■　We are pleased to announce the 12th International Micromachine/Nanotech Symposium, which will be organized by the Micromachine Center and sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization. ■　The symposium is subtitled as "Innovations on Nanotech/Integrated MEMS and Forerunners of MEMS Business" and will focus on Towards the Next Generation of MEMS, Cutting Edge of MicroNano Science and Technology, Forefront of MEMS Business and CMOS/MEMS & NEMS/MEMS Integration. The symposium will consist of two keynote speeches and eleven invited talks from Japan, the U.S and Europe. ■　The symposium will be a great opportunity for sharing the latest technology information and trends, providing networking opportunities with international scientists and engineers and providing business opportunities by exploring possible collaborations. ■　Registration fee includes the admission charge of the Exhibition Micromachine, which will be held the same location from November 7th to 9th. Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese to English and vice versa) will be provided all participants.