Welcome note

Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you, participants of the Annual Meeting of the German Crystallographic Society 2024.

We are thrilled to have such a distinguished gathering of scientists, experimentalists and theoreticians, joining us for this event. This meeting serves as an invaluable platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and fostering collaborations within the vibrant crystallographic community.
Over the next few days, we have an exciting lineup of presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities planned.
We encourage you to actively participate in all sessions, engage in fruitful discussions, and make the most of this enriching experience. We are confident that this meeting will not only inspire new discoveries and developments in the field but also deepen our understanding of the world. We look forward to the insightful contributions from each of you and the collective impact it will have on the advancement of crystallographic research.
Once again, welcome to the DGK annual meeting 2024. We wish you a productive and enjoy-
able time in Bayreuth!

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Natalia Dubrovinskaia/Conference Chair
University of Bayreuth, Laboratory of Crystallography, Material Physics and Technology at Extreme Conditions

Prof. dr. Sander van Smaalen/Local Organizing Committee Member
University of Bayreuth, Laboratory of Crystallography

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Leonid Dubrovinsky/Local Organizing Committee Member
University of Bayreuth, Bavarian Research institute of Experimental Geochemistry and Geophysics