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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240814
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SUMMARY:Local Post-FAM: New York Statue of Liberty 60-minute Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Join Attractions4us on our New York Statue of Liberty 60-minute cruise with breakfast aboard the Majestic Princess. The cruise departs from Slip 3 at Pier 36 in Manhattan. The address is 299 South Street\, New York\, NY 10002. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Please arrive at the pier no later than 10:00 a.m. The cruise will depart at 11:00 a.m. (you do not need to sail on the cruise if you wish not to do so). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RSVP to groups@attractions4us.com \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Link to the product: Booking engine (bokun.io)
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/local-post-fam-new-york-statue-of-liberty-60-minute-cruise/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20231204T151313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T151313Z
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SUMMARY:Attendee Departures
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/attendee-departures/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240813T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240403T202731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T163120Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Your Meal Off (DYMO) featuring the SYTA Band (Ticketed Event)
DESCRIPTION:Party like a rock star at SYTA’s traditional “Dance Your Meal Off” event. With a very special performance from everyone’s favorite SYTA Band\, composed of all SYTA members! Purchase your tickets through registration. Each entry comes with 2 drink tickets. Late night snacks and cash bar will be available.\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nLocation: Hard Rock Cafe
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/dance-your-meal-off-dymo-hard-rock-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240403T202619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T172458Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Event at MoMA
DESCRIPTION: \n \n\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThe Museum of Modern Art is one of the most visited museums in the world. For SYTA’s closing night event\, MoMA will open its doors for an exclusive evening celebrating arts and culture in New York City. Enjoy music\, food\, and drinks in the Museum’s beloved Sculpture Garden before exploring the galleries. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nDon’t miss the fourth and fifth floors\, where you can find masterpieces like Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night\, Claude Monet’s Water Lilies\, and Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans among many other iconic artists. MoMA’s art professionals will be on hand to tell stories and guide you through an art-making workshop\, and surprise performances from New York City’s top tier performing arts organizations will make the #SYTA2024 closing night an evening to remember. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n*All visitors will pass through security when entering the Museum\, and all bags will be inspected upon arrival. List of prohibited items here. \n\n\n 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/closing-event-moma/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T170300
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T170300
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240627T162017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T162017Z
UID:10000130-1723482180-1723482180@syta.org
SUMMARY:Business Appointment Session VI Ends / Appointment Floor Closes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/business-appointment-session-vi-ends-appointment-floor-closes/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240701T135052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T152936Z
UID:10000143-1723476600-1723480200@syta.org
SUMMARY:Afternoon Refreshments for Suppliers
DESCRIPTION:Location: Connection Corner
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/afternoon-refreshments-for-suppliers/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240711T170304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T170304Z
UID:10000154-1723473000-1723483800@syta.org
SUMMARY:SYTA Youth Foundation Auction & Chance Drawing Prize Pickup
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information. 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/syta-youth-foundation-auction-chance-drawing-prize-pickup/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240711T152311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T195721Z
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SUMMARY:Barista Bar
DESCRIPTION:Discover Puerto Rico is proud to sponsor SYTA’s coffee break. Puerto Rico’s coffee is in itself a unique tradition\, and you will be able to savor one of the Island’s authentic flavors as you network and gather with peers and colleagues during the event.
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/barista-bar-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240627T161758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T161758Z
UID:10000129-1723473000-1723473000@syta.org
SUMMARY:Business Appointment Session IV Begins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/business-appointment-session-iv-begins/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240701T133558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T134707Z
UID:10000136-1723471200-1723478400@syta.org
SUMMARY:Branson's Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Branson Ice Cream Social! Get the scoop on Branson at our delightful ice cream cart. Enjoy delicious treats while learning about all the fun and exciting things Branson has to offer. Don’t miss out on this sweet experience at the SYTA annual conference! \nSponsored by Explore Branson. 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/bransons-ice-cream-social-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20231204T151029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T163138Z
UID:10000090-1723468500-1723473000@syta.org
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/lunch-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240627T161718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T161718Z
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SUMMARY:Explore NYC: Lunch on Own (all other attendees)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/explore-nyc-lunch-on-own-all-other-attendees/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240627T161630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T125518Z
UID:10000127-1723468500-1723472100@syta.org
SUMMARY:Tour Operator Lunch: THE BEST OF BROADWAY: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
DESCRIPTION:Group Sales Box Office’s Broadway Cooperative is thrilled to present a celebration of live theatre that could happen “Only in New York.” This tour operator-only lunchtime event will offer an intimate\, up close and personal experience with Broadway professionals\, exploring the life-changing impact that Broadway has on students and emphasizing the importance of arts education\, exposure to live theatre\, and connecting these themes with student group travel. THE BEST OF BROADWAY: Up Close & Personal…be in the room where it happens!  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presented by Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/tour-operator-lunch-the-best-of-broadway-up-close-personal/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240724T192629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T133617Z
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SUMMARY:Education Session: Beyond the Brochure
DESCRIPTION:Location: Chelsea Room\, Executive Conference Center\, Lower Level \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Museums and monuments are boring! Teens don’t want to see things; they want to do things. From attending Gladiator School in Rome to serving in a giant soup kitchen in India\, learn Kellie’s tips for making educational travel fun\, memorable\, and meaningful. \nSponsored by Universal Destinations & Experiences \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speaker: Kellie McIntyre from 4 Worn Passports \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more information\, click here. 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/education-session-beyond-the-brochure-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240724T191139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T133505Z
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SUMMARY:Education Session: Human Trafficking in the Hospitality and Travel Industries
DESCRIPTION:Location: Sugar Hill Room\, Executive Conference Center\, Lower Level \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Human trafficking is a form of abuse where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. The International Labor Organization estimates there are over 40 million victims globally – 1 in 4 of which is a child. Victims are often sold in hotel rooms and transported via airlines and commercial buses. Those in the hospitality and travel industries are uniquely situated to identify and report suspicious activity. In this session you will learn some of the indicators victims and traffickers exhibit\, how to respond safely to suspected trafficking cases and various resources available for your industries. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speaker: Maressa Jaikumar from We Are Pact \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more information\, click here. 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/education-session-human-trafficking-in-the-hospitality-and-travel-industries-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240701T133432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T134626Z
UID:10000135-1723456800-1723464000@syta.org
SUMMARY:Branson's Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Branson Ice Cream Social! Get the scoop on Branson at our delightful ice cream cart. Enjoy delicious treats while learning about all the fun and exciting things Branson has to offer. Don’t miss out on this sweet experience at the SYTA annual conference! \nSponsored by Explore Branson. 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/bransons-ice-cream-social-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240724T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T133543Z
UID:10000173-1723456800-1723460400@syta.org
SUMMARY:Education Session: De-Escalation Training
DESCRIPTION:Location: Chelsea Room\, Executive Conference Center\, Lower Level \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Kill them with kindness\, right? Well\, no\, not exactly. How do you feel when an upset guest\, client\, or employee approaches you? Panic and dread? Calm and confident? Join us to learn additional tools to quickly lower the emotional impact\, gain tools that help you build confidence in dealing with dramatic\, heightened\, emotional situations that come your way. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speakers: Heather Davis & Dayne Whitehurst \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more information\, click here. 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/education-session-de-escalation-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240724T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T133649Z
UID:10000172-1723456800-1723460400@syta.org
SUMMARY:Education Session: Human Trafficking in the Hospitality and Travel Industries
DESCRIPTION:Location: Sugar Hill Room\, Executive Conference Center\, Lower Level \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Human trafficking is a form of abuse where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. The International Labor Organization estimates there are over 40 million victims globally – 1 in 4 of which is a child. Victims are often sold in hotel rooms and transported via airlines and commercial buses. Those in the hospitality and travel industries are uniquely situated to identify and report suspicious activity. In this session you will learn some of the indicators victims and traffickers exhibit\, how to respond safely to suspected trafficking cases and various resources available for your industries. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speaker: Maressa Jaikumar from We Are Pact \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more information\, click here. 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/education-session-human-trafficking-in-the-hospitality-and-travel-industries/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20231204T150820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T161236Z
UID:10000087-1723456800-1723456800@syta.org
SUMMARY:Business Appointment Session V Begins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/business-appointment-session-v/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240627T161135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T130154Z
UID:10000126-1723455000-1723482000@syta.org
SUMMARY:Connection Corner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/connection-corner-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20231204T150713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T131207Z
UID:10000085-1723455000-1723482000@syta.org
SUMMARY:Tour Operator Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by: Canada Tourism & Fly My Group.
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/tour-operator-lounge-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240711T152224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T195736Z
UID:10000148-1723455000-1723462200@syta.org
SUMMARY:Barista Bar
DESCRIPTION:Discover Puerto Rico is proud to sponsor SYTA’s coffee break. Puerto Rico’s coffee is in itself a unique tradition\, and you will be able to savor one of the Island’s authentic flavors as you network and gather with peers and colleagues during the event.
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/barista-bar-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20231204T150742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T201235Z
UID:10000086-1723453200-1723483800@syta.org
SUMMARY:SYTA Central and Foundation Networking Lounge
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/syta-central-and-foundation-networking-lounge-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240711T170140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T170140Z
UID:10000153-1723453200-1723465800@syta.org
SUMMARY:SYTA Youth Foundation Auction & Chance Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information. 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/syta-youth-foundation-auction-chance-drawing-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T081500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20231204T150635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T161054Z
UID:10000084-1723450500-1723455900@syta.org
SUMMARY:General Session: Presidential Speeches/Visit Savannah
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored By: Universal Destinations & Experiences – Kellie McIntyre is a traveler\, speaker\, and author of THE PASSPORT PROJECT. Her quest for culture and adventure has taken her to 50 countries across seven continents. In 2013\, Kellie and her family packed one suitcase each and embarked on a five-month journey around the world. Now\, she challenges others to travel boldly. Kellie speaks to schools and groups about the impact of experiential travel on cultural intelligence (CQ). She shares tips for planning and surviving global family (mis)adventures—like being detained in a communist country—at 4WornPassports.com.
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/general-session-presidential-speeches-visit-savannah/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T081500
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20231204T150552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T160938Z
UID:10000083-1723446000-1723450500@syta.org
SUMMARY:Morning Joe & Light Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by: Visit Savannah\n\n 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/morning-joe-light-breakfast-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T053000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240701T134205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T201644Z
UID:10000139-1723440600-1723483800@syta.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Lounge
DESCRIPTION: \nSponsored by Visit Williamsburg.\n \n\nExperience rejuvenation at our conference wellness room: greet the day with morning yoga sessions\, unwind with chair massages available upon signup\, and find tranquility in our serene meditation room—a haven for relaxation and focus. Elevate your conference experience with moments dedicated to your well-being. \nSee schedule below and sign up for services HERE. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				6:00 am- 7:00 am Yoga Session in Columbus CircleJumpstart your morning with a gentle yoga flow. Open to all experience levels\, this yoga class will focus on mindful mobility and will feature a combination of movements including joint activations\, gentle stretching\, flows to get your blood moving\, strength work and restorative poses. You can also expect to be guided through a simple meditative practice aimed to leave you feeling clear\, grounded\, and hopeful. Class led by FitToursNYC \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				6:00 am – 5:30 pm Meditation Room Open in Madison Square \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				9:00 am – 5:30 pm Chair Massages in Bryant Park (2 at a time\, every 15 minutes)(lunch break for therapists from 11:30am-12:30pm)
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/wellness-lounge-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240811T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240811T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240403T202444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T124813Z
UID:10000102-1723410000-1723419000@syta.org
SUMMARY:After Show Reception: at Madame Tussauds
DESCRIPTION:SYTA is stepping into the spotlight! Madame Tussauds is hosting an extraordinary evening\, where fantasy and reality collide in the most spectacular way. Whether you choose to sip on drinks with A-list celebrities or share a bite to eat with your favorite sports hero\, this private SYTA experience promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Food and beverage provided by Yard House.
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/after-show-reception-at-madame-tussauds/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240811T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240811T211500
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20231204T150443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T135249Z
UID:10000082-1723401000-1723410900@syta.org
SUMMARY:Lion King Performance: THE LION KING on Broadway
DESCRIPTION:            \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join us for a SYTA Annual Conference exclusive performance of THE LION KING on Broadway! This private performance at the Minskoff Theater is for all Conference attendees. Additional details will come closer to the conference. \nSponsored by: Disney on Broadway and Disney Imagination Campus \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location: Minskoff Theatre \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n  \n 
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/lion-king-performance/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240811T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222524
CREATED:20240627T160159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T160159Z
UID:10000125-1723397400-1723401000@syta.org
SUMMARY:Light Reception
DESCRIPTION:Location: Minskoff Theatre
URL:https://syta.org/conference2024/event/light-reception/
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