Conference Venue and Accomodation

The forty-first CALPHAD International Conference will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina, 200 Marina Boulevard, Berkeley, California 94710, USA.

Centrally located on the picturesque San Francisco Bay and the San Francisco Skyline, the meeting place is only minutes away from downtown Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco.

Two major international airports are located nearby: San Francisco International Airport (airport code: SFO), and Oakland International Airport (airport code OAK).

Besides the option of taking a cab (about $50 from/to Oakland, and about $75 from/to San Francisco), you may consider taking the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, from the airport to the North Berkeley station, and from there call (510) 548-7920 for a hotel shuttle (note that you may have to change BART at the Mac Arthur station, direction Richmond. Please, follow the hotel link: "Take the BART To and From the Airport".

A Few Words from Larry

"Thirty eight years have passed since my late colleague, Himo Ansara, and I held the first meeting of the CALPHAD Project in Cambridge, Massachusetts as recounted in the first paper of the CALPHAD journal. Invitations and participation were sent to many of our coworkers as listed to spend a week defining their views and future goals for this field. It is safe to say that the current meeting will exceed by far the most ambitious of these hopes. The expected quality of the papers and large number of first time young researcher attendees, I am sure, will testify to the efforts of the organizing committee. I would like to see the promising inclusion of kinetic description based on explicit thermo-chemical and mobility models and experimental data for multi-component systems be amply discussed during CALPHAD XLI since out-of-equilibrium processes play such a critical role in modern materials science."

Larry Kaufman, Brookline, Massachusetts, December, 2011

Important Dates

February 15, 2012 Deadline for student fellowship application.
March 1, 2012 Deadline for early registration.
April 15, 2012 Deadline for abstract submission.
April 30, 2012 Deadline for registration (on-site registration will not be available).

Aim of the Conference

The International CALPHAD Conference has been held regularly since 1973, and provides for those with an interest in thermodynamics, kinetics and related research to meet, present, and discuss their work in a friendly atmosphere. Topics include, but are not limited to:

According to CALPHAD tradition, there will be no parallel sessions and each day will include both oral and poster presentations. Computer demonstrations from participants are also welcome and encouraged.

Organizing Committees

Conference Chairs and Coordinators
Mark Asta (University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA)
Patrice E. A. Turchi (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, USA)

Honorary Chairs
Larry Kaufman (CALPHAD, Inc., MA)
Zi-Kui Liu (Pennsylvania State University, PA)

International Scientific Committee
Igor Abrikosov (Sweden)
John Agren (Sweden)
Gabriele Cacciamani (Italy)
Costa e Siva (Brazil)
Sergei Decterov (Canada)
Nathalie Dupin (France)
Yong Du (China)
Suzana Fries (Germany)
Marcelle Gaune-Escard (France)
Tomas Gómez-Acebo (Spain)
Christine Guéneau (France)
Herbert Ipser (Austria)
Masaki Kurata (Japan)
Byeong-Joo Lee (South Korea)
Tetsuo Mohri (Japan)
Arthur Pelton (Canada)
Michel Rappaz (Switzerland)
Fernando Rizzo (Brazil)
Peter Rogl (Austria)
Marcel Sluiter (The Netherlands)
Mojmir Sob (Czech Republic)
Bo Sundman (France)
Rainer Schmid-Fetzer (Germany)
Jean-Claude Tédenac (France)
Caroline Toffolon (France)
Jan Vrestal (Czech Republic)
Andrew Watson (UK)

National Scientific Committee
Theodore Besmann (ORNL, TN)
Carelyn Campbell (NIST, MD)
Ursula Kattner (NIST, MD)
Rory Kennedy (INL, IA)
Paul Mason (Thermo-Calc, PA)
John Perepezko (U. of Wisconsin Madison, WI)
Tresa Pollock (U. of California Santa Barbara, CA)
John Vitek (ORNL, TN)
Fan Zhang (Computherm LLC, WI)

Call for Abstracts

Contributions to the CALPHAD meeting must be in English, and should report original work. A template for creating abstracts can be downloaded here. The abstract must be in MS-WORD format and must be submitted as an attachment to an e-mail with the file name starting with the last name of the presenting author, e.g., "Smith_Abs.doc". The e-mail should be sent to this address with a subject title "CALPHAD XLI Abstract". By submitting an abstract the submitting author gives permission for the Organizing Committee to reproduce the abstract in all materials associated with the conference. In the e-mail, please indicate your preference in terms of oral or poster presentation though the organizing committee reserves the right to determine the presentation type. Note that the deadline for abstract submission is 15 April 2012.

Registration

Regstration Fees in US Dollars
Before March 1, 2012 After March 1 and Before April 30, 2012
Regular Delegate 1740 1920
Regular Delegate with Shared Room 1380 1520
Regular Delegate with Accompanying Person 2700 2970
Extra Copy of Proceedings 25 25

Registration will be closed on April 30, 2012, and there will be no on-site registration.

Regular participant registrations include access to the conference and one proceedings booklet, lodging costs for accommodation in the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel from Sunday afternoon to Friday noon, welcome reception on Sunday, all meals and coffee breaks from Monday breakfast through Friday lunch, Wednesday excursion and conference banquet, morning and afternoon coffee-breaks, and snacks during the poster session. See below for more information about the conference excursion.

Accompanying person (i.e., with accommodation in same room as participant) registration includes all of the above except the proceedings booklet and coffee breaks. The registration also includes social programs on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Note that the social programs on Monday (San Francisco) and Thursday (Monterey) do not include lunch, whereas on Tuesday (Napa Valley), a picnic box lunch with disposable service-ware, a bottled water and a glass of wine are included. See below for more details about the social programs.

Note that Wi-Fi will be accessible in public areas in the hotel and in the conference room. In the hotel room there will be a charge of $9.95/per day (with unlimited access), not included in the registration package.

All incidentals (not covered by the registration fees) must be taken care of by attendees.

Registration Instructions

Please download the registration form, fill it out and send it by email with subject heading "Registration CALPHAD XLI".

It is strongly preferred that registration payments be made with a credit card online following this link. You will need to enter the amount for your registration fee and follow the link to enter your credit card information. For wire transfer and payment by check, please contact the organizers for details.

Cancellation Policy

Notification of cancellation by email prior to May 1, 2012, will be entitled to a full refund less a 50 USD processing fee plus the actual credit transaction charges if paid by credit cards. Substitutions may be made via email until May 15, 2012. The subject lines of the emails should be "Cancellation" and "Substitution", respectively. Substitutions after May 15 can be made in person at conference registration desk.

Visa

Citizens from certain countries may need a visa to enter the United States. For further information, participants are encouraged to consult their local travel agent or the nearest U.S. diplomatic mission. The CALPHAD organizers will provide invitation letters for conference-related delegates if needed. Send your request by email and make sure that the subject heading reads "CALPHAD XLI Letter".

Student Fellowships and Travel Support

There are two sources of financial support for students planning to attend the 2012 CALPHAD meeting:

  1. CALPHAD, Inc. will offer up to 10 CALPHAD Scholarships to students who will give presentations at the CALPHAD meeting. The scholarship will cover the registration fee for the CALPHAD meeting. To apply, the following documents must be submitted before February 15, 2012 by email using the subject heading "CALPHAD XLI Scholarship"
    • A contributed abstract to the CALPHAD meeting
    • An application letter explaining your motivation for attending the meeting (one page maximum)
    • A brief biographical note (one page maximum)
    • A support letter from your advisor (one page maximum)
  2. The Foundation for Applied Thermodynamics (STT, Stiftelsen för Tillämpad Termodynamik) offers funding which may be used for attending the CALPHAD meeting. Instructions for applying for this support can be found here. Email is strongly preferred for sending the applications to STT. Please note that the deadline listed in the information document has been extended. The new deadline for applications to STT is February 15, 2012.

A decision will be made in early March. Students who apply for financial support will be allowed to register at the early-registration fee until March 15.

Conference Excursion and Banquet

On Wednesday, June 6, the Conference will be interrupted for a half-day excursion that will include a cruise on the San Francisco Bay (with scenic views of San Francisco, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and the Bay and Golden Gate bridges) with lunch served on the boat from Hornblower fleet.

The cruise will leave us at Pier 3 in San Francisco, and mini-buses will bring us to Muir Woods north east of the Golden Gate bridge, where some of the oldest Redwood trees are located. Scenically set in Marin County across the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods National Monument covers 550 acres dedicated to the coastal redwoods. In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt named this park to honor the naturalist John Muir. Muir declared, "This is the best tree-lovers’ monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world." The park features freshwater streams, lush greenery and redwood trees, among the tallest and oldest trees in the world.

Inclusions

In keeping with CALPHAD tradition, the conference banquet will be held at the Doubletree Hotel on Wednesday evening, after returning from the excursion.

Social Program for Accompanying Person

In addition to the Welcoming Reception, all lunches and evening meals, Conference Banquet, the tentative accompanying persons' program includes the following events:

Monday, June 4: San Francisco Splendors: Sightseeing and Shopping

Activity time with transfer: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

You will see the most scenic sights of San Francisco, the celebrated "City by the Bay." From the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge to the panoramic views atop Twin Peaks; from graceful Victorian homes on Postcard Row to towering skyscrapers of the Financial District; through intimate neighborhoods such as Italian North Beach and exotic Chinatown; your guests will leave their hearts in San Francisco on this exciting highlights driving tour!

In addition to exploring "Everybody's Favorite City," you will experience its ample shopping opportunities! Choose one location such as Union Square with retailers ranging from Neiman-Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue to Macy's, H&M and Designer Show Warehouse ... the wonderful souvenir shops of Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf ... the gourmet purveyors of local, seasonable, sustainable delicacies at the Ferry Building Marketplace ... or a charming boutique oriented neighborhood such as Union Street!

Inclusions

Tuesday, June 5: Liquid Gold: Wine Country with Picnic Lunch

Activity time with transfer: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

You will explore the California Wine Country, where "the wine is bottled poetry," to quote the immortal words of Robert Louis Stevenson. These fertile valleys produce superb grapes and passionate winemakers committed to the crafting the world's finest wines.

Napa Valley is about 30 miles long, and has more than 45,000 acres of grape vineyards. Its width ranges from five miles near the city of Napa to just one mile where the valley narrows near the town of Calistoga. Internationally known as one of the world's greatest wine regions, it is just one-eighth the size of Bordeaux, France.

The Sonoma Valley is the birthplace of California's winemaking, with the first grapes planted by the Franciscan fathers for ecclesiastical wines. The valley encompasses 17 miles of rustic beauty, including 13,000 acres of pastoral open space. Acclaimed for Chardonnays and Zinfandels, the Sonoma Valley is a region that appeals to everyone's palate.

Spotlight Events will hand-select two wonderful wineries in the Napa and/or Sonoma Valleys, where the guests will enjoy a private guided tour and educational wine tasting. A delicious gourmet picnic box lunch at one of the wineries will enhance this delightful day!

Inclusions

Notes

Thursday, June 7: Coastal Adventure: Monterey & the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Activity time with transfer: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

You will explore the magical Monterey Peninsula, its rugged and romantic coastline one of the most scenic and stunning in the world.

In the morning, you will travel south to the seaport of Monterey. In December 1602, Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno landed on the shores here, which he named "Monte Rey Bay." In July 1846, Commodore John Drake Sloat first raised the American flag in California, claiming it for the United States. In the early 1900s, the fishing and canning industries began to flourish, leading to Monterey's fame as the "sardine capital of the world" and its depictions in print by native son John Steinbeck. Today, Monterey is home to historic Spanish adobes and colorful Cannery Row bustling with tourists.

The world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium anchors the southern end of Cannery Row. Not only is Monterey Bay Aquarium recognized as the nation's finest aquarium but each visit supports the conservation of the oceans. The state-of-the-art facilities features over 200 galleries and exhibits including the Outer Bay, Kelp Forest, Monterey Bay Habitats, Sea Otters, and one of the world's largest collection of jellies.

A journey along spectacular 17-Mile Drive is a must for all visitors to the Monterey Peninsula. This fabled road winds past magnificent million-dollar mansions and the world-famous golf courses of Pebble Beach and through the charming Victorian village of Pacific Grove.

Time permitting, the guests may also visit enchanting Carmel-by-the-Sea. Founded in 1902, Carmel-by-the-Sea is an alluring enclave for artists, Bohemians, and dreamers of all kinds. Famous residents have included poet Robinson Jeffers, photographer Ansel Adams, businessman Charles Schwab and former mayor Clint Eastwood. Fairy-tale cottages, upscale boutiques and intimate restaurants line the narrow wooded streets, and white sand covers its beautiful beaches.

At the end of this coastal adventure, the guests will relax as the motor-coach returns them to Berkeley.

Inclusions

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Further Information

For a list of frequently asked questions and their answers, please click here.

For further information, please contact the conference organizers:

Mark Asta University of California Berkeley, CA, USA Email Mark
Patrice Turchi Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, USA Email Patrice