General Information

Venue
The meeting will take place at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort on Kauai Island. Kauai is the fourth largest island on Hawaii. Known for its lush valleys, spectacular cliffs, tropical rainforests, and waterfalls, Kauai is also called the "Garden Island." See "Accommodations" for alternative lodging suggestions.


Travel
The main airport of Kauai Island is Lihue Airport (LIH). Several major cities in the US and in Canada have direct flights to LIH, including: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver etc. Participants traveling from outside of the United States should review government travel guidance to confirm eligibility and requirements for travel. See Travel.State.gov.

Shuttle information: TBA

For COVID related travel regulations, please see: https://www.hawaii-guide.com/hawaii-travel-requirements


Attractions
One free day is included during the conference for participants and their family to enjoy the beautiful island. Some suggested activites are listed below:

Tour to Waimea Canyon (Polynesian Adventure Tours)
Niihau and Na-Pali Coast Boat Tours (Blue Dolphin Kauai)
Coffee Plantation Tour (
Polynesian Adventure Tour)
Safari Helicopter Tour (
safarihelicopters.com)
Adventure Tour (
Aloha Kauai Tours)
Wailua River Kayak & Hiking Tour (
Rainbow Kayak Tours)
Tour to
Poipu Beach


Sponsors

  • University of Houston

  • Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry

  • Chemical Communications

  • Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry