Significant new experimental techniques have been developed to investigate the interaction of ionizing radiation (UV, VUV, gamma rays, charged particles) and of neutrals (atoms, radicals, molecules, grains) with surfaces of solids (ices, minerals, carbonaceous compounds) in the Solar System and in the Interstellar Medium (ISM). These processes provide new fundamental insights – sometimes on the molecular level – into the processes that are critical to the chemistry in the ISM, of star and planet forming regions, and on/in icy objects in the Solar System from the formation of the simplest molecule (molecular hydrogen) to astrobiologically important species such as amino acids and sugars. There is an increasing convergence of interests of these fields, so a ‘united’ workshop is highly desired.

Based on the successful workshops in 2013 and 2015, the third workshop brings together researchers from leading laboratories through invited (senior and junior researchers) as well as contributed talks covering the interaction of (non)ionizing radiation (UV, VUV, gamma rays, charged particles) and neutrals (atoms, radicals, molecules, grains) with low temperature solids (ices, minerals, organics). The talks can be extended to observations, modeling, and electronic structure calculations, if these topics can be linked – as evident from the abstract – to laboratory experiments. The session chairs will adhere strictly to the allocated time limits of the presentations.

Accommodations: Several hotels are within walking distance of the conference center. These include ISO Mokihana, Aston Islander on the Beach, Waipouli Beach Resort, and Kauai Shores Hotel. Also, deals can found on travel websites such as Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, or even by doing a Google Maps search of nearby hotels.

Conference: The workshop will take place in the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort in Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii, USA, starting with a reception and registration on February 18, 2024, at 6 pm (Sunday).

Transportation: Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort is a short drive (20 minutes) from the airport (LIH) and can be reached using Uber/Lyft, taxis, or scheduling a SpeediShuttle. LIH can be reached on non-stop flights from HNL, LAX, SFO, SEA, PHX, and OAK.

Schedule: The conference will run from February 19-22, 2024, with a reception scheduled for Sunday evening starting at 6 pm on February 18. The conference will run from morning to late evening with a long afternoon break. Morning and evening snack breaks are planned.

Registration: The regular registration period ended November 1. Late Registration and abstract submission is currently open for contributed poster presentations. Late registration is $600. No refunds will be given after November 1, 2023. This is an in-person conference only.