International Poymer Conference (IPC)

Since 1984, The Society of Polymer Science, Japan (SPSJ) has organized SPSJ International Polymer Conferences (IPC) to provide the world polymer community with opportunities to meet and discuss most updated topics in polymer science and technology:

1st IPC "Recent Developments in Polymer Science and Engineering", in Kyoto, 1984 2nd IPC "Specialty Polymers for High Performance", in Tokyo, 1986 3rd IPC "Membranes and Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers", in Nagoya, 1990 4th IPC "New Developments in Polymer Science and Technology", in Yokohama, 1992 5th IPC "Challenges in Polymer Science and Technology", in Osaka, 1994 6th IPC "Polymer Science and Technology toward the 21st Century", in Kusatsu, 1997 7th IPC "Polymer Science and Industrial Research in the Fast-changing Age", in Yokohama, 1999 8th IPC "Emerging Horizons in Polymer Science and Technology", in Fukuoka, 2005

We have pleasure in announing that the 9th SPSJ International Polymer Conference (IPC 2012) "Progress and Future of Polymer Science and Technology" will be held in Kobe from December 11th through 14th, 2012. IPC2012 is definitely one of the most important events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Society of Polymer Science, Japan (SPSJ). We anticipate that this event will provide a significant forum for enhancing international exchange in polymer science research and its new possibilities. Moreover, with the active participation of scientists and engineers from other fields, we hope that such exchanges and integration will accelerate the development in human welfare, as a melting pot of 'best in class' innovation and ideas.      We look forward to having the pleasure welcoming you to the IPC2012.

Kazunori Kataoka Chairman Organizing Committee IPC 2012