The Catalysis Society of Japan organizes a pre-symposium of 14th
International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 14) as the celebration of 50th
anniversary of the foundation of the Society during July 8-12, 2008
(July 12 for optional sightseeing) in a Japanese memorial city, Kyoto.
The perspectives and current status of pioneering selective
catalysis designed and manipulated at atomic/nano-levels will be the
emphasis of this symposium. Achievements of worldwide young scientists
will be also highlighted. The three-day scientific program will comprise 3
plenary lectures, 49 invited lectures, 72 oral presentations and 250
poster presentaions.