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
Honorary International Advisory Board
Peter Bäuerle
Germany
Andrew Holmes
Australia
Klaus Müllen
Germany
Koichi Komatsu
Japan
Lawrence T. Scott
USA
Yoshito Tobe
Japan
Henry N. C. Wong
Hong Kong
Omar M. Yaghi
UC Berkeley, USA
Jeanne Crassous
University of Rennes, France
Matthew Fuchter
University of Oxford, UK
Kenichiro Itami
RIKEN & Nagoa University, Japan
Marina A. Petrukhina
University at Albany, USA
Keynote Speakers
Leo Gross
IBM Zurich Research Laboratory, Switzerland
Ron Naaman
Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Additional speakers will be announced soon.
Programme
Provisional programme
Venue
The National House in Vinohrady, Prague
The National House in Vinohrady is a magnificent Neo-Renaissance landmark and one of Prague's most distinguished cultural and social venues. Built in 1894 and located on the beautiful Náměstí Míru square, it combines historic elegance with modern conference facilities in the heart of the city.
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GPS: 50.075788° N, 14.437969° E
Náměstí Míru 9, 120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Registration & Accommodation
Information on registration and accommodation will be available from January 2028.
Visit Prague
Information about visiting Prague will be available from January 2028.
Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
ISNA-22 brings together leading researchers and professionals in organic chemistry, materials science, physics and related disciplines from across the globe. The conference offers an excellent platform for organisations to increase their visibility, present innovative products and services and engage directly with a highly specialised international audience.
Companies and institutions interested in supporting ISNA-22 through sponsorship are warmly invited to contact the Organising Committee for further information and sponsorship packages.
We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors and supporters for their generous contribution to ISNA-22:
Contacts
Scientific Enquiries
Irena G. Stará, IOCB Prague
stara@uochb.cas.cz
Registration and Organisational Enquiries
Zuzana Boháčová,
Confis Conference s.r.o., Prague
Radek Halfar,
Confis Conference s.r.o., Prague
symposium@isna2028.com