THE INVITATION

The Catalysis Society of Japan cordially invites all scientists and engineers in the field of selective catalysis and related science and technology to participate in the International Symposium on Creation and Control of Advanced Selective Catalysis (a Pre-Symposium of 14th International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 14)) as the celebration of 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Society.  The meeting will be held in the “Kyoto University Clock Tower Centennial Hall” on July 8-12, 2008 (July 12 for optional sightseeing), in a Japanese memorial city, Kyoto.  There are many flights everyday from Kansai Airport near Kyoto to Incheon Airport, Seoul, which will take only 2.5 h.

The purpose of the Symposium is to discuss the results of recent developments and the future prospect in Creation and Control of Advanced Selective Catalysis.  The five topics included in the Symposium are the key issues and materials to solve the increasing scientific and technological demands in the fields closely related to the Symposium title.  The Symposium is structured to encourage interactions and to stimulate the exchange of ideas to accomplish the above purpose.

The Organizing Committee will also make plans for social events in a Japanese memorial city, Kyoto.
We look forward to welcoming you in Kyoto, 2008.
Best regards,

Prof. Yasuhiro Iwasawa
Chairman of the Organizing Committee