ECM23 is over...

At several occasions I told you about Fonske or Fons sapientiae, the statue in the centre of Leuven standing next to the magnificent town hall and St Peter's Church. It represents the eternal student reading a book whilst pouring liquid in his brain.
I also told you that there is written something in his book. The inscription you will read when climbing on the statue is - apart from some mathematical formulas - the word GELUK, which is Flemish for HAPPINESS!

That is indeed the philosophy of Leuven: knowledge or the book topped with pleasure or some beer brings us joy and happiness!
In the same spirit I hope that for every participant ECM23 was an interesting combination of science and social activities bringing you joy and happiness!
At this occasion I would like to repeat my special thanks to:
- our sponsors and exhibitors for their important contributions,
- all chairpersons and members of the organising committee, program committee and bursary selection committee,
- the staff of our organising bureau Momentum, especially Anne De Smet, for their professionalism,
- all participants for their contributions to ECM23.

See you all in Marrakech next year!

Prof. Luc Van Meervelt
Chair of ECM23
Chemistry Department K.U. Leuven

The site is now updated with a photo album. New pictures are welcome! A collection of post-congress messages from various participants is added.

Do you want to learn more on the logo that was designed especially for this meeting? Click here.