The Gaseous Ions: Structures, Energetics and Reactions Gordon Research Conference is justifiably recognized as the premier meeting to discover the state of the art in a wide range of disciplines where gas phase ions play a role. Topics vary over a range of interests including those in the conference name, ion formation and destruction, laser interactions, cluster ions, and ion-surface interactions. The meeting tradition of involving scientists engaged in fundamental research in gaseous ions and those who apply these concepts to systems of practical use will be continued. Both theoretical and experimental aspects will be covered extensively. Each session will be organized, as much as possible, to start with a small molecule talk and proceed to talks involving large systems including nanoparticles and biomolecules. The meeting has always brought together top researchers in gaseous ions and funds will be raised to subsidize the participation of post-docs and graduate students. Ample poster time and space are available so that all participants are encouraged to present their latest results. Historically these sessions have been very active. In an attempt to encourage active participation, 11 of the poster abstracts will be selected and allotted 15 minutes for hot topic talks. Selection will be done about a month before the meeting.

The conference is moving to the historic Hotel Galvez in Galveston Texas, an AAA four diamond hotel. There are 20 miles of coastline pedestrian walkway across from the hotel in addition to nearby Galveston Island State Park with 4 miles of hiking trails. The hotel has trolley service to downtown Galveston where one can find, gardens, art galleries, historic homes, an aquarium, and aviation museum. Conference tours should be available.