Day 2 Highlights — ISBC & ISLS 2026 | Rayong, Thailand What an incredible day of science! Day 2 of the XXIII International Symposium on Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence (ISBC) & XXI International Symposium on Luminescence Spectrometry (ISLS) was packed with brilliant minds and groundbreaking research. This morning's plenary sessions brought us:• Prof. Martin Marek unraveling the complexity of Renilla bioluminescence.• Prof. Jose M. Costa-Fernandez on innovative photoluminescent nanoparticles for healthcare diagnostics and food safety.• Prof. Tirayut Vilaivan showcasing fluorogenic styryl dyes and PNA probes for nucleic acid imaging.• Prof. Micha Fridman shedding light on chemical probes for antifungal drug design.The afternoon broke into three exciting parallel sessions covering reaction mechanisms of chemi- and bioluminescence, advanced luminescent nanomaterials, and luminescent biosensing — with keynote speakers and researchers from around the globe sharing their latest discoveries.The day wrapped up with a heartfelt Memorial Session honoring the legacy of Prof. Yoshihiro Ohmiya, followed by energetic flash talks and a vibrant poster session. Every session reminds us why Thailand is so proud to be the first Southeast Asian host of this landmark event. The future of luminescence science is glowing bright! 💡View the day 2 gallery here.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TwVJbA9w_PIHWEOvjrHcn8yf_PBs6H1R?usp=sharing

✨ A Historic First for Southeast Asia — ISBC & ISLS 2026 Kicks Off in Thailand! ✨Yesterday marked Day 1 of the XXIII International Symposium on Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence (ISBC) and the XXI International Symposium on Luminescence Spectrometry (ISLS) — and what a beginning it was! For the very first time in the history of these prestigious international symposia, Southeast Asia — and Thailand — proudly takes center stage as the host of this landmark scientific gathering. We are deeply honored to welcome distinguished scientists, researchers, and delegates from across the globe to Rayong, Thailand. Day 1 opened with inspiring words from Prof. Pimchai Chaiyen, followed by outstanding plenary lectures from Prof. Nathan Shaner on Reporting Cell Signaling Events Using Bioluminescence, and Prof. Vinich Promarak on the fascinating world of ESIPT luminophores. The evening continued with a special reflective session by Dr. Keith Wood — "Luminescence Then, Now, and Next" — and a warm welcome cocktail bringing together brilliant minds from around the world.We are so proud to host this incredible community of scientists here in the Land of Smiles. Four more exciting days await — with cutting-edge talks on Bioluminescence, Chemiluminescence, Luminescent Nanomaterials, Biosensors, and so much more that will inspire and shape the future of Luminescence Science.View the day 1 gallery here. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tJvSlHVsWqL5iUcNQ9m6qQflep7dMu77?usp=sharing