■　We are pleased to announce the 13th 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 “MEMS Frontier : Innovative Devices by Micro and Nano-Bio Fusion Create New Lifestyles” and will focus on enabling process and devices in environment /energy, health/medical care and security/safety. The symposium will consist of two keynote speeches and invited talks from Japan, the U.S and Europe and covers from fundamental research to emerging business in Micro and Nano-Bio fusion systems.. ■　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/MEMS which will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight from July 25th to 27th. Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese to English and vice versa) will be provided all participants.