Born in Fire: Eruptive Stars and Planet Formation

September 24-27, 2024. Auditorium Biblioteca Nicanor Parra, U. Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile.

Is there a link between the irregular accretion patterns seen in some young stars and the formation of planets? Do the mechanisms driving episodic accretion in eruptive stars hold clues to giant planet formation? What do observations of eruptive stars tell us about gravitational instabilities near young stars? This workshop is dedicated to exploring these emerging paradigms, aiming to connect planet formation with the dynamic world of episodically accreting stars. The workshop will facilitate collaboration among experts in eruptive stars, planet formation, and computational modeling. Through interdisciplinary discussions, we aim to nurture innovative solutions to age-old questions in the fields of star and planet formation.

Topics covered

• Episodic accretion, FUor/EXor phenomena
• Planet formation
• Flyby interactions
• Chemistry of FUor/EXor disks
• Circumstellar environments
• Theoretical modelling
• AI-assisted analysis

Confirmed so far:

• Lee Hartmann
• Ruobing Dong
• Lynne Hillenbrand
• Sergei Nayakshin
• Ágnes Kóspál
• Nicolás Cuello
• Marc Audard
• Ilse Cleeves

Please fill in this form to register for the conference:

• Registration Form

• Early registration opens April 1, 2024 and closes June 15, 2024.
• Normal registration opens June 16, 2024 and closes August 1, 2024.
• Abstract submission deadline for talks: May 30, 2024
• Abstract submission deadline for posters: August 15, 2024
• Preliminary program: June 15 July 17, 2024

Thanks to the NAASC Support for Conferences and Workshop program, as well as the YEMS Millennium Nucleus, we have secured funding that allow us to support the participation of early career researchers (ERC) and students in need of financial aid to attend. We will do our best to support as many people as we can.

The meeting will be a hybrid event, to accommodate speakers and poster presentations that can not make it to Chile we have decided to make it a hybrid event. If you would like to participate but are unable to attend in person please register via the link above. Remote participation fee is US$100. We would love to see you in Chile but if you aren't able to be here with us we encourage you to participate remotely.

All participants must follow the NRAO Code of Conduct. The members of the Local Organizing Committee are designated as the contact points for all matters related to this code.

The conference starts on Tuesday, the 24th, at 9:00 AM and finishes on Friday, the 27th, at 1:00 PM.

Program Highlights:

• Invited Speakers: 7 distinguished experts
• Contributed Talks: 33 presentations
• Daily Schedule: Talks are grouped by themes, not confined to strict sessions
• Discussion Sessions: Daily closing discussions
• Breaks: Multiple 30-minute breaks each day
• Poster Sessions: Two interactive poster pop-up sessions

Special Events:

• Tuesday Evening: Reception at the venue's rooftop
• Wednesday Evening: Cocktail at Santiago's National Planetarium

Here is a preliminary program, subject to future adjustments and updates.

Participants can use typical poster sizes, ranging from A1 (59.4 x 84.1 cm) to A0 (84.1 x 118.9 cm). The facilities at the conference venue can accommodate posters up to a maximum size of A0 in height. However, if your creativity can't be confined to these formats, feel free to deviate from the standard sizes.

Presenters are requested to bring their posters already printed to the conference. We will provide pins and clips for affixing posters to the displays. Additionally, there will be a screen on which virtual posters will be rotated for those who can no longer attend in person. We will also have a Slack workspace where posters can be uploaded in PDF format.

During the program, there will be time for poster lightning rounds where each poster presenter, both online and in-person, will have 2 minutes to briefly preview their contribution. For this, we request that all presenters send a PDF version of their poster (or a PDF equivalent for imaginative contributions) to the Slack channel and/or via email to fireborn2024@gmail.com by at least the night before their respective session. We recommend that participants use the https://www.ilovepdf.com/compress_pdf tool if the PDF file sizes are too large.

• Lucas Cieza (Universidad Diego Portales)
• Ágnes Kóspál (Konkoly Observatory)
• Antonio Hales (NRAO)
• Lynne Hillenbrand (Caltech)
• Michihiro Takami (Academia Sinica)
• Jonathan Williams (University of Hawaii)
• Alice Zurlo (Universidad Diego Portales)

• Sebastián Pérez (Universidad de Santiago)
• Alice Zurlo (Universidad Diego Portales)
• Philipp Weber (Universidad de Santiago)
• Trisha Bhowmik (Universidad Diego Portales)
• James Miley (Universidad de Santiago)
• Antonio Hales (NRAO)
• Ana Gabela

To contact the LOC or the SOC write to: fireborn2024@gmail.com

There are many accommodation options in Santiago, below are suggestions of reputable hotels with indicative room rates for September 2024 when booking direct with the hotel. Additional savings can be made in some cases with sites such as Booking.com. See further below for cheaper options. Each of them is situated in popular neighborhoods in the city with many cafes, restaurants, and bars nearby, as well as all being close to metro stations that will provide easy access to the conference venue.

Pullman Hotel – Las Condes

Expected Single/Double Room Rate: 145.900 CLP/night
Closest metro station: Tobalaba
Journey time to conference venue: 26 mins
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Diego de Almagro – Providencia

Expected Single/Double Room Rate: 96.000 CLP/night
Closest metro station: Tobalaba
Journey time to conference venue: 28 mins
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Diego de Velasquez – Providencia

Expected Single/Double Room Rate: 70.500 CLP/night
Closest metro station: Los Leones
Journey time to conference venue: 25 mins
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Capital Hoteles Bellet

Expected Single/Double Room Rate: 131.100 CLP/night
Closest metro station: Manuel Montt/Pedro de Valdivia
Journey time to conference venue: 31 mins
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The Singular

Expected Single/Double Room Rate: 85.000/98.000 CLP/night
Closest metro station: Universidad Catolica
Journey time to conference venue: 21 mins
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Hotel Cumbres de Lastarria

Expected Single/Double Room Rate: 100.000/140.000 CLP/night
Closest metro station: Universidad Catolica
Journey time to conference venue: 21 mins
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Additional Options

In addition to the list above, more economic options can be found via Airbnb. We suggest searching in the neighborhoods of Providencia (e.g. Barrio Italia), or Santiago Centro (Barrio Lastarria), or Las Condes with close metro links. You can check the address of the University below in "The Venue" section. If you have any doubts or would like any further information about Santiago and local areas then please feel free to contact the LOC.

Visas: Citizens from most countries do not require a visa to enter Chile as a tourist, but please check with your local embassy before traveling as it may take up to 20 days for processing if you need a visa.

Visa Invitation Letters: If you require a Letter of Invitation as proof that your abstract submission and/or registration is accepted by the conference organizer please email us at fireborn2024@gmail.com.

Travel: You will arrive at the Santiago airport (SCL). To ensure a smooth and safe journey from SCL, go to the taxi counter inside the Arrivals lounge and book a taxi with either Transvip or Taxi Official. You will pay at the counter and receive a receipt that you present to the driver on the curb right outside the terminal. You can also pre-book the taxi online. Drivers from both companies wear official uniforms with the company logo. Do not be persuaded by individuals shouting "taxi" as you exit the arrivals area. It is not recommended to use services like Uber to/from the Santiago airport, although Uber is now common and widely used for getting around within Santiago.

Travel to and from the venue: Attendees are advised to remain vigilant and prioritize their safety while traveling. The Santiago metro is a convenient option for getting around the city, with services running frequently. The closest metro stations to the conference venue are Toesca (5 min walk, Line 2) and Los Heroes (8 min walk, Lines 1 & 2). To use the metro, you will need a Bip! card, which can be purchased and recharged from the counters at most metro stations. Your Bip! card can be used on any metro or local bus service in the city. Additionally, Uber and Cabify services are widely available and relatively inexpensive.

Safety: Petty crime, such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and thefts from vehicles, can occur in any parts of the country. When visiting Chile as a foreigner, it's important to remain vigilant and take precautions to avoid petty crimes. Stay aware of your surroundings. Be mindful of crowded places, especially in tourist areas, and keep an eye on your belongings at all times. Avoid displaying expensive items or carrying large amounts of cash.

COVID-19: All COVID-19 restrictions in Chile have been lifted. You are not required to show proof of vaccination to fly to Chile. For Your health and safety. September is the beginning of spring, and the end of the flu and COVID season in the southern hemisphere. We will NOT be requiring masks during the conference, but you are welcome to wear one. We will have masks available through the conference if you need one.

If you feel sick or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms during the conference please stay in your hotel until we can get you a COVID-19 test.

For any other health concern please email us at fireborn2024@gmail.com.

Auditorio Biblioteca Nicanor Parra, Universidad Diego Portales.
Address: Vergara 324, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile.

Photograph by Roland Halbe.