Only four weeks remain until the 10th annual Phosphor Global Summit!
Don't miss out on on the chance to network and learn with more than 100 of your industry peers - Register today!
Phosphor Global Summit is taking place March 20-22, 2012, at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this annual event, which is the only conference of its kind that brings together the entire phosphors community in one location. Attendees will connect with more than 100 leading experts while examining the latest advancements in phosphors technologies. We enjoyed a record-setting attendance in 2011, and are expecting the conference to grow even more in 2012. If you work in the phosphors industry, this is one event you can't afford to miss!
- Learn from more than 20 world-class speakers from such companies as Eastman Kodak Company, Intematix, Merck KGaA, OSRAM SYLVANIA, Rhodia Rare Earth System and more!
- Network with phosphors experts from both industry and academia.
- Find out the latest developments regarding Rare Earths, which continues to be a pressing concern for the industry in 2012.
- Gain valuable exposure for your company by becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor.
- Discover the latest developments and technological breakthroughs regarding phosphors for light emitting diodes.
- Make valuable contacts at the multiple networking breaks taking place throughout the conference.
- Further enhance your experience and learning by also signing up for one or more of our pre-conference seminars.
- Enjoy a sunny, warm stay in Scottsdale in March!
Click on the "Agenda" tab to view the full line up of speakers and presentations. Be sure to join our mailing list to receive all future updates about Phosphor Global Summit 2012!
Register before our Early Bird deadline of February 3 and save!
Download the speaker biographies to learn more about who will be presenting at Phosphor Global Summit 2012.
(Agenda last updated February 2.)
| | Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Seminars |
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| 8:00-10:00am | Seminar #1: Rare Earth Ions -- The Vitamins of Phosphors
Prof. Dr. Thomas Jüstel, UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES MUENSTER |
| 10:30am-12:30pm | Seminar #2: Synthesis of Luminescent Materials -- From Lab Experiments to Industrial Production
Dr. Valerie Buissette, R&D Senior Scientist, RHODIA |
| 1:30-5:00pm | Seminar #3: Application Areas of Phosphors -- Past, Present & Tomorrow
Dr. Alok Srivastava, GENERAL ELECTRIC |
| | *Please note there is an additional fee to attend the seminars |
| | Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - Conference Day 1 |
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| 8:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:50am | Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs
Kathryn M. Conway, Principal, LED CONSULTING and Prof. Dr. Thomas Jüstel, UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES MUENSTER |
| | The Material World |
| 9:00am | Expanding and Diversifying Global Supply Chains for Rare Earths
Dr. John Burba, Chief Technology Officer, MOLYCORP MINERALS |
| 9:30am | Rare Earths Availability: Context and Possible Solutions
Dr. Alain Rollat, Technology Development Manager, RHODIA RARE EARTH SYSTEM |
| 10:00am | Rare Earths in Brazil
Prof. Dr. Osvaldo A. Serra, Department of Chemistry, UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO |
| 10:30am | Networking Break |
| | Luminous Materials for Displays and Lamps |
| 11:00am | Quantum Dots: Transformational Color for Lighting and Displays
Dr. Seth Coe-Sullivan, Co-Founder and CTO, QD VISION, INC. |
| 11:30pm | Materials for Phosphorescent White Organic Light-Emitting Diodes
Dr. Gregg Kottas, Research Scientist, UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION |
| 12:00pm | Lunch will be served for speakers and delegates |
| | Phosphors for Light Emitting Diodes |
| 1:30pm | Phosphor Converted Amber LEDs - Example for the Unique Advantages of Nitride-based Ceramic Phosphors
Dr. Oliver Steigelmann, PHILIPS LIGHTING B.V. |
| 2:00pm | Preparation and Structure-property Relations in Some Old and New Ce3+ and Eu2+ Phosphors for Solid State White Lighting
Dr. Ram Seshadri, Professor Materials Department, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, UCSB UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA |
| 2:30pm | White-light-emitting Near-UV Excited Phosphors
Prof. Dr. Eugeniusz Zych, Faculty of Chemistry, UNIVERSITÄT WROCLAW |
| 3:00pm | Networking Break |
| 3:30pm | Colloidal Nanocrystal Emitters for LED Phosphors
Dr. Keith Kahen, Senior Principal Scientist, EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY |
| 4:00pm | Brighter Colors from Full Conversion LEDs
Dr. Madis Raukas, Research Manager in Materials
Science/Solid State Lighting (SSL), OSRAM SYLVANIA |
| 4:30pm | Performance Optimization of Remote-Phosphor White LEDs with Multiple Phosphor Layers
Dr. Yiting Zhu, Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| 5:00-6:30pm | Reception & Poster Session |
| | Thursday, March 22, 2012 - Conference Day 2 |
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| 8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:50am | Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs
Kathryn Conway, Principal, LED CONSULTING and Prof. Dr. Thomas Jüstel, UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES MUENSTER |
| | Measurement, Sensing and Transfer |
| 9:00am | Temperature-Dependent Spectroscopy of Luminescent Materials
Dr. Helga Bettentrup, Responsible for Quality Management and Characterization of Functional Optical Materials, TAILORLUX GmbH |
| 9:30am | SSL Luminaire Reliability Modeling and the Role of Phosphors
Dr. James Lynn Davis, Director, Engineering Research, RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE |
| 10:00am | Managing Properties of Lu2O3:Pr,Hf Storage Phosphor by Compositional and Technological Parameters
Dr. Aneta Wiatrowska, University of Wroclaw |
| 10:30am | Afterglow Phosphors
Prof. Dr. Adrie Bos, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology |
| 11:00am | Networking Break |
| | Phosphors for Light Emitting Diodes |
| 11:30am | LED phosphors for General Lighting Applications
Dr. Holger Winkler, Head of R&D Solid State Lighting, MERCK KGaA |
| 12:00pm | Innovations in Phosphor: Advancements Crucial to Market Adoption of LEDs
Dr. Yuming Xie, Vice President Research & Development, INTEMATIX |
| 12:30pm | Lunch will be served for speaker and delegates |
| 2:00pm | Nitride and Oxonitride Phosphors for Highly Effective Phosphor Converted (pc)-LEDs - from Fundamental Research to Industrial Applications
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schnick, Chair of Inorganic Solid-state Chemistry and Head of the Department of Chemistry, UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH |
| 2:30pm | Recent Progress of Phosphors for White LEDs
Dr. Takayuki Hisamune, Phosphor R&TD Center, Phosphor Department, Information and Electronics Division, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION |
| 3:00pm | A Better Use of Rare Earths in High-performance Phosphors
Dr. Valerie Buissette, R&D Senior Scientist, RHODIA |
| 3:30pm | Closing remarks from the Co-Chairs and conclusion of the conference |
Get Your Company Noticed!
The 10th annual Phosphor Global Summit conference will connect you directly with your customers. How will you benefit?
- You will be able to meet face-to-face with more than 100 phosphors professionals, running the gamut from researchers, scientists, designers, manufacturers, end users and more!
- By sponsoring or exhibiting you will raise your profile before, during and after the conference. Your company logo and profile will be featured on our website, electronic newsletters and conference proceedings, providing additional exposure to thousands of potential customers. Sign up now to maximize the return on your investment!
Click on the image to the left to download the Phosphor Global Summit 2012 Sponsorship and Exhibition brochure today to learn about the various options available, ranging from an exhibit table to the sponsorship of our opening night reception. Then contact Brian Santos at +1 207 781 9618 to begin planning how together we will promote and grow your company in 2012 -- and beyond.
Phosphor Global Summit 2012 Pricing
| | Super Early Bird Expired
Dec. 16, 2011
| Early Bird
Expired Feb. 3, 2012 | Regular Price
Starting Feb. 4, 2012 |
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| Conference | $1,399 | $1,499 | $1,599 |
| Seminar #1: Rare Earths Ions | N/A | N/A | $299 |
| Seminar #2: Synthesis of Luminescent Materials | N/A | N/A | $299 |
| Seminar #3: Application Areas of Phosphors | N/A | N/A | $499 |
| Tier 1 Exhibitor: | N/A | N/A | $3,500 |
| Tier 2 Exhibitor: | N/A | N/A | $2,500 |
*Academic and government rates available. Please e-mail or call Brian Santos at +1 207 781 9618 for more information.
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Need to contact a member of the Phosphor Global Summit team? Below you will find the appropriate person and contact information for all of your questions.
Program + Speaker Inquiries
Barbara Fowler
+1 207 807 5749
Registration, Membership, Sponsorship + Exhibit Inquiries
Brian Santos
+1 207 781 9618
Media + Association Partnership Inquiries
Rebecca Kotsimpulos
+1 207 781 9616
Conference Logistics Inquiries
Erin Morton
+1 207 781 9633
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Curious who attends Phosphor Global Summit? Here is a partial list of some of the attendees at our most recent events.
Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Hotel and Accommodation Information
The conference will take place at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. Participants and speakers are responsible for booking their own accommodations, however, a limited number of rooms have been set aside at the hotel for conference attendees at a discounted rate of $189 per night, plus tax. To receive the discount please make your room reservation no later than Monday, February 27, 2012.
Two easy ways to book your room:
Online: Click on IntertechPira's Dedicated Link and you will automatically be directed to the reservation area with the discounted rate applied. Should you experience difficulties with the link, you can also visit the hotel website and click on the "RESERVATIONS" tab, then select the "CORPORATE RATES" tab, enter the code "INTE" and then request the dates of your stay and complete the booking process.
Telephone: +1 480 248 2000 (please mention that you are participating in IntertechPira's Phosphors summit)
About the Hotel
Hotel Valley Ho first opened its doors back in 1956 and underwent a meticulous renovation in 2005, rendering it every bit as chic now as it was then. This mid-century modern landmark offers posh, playful rooms and suites, delicious fare at ZuZu and Trader Vic's, and VH Spa for Vitality + Health. Hotel Valley Ho is centrally located in Downtown Scottsdale, just a short walk from shops, restaurants, and Old Town's renowned art galleries. The free Scottsdale Trolley is a great way to get around and stops near the end of the hotel's main driveway. The trolley also goes to Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, about 1 mile north of the hotel.
Planning Your Trip
What is the closest airport to Hotel Valley Ho?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the closest major airport; it is located about 10 miles southwest of Hotel Valley Ho.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), about 30 miles southeast of the hotel, offers limited air service through low-cost carrier Allegiant Airlines currently.
Scottsdale Airport, located about 10 miles north of the hotel, is a single runway facility sees many corporate and private jets daily. It does not have commercial airline commuter service.
What is there to see and do in Scottsdale when I'm not at the conference?
There is something for everyone in Scottsdale, including shopping, golf, art galleries, outdoor adventure, fine dining and much, much more. Visit the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau's website for some ideas on what to do before and after Phosphor Global Summit to make the most of your time in Arizona.