2nd International Symposium on Solid-State Materials Chemistry and Lattice Dynamics
Dates: July 23–24, 2026
Location: Hall of Contrari, Rocca di Vignola, Piazza dei Contrari, 4, 41058 Vignola MO, Italy
The 2nd International Symposium on Solid-State Materials Chemistry and Lattice Dynamics will bring together researchers working at the intersection of molecular and solid-state materials chemistry, crystallography, spectroscopy, and lattice dynamics. The symposium will feature presentations primarily from students and postdocs, with invited speakers including Prof. Daniel Mittleman, Prof. Mingoo Jin, Dr. Namhee Kim, and additional invited speakers to be announced.
Venue
The symposium will be held in the Hall of Contrari at the historic Rocca di Vignola, a medieval fortress in Vignola, Emilia-Romagna.
Registration and Support
Program
Thursday, July 23, 2026
| Time | Speaker / Event | Title / Details |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00–14:10 | Chair | Welcome address |
| 14:10–14:50 | Keynote Presentation | TBD |
| 14:50–15:05 | Student 1 | TBD |
| 15:05–15:20 | Student 2 | TBD |
| 15:20–15:35 | Student 3 | TBD |
| 15:35–16:00 | Break | TBD |
| 16:00–16:40 | Mingoo Jin | TBD |
| 16:40–16:55 | Student 4 | TBD |
| 16:55–17:10 | Student 5 | TBD |
| 17:10–17:25 | Student 6 | TBD |
| 18:00–19:30 | Guided tour | Guided tour of the Fortress of Vignola |
| 20:30 | Dinner | Dinner at Osteria della Luna, located in the historic center of Vignola near the fortress and Palazzo Barozzi. |
Friday, July 24, 2026
| Time | Speaker / Event | Title / Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30–10:10 | Namhee Kim | TBD |
| 10:10–10:25 | Student 7 | TBD |
| 10:25–10:40 | Student 8 | TBD |
| 10:40–10:55 | Student 9 | TBD |
| 10:55–11:20 | Break | TBD |
| 11:20–12:00 | Invited Speaker 4 | TBA |
| 12:00–12:15 | Student 10 | TBD |
| 12:15–12:30 | Student 11 | TBD |
| 12:30–12:45 | Student 12 | TBD |
| 12:45–13:00 | Chair | Closing remarks |
Symposium Dinner
The symposium dinner will be held at Osteria della Luna, a traditional restaurant in the historic center of Vignola.
Accommodation
Rooms are available at La Formica, located within walking distance of the symposium venue.
Hotel La Formica
Address:
Via Gaetano Tavoni, 679
41056 Formica MO, Italy
Approximate room rates:
Single room: €50
Double room: €80
Triple room: €100
Hotel La Formica is approximately 750 m from the Rocca di Vignola, about a 9-minute walk.
Travel to Vignola
Vignola is connected to Bologna by the local Bologna–Vignola railway line, which runs from Bologna Centrale to Vignola. The journey takes approximately 48–60 minutes, with regular service throughout the day.
From Bologna Centrale, participants should purchase a 4-zone ticket, approximately €4.50. From Vignola station, the Rocca di Vignola is approximately 700 m away and can be reached on foot.
Key Locations
| Location | Address / Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Symposium Venue | Hall of Contrari, Rocca di Vignola, Piazza dei Contrari, 4, 41058 Vignola MO, Italy | Venue website |
| Hotel | La Formica, Via Gaetano Tavoni, 679, 41056 Formica MO, Italy | Hotel website |
| Dinner | Osteria della Luna, Piazza Boncompagni 3, Vignola MO, Italy | Restaurant website |